Salmon Arm public meetings in 2025

Special Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is holding a special council meeting to introduce a new financial plan. Council will consider reading the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4747 for a first and second time.

• Introduction of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4747

The council adopted the City of Salmon Arm 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4747 and accepted the Fire Protective Services budget changes, both unanimously. Duplicate budget items totaling $365,000 were removed from the draft budget by unanimous motions. A proposal to add $100,000 for sidewalk replacement improvements was defeated after six councillors opposed it. The council also approved a series of capital‑project allocations, reserve transfers and other budget adjustments for the 2026 budget, all carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4747 (unanimous)
• Accepted Fire Protective Services budget changes (unanimous)
• Removed $80,000 Lakeshore & 20th Ave design duplicate (unanimous)
• Removed $270,000 5th Ave NE Active Transportation duplicate (unanimous)
• Defeated $100,000 sidewalk replacement addition (opposed by 6 councillors)
• Approved $35,000 Recreation Centre inventory inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 asphaltic overlay for 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Parks Master Plan dog‑park addition (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will consider several approvals, including a $689,795.52 contract for Mt. Ida and Shuswap Memorial Cemetery operations, a grant application and $80,000 budget amendment for the Shuswap Regional Airport helipad rehabilitation, and the first reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4724. The council will also vote on the issuance of Development Permit DP‑466 with specific water and sewer waivers, and a zoning amendment (ZON‑1308) to change permitted uses in the Small Holding Zone.

• Authorize Cemetery Operations and Maintenance Contract with MADA Contracting for $689,795.52 (plus taxes) Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2030
• Approve $80,000 grant and budget amendment for Shuswap Regional Airport Helipad Rehabilitation ($60,000 BCAAP, $20,000 reserve)
• First reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4724 and directive for public engagement
• Issue Development Permit No. DP‑466 with waivers for watermain and sanitary sewer upgrades
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Application No. ZON‑1308 to amend permitted uses in the Small Holding Zone

The council approved Development Permit DP‑466 for the site at 550 Trans Canada Highway NE, subject to two land‑title covenants for parking. It also approved several contracts and funding items, including the Canoe Storm Sewer design update ($111,065), the cemetery operations contract ($689,795.52), and $80,000 for a helipad rehabilitation grant. Additional actions included allocating $1,000 for anti‑idling signs and appointing members to various advisory committees and the regional airport commission.

• Authorized Development Permit DP‑466 for 550 Trans Canada Highway NE (unanimous)
• Approved Canoe Storm Sewer Design Update contract $111,065.00 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Cemetery Operations and Maintenance Contract with MADA Contracting $689,795.52 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized $80,000 Helipad Rehabilitation grant application and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,000 for up to three anti‑idling signs (unanimous)
• Appointed council representatives to Shuswap Regional Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Johnson, Carmen Fennell, Chelie‑Renee Elsom, and alternate Andree Maxwell to Environmental Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Lukyan Filipchuk to Active Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council Select Parking Committee

The Council Select Parking Committee will adopt its agenda, approve the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, review a series of parking‑related emails and letters, and discuss a proposed procedure for submissions to the committee.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Approve Council Select Parking Committee minutes from October 20, 2025
• Review multiple correspondence items (e.g., emails from L. Pukas, H. Omelchuk, etc.)
• Discuss Councillor Lavery’s proposal for a submissions procedure
• Consider any unfinished or deferred business

The Council Select Parking Committee adopted its agenda and approved the October 20, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a new procedure for public submissions to the committee and added a Q&A section to the agenda. The committee unanimously recommended that staff prepare reports on trailer parking, senior centre drop‑off zones, employer‑based parking rates, and other parking solutions for various community groups.

• Adopted agenda with Item 10.1 addressed ahead of Item 4 (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved procedure for submissions to the committee and added Q&A section (unanimous)
• Recommended staff prepare report on trailer parking in Marine Peace Park (unanimous)
• Recommended staff prepare report on drop‑off zone and dedicated space for Seniors Resource Centre (unanimous)
• Recommended staff prepare report on group/employee parking rates and on‑street passes (unanimous)
• Recommended staff prepare report on drop‑off zone and dedicated space for The Salvation Army (unanimous)
• Recommended staff prepare report on group/employee parking rates and on‑street passes for Jacobson Ford (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will adopt its agenda and confirm the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss heritage awards, an update to a heritage plaque, and updates on Lund Park and Wright Pond. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Confirmation of Community Heritage Commission minutes from November 3, 2025
• Heritage Awards
• Heritage Plaque update
• Lund Park and Wright Pond update

The Community Heritage Commission adopted its agenda, adding Item 8.1 – Budget Process and Item 10.2 – Deborah Chapman update, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Adopted November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will review and vote on two zoning amendment bylaws, including Bylaw No. 4739 that creates a Comprehensive Development Zone CD‑26. Staff reports include a $35,000 contract award for a new Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, a funding agreement with the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society for $54,000 annually, and a Vision Zero grant application for a pedestrian refuge island costing $33,948. The council will also authorize special event liquor licences for the Yuletide Village on Alexander Street NE and for Marionette Winery at 2540 40 Street NE. An in‑camera session will be held for confidential matters.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4739 (CD‑26 Comprehensive Development Zone) – read first and second time
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4740 – read first and second time, final reading withheld pending Ministry approval
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan contract awarded to Forsite Consultants Limited for $35,000 plus taxes
• Funding Agreement with Salmon Arm Folk Music Society: $54,000 annual payment (2026) adjusted for BC CPI for 2027‑2028
• Vision Zero Road Safety Grant application for 30 Street NE & 16 Avenue NE Pedestrian Refuge Island – $33,948 total ($20,000 grant, $13,948 reserve)

The council approved the sale of 541 3 Street SW to the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society for $298,000. It also authorized a five‑year lease with the Salmon Arm Museum & Heritage Association and awarded a $35,000 contract for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. Additional actions included a three‑year funding agreement with the Folk Music Society, special event liquor licences for the Yuletide Village and Marionette Winery, and a Vision Zero grant and budget amendment for a pedestrian refuge island. Several appointments and bylaw readings were also approved.

• Accepted $298,000 offer from Salmon Arm Folk Music Society for 541 3 Street SW (Carried)
• Authorized five‑year lease and fee‑for‑service agreement with Salmon Arm Museum & Heritage Association (Carried)
• Awarded $35,000 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan contract to Forsite Consultants Limited (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized three‑year funding agreement with Salmon Arm Folk Music Society (annual $54,000 + CPI) (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized special event liquor licence for Yuletide Village at Alexander Street NE (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized no‑objection for Marionette Winery special event area liquor licence (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized Vision Zero grant application and $33,948 budget amendment for pedestrian refuge island (Carried Unanimously)
• Appointed Councillor Cannon as liaison for Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival (Carried Unanimously)

Social Impact Advisory Committee

The Social Impact Advisory Committee will vote to adopt the meeting agenda as presented and to approve the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting. After those approvals, the committee will hear presentations and consider any new business items. No specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
• Motion to adopt the Social Impact Advisory Committee minutes from October 24, 2025

The Social Impact Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with all members voting in favor. It also approved the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted October 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two major applications. It will recommend that Development Permit No. DP‑466 be authorized for 550 Trans Canada Highway NE, with covenants for parking and waste‑service access and waivers for water and sewer upgrades. It will also recommend that bylaws be prepared to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, adding a CD‑26 Comprehensive Development Zone and rezoning the property at 3091 9 Avenue SW from C‑4 to CD‑26, pending Ministry approval.

• Authorize Development Permit DP‑466 for Lot 1, Section 14, 550 Trans Canada Highway NE (MBM Ventures Inc.)
• Require 25 parking‑space covenant and waste‑service access covenant on adjacent parcels
• Waive upgrade requirements for 150 mm watermain and sanitary sewer on the property’s southern boundary
• Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to add CD‑26 zone and rezone 3091 9 Avenue SW from C‑4 to CD‑26
• Final reading of the zoning amendment to be withheld pending Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will consider several staff reports, including the award of a solid waste collection and disposal contract to Super Save Disposal Inc. for an estimated total of $97,486.68 over five years. Other items include a license transfer for the Rogers Rink, a rural sanitary sewer connection at 3610 20 Street NE with a $2,890 development charge, and budget amendments adding $200,000 for the Lakeshore Drive water main upgrade and $330,000 for the Highway 97B water main upgrade. The council will also adopt the updated Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20 and read final versions of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4741 and 4742.

• Award of solid waste collection and disposal services to Super Save Disposal Inc. for $97,486.68 (5‑year term, optional 2‑year extension)
• Transfer of Rogers Rink licenses (Silverback’s, Audio & Electronic Equipment, Hockey School) to 1555415 BC Ltd.
• Rural sanitary sewer connection at 3610 20 Street NE with a $2,890 development cost charge
• Budget amendment adding $200,000 for Lakeshore Drive water main upgrade and $330,000 for Highway 97B water main upgrade
• Adoption of City of Salmon Arm Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20

The council unanimously approved the award of a five‑year solid waste collection contract to Super Save Disposal Inc. for $97,486.68 plus taxes. It also authorized a rural sanitary service extension at 3610 20 Street NE with a $2,890 development charge, and adopted budget amendments adding $200,000 for Lakeshore upgrades and $330,000 for the Highway 97B water main upgrade. Additional actions included adopting the Snow & Ice Control Policy, passing zoning amendment bylaws 4741 and 4742, and directing staff to coordinate a safe CPKC Holiday Train event on Dec 17 2025.

• Approved assignment of licenses to 1555415 BC Ltd. (unanimous)
• Authorized rural sanitary service extension at 3610 20 Street NE with $2,890 charge (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste collection contract with Super Save Disposal Inc. for $97,486.68 plus taxes, 5‑year term (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget to add $200,000 for Lakeshore and 3 Ave SW upgrades (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget to add $330,000 for Highway 97B water main upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4741 and 4742 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with CPKC for safe Holiday Train event Dec 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Salmon Arm Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and then review its Terms of Reference and Policy 1.16 – Public Art. The meeting also includes a review of the Committee Member Code of Conduct. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are presented for discussion and possible future action.

• Review of Committee Terms of Reference (attachment: Public Art Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference.pdf)
• Review of Policy 1.16 – Public Art (attachment: Policy - Public Art.pdf)
• Review of Committee Member Code of Conduct (attachment: Committee Member Code of Conduct.pdf)

The Public Art Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda, adding Item 8.3 on public‑art discussion, with a unanimous vote. The members also unanimously approved a recommendation to develop a robust public‑art application process that will use an evaluation matrix and include community outreach for diversity and inclusion. The Committee Member Code of Conduct will be circulated to all members for review and signature. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Item 8.3 – carried unanimously
• Approved recommendation to develop robust public‑art application process using evaluation matrix – carried unanimously
• Committee Member Code of Conduct to be circulated to members for review and signature – outlined

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and confirm the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. New business includes consideration of Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728, which was referred to the committee by City Council on July 28, 2025. Staff will provide updates on xeriscaping, the Climate Resiliency Plan, anti‑idling signs, and green burials. The committee will also accept the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 (new business)
• Xeriscaping update (staff report)
• Climate Resiliency Plan update (staff report)
• Anti‑Idling signs update (staff report)
• Green Burials update (staff report)

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the October 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that Council amend Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 to require permanent identification for cats, require spaying or neutering, and limit households to four cats. The committee also unanimously accepted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Adopt agenda as presented – carried unanimously
• Adopt October 7, 2025 minutes – carried unanimously
• Recommend Council consider Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 changes (cat ID, spay/neuter, max 4 cats) – carried unanimously
• Accept 2026 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting schedule – carried unanimously

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from June 2 2025 and October 20 2025, and adopt the proposed 2026 meeting dates. The commission will receive an update on the On This Spot app and a letter from the UBCM President regarding HCA consultation. Items on the heritage register, plaque program, and Wright’s Pond signage will be reviewed, and the 2026 budget will be presented.

• Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
• Motion to adopt the June 2 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to adopt the October 20 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to adopt the 2026 Community Heritage Commission meeting dates
• Presentation: On This Spot app update by Jenna Robbins

The commission adopted its agenda, the June 2 and October 20 meeting minutes, and the 2026 meeting dates, all unanimously. It also approved the purchase of one to three heritage plaques from the 2025 budget. Several staff updates were noted, and the plaque program update was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1–3 plaques from 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Deferred plaque program update to Dec 1, 2025 meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm Special Council will consider a motion to read the City of Salmon Arm 2026, 2027 and 2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 for a third and final time. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, acknowledgement of traditional territory, adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interest, other business, a question and answer period, and adjournment.

• Reconsideration of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 for 2026‑2028

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the City of Salmon Arm 2026, 2027 and 2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 after a third reading, with a unanimous vote. The bylaw provides a tax exemption for eligible properties or activities during 2026‑2028.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm Council will discuss infrastructure contracts for the Water Pollution Control Centre and several zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting includes a public input session for the 2026 budget featuring various community funding requests.

• Award of $77,670 contract plus $40,000 contingency to Chandos Construction LP for WPCC Stage IV Upgrades
• Proposed $30,000 budget amendment for firefighting equipment and training
• Purchase of five Turborator Aerator Impellers from MGD Process Technology Inc. for $16,000 US
• Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4741, 4742, 4733, and 4743
• Public budget requests including $25,967.20 for Ross Street Plaza shade sails and $75,000 for a dog park facility

The council approved several funding and procurement items, including a $30,000 fire equipment grant and a $16,000 purchase of aerator impellers. It authorized the discharge of an easement on Harbourfront Drive NE and awarded a $77,670 pre‑construction services contract for the Water Pollution Control Centre upgrades with a $40,000 contingency. Zoning amendment bylaws were read multiple times and a one‑year tax exemption was granted to four local churches despite one opposition.

• Approved $30,000 fire equipment and training grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five Turborator Aerator Impellers for $16,000 US (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Lund Park signage Option 2 (unanimous)
• Provided letter of support to Shuswap Recreation Society grant application (unanimous)
• Endorsed the Anti‑Racism Strategy for the Shuswap (unanimous)
• Authorized discharge of Easement Document KD035033 for 250 Harbourfront Drive NE (unanimous)
• Awarded Phase 1A pre‑construction services contract for WPCC upgrades to Chandos Construction LP for $77,670 plus GST and $40,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Amended Tax Exemption Bylaw to grant one‑year exemption to four churches (opposed by 1, carried)

Social Impact Advisory Committee

The Social Impact Advisory Committee will discuss Point in Time Count data for Salmon Arm and the vandalism of rainbow crosswalks. The committee is also tasked with adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review of Point in Time Count data for Salmon Arm
• Discussion on vandalism of rainbow crosswalks
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule

The committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 24, 2025 meeting. Finally, the committee unanimously tentatively adopted the 2026 meeting schedule after a member survey.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tentatively adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Council Select Parking Committee

The Council Select Parking Committee will hear a presentation on the Downtown Parking 2025 update from the Director of Engineering & Public Works. The meeting will also review a series of correspondence and staff reports related to parking issues, including meter requests and ticket disputes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Downtown Parking 2025 Update (Director of Engineering & Public Works)
• Correspondence: Parking meter request at Salmon Arm Marine Park (email May 19, 2025)
• Correspondence: Parking ticket dispute received August 28, 2025
• Letters and emails from community members and organizations (June–October 2025)
• Staff report: Summary of submissions and comments

The committee adopted the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. Councillor Gonella disclosed a conflict of interest on item 8.15. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 1, 2025

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to Council a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303. The amendment would rezone Lot A, Section 17, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP84426 (6303 1 Avenue NW) from the A‑2 Rural Holding zone to the A‑3 Small Holding zone. It also proposes adding Equestrian Facility and Equestrian Facility Campsite as permitted uses in the A‑3 zone. The committee will also adopt the agenda and approve the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Recommend Council adopt a bylaw to rezone Lot A, Section 17, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP84426 (6303 1 Ave NW) from A‑2 Rural Holding to A‑3 Small Holding.
• Recommend adding Equestrian Facility and Equestrian Facility Campsite as permitted uses in Section 36.3 of the A‑3 zone.

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted the agenda and approved the October 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then unanimously recommended that Council prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, rezoning Lot A, Section 17, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP84426 from A‑2 (Rural Holding) to A‑3 (Small Holding) and to add an equestrian facility and an equestrian facility campsite as permitted uses. No other matters were decided.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve Development and Planning Services Committee minutes of Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommend Council prepare bylaw to rezone Lot A from A‑2 to A‑3 (unanimous)
• Recommend Council prepare bylaw to add equestrian facility as permitted use (unanimous)
• Recommend Council prepare bylaw to add equestrian facility campsite as permitted use (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will meet to adopt meeting minutes, review the 2026 budget, and discuss updates to the Community Heritage Register, including the W.K. Smith House.

• Adoption of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 budget
• Updates to Community Heritage Register
• Wright's Pond update
• Heritage Plaque Program update

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda. Members agreed that 2026 meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month from 1:00‑2:30 p.m., moving to the first Tuesday when a statutory holiday occurs and with no meetings in July or August; a calendar will be prepared for future approval. Confirmation of the June 2, 2025 minutes and the edit to the W.K. Smith House entry were both deferred to the next meeting. Staff were tasked to draft procedure documents for historic route signs and heritage plaque programs and to follow up on plaque photo requests and the removal‑procedure inquiry.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Agree 2026 meeting schedule (first Monday, no July/August)
• Defer confirmation of June 2, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Defer edit to W.K. Smith House entry to next meeting
• Assign Linda & Pat to draft historic route signs procedure
• Assign Linda & Pat to draft heritage building plaque procedure; Cindy, Mary, Morgan Ryder to draft information plaque procedure; Jim to review
• Staff to send reminder letters for plaque photos and to remaining building owners
• Staff to follow up on removal‑procedure information for Community Heritage Register

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will read for the first time the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4438 affecting Lot A at 5561 Auto Road SE. Staff reports include a lease renewal with Farmcrest Foods Ltd. at 2191 30 Street SW for $24,000 annually, a lease of the Inner Core Parking Lot at 327 Alexander Street NE with WH Laird Holdings, and a $32,475 FireSmart fuel‑mitigation contract. The council will also consider a Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2026‑2028 and approve the formation of Liquid Waste Management advisory and steering committees.

• Lease renewal with Farmcrest Foods Ltd. for 2191 30 Street SW (Minion Field) – $24,000 annual rate, CPI‑adjusted
• Inner Core Parking Lot lease at 327 Alexander Street NE with WH Laird Holdings – annual fee 50% of revenue
• FireSmart Fuel Management contract awarded to Forsite Consultants Ltd. – $32,475 plus taxes
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4438 (ZON‑1198) for Lot A, 5561 Auto Road SE, owned by D. Webb Developments Ltd.
• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 covering 2026, 2027 and 2028

The council made a series of unanimous decisions, including appointing election officers, authorizing several lease agreements, awarding a fire‑fuel mitigation contract, and forming new waste‑management committees. It also postponed a zoning amendment and a tax‑exemption bylaw, and approved a temporary street closure for a holiday market.

• Appointed Rhonda West as Chief Election Officer and Barb Puddifant as Deputy (unanimous)
• Authorized a two‑year lease with Farmcrest Foods Ltd. for Minion Field at $24,000 annual rate (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for storage containers at Little Mountain Park and downtown parking lot (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 FireSmart Fuel Mitigation Contract to Forsite Consultants Ltd. for $32,475 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of Inner Core Parking Lot (327 Alexander Street NE) for 2026, fee 50% of annual revenue (unanimous)
• Approved formation of Liquid Waste Management Steering Committee, Joint Advisory Committee, and their Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Withheld final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4438 pending covenant registration and Ministry approval (unanimous)
• Deferred 2026‑2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 to the October 27 regular council meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It will consider the draft Animal Control Bylaw 4728 and its staff report. The committee will receive verbal updates on the ALC application and member reports. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from June 11, 2025
• Review Animal Control Bylaw 4728 draft and staff report
• Roundtable updates: ALC application (verbal) and committee member update
• Schedule next meeting for November 12, 2025

The Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with all members voting unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopt June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two bylaws referred by City Council. The session includes reviews of building and animal control regulations and an update on anti-idling signs.

• Building Bylaw 4725
• Animal Control Bylaw 4728
• City staff update on Anti-Idling Signs

The committee adopted the agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended that Council move to EL4 in the Zero Step Code by Jan 1 2027 and fund an educational campaign. The Animal Control Bylaw 4728 and the anti‑idling signs item were each deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopt September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend Council advance to EL4 Zero Step Code by Jan 1 2027 and fund education campaign (unanimous)
• Defer Animal Control Bylaw 4728 to next EAC meeting
• Defer anti‑idling signs item to next EAC meeting

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project and public concerns regarding e-mobility devices on the Foreshore Trail. The body will also review the 2025 Fall Report and the proposed 2026 workplan for the Active Transportation Network Plan.

• Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project participation
• Letter of concern regarding e-scooters referred by Council
• Letter of concern regarding high speeds and e-mobility devices on the Foreshore Trail
• Active Transportation Network Plan 2025 Fall Report and 2026 Proposed Workplan
• Recommendations to Council for the 2026 Budget Process

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the June 2, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It voted to recommend that Council prioritize a public education campaign on safety and etiquette for electric kick‑scooter and trail use, also unanimously. The 2026 meeting schedule was accepted as presented, again unanimously. The committee announced it will not submit budget recommendations to Council for 2026.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council prioritize public education campaign on e‑scooter safety (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 ATAC meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Decided not to submit budget recommendations for 2026 (no vote recorded)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider text amendments to two comprehensive development zones, authorize a residential development permit with specific setbacks, and recommend rezoning a property to industrial use.

• Text amendments to CD-7 and CD-19 zones proposed
• Development Permit No. 449 recommended for 1150 12 Avenue SE
• Variances to setbacks approved for 1150 12 Avenue SE project
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1198 recommends A-2 to M-1 rezoning
• Housing Agreement proposed for 1150 12 Avenue SE project

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted its agenda and approved the September 2 minutes. It recommended to Council that Development Permit No. 449 be authorized with specific zoning variances, subject to a land‑title covenant and a letter of credit, and that a housing‑agreement bylaw be prepared. The committee also approved a variance permit for a strata lot and recommended two zoning amendment bylaws.

• Adopted agenda with item reorder amendment (unanimous)
• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Development Permit 449 be authorized with variances, issuance withheld pending covenant and 125% letter of credit; recommended housing‑agreement bylaw (carried, 1 opposition)
• Recommended Variance Permit 621 be authorized (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning amendment to rezone Lot A to M‑1 industrial, final reading withheld pending covenant and Ministry approval (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning amendment to delete CD‑7 and CD‑19 zones (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is holding a special council meeting. The primary purpose is to move into an in-camera session to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.

• In-camera session regarding land acquisition, disposition or expropriation pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter

The council adopted the meeting agenda without dissent. It also approved an in‑camera session to discuss confidential land matters, again unanimously. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved in‑camera session on land matters (unanimous)

Greenways Liaison Committee

The Greenways Liaison Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It will discuss e‑bike concerns related to the Foreshore Trail and consider the proposed 2026 Greenways budget. The committee will also receive updates on the STA project and the South Canoe Skills Park design.

• Foreshore Trail – discussion of e‑bike concerns
• Proposed 2026 Greenways Budget (budget document attached)
• STA Project Summary – September 2025 update
• South Canoe Skills Park Design v3 – skills park and MoTT pit
• Adoption of Greenways Liaison Committee minutes from June 12, 2025

The Greenways Liaison Committee adopted its agenda, adding items 8.3 and 8.4, and approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. The committee also voted unanimously to support the proposed 2026 Greenways budget. The October 2025 committee meeting was cancelled, with the 2026 schedule to be determined.

• Adopt agenda with items 8.3 and 8.4 added – carried unanimously
• Adopt June 12, 2025 Greenways Liaison Committee minutes – carried unanimously
• Support proposed 2026 Greenways budget – carried unanimously
• Cancel October 2025 Greenways Liaison Committee meeting – noted

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Salmon Arm Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. Members will review the committee's Terms of Reference document. The meeting includes standard introductions, a traditional‑territory acknowledgement, and routine updates before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 3 2025
• Review Environmental Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted the September 9 agenda, adding an Updates item, after a motion and second. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. Both actions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with addition of item 8.2 Updates (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will consider several staff reports, including a $14,285 award to Eckler Ltd. for a council remuneration review and a $907,430 amendment to the 2025 budget for airport and parking operational expenses. The meeting also includes a bylaw reconsideration for the Zone 2 Pump Station loan (Bylaw No. 4718) and a decision on Development Variance Permit No. VP‑620 to reduce a setback requirement. Presentations from BC Transit and the Shuswap Watershed Council will be heard, and the council will adopt the agenda, minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Council Remuneration Review award to Eckler Ltd. for $14,285 plus taxes
• 2025 Budget Amendment adding $907,430 ( $816,245 airport, $91,185 parking )
• Zone 2 Pump Station Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4718 read a final time
• Development Variance Permit No. VP‑620 to reduce interior side‑parcel setback from 3.0 m to 2.17 m
• Report for information on sale of 5391 75 Avenue NE

Council approved Development Variance Permit VP-620, reducing the interior side parcel setback from 3.0 m to 2.17 m. The council also approved a $14,285 remuneration review award to Eckler Ltd, amended the 2025 budget to add $907,430 for airport and parking operations, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule with two dates removed.

• Approved Development Variance Permit VP-620 (unanimous)
• Approved Council Remuneration Review award to Eckler Ltd $14,285 (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget to add $907,430 for airport and parking operations (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Council and Planning Committee meeting schedule, removing Sep 14 and Sep 21 meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed heritage commission members for three‑year term ending Aug 31 2028 (unanimous)
• Read final Zone 2 Pump Station Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4718 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with amendment to move In‑Camera (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is meeting to review a development variance permit application. The committee will decide whether to recommend that Council authorize a reduction in a required side parcel setback.

• Development Variance Permit No. VP-620 for 2270 10 Avenue SW to reduce interior side parcel setback from 3.0 metres to 2.17 metres

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting, both unanimously. Councillor Gonella disclosed a conflict of interest and left the meeting. The committee unanimously recommended that Development Variance Permit No. VP‑620 be authorized, reducing the interior side parcel setback from 3.0 m to 2.17 m for the property at 2270 10 Avenue SW. No other matters were decided.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Development Variance Permit VP‑620 be authorized (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The regular council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive committee and regional updates, and consider several staff motions. Key decisions include authorizing a $7 million grant application for the Water Pollution Control Centre Stage IV upgrade and a $58 000 grant for a Long‑Term Financial Plan, approving a $2,890 development cost charge for a rural sanitary connection at 3521 20 Ave NE, and authorizing the Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 433 and Development Variance Permit VP‑618.

• Authorize staff to submit a $7,000,000 grant application to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund (Capital Infrastructure Stream) for the Water Pollution Control Centre Stage IV upgrade
• Authorize staff to submit a $58,000 grant application to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund (Capacity Building Stream) for the Long‑Term Financial Plan project
• Approve a $2,890 development cost charge for extending sanitary service to 3521 20 Ave NE
• Authorize submission of Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC 433 (non‑adhering residential use) for the property at 5150 49 Street NW
• Authorize Development Variance Permit No. VP‑618 to waive fire hydrant requirements on Okanagan Ave E and 1 Ave NE (2100 1 Ave NE)

The council unanimously authorized several actions, including submitting a $7,000,000 application to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for the Water Pollution Control Centre Stage IV upgrade, a $58,000 application for a Long‑Term Financial Plan project, and a $2,890 rural sewer connection at 3521 20 Ave NE. It also approved the Agricultural Land Commission application ALC 433, a joint UBCM Community‑to‑Community grant with Indigenous partners, and waived fire‑hydrant requirements for a development variance at 2100 1 Avenue NE.

• Authorized $7,000,000 Water Pollution Control Centre Stage IV upgrade application (unanimous)
• Authorized $58,000 Long‑Term Financial Plan project application (unanimous)
• Authorized rural sewer connection at 3521 20 Ave NE with $2,890 Development Cost Charge (unanimous)
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC 433 for submission (unanimous)
• Authorized joint UBCM Community‑to‑Community grant application with Indigenous partners and letter of support (unanimous)
• Waived fire‑hydrant requirements on Okanagan Avenue E and 1 Avenue NE for Development Variance Permit No. VP‑618 (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It will recommend that Council authorize Development Variance Permit VP-618, which waives fire hydrant requirements on Okanagan Avenue E and 1 Avenue NE. It will also recommend authorizing Development Variance Permit VP-619, which waives road dedication requirements on 60 Street NE and 10 Avenue NE. Finally, the committee will recommend submitting Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 433 to the Commission.

• VP-618: waive fire hydrant installation on Okanagan Avenue E and 1 Avenue NE
• VP-619: waive road dedication on 60 Street NE and 10 Avenue NE
• ALC 433: recommend submission of Agricultural Land Commission application to the Commission

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously approved Development Variance Permit VP‑618, waiving the requirement for fire hydrants on Okanagan Avenue E and 1 Avenue NE. The committee rejected Development Variance Permit VP‑619, with six councillors opposing the waiver of road dedications on 60 Street NE and 10 Avenue NE. The committee also unanimously recommended that Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 433 be submitted to the commission.

• Approved Development Variance Permit VP‑618 to waive fire hydrant requirements (unanimous)
• Defeated Development Variance Permit VP‑619 to waive road dedication requirements (opposed by 6 councillors)
• Approved recommendation to submit Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 433 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with late items 6.1 and 6.2 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Regular Council Meeting

Salmon Arm Council will authorize the demolition of the Memorial Arena, approve a new water conservation plan, and amend the budget to purchase a sewer inspection camera. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a development permit application.

• Memorial Arena demolition contract awarded for $373,610
• Water Conservation Plan endorsed for sustainable water delivery
• Sewer Inspection Camera purchase approved ($178,275.33)
• Canoe Beach concession lease renewed for 5 years
• DP-465 development permit application with variances

The council endorsed the updated Water Conservation Plan and authorized the Agricultural Land Commission application ALC 432. It joined the provincial electric kick‑scooter pilot, approved a five‑year canoe beach concession licence for Top Jimmy’s Café, and amended the 2025 budget to fund a new sewer inspection camera purchase. The council also approved the demolition contract for the Memorial Arena with a contingency and authorized Development Permit 465 with height and parking variances and specific conditions.

• Endorsed Water Conservation Plan and continued demand management (unanimous)
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC 432 for submission (unanimous)
• Approved City participation in BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot (unanimous)
• Approved Canoe Beach concession licence for Top Jimmy’s Café (5‑year term, rates tied to CPI) (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget $21,000 and approved purchase of new sewer inspection camera for $178,275.33 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of Memorial Arena contract for $373,610 plus $75,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 465 with height increase to 22.9 m, parking reduction to 60 spaces, and conditions (parcel consolidation, covenant, 125% letter of credit) (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the July 21 minutes. It will authorize Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC 432 for submission. It will recommend to Council that Development Permit No. 465 be issued with a height increase to 22.9 m and a reduction of required parking to 60 spaces, subject to parcel consolidation and a letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscape estimate. It will also consent to the City’s Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project starting September 30, 2025.

• Authorize Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC 432 for submission
• Recommend issuance of Development Permit No. 465 with height increase to 22.9 m and parking reduction to 60 spaces
• Condition DP‑465 on parcel consolidation and a letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscape estimate
• Consent to the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project beginning September 30, 2025

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council approve Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 432 for submission. It also unanimously recommended that Council authorize Development Permit No. 465, including specific zoning variances and conditional requirements. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended that Council join the provincial electric kick‑scooter pilot project.

• Recommend Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC 432 for submission (unanimous)
• Recommend Development Permit No. 465 with height increase to 22.9 m and parking reduction to 60 spaces (unanimous)
• Recommend withholding Permit issuance until parcel consolidation and 125% landscape letter of credit are provided (unanimous)
• Recommend City join BC electric kick‑scooter pilot project (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will consider several budget amendments, including $100,000 for the Liquid Waste Management Plan update and a sole‑source contract for $108,567 with Brown Caldwell Consultants. A five‑year lease for the Hazard Beacon H3 site and a $34,500 funding addition for a Chart of Accounts restructure will also be voted on. The council will read for the first time three animal‑control bylaws and give final readings to two zoning amendment bylaws and a housing agreement bylaw.

• Amend 2025 budget to add $100,000 for Liquid Waste Management Plan update (total $400,000) and award $108,567 sole‑source contract to Brown Caldwell Consultants
• Approve purchase of new sewer inspection camera from PipeVision Technology Inc. for $153,170 plus taxes
• Authorize five‑year Hazard Beacon H3 lease agreement with MYBC Datacom, starting at $1,699.18 and adjusted annually for CPI
• Add $34,500 to budget for Chart of Accounts Restructure Project and award $31,200 contract to FIT Consulting
• Introduce Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728, Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, and Municipal Ticket Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4730 for first reading

The council amended the 2025 budget to add $100,000 for the Liquid Waste Management Plan and waived the purchasing policy to award the work to Brown Caldwell Consultants for $108,567.00 plus taxes. It also authorized a five‑year lease with MYBC Datacom, approved a public appreciation plaque for Little Mountain Fieldhouse, and approved a $34,500 budget amendment for the Chart of Accounts Restructure project with a contract to FIT Consulting for $31,200.00 plus taxes. Several bylaws were read for the first or final time, including animal control, zoning amendments, and a housing agreement.

• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for Liquid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Waived Purchasing Policy No.7.13 to award Brown Caldwell Consultants $108,567.00 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized five‑year MYBC Datacom lease, starting $1,699.18 (unanimous)
• Approved public appreciation plaque for Little Mountain Fieldhouse (unanimous)
• Approved $34,500 budget amendment for Chart of Accounts Restructure; contract to FIT Consulting for $31,200.00 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Adopted Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 for first reading and directed public engagement (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4677 (final reading) (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4734 (final reading) (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a draft for Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728. The committee may recommend that Council give the bylaw first reading and initiate public engagement with the Environmental and Agricultural Advisory Committees.

• Draft Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728
• 4729- Fee for Service Amendment (Animal Control)
• 4730 - Municipal Ticket Utilization Amendment (Animal Control)

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted the agenda and approved the July 7 meeting minutes, both unanimously. The committee unanimously recommended that Council give a first reading to Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728. It also unanimously recommended that staff conduct public engagement on the bylaw, including input from the Environmental and Agricultural Advisory Committees.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended first reading of Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 (unanimous)
• Recommended staff public engagement on Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive committee reports, and consider several staff motions. Key items include a $3,992,950 borrowing request for a replacement Zone 2 Pump Station, purchases of a pickup truck ($62,350) and a crack‑sealing trailer ($104,620), and approval of a temporary food‑truck use on Ross Street. The council will also authorize an alcohol‑serving special event licence at the SASCU Sports Complex in August.

• Borrowing $3,992,950 for construction of a replacement Zone 2 Pump Station; deadline for elector responses set for Sep 2 2025
• Purchase of replacement Unit 23 pickup truck for $62,350 (plus taxes) from Metro Motors
• Purchase of new crack‑sealing trailer and melter applicator for $104,620 (plus taxes) from Industrial Machine Inc.
• Approval of temporary use of one parking stall on Ross Street for Ricochet Brewing food truck on July 20 2025
• Authorization of LCRB Special Event Licence for alcohol service at SASCU Sports Complex, Little Mountain, Aug 9‑10 2025

The council set a Sept 2, 2025 deadline for elector response forms and approved borrowing $3,992,950 to fund construction of a replacement Zone 2 pump station. It also approved a development variance permit that waives road‑upgrade requirements for a downtown site. Several capital purchases and a temporary food‑truck use were approved unanimously.

• Approved $3,992,950 borrowing for Zone 2 pump station and set Sept 2, 2025 elector response deadline (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use of one parking stall on Ross Street for a food truck on July 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement Unit #23 truck for $62,350 (opposed by 1 councillor, carried)
• Approved purchase of new crack‑sealing trailer for $104,620 (unanimous)
• Approved two dehumidifiers for Hucul Pond ($94,597) and added $15,000 to the 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Authorized LCRB Special Event licence for Saratoga Cup rugby at SASCU Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Deferred Marine Park parking item to fall meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit VP‑604 waiving road‑upgrade standards for Lot 1 frontage (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a variance permit application for a property owned by Broadview Evangelical Free Church and Shuswap Christian Education Society. The committee will decide whether to recommend that Council waive specific road upgrade requirements for the site.

• Development Variance Permit Application No. VP-604 for 350B 30 Street NE
• Proposed waiver to upgrade 30 Street NE to RD-4 Urban Arterial Road standard
• Proposed waiver to upgrade 2 Avenue NE to RD-2 Urban Local Road standard

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved Development Variance Permit Application No. VP‑604. The approval waives the requirement to upgrade 30 Street NE to the RD‑4 Urban Arterial standard and 2 Avenue NE to the RD‑2 Urban Local standard, provided road dedication is made for a multi‑use path and corner cut. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Development Variance Permit VP‑604 with waivers for 30 Street NE and 2 Avenue NE, subject to road dedication (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider several financial motions, including a $2,225,000 borrowing for the Zone 5 Booster Station and a $15,000 Plan H grant for an anti‑racism strategy. It will also review the 2026‑2027 RCMP policing contract budget of $6,348,294 and a $207,300 budget for guards and matrons, and authorize the 2025‑2026 BC Transit operating agreement. Additional items include the first reading of Building Bylaw No. 4725 and the final reading of Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4731.

• $2,225,000 long‑term borrowing for Zone 5 Booster Station (Bylaw No. 4502)
• $15,000 Plan H grant for anti‑racism strategy implementation
• $6,348,294 RCMP policing contract (city responsible for 90%) and $207,300 for guards and matrons
• Authorization for Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign 2025‑2026 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
• First reading of Building Bylaw No. 4725 and final reading of Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4731

The council approved a $2,225,000 long‑term loan for the Zone 5 Booster Station and requested regional district consent. It also approved the 2026‑2027 RCMP policing budget of $6,348,294 and a $207,300 guard budget, a $15,000 Plan H anti‑racism grant, and authorized the 2025‑2026 BC Transit operating agreement. Additional actions included adopting new building and ticket bylaws, authorizing a parking fee exemption, and supporting community events and funding requests.

• Approved $2,225,000 long‑term borrowing for Zone 5 Booster Station (unanimous)
• Approved in principle $6,348,294 RCMP policing budget for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Approved in principle $207,300 budget for guards and matrons (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Plan H anti‑racism strategy grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute 2025‑2026 BC Transit agreement (unanimous)
• Read Building Bylaw No. 4725 first time and directed public engagement (unanimous)
• Read Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4731 final time (unanimous)
• Authorized parking fee exemption for Wednesday on the Wharf sound‑technician vehicle (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a development permit for rental housing at 1231 1 Street SE. The body is also considering the first reading of Building Bylaw No. 4725 and planning public engagement for the new bylaw.

• Development Permit No. DP-460 for rental housing at 1231 1 Street SE
• Proposed parking variance to reduce spaces from 20 to 17 at 1231 1 Street SE
• Proposed retaining wall height increase from 2.0 m to 4.6 m at 1231 1 Street SE
• First reading of Building Bylaw No. 4725
• Proposed Housing Agreement for market rental housing at 1231 1 Street SE

The agenda and the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted unanimously. The committee unanimously recommended that Development Permit DP‑460 be authorized with reduced parking, a taller retaining wall, and conditional requirements for a land‑title covenant and a letter of credit. It also unanimously recommended that Building Bylaw No. 4725 receive a first reading and that staff conduct public engagement on the bylaw.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend DP‑460 issuance with reduced parking and higher retaining wall (unanimous)
• Recommend DP‑460 issuance subject to land‑title covenant and 125% letter of credit (unanimous)
• Recommend preparation of housing agreement bylaw for DP‑460 (unanimous)
• Recommend first reading of Building Bylaw No. 4725 (unanimous)
• Recommend staff public engagement on Bylaw 4725 (unanimous)

Greenways Liaison Committee

The Greenways Liaison Committee will meet to review updates on various city trail projects and receive a presentation on native species. The body will also receive updates from the Shuswap Trail Alliance and the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

• Presentation by K. Cox on native species at South Canoe Trails
• Updates on City projects including Turner Creek culvert and Byers View Greenway
• Updates on SD 83 Trails - Jackson Campus
• Updates on Foreshore and Raven projects
• Shuswap Trail Alliance May update

The committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 3, 2025. It also unanimously supported advancing discussion with School District 83 for a trail at the Sullivan Campus (SASS). No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Supported advancing discussion with School District 83 for Sullivan Campus trail (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business and provide updates on agricultural projects. The session includes a review of a specific application for a property on 40 Street SE.

• Application ALC-432 (ALC ID: 104171) for 3631 - 40 Street SE, Owner: Kisser
• Selection of an alternate member for the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee
• Staff update on Ministry of Agriculture projects and grants

The Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the February 12, 2025 minutes without dissent. It voted unanimously to support application ALC-432 (owner Kisser) for the property at 3631‑40 Street SE. Two new members, Louise Lecouffee and Daniel Heslop, were introduced, and Lecouffee volunteered as the alternate member on the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Supported application ALC-432 (unanimous)
• Introduced new members Louise Lecouffee and Daniel Heslop
• Louise Lecouffee volunteered as alternate member on Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee

Regular Council Meeting

The council will amend the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan to fund the 8 Avenue NE Watermain Extension and award the $49,435 contract to D. Webb Contracting Ltd, including a $5,000 contingency. It will also approve the purchase of three flow‑monitor devices for $33,421.80 from FlowSystems Distribution Inc. and adopt several bylaw amendments and officer appointments.

• Approve $49,435 contract to D. Webb Contracting Ltd for 8 Avenue NE Watermain Extension, plus $5,000 contingency
• Approve purchase of three flow monitors for $33,421.80 from FlowSystems Distribution Inc.
• Adopt Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4731
• Read final Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4722
• Appoint J‑F Cloutier, Amanda Paulsen and Trevor Cunningham as Bylaw Enforcement Officers

The council unanimously approved the 8 Avenue NE Watermain Extension, adding $55,000 to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan, awarding a $49,435 contract to D. Webb Contracting Ltd., and authorizing a $5,000 contingency. It also appointed three Bylaw Enforcement Officers, approved the purchase of three flow monitors for $33,421.80, amended the Canoe Beach license to name local paddling clubs, and provided a letter of support for the Salmon Arm Metis Association grant application.

• Approved amendment to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan to include $55,000 for the watermain extension (unanimous)
• Awarded D. Webb Contracting Ltd. a $49,435 contract for the 8 Avenue NE Watermain Extension (unanimous)
• Authorized a $5,000 pre‑approved contingency for the watermain project (unanimous)
• Waived Purchasing Policy 7.13 to allow sole‑source award to Webb Contracting (unanimous)
• Appointed J‑F Cloutier, Amanda Paulsen and Trevor Cunningham as Bylaw Enforcement Officers (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three flow monitors for $33,421.80 from FlowSystems Distribution Inc., waiving Policy 7.13 (unanimous)
• Amended Canoe Beach License to name Shuswap Paddling Club and Salmon Arm Rowing Club (unanimous)
• Provided a letter of support for the Salmon Arm Metis Association grant application (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and confirm the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It will consider input on the Second Revised Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) that is posted on the city website. The committee will also receive updates on anti‑idling signs, the Climate Resiliency Plan, and a motion to council from Dr. Art Borkent, followed by a discussion of the BC Zero Carbon Step Code for the next meeting.

• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Confirmation of Environmental Advisory Committee minutes from May 6, 2025
• Review of input on the Second Revised Draft Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Working Group update on anti‑idling signs
• Update on the Climate Resiliency Plan

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the May 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It also voted to reschedule the next meeting from September 2 to September 9, 2025.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to Sept 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It will review a presentation on the MUP official opening held on May 24, 2025. The board will consider possible recommendations for the E‑Scooter Pilot Program (Appendix A) and continue reviewing Active Transportation Requirements in Rural Areas (Appendix B).

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt Active Transportation Advisory Committee minutes from April 7, 2025
• Review MUP Official Opening – May 24, 2025
• Consider possible recommendations for E‑Scooter Pilot Program (Appendix A)
• Continue review of Active Transportation Requirements in Rural Areas (Appendix B)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 7, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended that the City apply to the provincial electric kick‑scooter pilot, pursue a shared e‑scooter/e‑bike program, and amend rural active‑transportation requirements. Additional unanimous recommendations called for a Vision Zero in‑service, public e‑scooter safety education, and a review of bylaws to allow scooters on sidewalks.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City apply to provincial Electric Kick Scooter pilot (unanimous)
• Recommended referral to Traffic & Safety committee and Vision Zero in‑service for Council (unanimous)
• Recommended City share e‑scooter safety information (unanimous)
• Recommended review of bylaws to permit e‑scooter use on sidewalks (unanimous)
• Recommended City pursue RFP for shared e‑scooter and e‑bike program (unanimous)
• Supported option #3 to remove AT infrastructure requirements in rural areas (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will adopt the agenda and May 5 minutes, then discuss term review for committee members and consider options for the old Municipal Hall. Additional items include the Heritage Plaque Program, edits to the W.K. Smith House entry in the Heritage Register, and procedures for Heritage Conservation Awards.

• Term review for Committee Members
• Old Municipal Hall options (PDF attached)
• Heritage Plaque Program (info sheet and register guide)
• Edits to #34 W.K. Smith House in the Heritage Register (PDF attached)
• Heritage Conservation Awards procedures (PDF attached)

The Community Heritage Commission adopted its agenda and the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. It passed a motion strongly recommending that Council preserve the character‑defining elements of the original Old Municipal Hall building. Members also approved the Heritage Plaque Program packages with minor edits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council preservation of character‑defining elements of Old Municipal Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Plaque Program packages with minor edits (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold an in‑camera session to discuss confidential matters under Section 90(1)(e). It will approve a grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for evacuation‑route planning and a $43,665 contribution to the Next Generation 911 data‑transfer project. The meeting includes approvals for utility purchases, including a $52,000 sole‑source rebuild of a water‑treatment plant pump and a $120,317 playground replacement at SASCU Sports Fields. Council will also read and consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4722, changing Carriage Lane (481 Highway 97B NE) from R‑6 to R‑10.

• In‑camera session motion to keep certain land‑acquisition and service‑negotiation discussions confidential (Section 90(1)(e)).
• Authorization to submit a UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for evacuation‑route planning for Salmon Arm.
• Approval of up to $43,665 contribution to CSRD’s Next Generation 911 data‑transfer portal.
• Sole‑source purchase of a $52,000 Flygt low‑lift pump rebuild for the Water Treatment Plant (with $35,000 budget amendment).
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4722 to rezone Carriage Lane (481 Highway 97B NE) from R‑6 to R‑10.

The council approved several capital projects, including a $120,317 playground replacement at SASCU Sports Fields with an $8,000 contingency, a $43,665 contribution to the Next Generation 911 data‑transfer project, and a $52,000 rebuild of a water‑treatment pump. It also authorized a grant application to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for emergency‑preparedness funding, approved a temporary food‑truck use on Ross Street, and adopted multiple zoning and procedural bylaws. All motions passed unanimously except the Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application, which was defeated.

• Approved $120,317 playground replacement at SASCU Sports Fields (unanimous)
• Approved $43,665 funding contribution for NG911 data‑transfer process (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 sole‑source purchase for Water Treatment Plant Flygt pump rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved $27,758 sole‑source purchase for Wastewater Treatment Plant Return Activated Sludge Pump (unanimous)
• Authorized $14,942 climate‑risk assessment for West Bay Connector Trail (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use of one parking stall on Ross Street for a food truck on May 30 (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Defeated Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 430 for ALC subdivision (defeated)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two recommendations to Council. It will recommend authorizing Development Variance Permit VP-615, which would waive the requirement to install underground hydro and telecommunication on the subject property. It will also recommend submitting Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 430 for a subdivision at 4670 30 Avenue NE. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda and approving the May 5, 2025 minutes.

• Development Variance Permit VP-615 – waive requirement to install underground hydro and telecommunication on Lot 3, Block 3, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 392 (30 2 Street SE)
• Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 430 – recommendation to submit subdivision proposal for Lot 2, Section 19, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 34801 (4670 30 Avenue NE)
• Adopt agenda as presented
• Approve minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the May 5 minutes, each unanimously. It recommended to Council that Development Variance Permit No. VP‑615 be authorized, also unanimously. A motion to submit Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 430 was defeated, and a subsequent motion to not submit it was carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Variance Permit VP‑615 (unanimous)
• Motion to submit ALC Application No. 430 defeated
• Recommended not to submit ALC Application No. 430 (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Salmon Arm Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-05-14 contains no listed items; it consists only of placeholders and procedural headings.

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider several staff reports and bylaws. Items include the appointment of an Agricultural Industry member to the Environmental Advisory Committee, the sale of a 1986 fire truck for $7,500, multiple contract awards for engineering and park projects, and a loan authorization of $3,992,950 to fund the replacement Zone 2 Pump Station. The council will also read final versions of a rezoning amendment and the 2024‑2028 financial plan bylaws.

• Sale of 1986 GMC Hub Mini‑Pumper fire engine to Mike Rogers and Denice Rubner for $7,500 plus taxes
• Award of WPCC Stage IV Upgrade Owner Project Management to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $262,532.15 plus GST
• Award of Blackburn Park Synthetic Turf Field construction to Lessard Excavating for $850,176.78 plus taxes, with contingency up to $1,000,000
• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4718 to borrow $3,992,950 for the replacement Zone 2 Pump Station
• Rezoning of 1231 1 Street SE (ZON‑1306) under Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4703

The council adopted a bylaw to borrow $3,992,950 for replacing the Zone 2 Pump Station and set the deadline for elector responses. It also approved several major contracts, including upgrades to the WPCC Stage IV project, an active‑transport rail crossing study, and the Blackburn Park synthetic turf field. Additional approvals covered a fire‑engine sale, the 2024‑2028 financial plan and reserve fund bylaws, and a development variance permit for 370 20 Street SE.

• Approved loan authorization bylaw No. 4718 for $3,992,950 to fund replacement of Zone 2 Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved award of WPCC Stage IV Upgrade Owner Project Management contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $262,532.15 plus GST and $27,467.85 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved award of Active Transportation At‑Grade Rail Crossing feasibility study to Gentech Engineering Inc. for $39,345.00 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved award of Blackburn Park Synthetic Turf Field construction to Lessard Excavating for $850,176.78 plus taxes and $149,823.22 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved award of Zone 2 Pump Station Upgrade Design Modification to WSP Canada Inc. for $138,830.00 plus GST and $14,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 1986 GMC Hub Mini‑Pumper fire engine to private buyers for $7,500 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan and multiple reserve fund expenditure bylaws (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit VP‑612 for 370 20 Street SE, waiving sanitary and storm main upgrades with $25,000 cash‑in‑lieu (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider nominating an EAC member to serve on the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee. The committee will also receive updates on the Working Group, the Climate Resiliency Plan, and a Fire Smart Activity Day at Meadow Brae Farm.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Approve Environmental Advisory Committee minutes from January 7, 2025
• Nominate an EAC representative to the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee
• Working Group – update
• Fire Smart Activity Day at Meadow Brae Farm – update

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting unanimously. Sarah Johnson was elected as the committee’s representative on the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee, with Ken Whitehead named as her alternate. The committee unanimously recommended that Council invite Dr. Art Borkent to present on mosquito‑repellent programs at a future council meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted January 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Sarah Johnson as EAC representative to Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee; Ken Whitehead as alternate
• Recommended Council invite Dr. Art Borkent for mosquito‑repellent program presentation (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider a recommendation to Council to issue Development Variance Permit No. 616 for the property at 70 2 Street SE (Lot 6, Block 3, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 392). The variance would allow an accessory building with an upper‑floor dwelling unit and would reduce the interior side‑parcel line setback from 4.0 metres to 1.5 metres, varying Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, Section 6.12.5. The committee will also adopt the agenda, approve the April 22, 2025 minutes, and address standard items such as acknowledgment of traditional territory and disclosure of interest.

• Approve Development Variance Permit 616 for 70 2 Street SE to allow an accessory building, reducing setback from 4.0 m to 1.5 m (varying Zoning Bylaw 2303).

The committee adopted the agenda and approved the April 22, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then recommended to Council that Development Variance Permit No. 616 be authorized to allow an accessory building with a reduced setback. The recommendation was carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Development Variance Permit No. 616 be authorized (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review heritage initiatives and administrative updates. The body will discuss the installation of heritage plaques and specific edits to the Heritage Register.

• Presentation from City's Communications Team on promoting heritage initiatives
• Heritage Plaque Program installation details
• Edits to Heritage Register item #34 W.K. Smith House
• Review of Heritage Conservation Awards Procedures Document

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda with an added item on historic route signs and approved the April 7 meeting minutes. Members reached consensus to gift heritage plaques to property owners, with owners responsible for installation. Two items – edits to the W.K. Smith House register entry and the heritage conservation awards procedures – were deferred to the June 2 meeting.

• Agenda adopted with Item 10.1 – unanimous
• April 7, 2025 minutes adopted – unanimous
• Heritage plaques gifted to property owners; owners install – consensus
• Edits to #34 W.K. Smith House deferred to June 2 meeting
• Heritage Conservation Awards procedures document deferred to June 2 meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will consider and vote on the 2024 audited financial statements, the 2025 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw, the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw, and a series of reserve‑fund expenditure bylaws (Bylaws 4704‑4717). The council will also consider a parcel‑tax amendment for the Sterile Insect Release program (Bylaw 4700). These items are presented in staff reports and motions for consideration.

• Approve 2024 Audited Financial Statements for the year ended Dec 31, 2024
• Adopt 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4716
• Adopt 2025 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 4699
• Adopt reserve‑fund expenditure bylaws No. 4704‑4717 covering various city services
• Adopt Sterile Insect Release Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4700

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the 2024 audited financial statements and read a series of reserve‑fund expenditure bylaws for the first, second and third readings, all unanimously. The council also gave final readings to the 2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4716, the 2025 Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4699, and the Sterile Insect Release Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4700, each carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Read first‑through third for multiple reserve‑fund expenditure bylaws (unanimous)
• Final reading of 2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4716 (unanimous)
• Final reading of 2025 Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4699 (unanimous)
• Approved Sterile Insect Release Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4700 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, zoning amendments, and the 2025 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw. Council will also review lease agreements for recreation facilities and a report on noise prevention bylaw surveys.

• 2025 Paving Program contract award to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for $1,500,822.00 plus taxes
• 2025 Asphalt Patching Program award to Pavement Solutions Inc. estimated at $92,361.90 plus taxes
• 2025 Amended Budget and Tax Rate Bylaw (No. 4716 and No. 4699)
• Zoning amendments for 481 Hwy 97B NE, 1231 1 St SE, and 1490 10 Avenue SW
• Five-year lease and operating agreements with Shuswap Recreation Society for three facilities

The council approved major infrastructure contracts, adopted several zoning and budget bylaws, and authorized special events. It also directed staff to prepare a report on recreation‑facility cost recovery for a later meeting. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized LCRB Special Events License for Demolition Derby (June 14‑15, 2025) – unanimous
• Authorized lease agreements for SASCU Recreation Centre, Rogers Rink Twin Sheet Arena Complex, and Little Mountain Sports Complex Field House – unanimous
• Awarded 2025 Paving Program contract to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for $1,500,822 plus taxes – unanimous
• Awarded 2025 Asphalt Patching Program to Pavement Solutions Inc. for $92,361.90 plus taxes – unanimous
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4701 and 4703 (SSMUH rezoning) – unanimous
• Adopted 2025 Amended Budget and Tax Rate Bylaws (Financial Plan Amendment No. 4716 and Annual Taxation Bylaw No. 4699) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 Skydive Salmon Arm event proposals for May 15‑19 and Aug 28‑Sep 2 – unanimous
• Directed staff to prepare recreation‑facility cost‑recovery report for presentation on Aug 25, 2025 – unanimous

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two development applications: a variance permit to waive sanitary and storm main upgrades and a zoning amendment to reclassify a property from commercial to tourist/recreation commercial.

• Development Variance Permit VP-612: waive sanitary and storm main upgrades at 370 20 Street SE
• Zoning Amendment ZON-1305: rezone 1490 10 Avenue SW from C-3 to C-6 (Tourist/Recreation Commercial)
• Approval of April 7, 2025 committee minutes
• 2025 Building Code Updates for information
• ALC Application No. 100696 for information

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted its agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes, both unanimously. It recommended to Council that Development Variance Permit No. VP‑612 be authorized, waiving the sanitary main upgrade and the storm main upgrade (cash‑in‑lieu of $25,000), each carried unanimously. The committee also recommended that a bylaw be prepared to rezone 1490 10 Ave SW from C‑3 to C‑6, with the final reading withheld pending Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval, carried unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as presented – carried unanimously
• Approve April 7, 2025 minutes – carried unanimously
• Recommend waiver of sanitary main upgrade for VP‑612 – carried unanimously
• Recommend waiver of storm main upgrade for VP‑612 with $25,000 cash‑in‑lieu – carried unanimously
• Recommend preparation of zoning amendment bylaw to change 1490 10 Ave SW from C‑3 to C‑6 – carried unanimously
• Withhold final reading of zoning amendment pending Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and service agreements. Council will also consider the first reading of a new Official Community Plan and various fee and rate amendments.

• Award of $1,113,998.00 contract to Brown and Caldwell Consultants Canada Ltd. for WPCC Stage IV Upgrade
• Award of $275,650 contract to Yeti Refrigeration Inc. for ROGERS Rink energy upgrades
• Purchase of Water Treatment Plant Hypo Generator Cells from Centrix Control Solutions Inc. for $132,852.00
• Development Permit No. 463 for 2991 9 Avenue SW
• First reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4707

The council approved several large contracts, including a $1,113,998 WPCC Stage IV upgrade with a $110,000 contingency and a $200,000 budget amendment. It also extended the Marina lease, authorized a five‑year fire‑dispatch agreement, and conditionally approved Development Permit 463. Additional actions included naming Wright’s Pond, purchasing water‑treatment hypo generator cells, awarding the ROGERS Rink energy upgrade, and creating a $166,751 legacy‑fund reserve for 55+ games.

• Approved WPCC Stage IV Upgrade contract $1,113,998 + GST (Carried Unanimously)
• Extended Marina Lease with Sea Dog Rentals Inc. to Sept 30 2026 at $41,040 (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized five‑year CSRD Fire Dispatch Service Agreement (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized Development Permit 463 issuance, pending 125% letter of credit (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved naming of Wright’s Pond (Opposed by 1, Carried)
• Approved purchase of Water Treatment Plant hypo generator cells $132,852 + taxes (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved award of ROGERS Rink Energy Conservation Measure $275,650 + taxes with $41,000 contingency (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized $166,751 legacy‑fund reserve for 55+ Games initiatives (Carried Unanimously)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recommendations for an e-scooter pilot program and address concerns regarding active transportation routes in rural and agricultural areas. The committee will also note a tentative opening date for a multi-use path.

• Tentative MUP opening date of May 24, 2025
• Discussion of e-scooter pilot program recommendations for Council
• Review of concerns from Scott Syme and Mike Schroeder regarding rural active transportation routes
• Review of Active Transportation, Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requirements in rural areas

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission will adopt the agenda and approve the March 3 meeting minutes. Staff will provide updates on the Wright/Lund Pond site, new statements of significance for the Heritage Register, and edits to the W.K. Smith House entry. The commission will discuss the Heritage Plaque Program, including draft criteria and a public‑relations strategy, and consider procedures for the Heritage Conservation Awards.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Approve Community Heritage Commission minutes from March 3, 2025
• Heritage Plaque Program – draft criteria and public‑relations strategy (draft letter attached)
• Verbal update on Wright/Lund Pond
• Edit to Heritage Register entry for W.K. Smith House (document attached)

The Community Heritage Commission adopted the agenda as presented, with all members voting in favor. It also approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to Council the issuance of Development Permit No. DP-463 for the property at 2991 9 Avenue SW, but only if an Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 125% of the landscaping estimate is received. It will also recommend two zoning bylaw amendments to rezone parcels at 1231 1 Street SE and the Carriage Lane strata lots from their current designations to R‑10 residential. Additionally, the committee will consider three development variance permits that request waivers of infrastructure upgrades.

• Development Variance Permit VP-612 for 370 20 Street SE – waive sanitary main upgrade and storm main upgrade requirements
• Development Permit DP-463 for 2991 9 Avenue SW – issuance conditional on Irrevocable Letter of Credit at 125% of landscaping estimate
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment ZON-1306 – rezone 1231 1 Street SE from R‑14 to R‑10 residential
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment ZON-1306 – rezone Carriage Lane (Strata Lots 1‑30) from R‑6 to R‑10 residential
• Development Variance Permit VP-610 for 1281 15 Street SE – waive road upgrade to Urban Local Road standard and waive installation of three street lights

Greenways Liaison Committee

The committee met to review the 2025 budget and receive updates on various trail projects. Discussions focused on maintenance, new planning for the South Canoe Skills Park, and ongoing trail connectivity challenges.

• Support for the proposed 2025 budget
• Planning initiated for the South Canoe Skills Park
• FireSmart initiative planning for the Ready Trail
• Expected culvert replacement at Turner Creek in late summer
• Legal review for SD83 Trails - Jackson Campus anticipated by April 15, 2025

The Greenways Liaison Committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. The committee also expressed support for the proposed 2025 budget. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes as circulated (unanimous)
• Supported 2025 budget as proposed

Environmental Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will adopt the agenda and confirm minutes from the March 10 meeting. Council will vote on a development permit for Lot A, Section 15 (621 10 Street SW) pending a letter of credit equal to 125% of the landscaping estimate. Members will be appointed to the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee and a contribution of up to $10,000 will be authorized for the Canada Day Festival at Rogers Rink and SASCU Recreation Centre. Two bylaws – Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4692 and Subdivision and Development Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4698 – will be read for final approval.

• Development Permit No. 464 for 621 10 Street SW, issuance contingent on 125% landscaping letter of credit
• Appointment of Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee members and three citizen-at-large members
• Authorization of up to $10,000 contribution to Shuswap Recreation Society for Canada Day Festival
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4692 for Lot 4, 1400 12 Avenue SE
• Subdivision and Development Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4698

The council approved Development Permit No. 464 for 621 10 Street SW, requiring a Letter of Credit equal to 125% of the landscaping estimate. It also approved a $10,000 contribution for the Canada Day Festival, amended the Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee terms, and appointed committee members. The agenda was adopted, and two bylaws were read final. A letter of support was issued for the new Salmon Arm Rowing Club.

• Authorized Development Permit No. 464, pending 125% Letter of Credit – carried unanimously
• Approved up to $10,000 contribution for Canada Day Festival at Rogers Rink – carried unanimously
• Amended Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee Terms of Reference – carried unanimously
• Appointed 24 individuals to Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee – carried unanimously
• Adopted agenda with Late Item 12.1.5 – carried unanimously
• Read final Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4692 – carried unanimously
• Read final Subdivision and Development Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4698 – carried unanimously
• Provided letter of support for Salmon Arm Rowing Club formation – carried unanimously

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It will recommend to Council that Development Permit No. 464 for 621 10 Street SW be authorized, but only after receipt of an irrevocable letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate. The committee will also receive updates on development‑permit issuance procedures and the Phase 4 Official Community Plan update.

• Recommend authorizing Development Permit No. 464 for Lot A, Section 15, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP136896 (621 10 Street SW), subject to a 125 % landscaping letter of credit
• Provide information on current Development Permit issuance procedures
• Review Phase 4 Official Community Plan update documents
• Adopt the meeting agenda as presented
• Approve the Development and Planning Services Committee minutes from March 3, 2025

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Salmon Arm Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its February 12, 2025 meeting minutes and review an Agricultural Land Commission application for a property at 4670 30 Avenue NE. The committee will also discuss seeking a new member and a letter referred by Council.

• Adoption of February 12, 2025 minutes
• Review of ALC application No. 101309
• Seeking a new committee member
• Review of letter referred by Council
• Seeking volunteer for Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet on March 10, 2025 to consider motions to authenticate and certify the 2025 assessment rolls for the 73 Avenue Watermain Extension, the city’s Transportation Parcel Tax, and the Water and Sewer Frontage Tax. The rolls cover 6 parcels for the watermain extension, 8,261 parcels for transportation, and 7,546 water and 6,608 sewer properties with 726,600 feet of water frontage and 511,826 feet of sewer frontage. Once certified, the rolls become the official basis for collecting the respective parcel taxes unless amended on further appeal.

• Authentication of 2025 73 Avenue Watermain Extension Parcel Tax Roll (6 parcels)
• Authentication of 2025 Transportation Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (8,261 parcels)
• Authentication of 2025 Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Assessment Roll (7,546 water parcels, 6,608 sewer parcels; 726,600 ft water frontage, 511,826 ft sewer frontage)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda, confirm the February 24 minutes, and receive reports from several committees. The meeting includes consideration of Development Permit Application No. DP‑461 for 811 28 Street NE, with issuance contingent on an irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate. Council will also recommend submission of Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 427, approve the addition of ten historic properties to the Community Heritage Register, and read three zoning amendment bylaws (Nos. 4692, 4697, 4696).

• Development Permit No. DP‑461 for 811 28 Street NE, issuance pending a Letter of Credit of 125 % of the landscaping estimate
• Recommendation to submit Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 427 (3181 11 Avenue NE) for non‑farm use
• Authorization to add ten sites (e.g., A.D. Meek Filling Station, Broadview School) to the Community Heritage Register
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4692 for Lot 4, 1400 12 Avenue SE (read first, second, third time)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4697 for Lot 2, 3181 11 Avenue NE (read first and second time)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to Council a bylaw to add a CD-24 Comprehensive Development Zone to the Zoning Bylaw and to rezone the south portion (3 acres) of Lot 2, Section 19, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP95531 from A‑2 to CD‑24, pending Agricultural Land Commission and Ministry of Transportation approvals. It will also recommend issuing Development Permit No. 461 for 811 28 Street NE, subject to an Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 125 % of the landscaper’s estimate. Additional items include an Agricultural Land Commission non‑farm use application, a heritage register addition, and a landfill operations update.

• Development Permit No. 461 for 811 28 Street NE – issuance conditional on a Letter of Credit (125 % of landscaper’s estimate)
• Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 427 (3181 11 Avenue NE) – recommendation to submit to the Commission
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1301 – creation of CD‑24 zone and rezoning of 3 acres, subject to ALC and Ministry approvals
• Community Heritage Register – addition of ten historic sites along 751 Highway 97B NE
• Landfill Operations Update – presentation by B. Van Nostrand, General Manager, Environmental and Utility Services

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to decide on the third and final reading of the 2025 to 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw. The session includes a public hearing regarding a development variance permit for a city-owned property. Council will also review active transportation requirements for rural areas.

• Third and final reading of 2025 to 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4686
• Proposed transfer of $250,000 from General Downtown Parking Reserve to Downtown Parking budget
• Development Variance Permit No. VP-609 for 541 3 Street SW to increase accessory building height to 6.8m and reduce side setback to 0.2m
• Request to waive road upgrade requirements for 5 Avenue SW and 3 Street SW
• Staff report on Active Transportation Requirements in Rural Areas

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two development items. It will recommend a zoning bylaw amendment (Application ZON‑1304) to change Lot 4, Section 12, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 9687 (1400 12 Avenue SE) from the R‑17 (Large Parcel Residential) zone to the R‑10 (Residential) zone. It will also recommend a development variance permit (Application VP‑609) for Lot 1, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 35473 (541 3 Street SW) to increase accessory‑building height to 6.8 m, reduce side‑setback to 0.2 m, and waive required road upgrades on 5 Avenue SW and 3 Street SW.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. ZON‑1304 – rezoning Lot 4, Section 12 to R‑10 zone
• Development Variance Permit Application No. VP‑609 – raise accessory‑building height to 6.8 m and reduce setback to 0.2 m
• Development Variance Permit Application No. VP‑609 – waive road‑upgrade requirements for 5 Avenue SW (RD‑3) and 3 Street SW (RD‑2)

Special Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. Council will consider the first and second readings of the 2025 to 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4686.

• Presentation by Chief Financial Officer P. Gramiak regarding the 2025 Budget
• First and second reading of 2025 to 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4686

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda, confirm the January 27 minutes, and consider several staff reports, including a parcel‑tax roll review panel and a lease of land at 541 3 Street SW to the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society for a $1.00 annual fee. It will also approve the formation of a Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee and its terms of reference. Two zoning amendment bylaws (No. 4691 for 680 10 Street SW and No. 4689 for 560, 580 & 610 Shuswap Street SE) will be read a first, second and third time, with final readings withheld pending conditions.

• Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel scheduled for March 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• License of Use and Occupation Agreement for 541 3 Street SW with $1.00 annual fee
• Formation of Climate Resiliency Plan Steering Committee and advertisement for three citizen members
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4691 (680 10 Street SW) – final reading withheld pending lot consolidation and Ministry of Transportation approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4689 (560, 580 & 610 Shuswap Street SE) – final reading withheld pending parcel consolidation, traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4674 for two parcels on 900 & 980 16 Street NE, with conditions including a traffic impact assessment, a Land Title Act covenant, and Ministry of Transportation approval. Staff will be directed to begin public engagement on the draft Official Community Plan and on an amendment to Noise Prevention Bylaw No. 2037. The council will also appoint members to the Design Review Panel, approve a five‑year fee‑for‑service agreement with the Salmon Arm Arts Centre at $60,000 per year, and authorize three‑year lease agreements for two airport hangars with fees starting at $1,829.09 plus CPI.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4674 for Lot 1, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M (900 & 980 16 Street NE) – third reading subject to traffic impact assessment, Land Title Act covenant, and Ministry of Transportation approval
• Fee‑for‑service agreement with Salmon Arm Arts Centre for five years (2025‑2029) at $60,000 per year, adjusted for BC CPI after 2025
• Appointment of 5‑7 members to the City Design Review Panel for a three‑year term (2025‑2027)
• Three‑year lease agreements for Shuswap Regional Airport hangars (Robert and Norma McKibbon; Gordon Newnes) with initial fees of $1,829.09 plus BC CPI and annual $196.50 CPI adjustments
• Direct staff to start public engagement on the draft Official Community Plan and on an amendment to Noise Prevention Bylaw No. 2037 to allow earlier summer construction

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a zoning amendment for a property on 10 Street SW. The body is also receiving an update on the Official Community Plan review.

• Zoning Amendment Application No. 1303: Proposed rezoning of 680 10 Street SW from R-10 (Residential) to R-5 (High Density Residential)
• Official Community Plan Review Update from the Director of Planning & Community Services

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on several administrative appointments, a climate resiliency contract, and multiple zoning amendments. Council will also review a lease for the Airport Terminal Building and a request to waive utility billing penalties.

• Award of $199,698 plus taxes to Associated Engineering Ltd. for a Climate Resiliency Plan
• Appointment of Patrick Gramiak as Chief Financial Officer and Collector
• Lease agreement with North Okanagan Vertical Adventures for 67.6 square meters of Airport Terminal space starting at $647.00 per month in 2025
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4674 for 900 & 980 16 Street NE
• Proposed waiver of 10% penalty for September and October 2024 metered utility billing