{ "city": "Vernon", "state": "BC", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-vernon/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to recommend 2027 tax exemptions for two properties, remove two", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4f2eda78-38c7-48ea-add3-823ff38d8fc0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4f2eda78-38c7-48ea-add3-823ff38d8fc0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Climate Action Advisory Committee", "headline": "Climate Action Advisory Committee to review youth showcase and staff updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2a28270d-d7af-410f-b46f-fd1d3223a92e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2a28270d-d7af-410f-b46f-fd1d3223a92e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Vernon Committee of the Whole meets for procedural business", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0370ef11-2bae-40ee-80ca-5752b00c2d0d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0370ef11-2bae-40ee-80ca-5752b00c2d0d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "No agenda items were listed for this meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e30c15af-5c8d-4174-9f0c-3bbb363f30b4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e30c15af-5c8d-4174-9f0c-3bbb363f30b4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "No agenda items listed for the public hearing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=391cef43-1fa3-46cb-8442-adb1690c79dc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=391cef43-1fa3-46cb-8442-adb1690c79dc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Tourism Commission", "headline": "Tourism Commission to review economic development and seasonal tourism", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40277758-eba5-4e8c-a6b9-eeeb4c027217&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40277758-eba5-4e8c-a6b9-eeeb4c027217&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "City to discuss Development Cost Charge bylaw updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c7700aae-978b-4814-bbbb-ccd9d8efe584&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15604", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c7700aae-978b-4814-bbbb-ccd9d8efe584&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider RCMP expansion, transit deal, zoning changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45796696-ed73-4524-8fdd-2672001dd93f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15579", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45796696-ed73-4524-8fdd-2672001dd93f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee", "headline": "Advisory committee adopts minutes and completes its annual orientation session.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=631f1bd9-1a0b-44a2-a01f-25515510e701&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=631f1bd9-1a0b-44a2-a01f-25515510e701&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Tourism Commission", "headline": "Tourism Commission to review Official Community Plan and marketing update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a1c77874-bb8f-472c-bf7c-c1a475dfc8e1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a1c77874-bb8f-472c-bf7c-c1a475dfc8e1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Advisory Planning Committee", "headline": "Discuss reducing parking and buffers for 126-unit seniors housing at 5000 24 St", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d958d84-d125-4619-91c0-b8e9239b2d21&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d958d84-d125-4619-91c0-b8e9239b2d21&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole meeting for June 8, 2026", "summary": "This meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The committee will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the May 25, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b9a2b9b8-4dad-4893-8014-08738326d012&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15359", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b9a2b9b8-4dad-4893-8014-08738326d012&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Vernon Council to consider $44.5M loan for Active Living Centre", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42510b75-8ae5-411f-9521-ebafbcd41738&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15401", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42510b75-8ae5-411f-9521-ebafbcd41738&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Council to review 2026 strategic progress and 2027 budget outlook", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07982c01-580f-4885-b394-d97a11199799&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15402", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07982c01-580f-4885-b394-d97a11199799&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Second reading of OCP amendment for 580 Commonage Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9f0a89a4-81fd-4549-be7e-874574bf2120&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15267", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9f0a89a4-81fd-4549-be7e-874574bf2120&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Climate Action Advisory Committee", "headline": "Climate committee reviews CAP progress report framework", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=863b5974-5903-4fab-b52e-f00562234c54&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=863b5974-5903-4fab-b52e-f00562234c54&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Advisory Planning Committee", "headline": "OCP amendment for 2501 14th Avenue to Polson Village Centre", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=de82c6b2-93b0-4fdf-93c3-1024769a14b9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15297", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=de82c6b2-93b0-4fdf-93c3-1024769a14b9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "City of Vernon to hold public hearing on Official Community Plan amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fc06dffe-4a80-4457-baf4-4e6da2d45b98&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15280", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fc06dffe-4a80-4457-baf4-4e6da2d45b98&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Rezoning at 6092 Okanagan Landing Rd for multi-unit development", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9b04c06f-9092-475b-a57b-5cea56293e3c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15251", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9b04c06f-9092-475b-a57b-5cea56293e3c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to hold workshop on Development Cost Charge Bylaw", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4f6215d3-5450-499d-b80f-f72eb8b45c22&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15257", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4f6215d3-5450-499d-b80f-f72eb8b45c22&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review spring grant applications and recipient reporting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9d477a78-b2a1-45e4-aaa5-e83a59f86dbf&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9d477a78-b2a1-45e4-aaa5-e83a59f86dbf&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers zoning change at 6030 Okanagan Landing Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=166c114f-24f4-46fa-843c-1346293dad4d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15109", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=166c114f-24f4-46fa-843c-1346293dad4d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole meets on procedural items only", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6ac3be85-d96d-47d0-94b1-ab35b8a7715c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15075", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6ac3be85-d96d-47d0-94b1-ab35b8a7715c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Advisory Planning Committee", "headline": "Committee to recommend rezoning of 6092 Okanagan Landing Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d2cf307e-80f8-4837-aab4-87df94dc5530&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15110", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d2cf307e-80f8-4837-aab4-87df94dc5530&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on non-market housing land task force recommendations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4d355f41-0e29-45cb-b52c-214d1560b9fc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14895", "source": "https://pub-vernon.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4d355f41-0e29-45cb-b52c-214d1560b9fc&lang=English" } ] }