Sicamous
Upcoming
Special Council Meeting
This is a procedural special council meeting where the agenda is to be approved and the council will move in-camera to discuss labour relations. No substantive public decisions are expected.
- Approval of the July 6, 2026 special council agenda
- In-camera discussion on labour relations
- Meeting held at 446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on adopting an amendment to the revitalization tax exemption bylaw to give developers more flexibility. They will also consider a development variance permit for a property on Maduik Avenue and decide whether to cancel the August 12 council meetings.
- Adoption of Revitalization Tax Exemption Amending Bylaw No. 1128, 2026
- Development Variance Permit 26-DVP-007 for 438 Maduik Avenue
- Proposed cancellation of August 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole and Regular Council meetings
- From previous meeting notes: $344,000 in Economic Opportunity Funds approved for Sicamous Health Centre
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review the minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on the Sicamous Community Health Centre and the Explore Sicamous tourism initiative. The primary decision point is directing staff to prepare a new Wildlife Attractant Bylaw for formal readings.
- Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 1080, 2026
- Sicamous Community Health Centre update
- Explore Sicamous Mid-Year Tourism Update
- District of Sicamous Development Corporation delegation
- Communities in Bloom delegation
Last 30 days
Special Council Meeting
The District of Sicamous council will formally review and approve its 2025 Annual Report, covering last year's finances, departmental performance, and strategic plan progress. A public hearing will allow residents to ask questions before the report is finalized. Council will also meet in closed session for confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments.
- Approval of the 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information
- Public hearing for community questions on municipal operations and finances
- Closed session for confidential government negotiations
- Updates on Riverside Avenue watermain upgrades, Owlhead Mountain Bike Park phase two funding, and Main Street rental housing construction
Special Council Meeting
This is a procedural special council meeting focused on approving the agenda and moving into an in-camera session to discuss municipal objectives and annual report preparations with staff.
- Approval of agenda for June 26, 2026
- Move in-camera to discuss municipal objectives and annual report progress
- Adjournment of the meeting
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee will discuss the Draft Official Community Plan, a refresh to align with new provincial housing legislation and guide growth. They will also review non-metered utility invoices affecting 78 flat-rate accounts totaling $171,350, receive the 2025 Annual Report, and hear a BC Wildfire Services season outlook. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and public input.
- BC Wildfire Services season outlook presentation
- Discussion of 2026 non-metered utility invoices ($171,350 in flat rate accounts)
- Draft Official Community Plan refresh for Bill 44 housing requirements
- Presentation of 2025 District Annual Report
- Mayor and Councillor strategic priority updates
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss a four-year funding commitment for the Sicamous Health Centre and a housing agreement for a multi-unit development. The meeting also includes a review of tax exemptions and a closed-session discussion on labor and litigation.
- Funding of $86,000 annually ($344,000 total) for the Sicamous Health Centre
- Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1126 for 14 rental units at 717 Kappel Street
- Revitalization Tax Exemption Amending Bylaw No. 1128
- In-camera session regarding labor relations and potential litigation