Salmon Arm public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on several zoning and land-use changes, including a proposal to rezone 1721 11 Avenue SE from R-1 to R-8 to allow a secondary suite, and a plan to rezone 721 Harbourfront Drive NE from LR to MR and R-8 to R-4 for more housing. They will also decide on a Telus cellular tower at 3160 10 Avenue SE and award a fuel supply contract to Cool Creek Energy. Public hearings are scheduled for a separate rezoning at 1821 9 Avenue NE to allow a commercial development.
- Rezoning of 1721 11 Avenue SE (R-1 to R-8) for a secondary suite
- Rezoning of 721 Harbourfront Drive NE (LR to MR and R-8 to R-4) for housing
- Proposed Telus cellular tower installation at 3160 10 Avenue SE
- Contract award to Cool Creek Energy for public works fuel supply ($0 unit price plus rack rate)
- Purchase of a new sign service truck for $116,825 from Metro Motors Ltd.
Council awarded a two-year bulk fuel supply contract to Cool Creek Energy and approved the purchase of a replacement sign service truck. Several citizen appointments were made to advisory committees, and a noise bylaw variance was granted for the 2024 Roots and Blues Festival.
- Approved bulk fuel supply contract with Cool Creek Energy (Unanimous)
- Approved $116,825.00 purchase of replacement Sign Service Truck (Unanimous)
- Approved noise bylaw variance for 2024 Roots and Blues Festival (Unanimous)
- Approved installation of Telus telecommunications facility at 3160 10 Avenue SE (Unanimous)
- Approved Development Variance Permit VP-591 for 2760 Auto Road SE (Unanimous)
- Appointed Sarah Johnson, Ken Whitehead, and Carmen Fennell to Environmental Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Mason, Alan Bates, and Wanda Atcheson to Greenways Liaison Committee (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to further define permitted uses for 1821 9 Ave NE development (Unanimous)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider five items, including two linked applications for 721 Harbourfront Drive NE to change the Official Community Plan designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and rezone the property from R-8 (Residential Suite) to R-4 (Medium Density Residential). The committee will also vote on a zoning amendment at 1721 11 Avenue SE to allow a secondary suite, a variance to waive road upgrade requirements for a subdivision at 2760 Auto Road SE, and a referral for a proposed Telus cellular tower at 3160 10 Avenue SE.
- 721 Harbourfront Dr NE: OCP redesignation from Low to Medium Density Residential (OCP4000-55) and rezoning from R-8 to R-4 (ZON-1273)
- 1721 11 Ave SE: Rezoning from R-1 to R-8 to permit a secondary suite in an existing home (ZON-1278)
- 2760 Auto Rd SE: Variance to waive road upgrade standards for Auto Road SE and 10 Avenue SE, except a fire hydrant (VP-591)
- 3160 10 Ave SE: City consultation and concurrence on a proposed Telus cellular tower installation
The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended several rezoning and OCP amendments to Council, including residential density increases. The committee also recommended a variance for road servicing requirements and the installation of a Telus telecommunications facility.
- Recommended rezoning 1721 11 Avenue SE from R-1 to R-8 (Unanimous)
- Recommended OCP amendment for 721 Harbourfront Drive NE from Low to Medium Density Residential
- Recommended rezoning 721 Harbourfront Drive NE from R-8 to R-4 (Unanimous)
- Recommended Development Variance Permit VP-591 for 2760 Auto Road SE road upgrades (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Telus telecommunications facility at 3160 10 Avenue SE (Unanimous)
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to review the 2024 budget. The session includes a presentation from the Chief Financial Officer and a motion to read the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616 for the first and second time.
- Presentation on 2024 Budget by CFO C. Van de Cappelle
- Introduction of 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616
Council read the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616 for a first and second time. Several amendments were approved to allocate funding for infrastructure, parks, and community projects, while requests for a new sewer reserve and a specific trail connection were defeated.
- Read 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616 first and second time (Unanimous)
- Approved $664,980 for drainage, road, stair, dump station, and slope projects via Canada Community Building Fund (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000,000 for a synthetic field at Blackburn Park (Unanimous)
- Approved $108,000 for Elks Park recreational program support (Unanimous)
- Approved $31,712 for CMHA affordable rental housing permit costs (Unanimous)
- Approved $72,785 for 2024 55+ BC Games support (Unanimous)
- Denied $22,000 for Lambs Hill Subdivision Trail Connection Project (4 opposed)
- Denied $100,000 reserve for 13 Avenue SW sanitary sewer service (5 opposed)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider final readings of several zoning and fee bylaws, including a rezoning at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE from residential to commercial. Staff also recommend writing off a $33,045.86 uncollectible debt from a Canoe Beach campsite and awarding a $145,888 contract for the Ross Street Plaza washroom upgrade.
- Write-off of $33,045.86 uncollectible debt from Ronald Treat for Canoe Beach Campsite No. 10
- Award of $145,888 tender to McDiarmid Construction for Ross Street Plaza Washroom Upgrade
- Rezoning of 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE from R-1/C-3 to C-6 (commercial) via bylaws 4605 and 4606
- Extension of residential curbside collection contract with SCV Contractors for one year to June 2025
- Approval of $150,000 Complete Communities Study contract with Licker Geospatial Consulting Ltd.
Council approved contracts for washroom upgrades, a rubberized walking track, and GIS software. Several zoning and rate bylaws were passed, and a residential curbside collection contract was extended.
- Awarded Ross Street Plaza Washroom Upgrade to 478868 Ltd. o/a McDiarmid Construction for $145,888.00 plus taxes (Unanimous)
- Approved $146,200.00 contract to Titan Sport Systems Ltd. for Shaw Centre walking track, funded by Rotary Club of Salmon Arm (Unanimous)
- Extended residential curbside collection contract with SCV Contractors Corporation from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Awarded Complete Communities Study & Evaluation RFP to Licker Geospatial Consulting Ltd. for $150,000.00 plus taxes (Unanimous)
- Approved write-off of $33,045.86 receivable from Ronald Treat (Unanimous)
- Authorized 5-year rental agreement with Salmon Arm Folk Music Society for Quonset Building at $1.00 annual fee (Unanimous)
- Passed 2024 Cemetery Rates, Water, and Sewer Rates bylaws (Unanimous)
- Approved zoning amendments for 1591 10 Avenue SW and 20 20 Street NE (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a 10-year occupancy agreement with the RCMP for the detachment at 1980 11 Avenue NE, with three possible five-year renewals. Three public hearings are scheduled for zoning amendments at 2391 26 Avenue NE, 1591 10 Avenue SW, and 20 20 Street NE. Council will also vote on final readings for several bylaws, including a road closure on 42 Street SW and a $151,400 contract for lift station communication upgrades.
- Authorize a 10-year RCMP occupancy agreement for 1980 11 Avenue NE, with three five-year renewal options.
- Public hearings for three zoning amendments: 2391 26 Ave NE (R-1 to R-8), 1591 10 Ave SW (R-1 to C-6), and 20 20 St NE (R-1 to R-8).
- Award $151,400 contract to Centrix Control Solution for PLC communication upgrades at four lift stations.
- Transfer $44,000 from hydro budgets to fund residential LED street lighting project.
- Councillor Lavery proposes a spring 2024 wildfire mitigation information session.
Council authorized a 10-year occupancy agreement for the RCMP detachment and approved several wastewater and street lighting budget amendments. Multiple zoning amendments were advanced or finalized, and a wildfire mitigation session was scheduled for spring 2024.
- Approved 10-year RCMP Occupancy Agreement for 1980 11 Avenue NE (Unanimous)
- Approved $151,400 contract to Centrix Control Solution Limited Partnership for lift station upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved $31,500 USD purchase of replacement fan set for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
- Approved $44,000 budget reallocation for Residential Universal LED Street Lighting (Unanimous)
- Passed 2024 Water and Sewer Rates (Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw 4614) (Carried 4-1)
- Passed 2024 Cemetery Rates (Cemetery Management Amendment Bylaw 4613) (Unanimous)
- Approved 2024 BC Backyard Ultra event subject to insurance and logistics (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to organize a Wildfire mitigation information session in spring 2024 (Unanimous)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss two linked applications for properties at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE. The first would change the Official Community Plan land-use designation from Medium Density Residential to Highway Service/Tourist Commercial. The second would rezone the same lots from single-family and service-commercial to Tourist/Recreational Commercial. The committee will also review a draft Tree Protection Bylaw and decide whether to send it to the Environmental Advisory Committee for public-engagement recommendations.
- OCP amendment for 1821 9 Ave NE from MR (Medium Density Residential) to HC (Highway Service/Tourist Commercial)
- Zoning amendment for 1821 & 1881 9 Ave NE from R-1 and C-3 to C-6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
- Draft Tree Protection Bylaw forwarded to Environmental Advisory Committee for public-engagement input
- Final reading of zoning bylaw withheld pending Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval
The committee recommended that Council amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for properties at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE to allow for tourist and recreational commercial use. It also recommended sending a draft Tree Protection Bylaw to the Environmental Advisory Committee for consultation advice.
- Recommended forwarding draft Tree Protection Bylaw to Environmental Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
- Recommended OCP amendment for 1821 9 Avenue NE from MR to HC (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 1821 9 Avenue NE from R-1 to C-6 (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 1881 9 Avenue NE from C-3 to C-6 (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider authorizing a gradual 10-year implementation of universal water metering (Option B). They will also vote on extending the biosolids collection contract, approving a $124,965 OCP engagement contract, and rezoning several properties. A public budget input session is scheduled for the evening.
- Universal Water Metering: Council to decide on a 10-year gradual implementation plan (Option B).
- OCP Engagement: Council to award a $124,965 contract to Modus Planning for public engagement on the Official Community Plan.
- Biosolids Contract: Council to extend the biosolids collection/disposal contract with Cheap Garbage Service Ltd. for one year at $156/collection.
- Zoning Changes: First readings for rezoning at 2391 26 Ave NE, 1591 10 Ave SW, and 20 20 St NE; public hearings for 1451 Shuswap St SW and 280 25 St NE.
- Public Budget Input: Evening session for residents to present 2024 budget requests, including a dog park, ball field upgrades, and funding for various community groups.
Council awarded a $124,965 contract for Official Community Plan public engagement and approved multiple zoning amendments. They also extended waste and biosolids contracts and authorized a feasibility study for a Community Land Trust.
- Approved $124,965 contract for OCP Public Engagement Program to Modus Planning Design & Engagement Inc.
- Extended biosolids collection contract to SCV Waste Solutions for one year (Unanimous)
- Extended municipal facilities solid waste contract to Waste Connections of Canada for two years (Unanimous)
- Authorized lease of 327 Alexander Street NE from WH Laird Holdings Ltd. for parking (Unanimous)
- Approved $15,454.93 total contribution for BC Housing Overnight Homeless Shelter cost charges (Unanimous)
- Deferred Universal Water Metering implementation plan decision to November 27, 2023
- Authorized staff to explore Community Land Trust feasibility with Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (Unanimous)
- Read Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4597 and 4598 for a third time, with final readings withheld
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing several requests to change property zoning. These include proposals for light industrial, residential suite, and tourist/recreational commercial uses.
- Rezoning 4500 10 Avenue SE from A-2 to M-2 (Light Industrial)
- Rezoning 2391 26 Avenue NE from R-1 to R-8 (Residential Suite)
- Rezoning 1591 10 Avenue SW from R-1 to C-6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
- Rezoning 20 20 Street NE from R-1 to R-8 (Residential Suite)
The committee recommended three zoning changes to Council involving residential suite and tourist commercial zones. One zoning application for light industrial use was deferred for further discussion.
- Deferred Zoning Application ZON-1268 (4500 10 Avenue SE) for further discussion (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 2391 26 Avenue NE from R-1 to R-8 (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 1591 10 Avenue SW from R-1 to C-6, subject to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 20 20 Street NE from R-1 to R-8, subject to building code confirmation and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider authorizing a grant application for a $685,000 Downtown to Uptown Connection multi-use pathway along 6 Avenue-20 Street NE, funded partly by a $411,000 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant. The meeting also includes proposed zoning changes for two properties to allow higher-density housing, a new four-year $50,000/year trail agreement, and a community shelter lease at 341-361 Fraser Avenue.
- Downtown to Uptown Connection pathway project ($685,000) – grant application and budget amendment
- Zoning amendment for 1451 Shuswap Street SW (R-1 to R-8) for higher-density housing
- Zoning amendment for 280 25 Street NE (R-1 to R-8) for higher-density housing
- Fee-for-service agreement with Shuswap Trail Alliance: $50,000/year for 4 years (2024-2027)
- Community shelter lease with BC Housing at 341-361 Fraser Avenue
Council authorized a lease for a community shelter at 341-361 Fraser Avenue NW and approved $685,000 for the Downtown to Uptown Connection project. Several bylaws regarding parks, traffic, and zoning were passed or advanced. The city also entered a four-year service agreement with the Shuswap Trail Alliance.
- Approved $50,000 annual fee-for-service agreement with Shuswap Trail Alliance (Unanimous)
- Approved $685,000 for Downtown to Uptown Connection project (Unanimous)
- Authorized lease at 341-361 Fraser Avenue NW for a community shelter (Unanimous)
- Approved $29,250 for firefighting equipment via grant application (Unanimous)
- Passed Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 4609 (Unanimous)
- Passed Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 4610 (Unanimous)
- Passed 2023 to 2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4599 (Unanimous)
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. VP-592 for 3931 Foothill Road SW (Unanimous)
Special Council Meeting
The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to discuss permissive tax exemptions for 2024/2025 and the scheduling of a Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board Meeting. The body is also reviewing items related to the BC Growing Communities Fund.
- Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4604 for 2024/2025 permissive tax exemptions
- Proposal to host Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board Meeting in 2027 or 2028
- Request to include FCM hosting costs in the 2026 budget
- Discussion on BC Growing Communities Fund projects
The Salmon Arm Council unanimously recommended nine specific projects for inclusion in the 2024 budget, funded by the BC Growing Communities Fund. These projects include upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Centre, road improvements, and active transportation designs. Council also unanimously adopted a new Tax Exemption Bylaw, though an amendment to exempt a Scout Properties location was defeated.
- Recommended $1,000,000 for Water Pollution Control Centre Upgrade (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $691,000 for Lakeshore Road and slope stability improvements (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $500,000 for Storm Water Ponds project (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $440,000 for multi-use path from Health Unit to RCMP station (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $400,000 earmarked for future active transportation projects (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $365,000 for Canoe Beach Boat Launch Improvements (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $300,000 for detailed design of active transportation projects (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended $200,000 for Sanitary Dump Station project (Carried Unanimously)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing requests to change zoning for two properties from single-family to residential suite zones. The committee is also considering a variance permit to reduce a building setback requirement.
- Zoning Amendment ZON-1272: Rezoning 1451 Shuswap Street SW from R-1 to R-8
- Zoning Amendment ZON-1274: Rezoning 280 25 Street NE from R-1 to R-8
- Variance Permit VP-592: Reducing rear parcel line setback from 6.0m to 2.0m at 3931 Foothill Road SW
The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended two properties be rezoned from Single Family Residential to Residential Suite zones. The committee also recommended the approval of a variance permit to reduce a rear parcel line setback for an accessory building.
- Recommended rezoning 1451 Shuswap Street SW from R-1 to R-8 (Unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning 280 25 Street NE from R-1 to R-8, pending Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval (Unanimous)
- Recommended authorizing Variance Permit No. VP-592 to reduce rear setback from 6.0m to 2.0m at 3931 Foothill Road SW (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on a two-year snow removal contract for the airport, downtown, fire halls, and parking lots at $128-$138/hour. It will also consider final reading of a zoning amendment for a property at 1581 16 Street NE and a text amendment to the M-5 Auto Wrecking/Salvage Yard zone. A development permit for a 10-unit medium-density residential project at 551 21 Street NE is up for approval.
- Contract award to D Webb Contracting Ltd. for winter operations at $128/hour (airport) and $138/hour (other locations), with two optional extension years
- Final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4588 to rezone 1581 16 Street NE from R-1 to R-8
- Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4596 (text amendment to M-5 Auto Wrecking/Salvage Yard zone)
- Development Permit DP-445 for a 10-unit medium-density residential project at 551 21 Street NE, including a variance for a combined retaining wall and fence height up to 3.05m
- Support for a Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee with CSRD, Golden, Revelstoke, and Sicamous
Council awarded a two-year snow removal contract to D Webb Contracting Ltd. and approved a 10-unit medium density residential development permit. Other actions included passing a financial plan amendment and supporting a regional accessibility advisory committee.
- Awarded two-year winter operations contract to D Webb Contracting Ltd. ($128/hr Airport, $138/hr other locations) (Unanimous)
- Authorized Development Permit No. 445 for 10-unit residential project at 551 21 Street NE (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 to 2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4599 first, second, and third reading (Unanimous)
- Supported Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee model and funding agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 funding from Climate Action Reserve for Shuswap Climate Action Society xeriscaping webinar (Unanimous)
- Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4588 (1581 16 Street NE) a final time (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to install a lake height measurement plaque at Salmon Arm Wharf (Unanimous)
- Appointed Ceran Caner as alternate Citizen at Large to Environmental Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a development permit application for a medium-density residential project. The committee may recommend to Council that the permit be issued subject to specific landscaping and environmental conditions.
- Development Permit Application No. DP-445 for a 10-unit medium density residential project at 551 21 Street NE (CanZea Developments Ltd.)
- Proposed variance to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to increase combined retaining wall and fence height from 2.0m to 3.05m
- Requirement for a Landscape Plan and an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for 125% of the landscaping estimate
- Requirement for registration of a Section 219 Riparian Areas Protection Regulations Covenant
- Information item regarding an Official Community Plan Review Workshop
The committee recommended that Council authorize Development Permit Application No. 445 for a 10-unit medium density residential project. The committee also recommended adding the Mayor to the Official Community Plan Steering Committee.
- Recommended approval of Development Permit Application No. 445 for 10-unit residential project (Unanimous)
- Recommended variance for DP-445 to increase retaining wall and fence height from 2.0m to 3.05m (Unanimous)
- Recommended adding the Mayor to the Official Community Plan Steering Committee membership (Unanimous)