Summerland, BC

Advisory Planning Commission

Inaugural Meeting

The council will meet to swear in the Mayor and Councillors Elect. The meeting includes the administration of Oaths of Office and an inaugural address by Mayor Holmes.

• Administration of Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Doug Holmes
• Administration of Oaths of Office to Councillors Elect Richard Barkwill, Adrienne Betts, Taryn Davis, Amie Harbor, Doug Patan, and Erin Trainer
• Inaugural Address by Mayor Holmes

Regular Council

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Special Council

Summerland Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting two permissive tax exemption bylaws. One amends exemptions for non-profit organizations for 2027-2029, and the other grants exemptions for places of worship for 2027-2036. A staff report also recommends adopting an amendment to the 2026-2030 Financial Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other business items listed.

• Permissive Tax Exemption (2026-2029, Non Profit Organizations) Amendment Bylaw No. 2026-017 - adoption
• Permissive Tax Exemption (2027-2036, Places of Worship) Bylaw No. 2026-013 - adoption
• Financial Plan (2026-2030) Amendment Bylaw No. 2026-014 - adoption recommended by staff
• Meeting held at Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Ave, Summerland BC

Regular Council

Summerland's Regular Council meets September 29, 2026 to consider permissive tax exemption bylaws for non-profit organizations (2027-2029) and places of worship (2027-2036), plus wildfire recovery measures for Bald Range properties. Council will also review a referral response on allowing food processing facilities in the Agricultural Land Reserve and adopt several bylaws. The meeting includes a public comment period and is scheduled to close to the public for labour relations and litigation matters.

• Permissive Tax Exemption (2027-2029 Non-Profit Organizations) Amendment Bylaw No. 2026-017 — first three readings
• Places of Worship Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2026-013 — covering fiscal years 2027 to 2036
• Bald Range Wildfire Recovery policy amendment to allow RVs and shipping containers on properties that lost dwellings or suffered structural damage
• Referral response to Ministry of Agriculture and Food on expanding food processing in the Agricultural Land Reserve
• Financial Plan (2026-2030) Amendment Bylaw No. 2026-014 — adoption

Advisory Planning Commission

The Summerland Advisory Planning Commission will hear a wildfire recovery update, meet the new Recovery Manager, and discuss community recovery goals. They will also consider a rezoning application for 706 Miller Street and a temporary use permit for an animal shelter at 6908 Hespeler Rd. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Wildfire recovery update and introduction of Recovery Manager
• Zoning amendment RZ26-004 for 706 Miller Street
• Temporary Use Permit TUP26-002 for 'Animal Shelter, Minor' at 6908 Hespeler Rd
• Adoption of April 24, 2026 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 30, 2026

Development Process Improvement Advisory Committee

The Development Process Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a wildfire recovery update, meet Summerland's Recovery Manager, and hold a roundtable discussion on community needs and recovery goals related to the development community. The agenda also includes adopting the agenda and approving previous meeting notes, noting that the last meeting lacked quorum.

• Wildfire recovery update presentation
• Introduction of Summerland's Recovery Manager
• Roundtable on community needs and recovery goals
• Adoption of meeting agenda
• Previous meeting notes from April 22, 2026 (quorum not met)

Community Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Community Climate Action Advisory Committee will meet to receive a wildfire recovery update, meet Summerland's Recovery Manager, and hold a roundtable discussion on community needs and short-, medium-, and long-term recovery goals. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Wildfire recovery update from Summerland's Recovery Manager
• Roundtable on community needs, gaps, and recovery goals
• Adoption of the September 23, 2026 agenda

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear an update on the Bald Range Wildfire Recovery Plan, meet Summerland's Recovery Manager Jaya Bremer, and brainstorm community recovery needs. They will also review the Parks & Recreation Capital Budget. The agenda includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes from November 19, 2025.

• Bald Range Wildfire Recovery Plan update and round table on community needs
• Introduction of Recovery Manager Jaya Bremer
• Parks & Recreation Capital Budget presentation
• Adoption of November 19, 2025 minutes

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Summerland Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss a provincial referral on expanding food processing opportunities within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and consider a non-farm use application for a food processing facility at 7311 Hillborn Street. The committee will also receive an introduction from the District's Wildfire Recovery Manager. The agenda includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Provincial referral on expanding food processing in the ALR
• ALC25-003: Non-Farm Use application for food processing facility at 7311 Hillborn Street
• Introduction of Kaya Bremer, Wildfire Recovery Manager
• Adoption of March 18, 2026 minutes

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a request from the Summerland Minor Hockey Association to replace the scoreboard at the Summerland Arena. The agenda notes that attachments for this request are forthcoming. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Request from Summerland Minor Hockey Association to replace the scoreboard at the Summerland Arena

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is hearing presentations from four non-profit organizations applying for permissive tax exemptions for the 2027-2029 tax years. Council will decide whether to grant exemptions and at what level (100%, 90%, or 75%), as per the District's policy. The meeting is part of the annual application process required by the Community Charter.

• Four non-profit applicants: A.B.C.D. Foundation, Summerland Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop, OneSky Community Resources Society (two applications)
• Permissive tax exemptions for 2027-2029 tax years (cycle 2026-2029)
• Exemption levels: 100%, 90%, or 75% based on alignment with Council priorities
• Council to decide on amendments to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2025-020 if new applicants are approved
• Bylaws must be adopted and submitted to BC Assessment by October 31, 2026

Regular Council

The Summerland Council is meeting to discuss several business items, including permissive tax exemptions for non-profits and places of worship, a late grant request for a healthcare center, a road closure for a community anniversary, and fee reductions for properties affected by the Bald Range Wildfire. They will also consider an amendment to the Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes a public comment period and will close to the public for confidential matters.

• 2027 permissive tax exemptions for non-profits and places of worship
• Late grant in aid request from SOS Health Care Society for primary healthcare center at 13201 Victoria Road N
• Temporary road closure on Brown Street for Summerland Community Centre 50th Anniversary
• Fee reductions for Building Permits, Development Permits, and other fees for Bald Range Wildfire damaged properties
• Financial Plan (2026-2030) Amendment Bylaw No. 2026-014

Special Council

The Summerland Special Council meeting on August 17, 2026, is set to consider closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (d), and (m). The closed session would address labour or other employee relations, security of municipal property, and a matter under another enactment where public exclusion is permitted. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public business items listed.

• Resolution to close meeting to the public under Sections 90(1)(c), (d), and (m) of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics: labour/employee relations, municipal property security, and a matter under another enactment

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Summerland Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss a provincial proposal to allow food processing on lower-capability ALR land without ALC approval, and will consider a non-farm use application for a food processing facility at 7311 Hillborn Street. The committee will also adopt its agenda and the minutes from its March 18, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of Ministry of Agriculture and Food proposal for a '5 percent rule' allowing food processing on class 5-7 soil (and class 4 if serviced) in the ALR
• Consideration of ALC Section 20(2) Non-Farm Use Application No. 105804 for a food processing facility at 7311 Hillborn Street
• Adoption of March 18, 2026 minutes, amended to list Chris Pagliocchini as present
• Next meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026

Regular Council

The Regular Council meeting will consider adoption of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2026-012 and a late 2026 grant-in-aid request. Council will also receive Q2 updates from the Fire Department, RCMP, and Bylaw Enforcement, plus a capital projects update and a delegation from SOS Healthcare Society on the Summerland Community Clinic Project.

• Adoption of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2026-012
• Late 2026 grant-in-aid application (dollar amount not specified)
• Fire Department Q2 update on activities
• RCMP 2026 activity update
• Bylaw Enforcement Q2 update and Q3 planned focus

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a high-level quarterly update on Council's strategic priorities for information. The report covers progress on initiatives such as road paving, Development Cost Charges bylaw adoption, sewer expansion, water master plan, staff retention, and bylaw reviews. No decisions are scheduled; the update is for discussion and possible direction to staff.

• Portions of Switchback Road, Harris Road, and Prairie Valley Road scheduled for overlay paving in July 2026
• Development Cost Charges Bylaw awaiting adoption after Inspector of Municipalities approval in Q3 2026
• Connecting Communities Sewer Expansion construction underway for Eco-Village to Prairie Valley Road sewer
• Staff retention activities include IBEW collective agreement ratified March 2026 and 9-Day Fortnight Trial extended
• Water Master Plan system separation for Giant's Head Road completed

Regular Council

Council will deliberate on endorsing the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, which sets regional policy for waste reduction and disposal. They will also review an updated Public Art Policy for adoption and decide on installing a liner for septage ponds at the landfill. A development variance permit for 3240 Landry Crescent to reduce parking requirements for short-term rentals and single-detached housing will be discussed, along with a notice of motion to investigate a year-round bulk water station.

• Endorsement of Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
• Public Art Policy – review and potential adoption
• Septage Facility Liner – decision on installing liner at Summerland Sanitary Landfill
• Development Variance Permit – 3240 Landry Crescent to reduce parking for short-term rental and single-detached housing
• Notice of Motion – investigate year-round bulk water station

Regular Council

The June 16, 2026 Regular Council meeting will consider first, second, and third readings of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2026-012, and following a public hearing, third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2026-008 (Growing Forward 2046). Council will also receive the 2025 Annual Report and approve the 2025 Statement of Financial Information. Other business includes a covenant release on a property at 7808 Pierre Drive and a capital projects update.

• First, second, and third readings of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2026-012
• Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2026-008 (Growing Forward 2046) after public hearing
• Approval of District of Summerland's 2025 Statement of Financial Information
• Receipt of 2025 Annual Report
• Consideration of covenant release at 7808 Pierre Drive

Public Hearing

The District of Summerland Council is holding a public hearing to receive feedback on Bylaw No. 2026-008, which would adopt a new Official Community Plan called 'Growing Forward 2046'. The bylaw has been amended since first reading, including removing 30 properties from the Urban Growth Boundary following Agricultural Land Commission direction. Council may grant third reading and adopt the plan after the hearing.

• Removal of 30 properties from the Urban Growth Boundary, including 27 in Trout Creek, 8100 McLachlan Street, 17418 Bentley Road, and 33000 Garnet Valley
• Agricultural Land Commission referral and response requiring changes
• Terminology changes: 'Single-detached' replaces 'Single-family', 'Multi-unit' replaces 'Multi-family', and new 'Ground-oriented' definition
• Redesignation of 10903 Dale Meadows Road from High Density Residential to Low Density Residential
• New Heritage section created separate from Arts and Culture

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a first draft of a Public Art Policy that would govern acquisition, installation, maintenance, and deaccession of public art on District property. Staff are seeking Council input on key questions including advisory structure, funding model, and approval authority. The policy is to be refined further after this discussion.

• Review of Draft Public Art Policy (first draft)
• Key discussion points include advisory structure, Council approval authority, proposal review process, selection process for District-initiated projects, funding model options, and future Public Art Plan
• Funding options range from annual budget allocation to a Public Art Reserve Fund with a set or flexible amount
• Council input requested on whether to create a Public Art Tool Kit with administrative documents
• Staff will return with an updated version for adoption at a future meeting

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting will provide direction on whether to proceed with the proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw update, which has not been adjusted since 2006. Staff recommend a phased assist factor starting at 20% and decreasing to 1%, as well as delaying the Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaw. The report outlines options with financial implications including a potential 7.65% tax increase over 20 years to cover the municipal share of infrastructure costs.

• Staff recommendation to proceed with DCC Bylaw only, using a phased assist factor beginning at 20% and reducing by 10% annually to a minimum of 1%
• Current DCC rates are the lowest in the Okanagan; proposed rate of $36,000 per single-family lot discussed
• Options include delaying ACC Bylaw until market stabilizes or not proceeding at all
• Projected DCC program would collect approximately $46 million over 20 years from developers, requiring $17.9 million municipal contribution (7.65% tax rate increase)
• Engagement feedback: developers support phased increase but oppose ACC; public questionnaire showed mixed views on taxpayer subsidy

Regular Council

Council will consider second reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2026-008. Other business includes decisions on Junior Hockey advertising and a licence of occupation for the Summerland Jets portable, a Prairie Valley Road paving project, and applications for a provincial grant. Delegations will address water board strategy and a request for daily e-bus service.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2026-008 – second reading as amended
• Summerland Junior Hockey Society advertising proposal
• Licence of occupation for Summerland Jets hockey team portable
• Prairie Valley Road paving – road structure repairs and overlay west of Morrow Avenue
• 2026 Build Communities Strong grant opportunity – direction to prepare applications

Special Council

This special council meeting's sole business item is a resolution to close the meeting to the public under multiple sections of the Community Charter. The closed session may discuss personal information about a potential appointee, labour relations, land transactions, litigation, or solicitor-client advice. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to waive notice of the special meeting
• Resolution to close meeting to the public under s.90(1)(a), (c), (e), (g), (i) of the Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive two information reports: a Water Separation Study outlining a $50.96 million plan to reduce reliance on treated drinking water for irrigation, and a sewer investigation for key industrial areas on Bentley Road and Industrial Avenue. No decisions are being made; the reports are for information only.

• Water Separation Study: $50,960,000 total project cost to separate irrigation from potable water systems
• Five separation areas: Jones Flat West, Giant's Head, Jones Flat East, Victoria/Simpson/Canyon View/Hillborn, Trout Creek
• Sewer investigation: Bentley Road and Industrial Avenue industrial areas
• Potential WTP demand reduction of 13.87 ML/d if all separation projects implemented

Special Council

This special council meeting is called to consider adoption of the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 2026-011), which implements a 6.36% property tax increase across all property classes. The bylaw received first, second, and third reading on May 5, 2026, and now awaits final adoption. The increase will add $134.42 to the average residential property tax bill and $158.13 to the average business property tax bill.

• Adoption of Tax Rates (2026) Bylaw No. 2026-011 setting 2026 property tax rates
• 6.36% property tax increase applied to all property classes
• Average residential property (assessed $864,255) sees $134.42 increase
• Average business property (assessed $433,802) sees $158.13 increase
• Property tax due July 2, 2026; 10% penalty on unpaid amounts after; Home Owner Grant must be claimed through Province

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet to examine and authenticate the 2026 water and sewer parcel tax rolls. No complaints were received regarding the rolls, which include 26 water additions (18 deletions) and 20 sewer additions (13 deletions). The water roll covers 5,649 properties totaling $1,609,965, while the sewer roll covers 3,646 properties totaling $813,200.

• Water parcel tax roll: 5,649 properties, $1,609,965 total; sewer roll: 3,646 properties, $813,200 total
• 26 water additions and 20 sewer additions to the tax rolls, with specific properties listed such as 7203 FISKE ST and 19235 LAKESHORE DR
• No complaints or errors reported from property owners after notifications were sent
• Staff recommendation: authenticate the rolls via resolution

Public Hearing

The District of Summerland is holding a public hearing on an application to exclude approximately 0.77 ha (1.9 ac) of 7207 Kirk Avenue from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The exclusion would allow potential subdivision and additional dwelling units beyond current ALR limits. The applicant also proposes consolidating three parcels to keep the remaining 6.62 ha in the ALR as a single farm. Council will decide after the hearing whether to forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Application to exclude 0.77 ha from ALR at 7207 Kirk Avenue for potential subdivision and increased density
• Consolidation of 7207 Kirk Avenue with 6807 and 6511 Highway 97 to keep 6.62 ha in ALR
• Excluded site could accommodate more than four dwelling units (future rezoning/OCP amendment needed)
• Public hearing required under Section 29(2) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act
• Staff recommendation to proceed with public consultation and hearing

Regular Council

Summerland Council is meeting to approve the 2025 audited financial statements, set 2026 tax rates, and decide on several transit and community items. They will also hear a request for a $300,000 museum grant and consider a motion on free organic waste disposal for farms.

• 2025 Audited Financial Statements approval
• 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw first three readings
• 2026-2027 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement authorization
• ALC exclusion application for 7207 Kirk Avenue
• Museum renovation grant request of $300,000

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review and discuss the draft Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw, which proposes significant rate increases for residential and non-residential development, and an introduction to Amenity Cost Charges (ACC). The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering adoption of minutes and agenda.

• Presentation of draft DCC Bylaw with proposed rates: residential lots from $8,613 to $36,658 per lot, apartments from $6,008 to $25,332 per unit
• Overview of capital projects totaling $63.6 million across roads, water, drainage, sewer, and parks
• Discussion of new payment-by-instalment options for DCC and ACC charges over $50,000
• Introduction of Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) for amenities like community centres and childcare facilities

Development Process Improvement Advisory Committee

The Development Process Improvement Advisory Committee will meet electronically to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, welcome new Development Services team members, and receive a presentation from Urban Systems on the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw review. No decisions are expected on the DCC review at this meeting.

• Introduce new Development Services Team Members
• Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw Review - Presentation from Urban Systems

Regular Council

Summerland Council is meeting to decide on several significant items, including a request to make Peach Orchard Beach Park the permanent home of the Tuesday market, an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion for a portion of 7207 Kirk Avenue, and a development permit for a proposed six-storey apartment building at 8709 Jubilee Road that includes variances to reduce required amenity space and bicycle parking. Council will also receive updates on the fire department, bylaw enforcement, capital projects, and quarterly procurement reports, and will consider a motion to direct staff to report on allowing free organic material disposal at the landfill for agricultural properties.

• Multiple Family Development Permit (DP25-013) for a six-storey apartment at 8709 Jubilee Road, with variances to reduce common amenity space from 2,010 m² to 1,220 m² and Class A bicycle stalls from two per unit to one per unit
• ALC Exclusion Application for a portion of 7207 Kirk Avenue to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve
• Request to endorse Peach Orchard Beach Park as the ongoing home of the Tuesday Summerland District Market
• Notice of motion to direct staff to report on permitting agricultural properties to dispose of all organic material at the Summerland Landfill free of charge
• Appointment of three Council members to the 2026 Water and Sewer Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel