Armstrong public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets Dec. 13, 2021 to consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw, final adoption of Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 2440 York Avenue, 2400 Okanagan Street and 2500 Phillips Street, and several Armstrong-Spallumcheen joint commission items. Council will also vote on first three readings of Parks and Recreation and Fire Services amendment bylaws, adopt a temporary borrowing bylaw, and give the Fire Chief early budget approval to procure a command vehicle in 2022. Long service awards and departmental updates are also on the agenda.
- 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1887, 2021 — first, second and third reading
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1874 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1875 for 2440 York Avenue, 2400 Okanagan Street and 2500 Phillips Street (Applicant: Longview Resources Ltd & Armstrong Overlander Homes Ltd.) — adoption
- Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1885, 2021 — adoption
- Parks and Recreation Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 1888, 2021 and Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 1886, 2021 — first, second and third reading
- Early budget approval for Fire Chief to procure a command vehicle in 2022; thank-you letter to Gambrinus Malting for $9,000 donation for rescue tools
Special Council
Armstrong's Special Council meets December 1, 2021 to review the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including the operating and capital budgets and a proposed 3% general municipal tax increase. Council will also consider awarding $25,600 in 2022 Grants-in-Aid to eight local non-profit organizations, and will open the floor to public presentations on the financial plan. No bylaw readings or in-camera items appear on the agenda beyond the standard resolution to move in camera.
- 2022 Financial Plan overview shows a proposed 3% general municipal tax increase ($71,700), an RCMP levy increase ($25,000), and an infrastructure levy ($60,100)
- 2022 Grants-in-Aid recommended totalling $25,600, including $5,000 each to the A/S Chamber of Commerce, Armstrong Heritage Society, and A/S Achievable Housing Initiative Society
- Public engagement session for the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, with speakers limited to 5 minutes each, held under Section 166 of the Community Charter
- 2022 Financial Plan operating and capital budgets presented for review
- Resolution to move in camera listed as agenda item 10
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission meets to adopt its agenda and October 14, 2021 minutes, receive monthly fire department, fire inspector, and training officer reports, and consider two recommendations. It will decide whether to recommend that Armstrong and Spallumcheen councils support a one-year extension of the Mutual Aid Agreement (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022) and approve the 2022 meeting schedule. The meeting may also move in camera.
- Recommendation to support a 1-year extension of the Mutual Aid Agreement with Vernon, Enderby, the Regional District of North Okanagan, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, and Coldstream (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022)
- Recommendation to approve the 2022 Fire Service Commission meeting schedule
- Fire Department Report for November 2021, including a $25,000 Community Resiliency Grant application and $12,997.64 in wildfire protection equipment purchased
- Fire Inspector Report: 110 inspections completed Sept. 1 – Nov. 1, 2021 (58 in Armstrong, 52 in Spallumcheen)
- Fire Training Officer Report: 29 of 37 members meet Interior Operations Level qualifications
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets November 22, 2021 to consider a temporary borrowing bylaw (1885, 2021), approve the 2022 Council meeting schedule, and respond to correspondence including a consumer fireworks petition and a MetalFest grant support request. Council will also receive a Municipal Hall project update and a Public Works update, and may support an RDNO sterile insect release bylaw amendment. The meeting ends with a closed in-camera session on labour relations, land, and preliminary service negotiations.
- Temporary Loan Borrowing Bylaw 1885, 2021 — recommended for First, Second, and Third reading
- 2022 Council Meeting Schedule — recommended for approval as presented
- Consumer fireworks petition from Lavinia Rojas — staff directed to report on advantages and disadvantages of supporting federal legislative action
- MetalFest grant letter of support requested for West Metal Entertainment Society event July 15-16, 2022
- RDNO Sterile Insect Release Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2914, 2021 — recommended for support
Regular Council
Armstrong's regular council meets Monday, November 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers, 3570 Bridge Street. Council will receive the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, hold a public hearing on a liquor primary application for House of Armstrong Bean & Brew at 2510 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, and consider a development variance permit at 2445 Okanagan Street. Other items include final reading of a tax exemption bylaw for places of public worship, a road closure for the Downtown Light Up event, and a three-year extension of the Canlan Ice Sports management agreement.
- Liquor primary application #21-020-LIQ for House of Armstrong Bean & Brew at 2510 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, with staff recommending patio service until 10:00 pm
- Development Variance Permit #21-021-DVP at 2445 Okanagan Street to relax single detached dwelling height from 9.0 m or two storeys to 10.5 m and 3 storeys at the rear
- Final reading of Places of Public Worship Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1883, 2021
- Request to close Pleasant Valley Boulevard on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm for Downtown Light Up 2021 and Christmas Twilight Market
- Three-year extension of the Canlan Ice Sports Corporation Management Agreement for 2022-2024, contingent on Township of Spallumcheen participation
Special Council
Armstrong's Special Council met on November 2, 2021 to receive a delegation from Mel Arnold, Member of Parliament for North Okanagan-Shuswap, on pre-budget consultation for Federal Budget 2022. The submission lists the City's funding priorities, including affordable housing, water storage, and sewage treatment. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda; the remaining items are procedural.
- Affordable housing: City working with a third party on a CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative application; City-owned land rezoned for up to 240-unit affordable rental buildings
- Water storage: new treated water storage facility needed at $2.5 million, with $0 secured and $2.5 million additional funding required; a recent grant application was unsuccessful
- Sewage treatment plant (electro-flocculation): grant funding applied for twice and turned down both times; City pursuing a feasibility study grant on a joint North Okanagan plant versus an Armstrong plant
- Thomas Hayes storage pond liner: existing liner has surpassed its useful life; cost unknown pending a feasibility study
- Emergency management: up to $25,000 per year sought through a Province of BC grant process
Regular Council
Armstrong Council will vote on zoning variances for a proposed new City Hall building at 3385 and 3395 Pleasant Valley Road, which includes parking easements with adjacent properties. The meeting also includes the final adoption of an inter-community business license amendment and a tax exemption bylaw for places of public worship. Additionally, council will authorize development permits for a carriage house conversion at 2260 Fletcher Avenue.
- Authorization of Development Variance Permit #21-019-DVP for the proposed City Hall at 3385/3395 Pleasant Valley Road, including waivers for parking and setbacks.
- Final reading and adoption of Inter-Community Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 1880, 2021.
- First, second, and third reading of Places of Public Worship Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1883, 2021.
- Authorization of Development Permit #21-017-DP and Variance Permit #21-018-DVP for a garage-to-carriage-house conversion at 2260 Fletcher Avenue.
- Approval of a one-lane closure on Pleasant Valley Boulevard for the Chamber of Commerce's 'Pumpkins After Dark' event on October 29-31.
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission met to review quarterly reports and present the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. The operational budget proposes a 3% increase ($26,746), including a $35,000 request for a Structural Protection Unit. Staff also outlined capital plans for a Command Vehicle and the replacement of Tender 1 in 2023.
- Presentation of the 2022-2026 Financial Plan proposing a 3% operational budget increase of $26,746.
- Request for $35,000 to purchase a Structural Protection Unit (trailer, sprinklers, hose, pump) for wildfire protection.
- Capital plan includes procurement of a Command Vehicle and replacement of Tender 1 starting in 2022 for delivery in 2023.
- Report notes an anticipated deployment surplus of over $228,000 from 2021 wildfire responses.
- Adoption of minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting.
Regular Council
City of Armstrong Council will vote on a joint emergency preparedness fund application with Spallumcheen and direct staff to prepare amendments allowing backyard chickens and beekeeping. The meeting includes the adoption of tax exemption bylaws and the awarding of $2,500 grants in aid to seven local organizations.
- Joint Emergency Preparedness Fund application with Township of Spallumcheen for evacuation route planning
- Direction to prepare bylaw amendments for permitted keeping of backyard chickens and bees
- Award of $2,500 Grants in Aid to seven organizations including Parish of Armstrong – Enderby and Food Bank – Boys & Girls Club
- Adoption of Places of Public Worship Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1881, 2021
- First, Second, and Third reading of Inter-Community Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 1880, 2021
Regular Council
Armstrong City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several bylaws, including a development permit for a new commercial building with a drive-through restaurant at 3060 Smith Drive. The agenda also includes third readings for Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws affecting properties on York Avenue, Okanagan Street, and Phillips St. Additionally, council will adopt tax exemption amendment bylaws and a letter of support for local organizations applying for pandemic recovery funds.
- Development Permit for drive-through restaurant at 3060 Smith Drive, conditional on road widening
- Public hearing for OCP and Zoning Amendments at 2440 York Ave, 2400 Okanagan St, and 2500 Phillips St
- Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1874, 2021
- Third reading of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1875, 2021
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaws 1881 and 1882, 2021
Special Council
The City of Armstrong is holding a special meeting to give second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1874 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1875, which would rezone the former Royal York Golf Course property for 141 single-family dwelling lots. Staff recommend forwarding these bylaws to a public hearing after reviewing updated infrastructure plans, including stormwater management for Meighan Creek and sewer capacity assessments. The agenda also includes sending letters of support for the Okanagan Military Tattoo Society and the Chamber of Commerce.
- Second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1874 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1875 for the Royal York Golf Course site.
- Proposal to reduce development from 176 units to 141 single-family lots with an altered golf course.
- Recommendation to forward both bylaws to a Public Hearing.
- Letter of support for the Okanagan Military Tattoo Society’s application to the Fairs, Festivals and Event Recovery Fund.
Regular Council
Armstrong Council meets August 9, 2021 to consider a development variance permit for 2510 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, final adoption of two rates and fees amendment bylaws, and a temporary loan bylaw for City Hall financing. Council will also hear departmental updates and decide whether to refer a backyard hens request to staff. The agenda includes a closed session on municipal property security.
- Development Variance Permit 21-014-DVP for 2510 Pleasant Valley Boulevard (RHB Holdings Ltd.) would waive nine parking and loading requirements, including reducing required parking from 17 spaces to 6
- Final reading of Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment (ALR Applications) Bylaw No. 1877, 2021
- Final reading of Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment (Liquor Licensing) Bylaw No. 1878, 2021
- Staff recommendation to prepare a Temporary Loan Bylaw under Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1865 for City Hall financing
- Request to allow backyard hens on residential lots referred to staff for a report on financial and administrative implications
Special Council
Armstrong's Special Council met on July 29, 2021, to consider a resolution supporting a grant application to the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program for revising the Active Transportation Network Plan. The city's financial obligation of $22,500 would be funded through Federal Gas Tax funds. The meeting also included a verbal update on emergency services (fire) and a resolution to move in camera. No bylaws, correspondence, or unfinished business were on the agenda.
- Support for grant application to BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program for revision of the Active Transportation Network Plan, to be completed by March 31, 2023
- City financial obligation of $22,500 to be funded through Federal Gas Tax funds
- Verbal update on Emergency Services (Fire) by Community Services Director Warren Smith
- Resolution to move to an In-Camera Special Council meeting pursuant to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets July 12, 2021 to hear two delegations (residents on a Pride crosswalk and Shuswap Climate Action) and to vote on several items. Council will consider approving road capital projects for 2022-2025, adopting an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application policy, and revising its liquor licensing policy, each tied to fee amendment bylaws. It will also decide whether to endorse a Meighan and Deep Creek streamside protection assessment and then move into a closed session on property security and potential litigation.
- Roads capital plan 2022-2025: Danallanko Drive (2022), Pleasant Valley Boulevard North (2023), Hayden Drive & Place (2024), Jarvis Street & Crescent (2025)
- ALR Exclusion Application Policy 1-100-14 and Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1877, 2021 (first three readings)
- Liquor Licensing Policy 1-100-2 revisions and Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment (Liquor Licensing) Bylaw No. 1878, 2021 (first three readings)
- Development Applications Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1879, 2021 to add liquor licensing applications
- Request to waive development permit fee for 3530 Okanagan Street; Chamber of Commerce road closure requests for Twilight and Vintage Markets
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to review and recommend endorsement of a Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) assessment for Meighan and Deep Creeks. Staff recommend posting the final report on the city website. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes from November 2020, which covered strategic planning topics like affordable housing and a new City Hall.
- Recommendation to endorse the Meighan and Deep Creek SPEA Assessment dated May 12, 2021, by Western Water Associates
- Direction to staff to post the SPEA Assessment on the City of Armstrong’s website
- Adoption of amended minutes from the November 30, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Previous minutes discuss a new City Hall project with estimated costs between $4.2 million and $8.4 million
- Previous minutes note the use of $1,000,000 in COVID restart grant funding for the City Hall project
Regular Council
The Armstrong City Council will review a request to spend $10,000 from COVID Restart Grant funds on computer and electronic technology upgrades. The meeting also includes public hearings for two development variance permits regarding lot line setbacks at Patterson Street and Dunn Road. Additionally, Council will receive updates from Community Services and Public Works departments.
- Authorization to purchase a laptop and 7 iPad packages for $10,000 using COVID Restart Grant Funding
- Public hearing for Development Variance Permit #21-010-DVP at 3045 Patterson Street to reduce side lot line setback from 1.5 m to 0.88 m
- Public hearing for Development Variance Permit #21-013-DVP at 2555 Dunn Road to reduce accessory building setback from 6.0 m to 1.82 m
- Departmental updates from the Manager of Community Services and Manager of Public Works
- Receipt of correspondence regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan 2020 Community Report
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission meets June 17, 2021 to adopt prior minutes, receive May 2021 fire department, inspection and training reports, and review 2021 funding percentages. A proposed recommendation would direct the City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen to amend their intermunicipal fire service bylaws to delegate hiring authority to the Commission. The agenda also lists unfinished business on fire suppression and fire service agreements with the Okanagan Indian Band and Splatsin, and a planned in-camera session on labour or employee relations.
- Proposed recommendation to amend City of Armstrong Intermunicipal Fire Service Bylaw No. 1878, 2016 and Township of Spallumcheen Intermunicipal Fire Service Bylaw No. 1906, 2016, Schedule A, to delegate hiring authority to the Commission
- 2021 Funding Percentages report on the agenda
- Fire Department Report - May 2021, Fire Inspector Report - May 2021, and Fire Training Officer Report - May 2021
- Unfinished business: Okanagan Indian Band re Fire Suppression Agreement and Splatsin re Fire Service Agreement
- In-camera session proposed under Section 90(1)[c] of the Community Charter for labour relations or other employee relations
Regular Council
The City of Armstrong Council is scheduled to appoint Dawn Low as the new Chief Administrative Officer, replacing Janene Felker, and to designate her as an authorized bank signatory and Deputy Subdivision Approving Officer. The agenda also includes a recommendation to endorse a streamside protection assessment for Meighan and Deep Creek and to direct staff to request a meeting with provincial officials regarding Highway 97A concerns.
- Appointment of Dawn Low as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
- Appointment of Dawn Low as Deputy Subdivision Approving Officer
- Endorsement of Meighan and Deep Creek Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area Assessment
- Request for joint meeting with MOTI regarding Highway 97A speed and congestion
- Gravel Truck Repair Unit #7 report
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets May 25, 2021 to consider amending Policy 2-200-37 and allocating up to $30,900 from COVID Restart Reserve Funds for a second COVID Restart Grant in Aid intake. Council will also receive departmental updates, including the Vernon North Okanagan Detachment 1st Quarter 2021 report and Black Cat Radar 1st Quarter data, and may move to an In-Camera session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter regarding land or improvements.
- Amendment to Policy 2-200-37 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant in Aid, with up to $30,900 from COVID Restart Reserve Funds for intake No. 2
- Black Cat Radar 1st Quarter Data memo dated May 18, 2021 received for information
- Vernon North Okanagan Detachment 1st Quarter (January to March) 2021 report
- In-Camera session proposed under Section 90(1)(e) regarding acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements
- Council appointments to bodies including A/S Chamber of Commerce, A/S Museum and Art Society, and Okanagan Regional Library Board
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets May 10, 2021 to consider final adoption of the 2021 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1876 and to award 2021 Grants in Aid totaling $54,350 to 18 local organizations. Council will also consider a development variance permit for a shed at 3775 Highland Park Road, an affordable housing Expression of Interest, and several policy adoptions. The meeting ends with an In-Camera session on labour or employee relations.
- Final reading of City of Armstrong Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1876, 2021 (municipal, policing, infrastructure, regional hospital, regional library and Regional District rates)
- 2021 Grants in Aid totaling $54,350, including $12,500 to Haugen Community Healthcare Society and $5,000 to A/S Museum & Arts Society
- Development Variance Permit 21-007-DVP for 3775 Highland Park Road (applicant Joakim Smidesang) to allow an accessory building in the front yard and reduce separation from the principal dwelling from 3.0 m to 1.219 m
- Affordable Housing in Armstrong draft Expression of Interest for release to the public and potential developers
- Adoption of Circulation of Council Correspondence Policy No. 2-200-38 and amended Exempt Staff Benefit Policy No. 3-300-7
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets April 26, 2021 to give first three readings to the 2021 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1876 and to decide a development permit for a storage building at 2350 Pleasant Valley Boulevard. Council will also consider adopting a Radar Use and Data Sharing Policy, an updated 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, and directing staff on an affordable rental housing expression of interest. A presentation covers the Sage Avenue and Crescent Upgrade Phase II, and council ends with an in-camera session on labour or employee relations.
- Bylaw No. 1876, 2021 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw for municipal, policing, infrastructure, regional hospital, regional library and regional district rates — first, second and third reading
- Development Permit 21-005-DP at 2350 Pleasant Valley Boulevard (Fitness 2 Life/Peter Nenaseff) for an additional storage building
- Radar Use and Data Sharing Policy 6-600-16 up for adoption
- April 2021 Strategic Plan Update — staff directed to post the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan Spring 2021 report on the City website
- Affordable Housing in Armstrong — staff directed to compile an Affordable Rental Housing Expression of Interest document
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets April 12, 2021 to consider approving the 2020 audited financial statements and distributing surplus funds to infrastructure and equipment reserves. Council will also vote on adopting a loan authorization bylaw for City Hall and Council Chambers, direct staff to prepare the 2021 tax rates bylaw, and decide on a development variance permit for 3157 Patterson Street. Several items are for information or discussion, including a vaccination location and highway intersection safety.
- 2020 surplus distribution: $45,000 to Public Works Equipment, $400,000 to City Hall Building Replacement, $645,000 to Water Infrastructure, $500,000 to Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure, $101,000 to Fire Protection Equipment
- Loan Authorization (City Hall and Council Chambers) Bylaw No. 1865, 2020 for final reading and adoption
- Development Variance Permit 21-004-DVP at 3157 Patterson Street to allow 3 accessory buildings instead of 2
- Preliminary municipal tax rate presentation directing staff to prepare the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw
- BDO Canada LLP audit findings report for year ended December 31, 2020
Regular Council
Armstrong Council is considering a large OCP and zoning amendment for the former Royal York golf course lands at 2440 York Avenue, 2400 Okanagan Street and 2500 Phillips Street, which would redesignate and rezone the property for residential development. Council will also decide on traffic calming funding, a UBCM e-permitting grant application, and a Regional Growth Strategy boundary review, and will give first reading to the related OCP and zoning bylaws. Several items are procedural or informational, including correspondence and committee appointments.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1874, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1875, 2021 for 2440 York Avenue, 2400 Okanagan Street and 2500 Phillips Street (Royal York golf course lands) proposed for first reading and referral to agencies
- Traffic calming report recommendation to gather speed data and forward funding for 2022 budget deliberations
- UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program application for e-permitting software
- Development Variance Permit 21-002-DVP for 3715 Highland Park Road (south) to reduce setbacks for an accessory building
- Final reading of Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission meets March 18, 2021 to adopt prior meeting minutes and receive reports on fire department activity, training, and inspections. The Commission will vote on a new Service Award Recognition Policy (No. 105-21) and review the 2020 budget-to-actual and surplus figures. Correspondence includes a resident letter about Smith Drive access to Highway and a City of Armstrong resolution on Commission membership.
- Vote on Service Award Recognition Policy No. 105-21
- 2020 Budget to Actual and Surplus report (pages 27-29)
- Fire Department Report for March 2021 covering 2020 incident totals and recruitment
- Correspondence from John Phillipson re: Smith Drive Access Road to Highway
- In-camera session under Section 90(1)(c) for labour/employee relations
Regular Council
Armstrong Council meets March 8, 2021 to give final reading to the Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871 and the Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1872, and to consider first reading of a new Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873. Council will also decide on a 0.84% increase to its own remuneration effective January 1, 2021, and hear a Chamber of Commerce delegation seeking letters of support for two funding applications. A Regional Growth Strategy boundary review proposes swapping ALR lands at 3985 Wood Avenue and 2400 Colony Avenue for properties on Highland Park Road and Murray Drive.
- Final reading of Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021
- Final reading of Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1872, 2021
- First, second and third reading of Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021
- Proposed 0.84% Council remuneration increase effective January 1, 2021
- Regional Growth Strategy boundary review: 3985 Wood Avenue and 2400 Colony Avenue vs. 3995 Highland Park Road and 3785/3780/3850/3900 Murray Drive
Regular Council
Armstrong Council meets February 22, 2021 to consider directing staff to fund a mental wellness program with $3,140.50 from the Age Friendly Reserve, and to give first three readings to a new Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw and a Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw. Council will also hear a BC Assessment year-end roll report and receive departmental updates. Several correspondence items are listed for information, including a proposed housing project at Jackson and Sugden and a request for a national 988 crisis line.
- Mental wellness program: direct staff to engage Kim Sinclair and fund $3,140.50 from the Age Friendly Reserve
- Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021 — first, second and third reading
- Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1872, 2021 — first, second and third reading
- BC Assessment delegation: Amanda Wilms presents Year-End Assessment Roll Report
- Correspondence: ASAHI proposed housing project at Jackson and Sugden (Poole St); MP Mel Arnold 988 crisis line support request
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Special Fire Services Commission
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Special Fire Services Commission is scheduled to meet on February 18, 2021 at 10:30 AM in the City of Armstrong Council Chambers. The published agenda contains only routine procedural items — call to order, adoption of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and an in-camera resolution — with no substantive business items listed. The only concrete action item is a resolution to move in camera under Section 90(1)[c] of the Community Charter to address labour relations or other employee relations.
- Resolution to move in camera under Section 90(1)[c] of the Community Charter regarding labour relations or other employee relations
- Adoption of the agenda (note: the agenda text references a March 18, 2021 agenda, not the February 18, 2021 meeting date)
- Adoption of minutes
- No delegations, reports, correspondence, or new business items listed
Regular Council
Armstrong's Regular Council meets February 8, 2021 to adopt prior meeting minutes and hear departmental updates, including the RCMP's 4th-quarter 2020 report. Council will decide on its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, a COVID-19 Safe Restart grant-in-aid policy, and a recreational cannabis licence application at #201-2101 Harding Road. It will also consider carrying forward $148,830 for the Fortune Creek water intake project and a 30-year provincial Licence of Occupation for that intake.
- Cannabis retail application by 1267842 BC Ltd (The Greenery Cannabis Boutique) at #201-2101 Harding Road, with a recommendation of support to the LCRB
- Fortune Creek Water Intake: carry forward $148,830 from 2020 to 2021, with additional funds from the Water Infrastructure Reserve
- Fortune Creek Water Intake: 30-year Licence of Occupation from the Province over 0.03 hectares for a municipal water diversion structure
- Final reading of Repeal Bylaw No. 1870, 2021, repealing the recreation parcel tax bylaw
- Non-Conforming Secondary Suites: staff directed to develop a three-strike complaint bylaw and a voluntary compliance incentive program
Special Council
Armstrong's Special Council meets Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers, 3570 Bridge Street. The main item is a delegation from MLA Greg Kyllo for a verbal discussion of city issues, including Highway 97 merge and left-turn lanes at Rosedale Avenue and Harding Road, grant funding for an electroflocculation facility, treated water storage at Fortune Creek, City Hall grants, creek flood mitigation, the Meighan Creek flood diversion, water negotiations, and tourism and mental health during the pandemic. The agenda also includes a letter and report from resident Laurie Williams on improving mental health in Armstrong, plus routine items like agenda adoption and a resolution to move in camera. No bylaws, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- MLA Greg Kyllo delegation on Highway 97 merge and left-turn lanes at Rosedale Avenue and Harding Road
- Grant funding discussed for a new electroflocculation facility, treated water storage (Fortune Creek), and City Hall
- Continued flood mitigation on all City of Armstrong creeks and the Meighan Creek flood diversion
- Water negotiations update and tourism and mental health during the pandemic
- Laurie Williams' report proposing five mental health action items, including a City of Armstrong mental health plan
Regular Council
Armstrong Council is set to give third reading and adoption to two bylaws that would rezone a 0.835 ha site from park to a new Multiple Unit Residential (Affordable Housing) zone for a proposed affordable housing project, following January public hearings. Council will also vote on its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, several policy amendments, and a temporary cut to the overdue utility penalty. Other items include receiving water and sewage capacity reviews and setting agenda topics for a meeting with MLA Greg Kyllo.
- OCP Bylaw 1866 and Zoning Bylaw 1867 for the affordable housing project (0.835 ha, Lot 3/Lot 10, Plan KAP77855/KAP1418) up for third reading and adoption
- 2021-2025 Strategic Plan up for approval and posting to the City website
- Overdue utility penalty proposed to drop from 10% to 5% until December 31, 2021
- Bylaw 1870 (repeal of Bylaw 1633 Recreation Parcel Tax) up for first, second and third reading
- Agenda topics for MLA Greg Kyllo include Highway 97 merge/turn lanes at Rosedale and Harding Road and Meighan Creek flood diversion
Public Hearing
Armstrong City Council is holding a public hearing on two bylaws that would redesignate and rezone a 1.05 ha portion of city-owned parkland at 3445 Adair Street, plus a Poole Street lot, from Park and Open Space to a new Multiple Unit Residential (Affordable Housing) zone. The change would allow a proposed project of two 40-unit buildings totaling 80 affordable rental dwellings. Council is hearing public submissions; the bylaws have already received first and second reading and were amended at second reading on January 11, 2021.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1866, 2020 would change 1.05 ha at 3445 Adair St from Park to Multiple Unit Residential (Medium Density)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1867, 2020 would rezone 3445 Adair St and a Poole Street lot to a new RM.4 (Affordable Housing) zone allowing up to 80 units and 4 storeys
- Proposed project: two 40-unit buildings, 80 affordable rental dwellings total
- City Housing Needs Assessment cited 205 units in need, mostly rental affordability
- Public hearing held electronically via Zoom due to provincial gathering restrictions
Regular Council
Armstrong Council is holding its regular meeting on January 11, 2021. Members will consider second reading of bylaws to rezone a 0.835 ha site from Park and Open Space to a new Multiple Unit Residential (Affordable Housing) zone, and final adoption of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan. Council will also vote on a Fire Training Centre Memorandum of Understanding and a related repeal bylaw, and receive departmental updates and correspondence.
- Second reading, as amended, of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1866 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1867 to rezone a 0.835 ha portion of Lot 3 (Plan KAP77855) and Lot 10 (Plan KAP1418) from Park and Open Space (P.1) to Multiple Unit Residential (Affordable Housing) (RM.4)
- Final adoption of the City of Armstrong 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1868, 2020
- Fire Training Centre Services MOU for 2021 and first, second and third reading of Repeal Bylaw No. 1869, 2021
- Departmental updates from Community Services, Planning, Building Inspection (December 2020), and Public Works
- Correspondence including a City of Kamloops overdose crisis action plan request and a pickleball courts request