Salmon Arm, BC

Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Development and Planning Services Committee

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The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council authorize Development Permit DP-471 for three parcels on 10 Street SW, allowing a reduction in required off-street parking from 159 to 136 stalls, subject to conditions including final reading of a zoning amendment and a landscape plan with a letter of credit. The motion carried with one opposed vote. The committee also directed staff to seek comments on the Climate Resiliency Plan by August 19, 2026, for Council consideration on August 24, 2026.

• Recommended issuance of Development Permit DP-471 for 1091, 1131, 1171 10 Street SW (carried, 1 opposed)
• Approved parking reduction from 159 to 136 stalls for DP-471, subject to signage and conditions
• Directed staff to request comments on Climate Resiliency Plan by August 19, 2026 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council unanimously adopted several bylaws, including the Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment, Building Bylaw, and Fee for Service Amendment, and authorized the execution of license agreements with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. They also approved funding for danger tree removal and directed staff to review the Street Café Program for accessibility improvements.

• Adopted Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772 (unanimous)
• Adopted Building Bylaw No. 4725, Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4726, and Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4727 (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of License Agreements with Forge Sports Group Ltd. (Silverbacks) for operating and audio/electronic equipment licenses until May 15, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,375 plus GST for danger tree removal at RJ Haney Heritage Village (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review Street Café Program Policy No. 1.13 for accessibility improvements, report by August 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of two Agricultural Land Commission applications (ALC-436 and ALC-437) (unanimous)
• Approved participation in UBCM Enhanced Extended Benefit Plan for 2026-2030 Council term (opposed: Wallace Richmond, Lindgren)

Development and Planning Services Committee

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The Committee recommended that Council approve a zoning change for a property at 3851 10 Avenue SE from rural holding to residential. It also recommended the submission of two Agricultural Land Commission applications to the ALC.

• Recommended to Council rezoning 3851 10 Avenue SE from A2 (Rural Holding Zone) to R10 (Residential Zone) (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council authorization of ALC Application No. ALC - 436 for Marionette Winery (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council authorization of ALC Application No. ALC - 437 for 5861 Trans Canada Highway NW (Unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a contract for RCMP HVAC upgrades and the installation of RFID water meters in Zone 3A. They also endorsed the 2025 Water Master Plan Update and approved several building and zoning bylaws. A request to consolidate reserve accounts was deferred to August 24, 2026.

• Approved $698,000 RCMP HVAC Upgrade contract to Loft Mechanical Inc. plus $70,000 contingency
• Approved installation of RFID water meters and phased conservation for Zone 3A
• Endorsed 2025 Water Master Plan Update
• Approved 3-year bulk aviation fuel supply contract with PetroValue Products Canada Inc.
• Approved Development Permit DP-470 for 2350 10 Avenue (TCH) NE with retaining wall height variance
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4732 for rental housing at 1091, 1131, and 1171 10 Street SW
• Authorized up to $800 for Inashiki delegation dinner and venue rental
• Deferred reserve account consolidation to August 24, 2026

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider recommending issuance of Development Permit DP-470 for a property at 2350 10 Avenue NE, including a variance to allow a retaining wall height increase from 1.2 m to 2.2 m and waiving deactivation of an existing egress. They will also receive an informational update on the Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 review covering setback exceptions, special road setbacks, home occupation regulations, and floodplain regulations.

• Development Permit DP-470 for Kaizen Holdings Ltd. at 2350 10 Ave NE
• Variance to increase retaining wall height from 1.2m to 2.2m
• Waiver of requirement to deactivate existing 22 St NE egress
• Landscaping security deposit of 125% of estimate required before permit issuance
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 review session 2: setbacks, home occupations, floodplains

The Committee recommended that Council authorize Development Permit No. DP-470 for Kaizen Holdings Ltd. The recommendation includes a variance to increase a retaining wall height and waive an egress deactivation requirement.

• Adopted the July 6, 2026 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended Development Permit DP-470 to Council for 2350 10 Avenue (TCH) NE (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider final reading of a zoning amendment for the P-2 Airport Zone and a development permit for a multi-family project at 700 30 Street NE. Also up for decision are a $90,000 budget amendment for a vibratory roller, a one-year security contract with Paladin Security Group, and a variance permit to reduce a rear setback for a home on Highway 97B. Presentations include the Agricultural Municipality Initiative and the 2026 Yuletide Village street closure request.

• Final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4760 (P-2 Airport Zone text amendments)
• Development Permit DP-473 for 700 30 Street NE (multi-family project)
• $90,000 budget amendment from Equipment Replacement Reserve for a single drum vibratory roller
• One-year Parks Security contract award to Paladin Security Group Ltd. (optional two-year extension)
• Development Variance Permit VP-628 for 15-481 Highway 97B NE (rear setback reduction from 6.0 m to 3.02 m)

The council authorized a temporary street closure for the 2026 Forage General Yuletide Market and approved a development permit for DP‑473 pending a letter of credit. It amended the 2026 budget to add $90,000 for a single‑drum vibratory roller and accepted a one‑year Parks Security contract with Paladin Security. The council also approved a development variance (VP‑628) that reduces a rear‑setback to allow construction of a single‑family dwelling.

• Authorized Alexander Street closure for Yuletide Market (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP‑473 with condition of 125% Letter of Credit (unanimous)
• Amended 2026 budget to add $90,000 for Single Drum Vibratory Roller (unanimous)
• Accepted Parks Security contract with Paladin Security for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase and installation of PurpleAir Flex monitor (up to $650) (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of 2026‑2027 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit VP‑628 reducing rear setback to 3.02 m (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Sylvia Lindren and Debbie Cannon as CSRD representatives (unanimous)

Social Impact Advisory Committee

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Airport Operations Committee

The Airport Operations Committee will discuss a proposal for a flight training unit at Shuswap Regional Airport and a T-hangar ownership proposal. Updates will be provided on airport lease lots and the NOVA Skydiving Boogie event from May.

• Proposal for Flight Training Unit at Shuswap Regional Airport
• T-Hangar Ownership Proposal
• Airport Lease Lots - Update
• NOVA Skydiving Boogie - May Event Follow Up

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing and making recommendations on three applications: a development permit, a variance permit, and a zoning amendment. The most significant item is a proposal to rezone three parcels on 10 Street SW from R-10 (Residential) to C-6 (Tourist/Recreation Commercial), with conditions including a rental housing restriction. The committee also considers a development permit for a multi-family project at 700 30 Street NE and a variance to reduce a rear setback for a single-family dwelling at 481 Highway 97B NE.

• Rezone 1091, 1131, 1171 10 Street SW from R-10 to C-6 (Tourist/Recreation Commercial)
• Development permit DP-473 for 700 30 Street NE, with landscaping bond at 125%
• Variance permit VP-628 to reduce rear setback from 6.0m to 3.02m at 481 Highway 97B NE
• Zoning amendment conditions include rental housing covenant and traffic impact assessment
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 review session on administration and temporary buildings

The committee unanimously recommended that Council approve a zoning amendment to rezone three parcels from R-10 (Residential) to C-6 (Tourist/Recreation Commercial), subject to conditions including parcel consolidation, a traffic impact assessment, and restrictive covenants. A development permit and a development variance permit were also recommended for approval, all unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Development Permit DP-473 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Variance Permit VP-628 reducing rear setback to 3.02m (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment ZON-1307 rezoning three parcels to C-6 (Tourist/Recreation Commercial) (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review the 2027-2028 RCMP funding budget and authorize staff to request meetings with provincial ministers regarding housing, transportation, and public safety. The meeting also includes final readings for zoning amendments and reserve fund expenditures.

• Approval of $6,272,806 RCMP budget for April 2027-March 2028
• Zoning amendments for 700 30 Street NE (Bylaws 4751 and 4752)
• Final reading of Marine Peace Park parking fee changes (Bylaw 4770)
• 3-year kitchen lease agreement with S’wichcraft Catering at SASCU Sports Complex
• Development Variance Permits for 1041 1 Street SE and 451 Shuswap Street SW

Council approved the 2027-2028 RCMP budget of $6,272,806 (city responsible for 90%) and $205,342 for guards and matrons. The council also endorsed the 'Forestry is a Solution' campaign and authorized staff to request meetings with multiple provincial ministers at the UBCM convention. Several bylaws were adopted, including fee changes and reserve fund expenditures. A development variance permit was partially approved: waiving sidewalk frontage passed unanimously, while waiving underground utility relocation was defeated on a split vote.

• Approved RCMP 2027-2028 budget of $6,272,806 (unanimous)
• Approved $205,342 budget for guards and matrons (unanimous)
• Endorsed 'Forestry is a Solution' campaign (unanimous)
• Authorized UBCM meeting requests with provincial ministers (unanimous)
• Adopted Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4770 (unanimous)
• Approved SASCU Sports Complex kitchen lease to S'wichcraft Catering (unanimous)
• Approved up to $750 for lawn bowling club mower (5-2)
• Approved sidewalk frontage waiver for 1041 1st St SE (unanimous); denied waiver for underground utility relocation (defeated)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from the Director of Operations on a green burial feasibility study for Shuswap Memorial Cemetery. The committee will also receive updates on a working group and Shuswap Lake water levels.

• Presentation: Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Green Burial Feasibility Study
• Green Burial Area Concept Plan attached
• Discussion on Shuswap Lake water levels
• Working group update

The committee recommended that City Council authorize the purchase of a PurpleAir Flex Air Quality Monitor. Members also discussed green burial feasibility, water restrictions, and potential xeriscaping locations.

• Recommended purchase of PurpleAir Flex Air Quality Monitor (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting from Sept 1 to Sept 8, 2026 (carried with one opposed)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend whether to issue two development variance permits. One permit would waive sidewalk and underground utility requirements at 1041 1 Street SE. Another would reduce parking for a daycare and upper-floor units at 451 Shuswap Street SW from 50 to 38 spaces. The committee will also hear updates on OCP key performance indicators and the zoning bylaw review.

• Development Variance Permit VP-629: waive frontage sidewalk and underground utility relocation at 1041 1 Street SE
• Development Variance Permit VP-625: reduce daycare and residential parking from 50 to 38 spaces at 451 Shuswap Street SW
• Discussion of OCP Key Performance Indicators
• Information report on Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 review process

The committee recommended approval of a development variance permit for 1041 1 Street SE, waiving sidewalk frontage requirements but not the relocation of underground utilities. Another permit for 451 Shuswap Street SW was recommended, allowing a reduction in parking spaces from 50 to 38 for a daycare and upper floor units. A motion to waive only utility relocation was defeated (4-0).

• Recommended VP-629 waiving sidewalk frontage at 1041 1 St SE (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to waive underground utility relocation for VP-629 (4-0)
• Recommended VP-625 reducing parking from 50 to 38 spaces at 451 Shuswap St SW (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will hear a presentation from the Shuswap Community Foundation regarding a proposal for the Old Municipal Hall at 31 Hudson Avenue NE. They will also review a proposed communications plan, receive a 2027 budget update, and discuss the status of heritage plaques.

• Presentation from Shuswap Community Foundation on proposal for Old Municipal Hall at 31 Hudson Avenue NE
• Public Relations Proposed Plan (comments from S. Games attached)
• 2027 Budget update
• Heritage plaques status – update on letters, installations, next steps

The meeting was largely procedural: the agenda and previous minutes were adopted. A presentation on a proposal for the Old Municipal Hall was heard but no vote taken; discussion included potential additions to the heritage inventory and updates on plaques and budget.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the GoByBike program and discuss a report on small wheels (e.g., scooters, skateboards) on sidewalks, previously presented to council. Updates on bike rack infrastructure, multi-user etiquette and signage, and the BC Bike Valet program are also on the agenda.

• Presentation on GoByBike BC program by Katie Weitz
• Discussion of Small Wheels on Sidewalks report (previously to Council May 11 and 25)
• Update on Bike Rack Infrastructure
• Update on Multi-User Etiquette, Education and Signage
• Community grants and resources for BC Bike Valet program

The committee heard updates on small wheels on sidewalks, bike rack infrastructure, and a multi-user etiquette campaign. No substantive decisions were made; only procedural approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Confirmed April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $348,112.59 contract for culvert replacements on 40 Street NW and 40 Avenue NW, and debate whether to allow small wheels on sidewalks citywide. They will also give final reading to a housing agreement for purpose-built rentals at 700 30 Street NE, and introduce a zoning amendment for the airport zone and a parking fee bylaw for Marine Peace Park.

• Award $348,112.59 culvert replacement contract to Arnica Contracting Inc. for 40 Street NW and 40 Ave NW projects
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4760 for P-2 Airport Zone text amendments
• Final reading of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4756 for 700 30 Street NE with a 15-year rental term
• Direct staff to draft bylaw allowing small wheels on sidewalks throughout the city
• Introduce Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4770 for Marine Peace Park parking lot fees

Council approved a series of compensation increases for elected officials, including a mayor salary hike to $84,773 and setting councillor pay at 40% of the mayor's. Other decisions included approving a housing agreement for purpose-built rentals, awarding a $348,112 culvert replacement contract, and directing staff to consult on allowing wheels on sidewalks.

• Approved mayor salary increase to $84,773 (6-1)
• Set councillor salary at 40% of mayor's salary (6-1)
• Set deputy mayor salary at 45% of mayor's salary (6-1)
• Provided cellular/data allowance to all council members (5-2)
• Capped CPI adjustments at 3% (unanimous)
• Approved housing agreement for purpose-built rentals at 700 30 St NE (unanimous)
• Awarded $348,112 culvert replacement contract to Arnica Contracting Inc. (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to allow wheels on sidewalks citywide (4-3)

Greenways Liaison Committee

This meeting of the Greenways Liaison Committee includes adoption of previous minutes, discussion of a Municipal Protected Areas database, and a high-level discussion on the committee's future direction. Updates are provided on several trail and greenway projects, including a bridge inspection for the Salmon Arm Foreshore Boardwalk, an access and risk management plan for the 11th Street Railway open space, and the DH trail concept at South Canoe. Concerns about widening of Little Mountain Trails are also addressed.

• Bridge inspection for Salmon Arm Foreshore Boardwalk (2026)
• Access and risk management plan for 11th Street Railway-adjacent open space
• Ready's Forest Trail update
• DH trail concept at South Canoe
• Concern over widening at Little Mountain Trails

The committee unanimously supported exploring the concept of a new Downhill Trail at South Canoe, subject to more information from the Shuswap Trail Alliance. Members also discussed immediate repairs needed for the Salmon Arm Foreshore Boardwalk and a future replacement in five years. Other updates included ongoing fuel reduction work, trail maintenance, and a successful Salty Dog Trail event with 600 participants.

• Supported exploring Downhill Trail concept, subject to further info (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Identified immediate repairs and future replacement in 5 years for Foreshore Boardwalk

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider recommending a bylaw amendment to increase site coverage from 40% to 80% and reduce setbacks in the P2 Airport Zone. They will also hear a presentation on transportation survey results for the Industrial Park and receive an Agricultural Land Commission decision regarding a road dedication at 3181 11 Avenue NE.

• Text amendment ZON-1316: increase site coverage in P2 Airport Zone from 40% to 80%
• Reduce principal building setbacks to 5.0m (parcels >0.4ha) or 2.0m (<0.4ha), accessory to 1.0m
• Remove Transport Canada and Flammable Fuels sections from Airport Zone
• Presentation by Salmon Arm Economic Development Society on Industrial Park transportation survey results
• ALC decision on road dedication for 3181 11 Avenue NE (Application 106012)

The Development and Planning Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend a bylaw amending the Airport Zone (P2) to increase site coverage from 40% to 80%, adjust setbacks, and remove Transport Canada and Flammable Fuels sections. Adoption is contingent on approval by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. The committee also received a presentation on a transportation survey for the industrial park.

• Recommended zoning bylaw amendments for Airport Zone (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is reviewing two Agricultural Land Commission referral applications (5861 TCH NW and 2540 40 Street NE) and receiving an update from the ALC Chair on staffing and budget pressures. They will also confirm previous meeting minutes and hear roundtable updates on Ministry projects and a provincial workshop.

• Review ALC referral for 5861 TCH NW (File ALC-437)
• Review ALC referral for 2540 40 Street NE (File ALC-436)
• Message from ALC Chair on staffing and budget pressures
• Confirm minutes from October 8, 2025 and January 14, 2026
• Roundtable updates on Ministry of Agriculture projects and AAC Provincial Workshop

The committee unanimously recommended City Council support two ALC applications: 5861 TCH NW (subject to agricultural rehabilitation of the old homesite) and 2540 40 Street NE (citing minimal disruption and existing non-farm land). A conflict of interest was declared for the second item. The committee also adopted previous minutes.

• Recommended ALC approval for 5861 TCH NW, subject to rehabilitation of old homesite (unanimous)
• Recommended ALC approval for 2540 40 Street NE, citing minimal agricultural disruption and existing non-farm land (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is discussing and deciding on multiple bylaws and reports, including a new Zero Carbon Step Code requiring buildings to meet emission standards starting June 2027. They will also consider zoning amendments for rental housing at 700 30 Street NE, a budget amendment for airport helipad upgrades, and renewing the Downtown Salmon Arm business improvement area bylaw.

• Zero Carbon Step Code: phased adoption of EL-2 by June 2027, EL-3 by June 2029, EL-4 as required
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4751 & 4752 for Comprehensive Development Zone CD-28 at 700 30 Street NE, restricting use to rental housing
• Housing Agreement Bylaw 4756 for purpose-built rentals at same property
• Budget amendment of $60,000 for Shuswap Regional Airport helipad rehabilitation from Airport Major Maintenance Reserve
• Downtown Salmon Arm (DSA) Business Improvement Area bylaw renewal for 2027-2033

Council gave first three readings to two zoning amendments and a housing agreement for a purpose-built rental development at 700 30 St NE, with conditions including a 15-year affordability covenant. The city's 2025 audited financial statements were approved, and a $60,000 helipad upgrade at the airport was authorized. Paid parking hours at Marine Peace Park were adjusted to 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. A proposed Zero Carbon Step Code requirement was deferred pending a future Climate Resiliency Plan.

• Approved first three readings of Zoning Bylaw 4751 (CD-28 text amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved first three readings of Zoning Bylaw 4752 for 700 30 St NE (unanimous)
• Approved first three readings of Housing Agreement Bylaw 4756 with 15-year term (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,000 budget amendment for helipad upgrade from Airport Reserve (unanimous)
• Adjusted paid parking hours at Marine Peace Park to 10am-5pm Mon-Sat (unanimous)
• Deferred Zero Carbon Step Code discussion to later date (carried, 5-2)
• Deferred small wheels on sidewalks discussion to May 25, 2026 (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee, focusing on updates from working groups and staff. Items include a Climate Resiliency Plan update and a list of 2026 completed projects. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Climate Resiliency Plan Update
• 2026 Completed Projects List
• Working Group Update

The Environmental Advisory Committee met and discussed several topics including native plants in city gardens, campfires within city limits, and the Climate Resiliency Plan update. No substantive decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural with updates only.

• Adopted agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Confirmed April 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider final readings of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw, the 2026 Annual Taxation Rate Bylaw, and the Sterile Insect Release (SIR) Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Final reading of 2026 Amended Budget Bylaw No. 4754 and Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4750
• Final reading of SIR Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4755

Council gave final readings to the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw, the 2026 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw, and the Sterile Insect Release Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw. All three were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2026-2030 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4754 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw No. 4750 (unanimous)
• Adopted SIR Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4755 (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will discuss the 2027 budget as the main item of business. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a roundtable update on media strategies.

• 2027 Budget discussion

The Commission adopted the agenda and prior minutes, discussed the 2027 budget with tasks assigned to members and staff, and extended an invitation to Deborah Chapman. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Confirmed minutes of April 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Deferred budget decisions pending cost research and funding source confirmation
• Extended invitation to Deborah Chapman for future meetings

Council Select Parking Committee

The Council Select Parking Committee will hear a presentation from paddling groups requesting wharf parking concessions and review a staff report on boat/trailer and overnight parking in Marine Park parking lot. Correspondence includes concerns from Anvil Coffee Collective about downtown parking and a resident about parking in front of mailboxes on 2 Street SE.

• Wharf parking concessions for Shuswap Dragon Boat Society and other paddling groups
• Staff report on boat/trailer and overnight parking in Marine Park parking lot
• Correspondence from Anvil Coffee Collective regarding downtown parking
• Correspondence from C. Attridge about parking in front of mailboxes on 2 Street SE
• Staff response to correspondence

The Committee voted to recommend to Council that paid parking hours at Marine Peace Park be changed to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, to accommodate paddling groups. It also recommended allowing multi-day parking purchases at the same lot's pay meters.

• Recommended adjusted parking hours 10am-5pm Mon-Sat at Marine Peace Park (Unanimous)
• Recommended allowing multi-day parking purchases at Marine Peace Park pay meters (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting amendments to Building Bylaw 4725 to require new buildings meet Zero Carbon Step Code levels by specified dates. They will also vote on the 2026 Amended Budget and Taxation Bylaw, a zoning amendment at 1041 1 Street SE, and other financial items. Numerous correspondence items are included for information.

• Staff report to prepare amendments for Zero Carbon Step Code (EL-2 by June 2027, EL-3 by June 2029)
• First, second, third readings of 2026 Amended Budget Bylaw No. 4754 and Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4750
• Final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4753 for 1041 1 Street SE (rezoning for development)
• Third reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4724
• Budget amendment of $11,500 for locker replacement at SASCU Recreation Centre

Council gave first three readings to the 2026 Amended Budget Bylaw and Annual Taxation Bylaw, both carried unanimously. The Zoning Amendment Bylaw for 1041 1 Street SE was adopted on final reading. Deferred a Zero Carbon Step Code amendment to May 11, and authorized beverage garden schedules for the Roots & Blues Festival.

• 2026 Amended Budget Bylaw No. 4754 given first three readings (unanimous)
• 2026 Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4750 given first three readings (unanimous)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4753 adopted on final reading (unanimous)
• Zero Carbon Step Code amendment deferred to May 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Beverage garden schedules for Roots & Blues Festival authorized (unanimous)
• CAO authorized to execute consent for municipal protected areas registration (unanimous)
• Anti-Racism Strategy Phase 3 PlanH grant application approved ($15,000) (unanimous)
• Budget amendment for SASCU Recreation Centre locker replacement ($11,500) (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider a zoning amendment application for 700 30 Street NE to change from R-14 (Compact/Strata Multi-family) to CD-28 (Comprehensive Development Zone) to allow rental housing. The recommendation to council includes conditions such as a Section 219 covenant restricting residential use to rental housing, a Traffic Impact Analysis or cash contribution for road improvements, and Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval.

• Zoning amendment for 700 30 Street NE from R-14 to CD-28
• Condition: Section 219 covenant restricting to rental housing
• Condition: Traffic Impact Analysis or cash contribution for road improvements
• Condition: Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval

Committee unanimously recommended rezoning a property at 700 30 Street NE from R-14 to CD-28 Comprehensive Development Zone to permit rental housing. Final adoption is subject to a rental housing covenant, a traffic impact analysis or cash contribution, and Ministry approval.

• Recommended rezoning 700 30 St NE to CD-28 (unanimous)
• Rezoning conditional on rental housing covenant (Section 219)
• Rezoning conditional on Traffic Impact Analysis or cash contribution
• Rezoning conditional on Ministry of Transportation approval

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $5.5 million, including a $2.37 million roundabout, $1.46 million paving program, and $721,570 for dump trucks. They will also consider a zoning amendment for 1041 1 Street SE, write off $2,515 in uncollectable property taxes, and authorize a public education campaign on cats at large. A presentation from RCMP on quarterly policing is scheduled. The meeting will then go in-camera for confidential matters.

• Award roundabout construction at 30 St NE & 11 Ave NE to D Webb Contracting ($2,370,295)
• Award 2026 paving program to Dawson Construction ($1,456,000)
• Award Rogers Rink spectator lighting upgrade to Inskip Electric ($407,646.50)
• Zoning amendment first reading for Lot 2, 1041 1 Street SE (Matejka Developments)
• Write off $2,515 in uncollectable property taxes for two properties

Council awarded construction contracts for the 30 Street & 11 Avenue NE roundabout ($2.37M) and the 2026 paving program ($1.456M), among other infrastructure projects. It also approved purchases of dump-plow trucks ($721,570), a rink lighting upgrade ($407,646), and a multi-use path ($465,004). Several other routine approvals and correspondence items were handled.

• Approved D Webb Contracting Ltd. for roundabout construction at $2,370,295 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 Paving Program to Dawson Construction for $1,456,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two dump-plow trucks from Velocity Truck for $721,570 (unanimous)
• Approved Rogers Rink spectator lighting upgrade to Inskip Electric for $407,646 (unanimous)
• Awarded multi-use path construction to Lessard Excavating for $465,004 (unanimous)
• Approved D Webb Contracting for sidewalk upgrades at $320,721 (unanimous)
• Approved Bunt & Associates for Transportation Master Plan consulting at $197,000 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment first three readings for 1041 1 Street SE (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on public transit including scope, funding, and demands for improvement. They will also discuss updates on the 2026 budget, multi-use trail etiquette and signage, the BC kick scooter pilot project, Go-By-Bike Week, and bike rack infrastructure policy.

• Presentation on public transit scope, funding, and improvement demands
• 2026 budget summary update for active transportation
• Multi-user etiquette, education, and signage update
• Update on BC kick scooter pilot project
• Bike rack infrastructure policy and updates

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee met virtually and discussed public transit, the 2026 budget, a multi-user etiquette campaign, the BC Kick Scooter Pilot Project, Go-By-Bike Week, and bike rack infrastructure. All business items were deferred to the next meeting for further discussion. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Confirmed February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission, largely procedural. The main substantive item is approving a budget (amount to be determined) for food and supplies for the 2026 Heritage Awards. There will also be a presentation from the Visitor Services and Communication Coordinator and an update on the On This Spot project.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026
• Presentation by Visitor Services and Communication Coordinator S. Games
• Motion to approve budget for 2026 Heritage Awards food and supplies (amount blank)
• Update on On This Spot project by M. Ryder

The commission approved up to $500 for food and supplies for the 2026 Heritage Awards. Other agenda items were procedural (adoption of agenda and minutes) or discussion (visitor services, media strategy sub-committee, roundtable updates). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $500 for Heritage Awards food and supplies (unanimous)