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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to recommend 2027 tax exemptions for two properties, remove two

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider changes to the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. They will recommend granting 100% tax exemptions to two properties with new applications and removing exemptions for two properties that were sold. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Finance Committee Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Kalamalka Lake Room Upstairs - City Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Finance Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Agenda of August 17, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Finance Committee_May21_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Changes   1. 260817_RPT_Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 6089.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Changes.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Permissive Tax Exemption History.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - 2026-04-02 Permissive Tax Exemption Policy.pdf THAT the Finance Committee recommends to Council that the following properties submitting new applications be granted tax exemptions beginning in 2027 to the extent shown: •Aboriginal Housing Management – 6524 Apollo Rd – 100% exemption •Vernon & District Association for Community Living – 7002 Appaloosa Way …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Climate Action Advisory Committee to review youth showcase and staff updates

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Youth Climate Corps BC Showcase and staff liaison activities. The committee will also hear updates from four subcommittees and receive a report on Council business.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Climate Action Advisory Committee Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Climate Action Advisory Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Climate Action Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda of July 29, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Climate Action Advisory Committee_May27_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Climate Action Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Youth Climate Corps BC Showcase   1. 260729_MEMO_YCCBC_Showcase.pdf THAT the memorandum titled Youth Climate Corps BC Showcase, dated July 29, 2026 be received. 4.b CAAC Staff Liaison Update   1. 260729_MEMO_CAAC_Staff_Liaison_Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 260729_CAAC_Staff_Liaison_Update.pdf THAT the memorandum titled CAAC Staff Liaison Update, dated July 29, 2027 be received. 4.c Subcommittee Updates   4.c.1 Metrics and Reporting   …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Vernon Committee of the Whole meets for procedural business

The Vernon Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on July 20, 2026, to conduct procedural business. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items of business.

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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

No agenda items were listed for this meeting

The council agenda for July 20, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

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The agenda for the Vernon public hearing on July 20, 2026 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to review economic development and seasonal tourism

The Tourism Commission will receive an update from the Partnerships & Innovations Department regarding economic development and real estate. Members will also hold a roundtable discussion concerning summer and fall tourism.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Tourism Commission Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Tourism Commission, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Agenda of July 15, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Tourism Commission_Jun17_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Partnerships & Innovations Department - Update   1. Economic Development and Real Estate Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 Hesperia Aerial Photograph.pdf THAT the memorandum titled Partnerships & Innovations Department - Update , dated July 15, 2026, be received. 4.b Roundtable Discussion   The commission will discuss summer tourism and the upcoming fall season. 5. NEXT MEETING   The next meeting for the Tourism Commission is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 9:00 am. 6. CLOSE OF MEETING   No Item Select …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

City to discuss Development Cost Charge bylaw updates

The Committee of the Whole will review a memorandum regarding a Development Cost Charge Bylaw workshop, including draft calculations and project sheets. The meeting also includes a report on water restrictions and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council sends DCC rates to public consultation after tabling

Council held a workshop on the draft Development Cost Charge Bylaw. A motion to include Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) rate calculations for the Active Living Center based on a 75% municipal assist factor in public consultation materials was defeated (3 to 4). The Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates from the June 22 memorandum were initially tabled until after a closed session on land acquisition, then taken from the table and approved to proceed to public consultation.

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That's what it is right now. That's what it was always proposed to be in the OCP. And they missed a little bit of it. And the OCP tweet two weeks ago made it all in the neighborhood. That's what April 27th, there's a chart on the April 27th agenda. A one-page chart. And that's what it says. It went from CMTY to IND. Or to a neighborhood, I mean. And it didn't touch the industrial because it was already state industrial. Somebody was on the details. Are you our morning delegation? Education of E. I like that word. Morning, Gene. You good? Absolutely. Everybody up? Everybody okay? Okay? Good morning. Welcome to Vernon City Council. Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 8.42 a.m. Call this meeting to order. As Mayor of the City of Vernon, in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Seelk people of the Okanagan Nation. Can I get a motion to go to Committee of the Whole, please? Councillor Guy, Councillor Durning, any comments? Seeing none, call the question. All those in favor. Those opposed? Seeing none. Motion is carried. We'll move now to Committee of the Whole. I'll call the Committee of the Whole meeting to order. Ms. Wood, are there any amendments to the Committee of the Whole agenda for Monday, June 22nd, 2026? There are no amendments, Your Worship. Could I have a motion, please? Councillor Gares, Councillor Mund. Any comments? Seeing none, call the question. All those in …
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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of June 22, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Jun08_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. RDNO / GVAC REGULAR MEETINGS   3.a Water Restrictions   The Mayor will speak to this item.  4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Development Cost Charge Bylaw June Workshop   1. 260622_MEMO_Vernon DCC Bylaw June Workshop(1).pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Project Sheets(1).pdf 3. Attachment 2 - DCC Draft Calculations.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - ACC Draft Calculations.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - DCC Bylaw June Workshop Presentation.pdf THAT the memorandum titled “Development Cost Charge Bylaw June Workshop”, dated June 22, 2026, be received. 5. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned.  …
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Committee of the Whole - June 22, 2026 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 22, 2026, 8:40 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC Mayor and Council Mayor V. Cumming Members Present: T. Durning K. Fehr K. Gares B. Guy A. Mund B. Quiring Administration C. Herd, Chief Administrative Officer Present: E. Hamming, Director, Financial Services K. Poole, Director, Intergovernmental and Protective Services T. Barton, General Manager, Planning and Community Services S. Wood, Corporate Officer C. Isles, Deputy Corporate Officer C. Ovens, Senior Manager, Public Works J. Hewitt, Manager, Communications and Grants R. Nuriel, Director, City Planning T. Bowness, Manager, Legislative Services B. Derrick, Manager, Engineering Development Services _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:43 am. 1.a Agenda Moved by: Councillor Gares Seconded by: Councillor Mund THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of June 22, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED Committee of the Whole - June 22, 2026 2 1.b Adoption of Minutes Moved by: Councillor Guy Seconded by: Councillor Durning THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 3. RDNO / GVAC REGULAR MEETINGS 3.a Water Restrictions The Mayor …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider RCMP expansion, transit deal, zoning changes

Council will decide on advancing a 20-year expansion and renovation plan for the Vernon RCMP detachment, authorize a 2026-2027 BC Transit operating agreement, and move forward with zoning text amendments and an OCP amendment for Polson Village Centre. A notice of motion calls for a policy requiring lifecycle cost analyses for OCP amendment applications.

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✓ Decided: Council advances RCMP detachment expansion, transit deal, and zoning bylaw

Council directed staff to further analyze a 20-year expansion and renovation of the Vernon RCMP Detachment (Option 2) and begin talks with funding partners. It also authorized the 2026-2027 BC Transit operating agreement and directed unspent transit funds to the Transit Reserve. Council gave first and second reading to Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 6083, scheduling a public hearing for July 20, 2026, and adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 6084. The meeting included several closed sessions for land, labour, and legal matters.

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Thank you. Good afternoon. Welcome to Vernon City Council. On Monday, June 26th, 22nd, 2026, at 1.33 p.m. Pardon me, I had a few difficulties getting on electronically. I call this meeting to order. Pardon me. As Mayor of the City of Vernon, in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Seal people of the Okanagan Nation. Ms. Wood, are there any amendments to today's agenda? Nothing from staff. Your Worship. Council, can I have a motion? Councilor Munn, Councilor Garris, any comments on the agenda? Seeing none, call the question. All those in favor? Those opposed? Motion is carried. Could I get a motion to adopt the minutes and receipt Committee of the Whole, regular minutes, on June 8th, 2026, and special council meeting on June 3rd, 2026, and Committee of the Whole on June 8th, 2026. Councilor Guy, Councilor Fair, any comments on the minutes? Seeing none, call the question. All those in favor? Those opposed? Motion is carried. So I'm going to go around the front for this next. Thank you. Public input session on the 2025 Annual Report. For any presentations from the public, I'll call for a first time if anybody would like to make a presentation regarding the 2025 Annual Report. Seeing none, I'll call for a second time. Seeing none, I'll call for a third time. Seeing none, a closed public input session 2025. And before we go on to, are there any questions from Council to Ms. Hemming? Well in the future we'll hav …
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Agenda Agenda Minutes Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter as follows: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (d) the security of the property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. 3. RECONVENE TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the …
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Regular - June 22, 2026 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL June 22, 2026, 8:40 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC Mayor and Council Mayor V. Cumming Members Present: T. Durning K. Fehr K. Gares B. Guy A. Mund B. Quiring Administration C. Herd, Chief Administrative Officer Present: E. Hamming, Director, Financial Services K. Poole, Director, Intergovernmental and Protective Services T. Barton, General Manager, Planning and Community Services S. Wood, Corporate Officer C. Isles, Deputy Corporate Officer A. Huisken, Acting Manager, Transportation C. Ovens, Senior Manager, Public Works C. Broderick, Approving Officer J. Hewitt, Manager, Communications and Grants R. Nuriel, Director, City Planning T. Bowness, Manager, Legislative Services G. Gaucher, Senior Manager, Municipal Support Services RCMP _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Cumming called the meeting to order at 8:42 am. As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole Moved by: Councillor Guy Seconded by: Councillor Durning THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. CARRIED Regular - June 22, 2026 2 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESO …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Advisory committee adopts minutes and completes its annual orientation session.

This meeting covers only routine administrative business for the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Members will approve the current agenda and adopt minutes from April 2025. The Senior Manager of Partnerships and Innovations will deliver an annual orientation, followed by a roundtable discussion for member updates. No zoning changes, contracts, or policy votes are scheduled.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Economic Development Advisory Committee Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3 :30 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda of  June 18, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. 250410_EDAC_Minutes.pdf THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of  April 10, 2025 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Committee Annual Orientation   The Senior Manager, Partnerships and Innovations will provide an annual orientation.  4.b Roundtable Discussion   A roundtable discussion will be held with committee members providing individual updates. 5. NEXT MEETING   6. CLOSE OF MEETING   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. 250410_EDAC_Minutes.pdf Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to review Official Community Plan and marketing update

The Tourism Commission will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will then receive presentations on the new Official Community Plan and the 2026 June Marketing Update.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Tourism Commission Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Tourism Commission, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Agenda of June 17, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Tourism Commission_Apr22_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Official Community Plan Overview Presentation   1. 260617_OCP Pres_Tourism Commission(1).pdf T. Atwood will provide an overview of the new Official Community Plan. 4.b 2026 June Marketing Update   1. 2026 June Marketing Update.pdf H. Lucich and H. Irvine will present the 2026 June Marketing Update. 5. NEXT MEETING   6. CLOSE OF MEETING   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. 2026 June Marketing Update.pdf 1. 260617_OCP Pres_Tourism Commission(1).pdf 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Tourism C …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Discuss reducing parking and buffers for 126-unit seniors housing at 5000 24 St

The Advisory Planning Committee will consider a Development Variance Permit for a 126-unit seniors supportive housing project at 5000 24 Street. They will vote on a recommendation to Council to reduce landscaping buffers and residential parking from 63 to 29 spaces. The committee will also hear a staff update on recent Council decisions.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Advisory Planning Committee Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Advisory Planning Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Agenda of June 9, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Advisory Planning Committee_May26_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Development Variance Permit for 5000 24 Street   1. 260609_RPT_APC_5000 24 St_DVP00689.pdf 2. Attach 1_Photos.pdf 3. Attach 2_Design and Variance Rationale.pdf 4. Attach 3_Architectural Plans.pdf 5. Attach 4_Landscape Plan.pdf 6. Attach 5_Vernon Seniors Housing Parking Rates.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee recommend that Council vary the following provisions of Zoning Bylaw 6000 for a 126-unit seniors supportive housing apartment building: Table 6.1 – Minimum Landscape Buffers – to accommodate loading and parking …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meeting for June 8, 2026

This meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The committee will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the May 25, 2026 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee of the Whole adjourns without substantive decisions

The Committee of the Whole meeting on June 8, 2026, was called to order and adjourned after adopting the agenda and previous minutes. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the session.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, June 08, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of June 8, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_May25_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned.  No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_May25_2026 - English.pdf Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Description Category Number Stage Department Attachments History Meeting Type Meeting Date St …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council to consider $44.5M loan for Active Living Centre

Council will discuss a major borrowing resolution for the Active Living Centre and a comprehensive overhaul of transit fares, including free transit for youth. The meeting also includes approvals for various community, sustainability, and event grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new transit fare structure, free youth fares

Council approved a comprehensive transit fare review, implementing DayPASS and fare capping, new local and regional fare structures, and free transit for youth aged 13-18 on local and select regional routes. The Airport Taxiway Charlie project was cancelled, releasing $1.4M, and refined recreation fees were approved including a 30% non-resident premium. Numerous discretionary and community event partnership grants were approved.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, June 08, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) and (2) of the Community Charter as follows: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; and (2)(b) the consideration of information received and h …
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 8:15 AM

Special Meeting

Council to review 2026 strategic progress and 2027 budget outlook

The City Council will meet to receive a progress update on the 2026 Council Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Director of Financial Services will present the budget outlook for 2027.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to find ways to reduce 2027 tax increase

Council received updates on the 2026 strategic plan progress, RCMP space planning, and the 2027 budget outlook. They discussed the projected tax increase and directed administration to identify options to lessen its impact. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Special Meeting of Council Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 8 :15 A . m . - 9 :15 A . m . The Rise - Stellar Room 8800 Rising View Way 1. CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA   THAT the Agenda for the June 3, 2026 Special Meeting of Council be adopted. 3. NEW BUSINESS   3.a Council Strategic Plan – 2026 Progress Update   1. Council Strategic Plan - 2026 Progress Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Draft 2026 Progress Report.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Updated Action Plan.pdf THAT the memorandum titled Council Strategic Plan – 2026 Progress Update be received. 3.b Financial Presentation - 2027 Budget Outlook   E. Hamming, Director, Financial Services will provide a presentation on '2027 Budget Outlook'. 4. CLOSE OF MEETING   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Council Strategic Plan - 2026 Progress Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Draft 2026 Progress Report.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Updated Action Plan.pdf …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Special Meeting

Second reading of OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road

Council will consider second reading of an Official Community Plan amendment for 580 Commonage Road and schedule a public hearing on June 15, 2026. They will also receive a lifecycle cost analysis for the same property. Final adoption is conditional on a restrictive covenant for attainable housing and an infrastructure MOU.

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✓ Decided: OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road defeated 3-4 on second reading

Council received a lifecycle cost analysis report for 580 Commonage Road. A motion for second reading of the Official Community Plan amendment bylaw and scheduling a public hearing was defeated by a vote of 3-4.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Special Meeting of Council Monday, June 01, 2026 at 8 :30 A . m . - 9 :30 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA   THAT the Agenda for the June 1, 2026 Special Meeting of Council be adopted. 3. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS   3.a 580 Commonage Road – Lifecycle Cost Analysis   1. 580 Commonage Road - Life Cycle Costing.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 580 Commonage Lifecycle Analysis Report.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Developer Responses.pdf THAT the memorandum titled 580 Commonage Road – Lifecycle Costing Analysis, dated June 1, 2026 be received. 3.b Official Community Plan Amendment Application for 580 Commonage Road – Second Reading   1. 260601_RPT_OCP00103_580 Commonage_2nd Reading.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Council Support In Principle Feb 10 2025.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Council Support First Reading March 23 2026.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Committee Recommendations and Comments.pdf THAT “580 Commonage Road Offi …
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Climate committee reviews CAP progress report framework

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will receive a staff liaison update that includes a draft CAP Implementation Progress Report Framework. Subcommittee and council business updates are also on the agenda. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes.

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Agenda Agenda Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Climate Action Advisory Committee Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Climate Action Advisory Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Climate Action Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda of May 27, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Climate Action Advisory Committee_Mar25_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Climate Action Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of  March 25, 2026 be adopted. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   5. NEW BUSINESS   5.a Staff Liaison Update   1. 260527_MEMO_CAAC_Staff_Liaison_Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Staff Liaison Update.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - CAP Implementation Progress Report Framework (May 2026 draft).pdf THAT the memorandum titled Staff Liaison Update, dated May 27, 2026, be received. 5.b Subcommittee Updates   5.c Council Business Update   1. BG report to CAAC Mar 25 2026.pdf …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

OCP amendment for 2501 14th Avenue to Polson Village Centre

The Advisory Planning Committee will discuss and recommend on an application to amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate 2501 14th Avenue to Polson Village Centre. Other business includes adoption of minutes and a staff update on recent council decisions.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Committee recommends OCP change for 2501 14th Ave

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve an Official Community Plan amendment redesignating properties at 2501 14th Avenue to Polson Village Centre. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and received a staff update.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Advisory Planning Committee Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Advisory Planning Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Agenda of   May 26, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Advisory Planning Committee_Apr28_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026 be adopted. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   5. NEW BUSINESS   5.a Official Community Plan Amendment Application for 2501 14th Avenue   1. 260526_RPT_2501 14 Avenue_OCP00108.pdf 2. Attachment 1_Applicant OCP Amendment Application_OCP00108.pdf 3. Attachment 2_Public Engagement Summary_OCP00108.pdf 4. Attachment 3_Chart of Proposed OCP Changes_OCP00108.pdf 5. Attachment 4_OCP Amendment Bylaw 6080 - Polson Village Centre_OCP00108.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee recommends that Council support Official Community Plan Application (OCP00108) t …
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

City of Vernon to hold public hearing on Official Community Plan amendments

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding Bylaw 6074. This proposed bylaw introduces 'housekeeping' amendments to the Official Community Plan to improve clarity and consistency in its text and maps.

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✓ Decided: No decisions made at public hearing for OCP housekeeping amendment

The public hearing for Official Community Plan General Text and Map Amendment Bylaw 6074 was held, but no members of the public provided input. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Public Hearing Monday, May 25, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER   The Mayor will call the Public Hearing to order. As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 2. BYLAW   “Official Community Plan General Text and Map Amendment Bylaw 6074, 2026” Bylaw 6074 - to undertake a housekeeping amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200 including updates to Land Use Map 5.1, and general text revisions to improve clarity, consistency, and interpretation.  2.a Confirmation of Publication   The Corporate Officer will state how the meeting was advertised, as required by legislation. 2.b Bylaw Overview   1. 260427_RPT_OCP General Text and Map Amendments_Bylaw 6074.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Proposed Map Amendments.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Proposed Text Amendments.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Bylaw 6074 - OCP General Amendments.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Presentation.pdf Administration will provide an overview of “Official Community Plan General Text and Map Amen …
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Rezoning at 6092 Okanagan Landing Rd for multi-unit development

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of a zoning amendment for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road to allow multi-unit residential and park space. They will also vote on recreation fee modernization, a zoning amendment for 6400 Okanagan Avenue, and administrative items including a hydrometric gauge license and airport lease template. A public hearing for Official Community Plan amendments is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Rezoned 6092 Okanagan Landing Rd for multi-unit & park use

Council gave first and second reading to a bylaw rezoning 6092 Okanagan Landing Road from Community to Multi-Unit Medium Scale and Parks & Natural Spaces, subject to conditions including a creek dedication and frontage road. Recreation fees were modernized with a simplified product structure and a 60% non-resident premium. Other approvals included a hydrometric gauge license, an updated airport lease template, and appointments.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter as follows: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. 3. RECONVENE TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit o …
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to hold workshop on Development Cost Charge Bylaw

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss policy options and considerations for a draft Development Cost Charge Bylaw. A representative from Connections Planning Associates Ltd. will lead the workshop.

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✓ Decided: Council receives DCC bylaw workshop memorandum

Council held a workshop on the Development Cost Charge Bylaw, presented by a consultant, and voted to receive the related memorandum. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of May 25, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_May11_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.a Development Cost Charge Bylaw Workshop   1. 260525_MEM_Vernon DCC Bylaw Workshop.pdf Dan Huang, Principal, Connections Planning Associates Ltd. will provide Council with a workshop to discuss policy options and other considerations within the draft Development Cost Charge Bylaw. THAT the memorandum titled “Development Cost Charge Bylaw Workshop”, dated May 25, 2026, be received. 4. COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES   5. RDNO / GVAC REGULAR MEETINGS   6. INFORMATION ITEMS   7. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourne …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review spring grant applications and recipient reporting

The Finance Committee will receive and discuss several grant-related reports, including the 2026 Sustainability Grants Spring Intake applications and the Community Event Partnership Grant for April 2026. They will also review recipient reporting for Council Discretionary Grants and the Discretionary Grants April 2026 intake.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Finance Committee Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Finance Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Agenda of May 21, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Finance Committee_Apr09_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a 2026 Sustainability Grants Spring Intake Applications   1. 260521_RPT_2026_Sustainability_Grants_Spring-Intake_Applications.pdf 2. Attachment 1 – Sustainability Grant Eligibility and Program Details.pdf 3. Attachment 2 – 2026 Sustainability Grants Spring-Intake Applications .pdf THAT the memorandum titled 2026 Sustainability Grants Spring Intake Applications be received. 4.b Community Event Partnership Grant - April 2026 Intake   1. 260521_MEMO_Community Event Partnership Grant April 2026 Intake.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Community Event Partnership Grant Pol …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers zoning change at 6030 Okanagan Landing Road

Council will decide on several bylaws including a zoning amendment for 6030 Okanagan Landing Road that requires a streamside protection area and new frontage road. They will also adopt the 2025 audited financial statements, set 2026 tax rates, and hear a delegation about Canada Day celebrations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 tax rates and financial plan amendment

Council adopted the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw and the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw. They also approved the 2025 audited financial statements, a zoning amendment for 6030 Okanagan Landing Road with conditions, and supported the VOICE Society to host Canada Day. Several committee appointments were made and a letter to the BCUC on regional energy planning was authorized.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter as follows: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminar …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meets on procedural items only

This Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, 2026, is entirely procedural. The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions made at Committee of the Whole

The meeting adopted the agenda and previous minutes, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of May 11, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Apr27_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned.  No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Apr27_2026 - English.pdf Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Description Category Number Stage …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Committee to recommend rezoning of 6092 Okanagan Landing Road

The Advisory Planning Committee will consider a rezoning application for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road from agricultural and rural to multi-unit medium scale and parks/natural spaces. Staff will also update the committee on recent Council decisions regarding prior applications.

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✓ Decided: Advisory committee recommends rezoning 6092 Okanagan Landing Road

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council support a rezoning application for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road from Community to Multi-Unit Medium Scale and Parks & Natural Spaces, subject to a restrictive covenant covering stream protection, trail dedication, road and storm sewer extension, and a statutory right-of-way. A separate motion also carried to recommend that Council direct staff to prepare a comprehensive urban design and servicing plan for properties along Okanagan Landing Road.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Advisory Planning Committee Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Advisory Planning Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Agenda of April 28, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Advisory Planning Committee_Mar24_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Rezoning Application for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road   1. 260428_RPT_APC_ZON00431.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - OCP Map.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Zoning Map (Existing).pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Concept Plans.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Works and Services Maps.pdf 6. Attachment 5 - RC LB495954.pdf THAT the Advisory Planning Committee recommend that Council support Zoning Application ZON00431 to rezone Lot 1, DL 66, ODYD, Plan KAP92604 (6092 Okanagan Landing Road), from AGRS – Agricultural &a …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on non-market housing land task force recommendations

Council will vote on recommendations from the Non-Market Housing Land Task Force, including engaging provincial and federal governments for land contributions and supporting reclaimed water expansion. Several bylaws are up for readings or adoption, including a zoning change at 6734 Okanagan Landing Road and a financial plan amendment.

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✓ Decided: Approved non-market housing land task force recommendations and engagement with senior governments

Council approved the Non-Market Housing Land Task Force's recommendations, directing the mayor to arrange meetings with provincial and federal governments for potential land contributions. Council also approved the Kin Race Track Park concept plan as a long-term guide, directed proceeding with detailed design for Phase 1, and reallocated $800,000 from the Casino Reserve to the Infrastructure Reserve for building facility renewal. Several bylaws received first three readings, including financial plan and tax rate amendments, and a zoning amendment for 8734 Okanagan Landing Road was adopted.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Post Agenda Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter as follows: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. 3. RECONVENE TO OPEN COUNCI …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole holds routine procedural meeting

This meeting is purely procedural, consisting of adopting the agenda and previous minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions on specific projects, policies, or financial matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee of the Whole adopts agenda and minutes, adjourns quickly

The Committee of the Whole meeting on April 27, 2026, was purely procedural. The only actions were adopting the agenda and approving the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting adjourned after less than two minutes. No substantive decisions were made.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of April 27, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. RDNO / GVAC REGULAR MEETINGS   4. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned.  No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Description Category Number Stage Department Attachments …
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Wed Apr 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to discuss five-year strategy

The Tourism Commission will hold a roundtable discussion on a five-year tourism strategy. They will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting and receive a memorandum on the strategy.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission receives memo on five-year strategy

The commission held a roundtable discussion to inform the next five-year tourism strategy and voted to receive a related memorandum. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Tourism Commission Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Tourism Commission, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Agenda of April 22, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Tourism Commission_Mar31_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Tourism Commission Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026 be adopted. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   5. NEW BUSINESS   5.a Roundtable Discussion: Five-Year Tourism Strategy   1. 260414_MEM_Five Year Roundtable Discussion.pdf 2. Five-year Strategic Business Plan.pdf THAT the memorandum titled Five Year Plan Roundtable Discussion, dated April 14, 2026, be received. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS   7. NEXT MEETING   8. CLOSE OF MEETING   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Tourism Commission_Mar31_2026 - English.pdf 1. 260 …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee to recommend housing agreement for supportive housing at 3201 24 Ave

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold an annual orientation and elect a chair and vice chair for 2026. They will vote on recommending that council approve a housing agreement for a supportive housing apartment building at 3201 24 Avenue operated by Turning Points Collaborative Society. Administrative updates, including a housing target progress report, will also be received.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL TO ORDER   As Chair of the City of Vernon’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation. 2. AGENDA   THAT the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda of April 21, 2026 be adopted. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee_Sep11_2025 - English.pdf THAT the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of  September 11, 2025 be adopted. 4. NEW BUSINESS   4.a Annual Orientation   The staff liaison will provide an annual orientation for committee members.  4.b Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026   THAT  (to be cited)  be appointed as Chair for 2026.  THAT  (to be cited)  be appointed as Vice Chair for 2026.  4.c Housing Agreement for 3201 24 Avenue   1. 260421_RPT_AHAC_Housing Agreement_3201 24 Ave.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Site Plan.pdf 3. Att …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council receives update from Local Government Leadership Academy conference

This Committee of the Whole meeting is largely procedural, including adoption of agenda and minutes. The only substantive item is a verbal update from Mayor Cumming and Councillor Gares on the Local Government Leadership Academy conference held March 11-13 in Richmond.

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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions made at Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely procedural, adopting the agenda and previous minutes. Council received a verbal update from the Local Government Leadership Academy conference but took no substantive actions or votes on policies, contracts, or bylaws.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER   1.a Agenda   THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda of April 13, 2026 be adopted. 1.b Adoption of Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Mar23_2026 - English.pdf THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 be adopted. 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES   3. GENERAL MATTERS   3.a Local Government Leadership Academy Conference Update   Mayor Cumming and Councillor Gares will provide an update from the Local Government Leadership Academy conference held in Richmond March 11-13, 2026.  THAT the verbal update regarding the Local Government Leadership Academy conference held March 11-13 in Richmond be received.  4. CLOSE OF MEETING   THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned.  The meeting adjourned at 9:06 am.  No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Mar23_2026 - English.pdf …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2026 tax rates, hear Hidden Park shelter ban petition

Council will consider setting 2026 property tax rates and hear a delegation requesting an amendment to Parks Bylaw 5057 to prohibit temporary shelter at Hidden Park. They will also vote on adopting a sewer connection fee bylaw for Okanagan Landing, appoint election officials for the 2026 general local election, and receive the Downtown Vernon Association's $252,930.50 budget. Several items, including airport lease updates and a green burial resolution, are up for discussion or referral.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 0.70 farm tax multiplier for 2026

Council amended the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw to set the farm property class tax multiplier at 0.70 for 2026 and 1.0 for 2027, passing 5-2. It extended the Downtown Clean Team pilot through December 2026 at reduced service (60%, 3 days/week) for up to $34,400. Council directed administration to amend Parks Bylaw 5057 to designate Hidden Park as no temporary shelter, and approved the Downtown Vernon Association 2026 budget for $252,930.50 in BIA tax levy payments.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8 :40 A . m . - 9 :40 A . m . CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 3400 30 Street, Vernon BC 1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER   As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. 1.a Move to Committee of the Whole   THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING   THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as follows: (d) the security of the property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; and (2)(b)(iii) the consideration of information r …
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