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Vernon public meetings in 2025

74 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopts Official Community Plan and approves several grants

The Vernon City Council will adopt the 2025 Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws, including a change for 4900 Pleasant Valley Road. The council also approved discretionary grants totaling $51,533 and authorized applications for emergency operations and urban forestry funding.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $52,033 in discretionary grants

Council adopted several bylaws, authorized grant applications, and approved discretionary grants totaling $52,033. The council rejected a proposal to change remuneration rates for 2026 (defeated 1‑6). It also appointed members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for 2026‑2027.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meeting to adopt agenda and minutes

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the November 24, 2025 minutes. It will address any business arising from those minutes and hold regular RDNO/GVAC meetings. The meeting will then be adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, approved minutes and adjourned

The Committee of the Whole adopted its meeting agenda and approved the November 24, 2025 minutes. Both motions were moved by Councillor Guy, seconded by Councillor Durning, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion moved by Councillor Durning and seconded by Councillor Fehr, which also carried.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Meeting

Council to review 2026‑2030 financial plan updates and business cases

The Vernon City Council will receive the memorandum titled “Proposed 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Updates and Business Cases.” Council members will review the draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and the accompanying business cases. Public input is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on the same day. If time runs short, the meeting may recess and reconvene on December 2, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new CAO and approves multiple 2026‑2030 budget amendments

The council appointed Carey Herd as Chief Administrative Officer and rescinded Peter Weeber's appointment. It approved several amendments to the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan, adding new revenue, contract obligations, and funding for specific projects and positions. The council also excluded a proposed infrastructure levy and parks operating costs from the plan. All motions were carried.

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Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee recommends discretionary grants to 18 local community groups

The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a memorandum reporting on Council Discretionary Grants recipient reporting. The Committee will recommend that Council approve a series of discretionary grants to a range of community and charitable societies. These recommendations cover amounts from $3,882.74 to $24,901.82 for 18 organizations.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends approving several discretionary grants and denying many others

The committee approved discretionary grants for the Salvation Army ($10,000), an additional $10,300 for the Salvation Army, Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon Society ($10,233), Museum & Archives of Vernon ($8,000), North Valley Gymnastics Society ($5,000), and Vernon & District Immigrant and Community Services Society ($2,500). It denied grants to Vernon & District Funtastic Sports Society ($5,000), Caetani Cultural Centre Society ($5,000), Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District ($10,000), Greater Vernon Ringette Association ($3,882.74), Knox Presbyterian Church ($20,000), and several other societies. All recommendations were carried by the committee.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Climate Action Committee to review 2024 report and subcommittee updates

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt meeting minutes from September 2025 and review the Local Government Climate Action Program 2024 Report. The committee will also receive updates on climate funding and the Climate Action Plan review subcommittee.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee supports 2026‑2030 Infrastructure Plan and its project list

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It voted to support the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Infrastructure Plan in principle. The Committee also approved the inclusion of the 2026 project list from that plan in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan. The Mayor is scheduled to speak on the 2026 Trails and Natural Spaces capital projects.

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✓ Decided: 2026‑2030 Infrastructure Plan supported; project list approved

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the November 10 meeting. Council voted to support the 2026‑2030 Infrastructure Plan in principle and approved the 2026 Project List for inclusion in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

Council will consider the new Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200, 2025

The City of Vernon council will hold a public hearing on Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200, 2025, a bylaw that implements a new 20‑year community plan. The meeting includes confirmation that the bylaw was published as required, an overview presentation, and opportunities for members of the public to speak. The council will decide whether to adopt the bylaw after hearing the public input.

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✓ Decided: Council heard public input on Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200

The City of Vernon held a public hearing on Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200, receiving five written submissions and multiple oral comments from residents. Attendees raised concerns about hillside development, rain‑water management, agricultural land, and environmental protections. The hearing was closed without any approval, denial, or vote on the bylaw.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopts Transportation Plan and multiple reserve fund bylaws

The council will adopt the 2025 Transportation Plan, replacing the 25‑year Master Transportation Plan and directing administration to use it as the framework for mobility, safety and sustainability initiatives. Council will also adopt several reserve fund bylaws establishing sewage, highway, parks, drainage reserve funds and repeal the 1979 Water Utility Reserve Fund. Additional items include approval of a development variance permit for a four‑plex at 3001 39th Avenue, a $44,858 extension of Restorative Justice services with the CMHA, and a $43,575 sponsorship agreement for Active Living Centre gymnasium scoreboards.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new Transportation Plan, replacing the 25‑year Master Plan

The council adopted the Transportation Plan dated November 2025, directing administration to use it as the framework for mobility, safety and sustainability goals. It also approved a Development Variance Permit for 3001 39th Avenue, ratified the 2026‑2030 Infrastructure Plan and its project list, and approved a $44,858 extension of Restorative Justice services. Additional actions included authorizing a $43,575 sponsorship agreement for Active Living Centre scoreboards and appointing members to several advisory committees.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to review MRDT performance and winter outlook

The Tourism Commission will receive a verbal update on the Municipal and Regional District Tax Program performance. Members will also hold a roundtable discussion regarding the projected winter season outlook for their respective sectors.

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✓ Decided: December Tourism Commission meeting cancelled

The commission adopted its agenda and the October 22, 2025 minutes. It decided to cancel the December meeting and set the next meeting for January 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meets to adopt minutes and agenda

The Committee of the Whole will convene to adopt the November 10, 2025 meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The session includes business arising from the minutes, new business, and council information updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the November 10 agenda and adopted the October 27 minutes. The meeting was then formally adjourned. No other substantive items were considered.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt five reserve fund bylaws and repeal water utility reserve fund

Council will read and adopt four new reserve fund bylaws for sewage, highways, parks and drainage, and repeal the 1979 water utility reserve fund bylaw. The meeting also includes receipt of the proposed 2026‑2030 financial plan and authorization to apply for a $30,000 Union of BC Municipalities emergency support grant. Council members are appointed to numerous internal and external committees for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes $30,000 emergency grant application and related financial amendment

The council adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes, received administration updates and the proposed 2026‑2030 Financial Plan, and authorized a $30,000 grant application for emergency support equipment with a corresponding amendment to the financial plan. It also appointed members to numerous internal and external committees, carried several reserve‑fund bylaws, and approved a letter opposing Bill M‑216‑2025 to be sent to provincial officials.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Committee considers variance for four-plex development at 3001 39th Avenue

The Advisory Planning Committee is reviewing a Development Variance Permit application for a four-plex at 3001 39th Avenue. The committee will decide whether to recommend that Council support several zoning bylaw variations regarding parking and landscaping.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Committee recommends Council reject variance permit for 3001 39th Ave

The committee adopted its amended agenda and the September 16 minutes, both carried. It voted to recommend that Council not support Development Variance Permit DVP00679 for 3001 39th Avenue. The staff liaison update was deferred to the next meeting.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers $4.9 million allocation for Active Living Centre

The City of Vernon Council is meeting to approve the 2026 operating budget and staffing plan for the Active Living Centre. The body is also reviewing liquor service applications and an RCMP support agreement with the District of Coldstream.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $4.9 million allocation for the Active Living Centre budget

Council approved the 2026 operating budget and staffing plan for the Active Living Centre and allocated $4.9 million from the prior‑year unexpended balance to offset initial costs. The council also authorized a five‑year RCMP Operational Support Services agreement with the District of Coldstream starting Jan 1 2026. It rescinded the 2018 Climate Action Revolving Fund Policy, renamed it the Climate Action Initiatives Reserve, and rescinded the 2009 Annexation Applications Policy. Additional actions included letters to provincial ministers on transit and public‑safety issues, support for a temporary use endorsement for The Rise Golf Course, and approval of a liquor‑service‑hours change for the Vernon Curling Rink.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee adopts minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Council members will give an overview of sessions attended at the UBCM conference. The meeting will also address any business arising from the minutes, new business items, and council information updates before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Council approved letters to provincial ministers and a drone demo plan

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Council approved a letter to Minister Farnsworth about investigating downtown transit options and authorized staff to attend a drone demonstration at Knox Mountain in January. Council also approved a letter to Ministers Josie Osborne and Nina Krieger requesting provincial support for downtown care issues, including protective‑services statistics. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to receive wayfinding and marketing updates

The Tourism Commission will meet to receive an update on the Wayfinding Project and a quarterly marketing update. Members will also provide brief updates regarding their respective sectors during a roundtable discussion.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes

The commission adopted the October 22, 2025 agenda. It also adopted the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. No other decisions were made.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council considers $50,000 annual grant for community event partnerships

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a new grant policy for community events and a pilot for free youth transit. The body is also reviewing a phased rollout for updated city wayfinding and signage.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $75,000 Community Event Partnership Grant policy

The Committee approved the 2025-07-V1 Community Event Partnership Grant Policy and allocated $75,000 from the 2025 Unexpended Uncommitted Funds for 2026. An amendment was adopted to exclude retroactive applications. The council endorsed the Wayfinding Sign Guide concept and ordered a rollout plan within three years. It also directed a review of specific wayfinding signs and included discussion of a free transit for youth pilot in upcoming fare reviews.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to read and refer Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200, 2025

Council will adopt several items, including initiating Phase 1 of the Polson Park Revitalization Plan with allocated funding. The council will adopt new bank signing authority rules requiring two authorized officials to sign cheques and electronic transfers. Council will read and refer Official Community Plan Bylaw 6200, 2025, schedule a public hearing for Nov 10, 2025, and consider related bylaws such as the 29th Street road closure and the zoning amendment for 8734 Okanagan Landing Road.

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✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of 8734 Okanagan Landing Road with conditions

The council adopted Bylaw 6050 to rezone 8734 Okanagan Landing Road, adding a geotechnical covenant and a hydraulic model requirement, and requiring dedication of lake‑access land by October 14 2026. It also approved Phase 1 of the Polson Park Revitalization with up to $180,291 in funding, and adopted new bank signing authorities requiring two‑person sign‑off. Additional actions included approving the Community Event Partnership Grant, a free‑transit‑for‑youth pilot discussion, and a wayfinding signage guide.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee

Committee considers approval of Kelowna Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan

The Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee for the City of Vernon and City of Kelowna will meet to discuss biosolids management. The committee is asked to approve the Kelowna Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts risk plan, requests draft biosolids strategy

The Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee adopted an agenda amendment renaming the Kelowna Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan to the Regional Compost Facility Risk Management Plan. It approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee received the Regional Compost Facility Risk Management Plan as presented. It also asked staff to bring a draft strategic biosolids management plan for Kelowna and Vernon to the spring 2026 meeting.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Special Meeting

Vernon City Council holds special meeting to discuss confidential matters

The City of Vernon is holding a special meeting on October 1, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a resolution to close the meeting to the public for confidential discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the agenda and closed the meeting to the public

The council adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It passed a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter. The meeting was reconvened and adjourned shortly thereafter. No other matters were decided.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Review of Official Community Plan amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will elect a vice‑chair for 2025. The committee will receive a council business update and a staff update on climate‑action studies and outreach. It will consider the Official Community Plan amendment application for 580 Commonage Road.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council reject OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted its amended agenda and the minutes from the September 10 meeting. M. Kemp was elected Vice‑Chair of the committee for 2025. The committee voted to recommend that Council not support Official Community Plan Application OCP00103 to change the land‑use designation at 580 Commonage Road. All motions were carried.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee recommends tax exemptions for dozens of properties

The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then recommend to Council the adoption of the 2025‑09‑V2 Permissive Tax Exemption Policy amendment and Bylaw No. 6044, which grant 100% tax exemptions to a list of properties and adjust or remove exemptions for others beginning in 2026.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends extensive tax exemption bylaw for multiple properties

The committee adopted its agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes. It recommended to Council the adoption of a Permissive Tax Exemption Policy amendment. It also recommended tax exemptions for a list of properties, including full exemptions for several community organizations and partial exemptions for others, with some exemptions removed.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission receives update on Vernon Wayfinding signage project

The Vernon Tourism Commission will adopt its agenda and the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear an update on the City’s Climate Action Plan and a status report on the Wayfinding Project, including a revised guide concept draft. The commission will also provide a brief roundtable update on its tourism sectors.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission recommends Council support Wayfinding signage package

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the July 16, 2025 minutes. It also passed a recommendation that Council support the Wayfinding Project signage package as presented. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Committee considers OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The Advisory Planning Committee is reviewing an application to change the land use designation of 580 Commonage Road to the Commonage Hillside Neighbourhood. The proposal includes requirements for housing, infrastructure, and parkland dedication.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Committee recommends OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 3 meeting. It passed a recommendation that Council support Official Community Plan amendment OCP00103 for 580 Commonage Road, subject to ten specified conditions. The recommendation was carried.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to advance Official Community Plan bylaw and water projects

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It will continue the Official Community Plan review and direct administration to prepare the OCP bylaw. The mayor will brief the council on several Greater Vernon Water items, including the gondola project, services for hooked properties, minor adjustments to the North Aberdeen Guidance Plan, and moving the 43rd Avenue water main replacement to the 2025 capital plan.

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✓ Decided: Reference distance in OCP draft changed from 200 m to 100 m

The Committee adopted its agenda and the September 2 minutes. A motion changed the reference distance in the draft Official Community Plan from 200 m to 100 m. Administration was directed to prepare the Official Community Plan Bylaw. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to authorize transit expansion MOU and zoning text amendment

Council will authorize signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026-27 Transit Improvement Program and consider a Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw regarding development on private sanitary sewer systems. The meeting also includes presentations from Vernon Search and Rescue, Interior Health, and the Restorative Justice program.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized signing BC Transit 2026‑27 improvement MOU

The council authorized Administration to sign the BC Transit Improvement Program Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026‑27 transit expansion, including additional service hours and a new route, subject to funding approval. Council also approved support for a liquor primary licence for Vernon Striking Bowling Ltd. DBA Lincoln Lanes and read Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 6051 for further consideration. Several presentations were received, and procedural motions to move to Committee of the Whole and to close part of the meeting were carried.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee

Review of Kelowna Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan

The Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. The committee will then review the draft Kelowna Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan, including a presentation, a risk‑assessment table, and the full plan document. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee endorses Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan

The Joint Biosolids Advisory Committee adopted its agenda for the September 11, 2025 meeting. It approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It endorsed the Regional Compost Facility Strategic Plan, including the comments provided by members and staff.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council support OCP00103 amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the July 22, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend that Council support Official Community Plan Amendment OCP00103 for the 580 Commonage Road site, subject to eight specific commitments. The committee also recommended that the developer consult non‑profit affordable‑housing providers.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Committee recommends council support OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the July 30, 2025 minutes. It will then discuss new business, specifically recommending that council support Official Community Plan Amendment OCP00103 for 580 Commonage Road, which changes the land‑use designation to a Commonage Hillside Neighbourhood. The recommendation includes several commitments such as road extensions, park land dedication, affordable‑housing covenants, water reservoirs and trail networks.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, minutes and received OCP amendment report

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted its September 10 agenda and the July 30 meeting minutes. It received the Official Community Plan amendment application for 580 Commonage Road as an informational report. The Committee agreed to develop recommendations for Council at a later date.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Advisory Planning Committee recommends rezoning of 8734 Okanagan Landing Road

The committee will adopt its agenda and the July 15, 2025 minutes. It will recommend that Council support Zoning Application ZON00420 to rezone Lot 1, Sec. 14, TP 13, ODYD, Plan EPP37864 at 8734 Okanagan Landing Road, with conditions including a geotechnical covenant, a hydraulic model, and dedication of part of the property for public lake access. An update from the Staff Liaison on prior applications will also be provided.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve rezoning of 8734 Okanagan Landing Rd

The Advisory Planning Committee adopted its agenda and the July 15, 2025 minutes. It then recommended that Council support Zoning Application ZON00420 to rezone 8734 Okanagan Landing Road, changing the western portion to Parks and Natural Spaces and the eastern portion to Multi‑Unit Small Scale. The recommendation includes two conditions: a geotechnical covenant to protect against rockfall and a hydraulic model confirming water‑flow capacity.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves road closure and zoning changes

Council will consider closing a section of 29th Street, adopting new recreation fees, and amending zoning for two properties. The meeting also includes the declassification of two in-camera motions regarding land purchases and a license agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Bylaw 6046 rezoning amendment for Okanagan Landing and Lakeshore properties

The council adopted four bylaws affecting road closures, recreation fees, housing agreements, and rezoning of two parcels. It approved three grant applications for strategic planning, road infrastructure, and a park tree‑replacement project. The council also authorized a centerpiece feature for the Phoenix Drive and Silver Star Road roundabout and directed a new waterfront acquisition policy.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to prepare Official Community Plan Bylaw for consideration

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will address unfinished business on the Official Community Plan, directing administration to prepare the OCP Bylaw for council review. The meeting also includes routine items such as RDNO/GVAC regular meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council directs OCP waterfront policy and rejects development wording change

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the August 11 minutes. It approved a new policy in Section 4.4 of the draft Official Community Plan to acquire waterfront properties, focusing on the area between Paddlewheel Park and Kin Beach. A motion to change Section 4.7.4.28 from “discourage development” to “prevent significant development” was defeated 3‑4, and a motion to remove that section was withdrawn. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves $519,135.38 from Affordable Housing Reserve for development costs

The Vernon City Council adopted its agenda and minutes, received reports from the RCMP and other agencies, and considered several grant applications and bylaw motions. It approved a $519,135.38 allocation from the Affordable Housing Reserve to cover development cost charges for an affordable rental project at 6545 Okanagan Landing Road. The council also approved three $2,000 sustainability grants, a $243,905.50 payment for the Downtown Vernon Business Improvement Area levy, and a license agreement with the Regional District of North Okanagan for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre site.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $519,135.38 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for new rental units

The council approved the use of up to $519,135.38 from the Affordable Housing Reserve to cover development cost charges for an affordable rental apartment building for the Okanagan Village Housing Society. It also granted a $15,600 per‑year license to the Regional District of North Okanagan for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre site and approved three $2,000 sustainability grants. Additional actions included rescinding several historic policies, endorsing the North Okanagan Accessibility Plan, and appointing Councillor Mund as Acting Mayor for a week in September.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing for land use changes at 8800 Rising View Way

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to discuss two bylaws regarding 8800 Rising View Way. The body will consider redesignating and rezoning the property for tourist and resort commercial use.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing held on Rising View Way bylaws; no decisions made

The council held a public hearing on two proposed bylaws for 8800 Rising View Way. No members of the public submitted comments on the proposals. The hearing was closed without a vote, so no decision was recorded.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council receives Official Community Plan & Transportation Plan Phase 3 update

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive a memorandum titled "Official Community Plan & Transportation Plan Joint Review – Phase 3 Engagement Update" dated August 11, 2025. The mayor will provide an update on the RDNO and GVAC regular meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts agenda, minutes and receives OCP‑TPP Phase 3 update

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda for the August 11 meeting and approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. Council also received the memorandum titled “Official Community Plan & Transportation Plan Joint Review – Phase 3 Engagement Update.” The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Climate Action Committee to discuss Draft Official Community Plan

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from May 2025 and receive updates on Council business, staff initiatives, and subcommittee reports. The committee will also review the Draft Official Community Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted its agenda and May 28 minutes

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted its July 30 agenda after a motion and second. It also adopted the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. Both items were carried without recorded vote totals.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee considers funding and agreement for affordable rental building

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a housing agreement for the Okanagan Village Housing Society. The committee will also review a draft Official Community Plan and elect its 2025 leadership.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $519,135.38 from reserve for Okanagan Village housing project

The committee adopted its agenda and the November 14, 2024 minutes, elected C. Masters as chair and J. Kuiken as vice‑chair, and recommended Council approve the Okanagan Village Housing Society agreement and allocate up to $519,135.38 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for development charges. It also received the draft Official Community Plan and tasked members to review Chapter 4‑Housing by July 30 2025.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to review visitation data and fall season outlook

The Tourism Commission will receive updates on tourism data, including hotel tax revenue and occupancy rates. Members will discuss the accuracy of these trends and the outlook for the fall tourism season.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission adopts agenda and prior meeting minutes

The commission approved the July 16 agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. It also adopted the minutes from the June 18 meeting following a seconded motion. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed tourism data, a wayfinding project, and future meeting dates.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Advisory Planning Committee to receive draft Official Community Plan

The Advisory Planning Committee is meeting to receive the draft Official Community Plan. The committee will also consider the adoption of the May 27, 2025, meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Advisory Planning Committee adopts agenda, minutes; no decisions made

The committee adopted its July 15 agenda and the May 27 minutes, both carried without recorded opposition. A draft Official Community Plan was presented for information only. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy changes were decided.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council to adopt five bylaws including rezoning of Sparkling Place

At the special council meeting, members will consider and vote on five bylaws. The items include a zoning amendment to change the designation of 300 and 800 Sparkling Place from Resort Commercial Centre to Resort Tourist Housing. The council will also adopt a new Business Licence Bylaw, an amendment to business licence fees, a Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, and a Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts multiple bylaws including rezoning and business licence changes

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It approved Bylaw 6041 to rezone the 300 and 800 Sparkling Place area from resort commercial to resort tourist housing. It also adopted Bylaw 6100 (Business Licence Bylaw), Bylaw 6045 (Fees & Charges amendment), Bylaw 6048 (Bylaw Notice Enforcement), and Bylaw 6049 (Municipal Ticketing Information). All motions were carried.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves park shade options and early budget for 43rd Ave improvements

The Vernon City Council will plant trees and provide umbrellas at two parks and approve early budget funding for a major road improvement project. The meeting also includes zoning bylaw readings and the adoption of a new investment policy.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $4.63M 43rd Avenue Corridor improvement project

The council approved early budget funding for the 43rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, allocating up to $4,630,000. It also established a Non‑market Housing Land task force, funded shade options in two parks, rescinded fifteen older policies, and approved several other budget and policy items.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to review prioritization of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a memorandum regarding the prioritization of the Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026. The meeting also includes the adoption of the July 14 agenda and the June 23 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council received memorandum on 2023‑2026 strategic plan priorities

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the June 23, 2025 minutes. Council approved receiving the memorandum titled “Prioritization of Council Strategic Plan 2023‑2026.” The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council receives memoranda on parks policy and transportation plan

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the June 9, 2025 minutes, then receive two memoranda: one outlining the OCP Parks and Open Spaces Policy Direction and another providing an update on the city‑wide traffic modelling and highway crossings study. The council will also hear the mayor’s report on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2025 meeting in Ottawa. No formal decisions are listed for these items.

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✓ Decided: Council directed notification of two critical highway crossing upgrades

The Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from June 9, 2025. It received a memorandum on the OCP Parks and Open Spaces Policy Direction. The Council directed administration to notify the Ministry of Transportation about priority upgrades at Highway 6 & 15 Street and Highway 6/30 Street & 25 Avenue. It also received the Mayor’s report on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

City council to consider Zoning Text (General Updates) Amendment Bylaw 6012, 2025

The City of Vernon will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2025 to consider Bylaw 6012, 2025, which updates Zoning Bylaw 6000 with general text changes. The amendment is part of "Phase 2 – Refine" and is intended to address community feedback, streamline development approvals, and refine sections not covered by recent provincial housing legislation. Council will receive an overview of the proposed changes and hear comments from members of the public before deciding.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing held on Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 6012, no decisions made

The council conducted a public hearing on Bylaw 6012, a zoning text amendment. One public submission was received from C. Abram concerning fence height restrictions. No votes or decisions were recorded, and the hearing was adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves $45 million borrowing from Municipal Finance Authority

Council will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the 2024 Annual Report, and receive administration updates. The council will support a liquor primary licence for the Commons Racquet Club at 30 Predator Ridge Drive South and approve a $45,000,000 borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Active Living Centre loan. Additional actions include consolidating emergency reserves, rescinding a respectful workplace policy, and reading Bylaw 6012 – Zoning Text (General Updates) Amendment for a third time.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $45 million borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority

The council approved a $45 million loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Active Living Centre. It also directed the consolidation of emergency reserves and a $215,648 transfer to a new emergency mitigation reserve. The council supported a liquor primary licence for the Commons Racquet Club and rescinded the Respectful Workplace and Anti‑Discrimination Policy. Additional actions included ratifying highway crossing upgrades, adopting a zoning amendment, and deferring a shade‑options study for two parks.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission to review summer 2025 tourist season data

The Tourism Commission will meet to receive updates on group travel and sporting and cultural events. Members will also conduct a roundtable comparison of the Summer 2025 tourist season against previous years.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission adopted its agenda and approved prior meeting minutes

The commission voted to adopt the June 18, 2025 agenda. It also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. These actions allow the commission to proceed with its work for the summer tourism season.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council to review zoning changes and approve community grants

The City of Vernon Council will consider zoning amendments for properties on 15th Street and Sparkling Place. The body is also deciding on a series of discretionary grants for local organizations and the closure design for the Hesperia Landfill.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land easement to RDNO and amends rezoning condition for 1600 15th St

The council granted a “No Build, No Disturb” easement to the Regional District of North Okanagan and transferred the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre site. It also amended the rezoning condition for 1600 15th Street. Additional actions included approving discretionary grants, extending washroom hours at the Department of National Defence Park, directing design work for Phase 1 of the Hesperia Landfill closure, supporting rezoning of 300 & 800 Sparkling Place, appointing a Tourism Commission member, and ratifying a corporate policy review.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to review and rescind obsolete policies adopted before 2010

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 26, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a corporate policy update that authorizes senior officials to identify council policies adopted or amended prior to 2010 that are now obsolete and to provide a list for formal rescission. The meeting also includes routine items such as general matters, council information updates, and regular RDNO/GVAC meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized review and rescission of pre‑2010 policies

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 9 meeting. Council approved a motion to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, Divisional Director and Corporate Officer to identify obsolete policies adopted or amended before 2010 and to provide a list for formal rescission. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 10:15 AM

Special Meeting

Council to receive budget 2026 survey results and financial projection reports

At the special meeting, Council will adopt the agenda and then receive three reports: the Budget 2026 Survey Results, the Current Financial Situation and 2026 Budget Projection, and the Council Strategic Plan – 2025 Progress Update. The items are presented for information only; no motions or approvals are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda and received budget and planning reports

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It received the Budget 2026 Survey Results memorandum. It received the Current Financial Situation and 2026 Budget Projection report. It received the Council Strategic Plan – 2025 Progress Update. All motions were carried.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Climate Action Advisory Committee to review outreach and development updates

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on council business and city climate action outreach initiatives. The body will also hear reports from various subcommittees and an introduction to the Youth Climate Corps of BC 2025 Vernon cohort.

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✓ Decided: Agenda and minutes adopted; no substantive actions taken

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted its agenda, adding a new business item to update the Official Community Plan. The minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting were also adopted. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Planning Committee

Committee considers rezoning for 300 and 800 Sparkling Place

The Advisory Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a zoning amendment application for two properties. The committee will decide whether to recommend that Council support the rezoning of these sites.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, minutes and recommended rezoning of Sparkling Place

The Advisory Planning Committee adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from February 11, 2025. It also adopted a recommendation that Council support ZON00418 to rezone the 300 and 800 Sparkling Place parcels from Resort Commercial Centre to Resort Tourist Housing, with a condition for a public access pathway linking Sparkling Hill and Sunset Properties. No other decisions were made.

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Mon May 26, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council authorizes $444,951 BC Hydro Power Smart grant for Active Living Centre

The council will adopt three bylaws covering zoning updates, traffic regulations, and fee changes. It will approve funding for fire hydrants on 42nd Avenue, a robotic sports field line‑painter purchase, and a BC Hydro grant of $444,951 for the Power Smart Commercial New Construction Incentive. The meeting also includes endorsement of the July 1 Canada Day celebration in Polson Park and approval of the 2024 Statement of Financial Information.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $444,951 BC Hydro Power Smart grant for Active Living Centre

The council authorized a $444,951 grant agreement with BC Hydro for the Power Smart Commercial New Construction Incentive and added the amount to the Active Living Centre project budget. It also endorsed the VOICE society to run the July 1 Canada Day celebration in Polson Park with city support. Several bylaws and funding items, including fire hydrants and a robotic line‑painter, were approved.

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Mon May 26, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews land use and transportation plans for South Vernon

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a memorandum regarding the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Review. This session focuses on land use and major transportation projects, specifically Part 4 of 4 of the review.

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✓ Decided: Council received OCP and Transportation Plan Review memorandum

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the May 12 minutes. Council approved receiving the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Review memorandum (Part 4 of 4). The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed May 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission will orient new members and discuss visitor services

The Vernon Tourism Commission will adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The commission will provide an orientation for new members, give an update on visitor services, and hold a roundtable discussion. An information item includes a letter of support to Funtastic from the tourism chair.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission adopted agenda and prior meeting minutes

The commission adopted the May 21 agenda and approved the April 16 minutes. The commission recorded no objections to the Letter of Support issued to Funtastic. No other formal actions were taken.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review 16 Council Discretionary Grant requests

The Finance Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review reporting for 2023 discretionary grants. The committee will also consider recommending several new grants from the April 2025 intake for Council approval.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends approval of multiple discretionary grants

The committee adopted its agenda, elected a chair and vice‑chair, and accepted the minutes from the November 2024 meeting. It received the final report for the 2023 discretionary grant from the Family Resource Centre Society. The committee then made recommendations to council on 16 discretionary grant applications, approving some and denying others.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews 2024 financials and updates long‑term plan

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the April 28, 2025 minutes and receive memoranda on the 2024 year‑end net operating results, the 2025 projected reserve balances, and the 2024 audited financial statements, which the Council will accept. Council members will also receive a memorandum reviewing parts 2 and 3 of the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan, covering land‑use and major transportation projects. No new motions or votes are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council accepted the 2024 audited financial statements

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. Council received memoranda on the 2024 year‑end results, 2025 projected reserve balances, and the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan review. The 2024 audited financial statements were accepted as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council to adopt 2025 tax rates and consider zoning amendments

The City of Vernon Council will meet to adopt the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and discuss amendments to zoning and traffic bylaws. The session includes a policing report and a request for Canada Day celebration support.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 tax rates and approves $100K grant application

The council adopted the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and authorized staff to seek up to $100,000 under the 2024 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant. It also ratified the 2024 audited financial statements, directed preparation of a zoning amendment, and made changes to the traffic amendment bylaw. The meeting was partially closed to the public under the Community Charter.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Climate Action Advisory Committee

Committee will confirm Vice Chair and discuss forming sub‑committees

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. Members will confirm the appointment of the Vice Chair, who was nominated at the previous meeting. The committee will receive an orientation for new members and will consider establishing sub‑committees.

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✓ Decided: Committee creates five sub‑committees to advance climate action

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted its agenda with an added sustainability‑grants item and approved the March 27 minutes. It approved the creation of five sub‑committees to work on outreach, the Official Community Plan, metrics, the Climate Action Plan update, and a development proposal. The Committee also asked administration to provide the 2024 sub‑committee notes for review.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council to vote on 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw

The City of Vernon Council is meeting to decide on the 2025 tax rates and amendments to the traffic bylaw. The body will also receive updates on development activity and protective services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $88,000 downtown clean‑team pilot and adopts 2025 tax bylaw

The council approved a two‑year Downtown Clean Team pilot costing up to $88,000 per year and directed a service‑level review for 2027. It adopted the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw and read the Traffic Amendment Bylaw. A letter of support was approved for the Funtastic Sports Society’s 2026 festival grant application. Several memoranda and updates were received for information only.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to receive OCP and Transportation Plan review (Part 1 of 4)

The Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 14, 2025. It will receive a memorandum titled "Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Review – Land Use and Major Transportation Projects Part 1 of 4" dated April 28, 2025. The Mayor will brief the Committee on flood hazard mapping, an Agricultural Land Commission tower application for Old Kamloops Road, and an alternative approval process for water filtration.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats motion to add targeted engagement in OCP review (2-5)

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from April 14, 2025. A motion to direct administration to add targeted engagement opportunities for younger residents, renters, and under‑represented neighborhoods was defeated 2‑5. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Tourism Commission

Tourism Commission reviews support letters and marketing updates

The commission will adopt its agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. It will consider two letters of support for O'Keefe Ranch and Mackie Lake House. A quarterly marketing update and a discussion of the North Okanagan funding announcement will be presented, followed by a spring‑summer 2025 outlook roundtable.

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✓ Decided: Tourism Commission approves letters of support for O'Keefe Ranch and Mackie Lake House

The commission adopted its agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. It endorsed a letter of support for O'Keefe Ranch as a cultural and historical tourism destination. It also endorsed a letter of support for Mackie Lake House to aid its grant application to the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to receive Active Living Centre Quarterly Report

The Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The primary item of business is the receipt of the April 2025 quarterly report for the Active Living Centre.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, adopted prior minutes, and received Active Living Centre report

The Committee of the Whole adopted its April 14 agenda and approved the March 10 minutes. Council also received the Active Living Centre Quarterly Report for April 2025. All motions were carried.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council to select 2025 tax rate options

The City Council will choose between two tax rate options for 2025 and consider several facility renewal and funding projects. The meeting also includes a cost-benefit analysis for free youth transit and a budget review for the Downtown Vernon Association.

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✓ Decided: Council selects 2025 tax rate option and directs tax bylaw preparation

Council approved Option 1 of the 2025 tax rate options and instructed staff to draft Tax Rates Bylaw #6037. The council also re‑prioritized the 2025 Building Facility Renewal program, directing $1.2 million to new projects while removing other items. Council deferred the free‑transit‑for‑youth cost‑benefit analysis but ordered administration to provide detailed options for a pilot study in the 2026 budget. Additional actions included appointing members to several advisory committees, authorizing a $25,000 UBCM grant application with matching funds, and approving the Downtown Vernon Association budget payment of $243,905.50.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves multiple reserve fund transfers totaling over $1.1 million

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, and approved several new business items. It authorized reserve transfers of $91,613.50, $48,451, $327,000, $290,624 and other amounts, funded a cricket playing surface up to $30,000, and supported a change of liquor service hours for Vernon Jazz Club. Additional actions include receiving a fees‑bylaw amendment, authorizing the mayor’s attendance at the 2025 FCM conference, and passing notices of motion on Kin Race Track Park Reserve and a downtown supportive‑housing impact study.

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✓ Decided: Council approved major reserve transfers and supported Jazz Club hours change

Council authorized several large reserve fund transfers totaling over $800,000. It also supported a change to the Vernon Jazz Club’s liquor service hours and directed the installation of a cricket playing surface at 1451 Mission Road with up to $30,000 funding. Additional actions included adopting a fees‑bylaw amendment, pausing Kin Race Track Park Reserve funding, and rejecting a study on supportive housing impacts.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt zoning map amendment bylaws for residential and commercial areas

Council will adopt Bylaw 6010, a Housing Zone Map Amendment, and Bylaw 6031, a Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment, both previously approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Council will support a Development Variance Permit for 1501 Highway 6 that would raise the maximum vehicle parking spaces from 222 to 371 for a commercial project on Lot A, Sec 26, TP 9, ODYD. Council will direct administration to draft bylaws to increase Parks and Recreation fees by 2.5% annually from 2026‑2028 and to add 2% resident and 4% non‑resident facility‑enhancement fees for rentals starting Jan 1 2026.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to receive memo on Current Development Mapping Tool

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a memorandum regarding a development mapping tool. The Mayor will also provide updates on the Cultural Centre and water-related development cost charges.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to review board manager software and water infrastructure updates

The Committee of the Whole will consider a memorandum regarding board manager software for council committees. The Mayor will also provide updates on the Kal Lake Filtration Plant and the Greater Vernon Water Boundary.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Public Hearing

City of Vernon to consider commercial zoning map changes

The City of Vernon will hold a public hearing to discuss Bylaw 6031, 2025, which aims to update the commercial zone and downzoning map to address anomalies identified since the adoption of Zoning Bylaw 6000 in June 2024.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers $600,000 for new video scoreboard at Kal Tire Place

The City of Vernon Council is deciding on several zoning amendments and staffing requests. The meeting includes a public hearing for the Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment Bylaw 6031 and public submissions regarding a road closure on 11 Street.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers OCP amendment for Commonage Hillside Neighbourhood

Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the Official Community Plan for 580 Commonage Road to create a new neighbourhood. The meeting also includes reports on policing, community safety, and tourism, as well as a road closure on 11th Street.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to receive Transportation Asset Management Plan report

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It will address general, unfinished and new business items. The only substantive new business is the receipt of a Transportation Asset Management Plan (5700-03) report dated January 22, 2025, submitted by the Infrastructure Management Technician and the Manager of Roads, Drainage and Airport for information.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council authorizes $200,000 FireSmart grant for 2024 community resilience projects

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, received administration updates, and considered several new business items. It authorized the expenditure of a $200,000 grant from the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for 2024 FireSmart community projects. The council also supported rezoning proposals for 8800 Rising View Way and 3605 12 Street, approved up to $100,000 for a Kin Race Track site‑improvement plan, and adopted the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan bylaw.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews environmental mapping reports for Official Community Plan

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. Council will receive a memorandum titled "Official Community Plan Technical Studies - Environmental Mapping and State of Natural Assets Reports" dated January 13, 2025. Council will express principle support for the high‑priority management recommendations from the Environmentally Sensitive Area Mapping Study for inclusion in the draft Official Community Plan.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt five-year financial plan and approve key service contracts

The Vernon City Council will read and adopt Bylaw 6030, the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan, establishing the city's budget framework for the next five years. It will also consider and approve a $44,858 contract with the Canadian Mental Health Association for Restorative Justice services, and renew the Kalamalka Lakeview Area Emergency Services Agreement with the Regional District of North Okanagan with annual fees ranging from $46,468 to $56,482. Additional items include a decision not to renew the Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association agreement and updates to bank signing authorities.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 8:40 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council adopts agenda, minutes and reviews eSCRIBE Report Manager implementation

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. It received for information a memorandum titled “eSCRIBE Report Manager Implementation” dated December 30, 2024, submitted by the Manager of Legislative Services. No other decisions or actions were recorded.

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