Kamloops council considers temporary shelter rules, zoning changes at June 23 meeting
Kamloops city council took up a range of items at its regular meeting on June 23, including new temporary overnight shelter regulations, a rezoning for 1475 Hugh Allan Drive, and a joint climate adaptation application with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc. Because minutes have not yet been published, it is not known which items were approved, defeated, or deferred.
The meeting’s agenda is summarized below.
Temporary overnight shelter regulations
Council was set to vote on amendments to the Parks and Public Lands Bylaw (No. 35-104) and the Fees and Charges Bylaw (No. 44-23) that would create new rules for temporary overnight sheltering on city land. The proposal would set designated locations, permit requirements, and fee structures. No vote tally or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.
Zoning and development items
A rezoning and development permit application for 1475 Hugh Allan Drive (REZ00698, DPM00734) was on the table. The changes would alter zoning to allow increased density and building heights. A separate development variance permit for 2690 and 2696 Thompson Drive (DVP00692) also appeared on the agenda.
Business licences and tax exemptions
Council considered a liquor licence hours change for Night Shift on 5th at 130 5th Avenue, which would move the opening time from 7 pm to 5 pm. The Airport Development Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw (No. 22-4-23) was also up for a vote, which would exempt certain airport-related development from property taxes.
Other items
Additional agenda items included:
- Approving the 2025 Annual Municipal Report
- Adopting a sign regulation bylaw and a housing agreement bylaw
- An application to the Agricultural Land Commission for property on Yellowhead Highway
- A joint climate adaptation funding application with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc
All items were listed on the published agenda; formal decisions will be known once the meeting minutes are released.
Coming up
No meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the city’s published calendar.