Salmon Arm public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is holding a special meeting to conduct a statutory public hearing regarding a zoning amendment application. Council will also consider the third reading of two bylaws related to this application.

• Statutory Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Application ZON-1296
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4680 for 5161 60 Avenue NE
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4681 (Text Amendment for Comprehensive Development Zone CD-23)

Council held a public hearing and gave third reading to two zoning amendment bylaws (Nos. 4680 and 4681) for the property at 5161 60 Avenue NE, with final adoption withheld pending a Section 219 covenant and Ministry of Transportation approval. The hearing included public concerns about traffic and neighbourhood character. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4681 (ZON-1296) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4680 (ZON-1296) (unanimous)
• Withheld final reading of both bylaws pending covenant and MOTI approval

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to council a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, rezoning 560, 580 and 610 Shuswap Street SE from R‑10 to R‑5, subject to a traffic impact analysis, a Land Title Act Section 219 covenant and Ministry of Transportation approval. It will also recommend issuing Development Permit No. 459 with specific height and setback variances, a waiver of laneway width, a $500 tree‑density fee, a 125 % landscape letter of credit, and a housing agreement for rental units at 1141‑18 Street NE. A housing‑agreement bylaw for rentals at 821 & 861 28 Street NE will be forwarded, along with an Agricultural Land Commission road‑dedication application for 1451 Shuswap Street SW. An OCP process update will be presented and an in‑camera discussion on preliminary municipal‑service negotiations will be held.

• Zoning Amendment Application No. 1302: rezone 560, 580, 610 Shuswap Street SE from R‑10 to R‑5 (high‑density residential) pending traffic impact analysis, covenant and Ministry approval
• Development Permit Application No. 459: increase retaining‑wall height to 5.3 m, reduce building setback to 3 m, waive 4.0 m laneway width, require $500 tree‑density fee and 125 % landscape letter of credit, and authorize a rental‑housing agreement for 1141‑18 Street NE
• Housing Agreement Bylaw: authorize mayor to enter a rental‑housing agreement for 821 & 861 28 Street NE, enforceable for at least 25 years with a Section 219 covenant
• Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 428: request road dedication for 1451 Shuswap Street SW
• In‑camera motion to discuss preliminary municipal‑service negotiations confidentially

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended Council rezone three properties at 560, 580, and 610 Shuswap Street SE from R-10 to R-5 (High Density Residential), subject to parcel consolidation, a Traffic Impact Analysis, and provincial approval. The committee also recommended issuing a development permit at 1141-18 Street NE with variances, and a housing agreement for purpose-built rentals at 821 and 861 28 Street NE with a 15-year affordability term after an amendment.

• Recommended rezoning 560, 580, 610 Shuswap St SE to R-5 High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Recommended Development Permit No. 459 for 1141-18 St NE with retaining wall height and setback variances (unanimous)
• Recommended housing agreement for 821 & 861 28 St NE with 15-year rental term (carried, 1 opposed)
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission application for road dedication at 1451 Shuswap St SW (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Salmon Arm Council will consider awarding a $735,965 contract for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and approve several service agreements, including a five-year deal with the Economic Development Society.

• Award of $735,965 contract for Waste Water Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Upgrade
• Five-year Fee for Service Agreement with Salmon Arm Economic Development Society ($351,032 base)
• Contract for Janitorial Services at Fire Halls ($13,800)
• Authorization for Recycle BC Master Services Agreement (2025-2029)
• Appointment of Mandy Howard as Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Council approved several contracts and budget amendments, including a $735,965 wastewater treatment plant secondary clarifier upgrade, a $13,800 janitorial contract for fire halls, and a five-year fee-for-service agreement with the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. They also authorized a $400,000 FireSmart grant application and rescinded third reading of two zoning bylaws. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $735,965 wastewater clarifier upgrade to Uptime Industrial Inc. with $75,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Awarded $13,800 janitorial contract for fire halls to Indigo Cleaning Services (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Recycle BC Master Services Agreement for curbside collection 2025-2029 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mandy Howard as Bylaw Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 2 Pump Station purchases: $566,845 to Aggressive Pump & Supply, $287,643 to HSL Automation, $181,322 to KJ Controls (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year fee-for-service agreement with SAEDS, with $30,000 per year for Economic Action Plan in 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized $400,000 FireSmart grant application to UBCM-CRI (unanimous)
• Rescinded third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4680 and 4681 (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to Council that a bylaw amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to rezone Lot 1 (900 16 Street NE) from Institutional (P‑3) to C‑6 and Lot 3 (980 16 Street NE) from Service Commercial (C‑3) to C‑6, with conditions including parcel consolidation, a Traffic Impact Assessment, a Land Title Act covenant, and Ministry of Transportation approval. The committee will also recommend authorizing Development Variance Permit No. 607 for the pump station at 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving required frontage improvements such as curb, gutter, drainage, and street lighting. Routine items include adopting the agenda, approving the November 18 minutes, and disclosures of interest.

• Rezoning of 900 16 Street NE from Institutional (P‑3) to C‑6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
• Rezoning of 980 16 Street NE from Service Commercial (C‑3) to C‑6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
• Recommendation to prepare a bylaw with conditions: parcel consolidation, Traffic Impact Assessment, Land Title covenant, and Ministry approval
• Authorization of Development Variance Permit No. 607 for 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving curb, gutter, drainage, path, boulevard, lighting, and fire hydrant requirements
• Adoption of agenda and approval of November 18 meeting minutes

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council prepare a bylaw to rezone two properties at 900 and 980 16 Street NE from P-3 (Institutional) and C-3 (Service Commercial) to C-6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial). The recommendation includes conditions such as parcel consolidation, a Traffic Impact Assessment, a Section 219 covenant, and Ministry of Transportation approval. The committee also recommended issuing Development Variance Permit No. 607 for 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving frontage improvement requirements for the Canoe Zone 2 Pump Station.

• Recommended rezoning 900 & 980 16 Street NE to C-6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial) (unanimous)
• Recommended Development Variance Permit No. 607 for 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving frontage improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will read and vote on three zoning amendment bylaws affecting parcels on 8 Avenue NE, 9 Avenue NE, and 2 Avenue NE, with final readings withheld pending parcel consolidation, trail dedications, traffic impact analysis, and Ministry of Transportation approval. They will also approve a five‑year biosolids collection and disposal contract with SCV Waste Solutions, with an optional two‑year extension. The council will authorize a dog‑pound services agreement with the City of Enderby for 2025‑2027 and a downtown street‑cleaning contract with the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association for the same period.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4678 (ZON-1298) for lots on 8 Avenue NE – reading first/second/third, final reading withheld pending parcel consolidation and Ministry approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4677 (ZON-1283) for Comprehensive Development Zone CD‑22 – reading first/second/third, final reading withheld pending trail dedication, traffic impact analysis, and Ministry approval
• 2025‑2029 Biosolids Collection and Disposal Contract awarded to SCV Contractors Corporation (dba SCV Waste Solutions) with possible two‑year extension
• Pound Services Agreement 2025‑2027 with the City of Enderby for dog‑pound facility services
• Street Cleaning Contract 2025‑2027 with the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association for downtown street cleaning

Salmon Arm council gave first, second and third readings to three zoning amendment bylaws (4678, 4677, 4675), each with final reading withheld pending conditions such as parcel consolidation, trail right-of-way dedication, traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval. Council awarded a five-year biosolids collection and disposal contract to SCV Contractors Corporation (dba SCV Waste Solutions) for 2025-2029, with an optional two-year extension. Council also gave final reading to water, sewer, fee-for-service and cemetery rate amendment bylaws, and approved relocating the Farmer's Market from Hudson Avenue to the Ross Street Parking Lot. A motion to have Administration review the Pound and Animal Control Bylaw for cat licensing was defeated.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4678 (631, 651, 671 8 Ave NE) read first, second and third time; final reading withheld pending parcel consolidation and MOTI approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4677 (CD-22 text amendment) read first, second and third time; final reading withheld pending trail right-of-way, traffic impact analysis and MOTI approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4675 (1730 9 Ave NE, 1470 TCH NE, 1671 2 Ave NE) read first, second and third time; final reading withheld pending trail right-of-way, traffic impact analysis and MOTI approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4676 (2270 and 2220 10 Ave SW) read a final time
• Zoning Amendment Bylaws 4681 and 4680 (5161 60 Ave NE) read a third time; final reading withheld pending Section 219 covenant and MOTI approval
• Awarded 5-year biosolids collection and disposal contract to SCV Contractors Corporation (dba SCV Waste Solutions), 2025-2029, with optional 2-year extension
• Sanitary Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 4685, Water Frontage Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 4684, and Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw 4679 each read a third and final time
• Cemetery Management Amendment Bylaw 4683 read a third and final time

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes. It will recommend that council accept the “Impact Assessment Report re: Complete Communities” prepared by Licker Geospatial Consulting Co. It will also recommend that council receive the 2024 Salmon Arm Interim Housing Needs Report.

• Recommendation to accept Complete Community Impact Assessment Report (Licker Geospatial Consulting Co.)
• Recommendation to receive 2024 Salmon Arm Interim Housing Needs Report
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council accept the Impact Assessment Report re: Complete Communities (November 2024) and receive the 2024 Salmon Arm Interim Housing Needs Report. Both items were forwarded to Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council accept Complete Communities Impact Assessment Report (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider a contract with SCV Contractors to provide curbside collection services for seven years at an estimated $929,250 per year, with a formula‑based price adjustment. It will also vote on a Vision Zero road safety grant application and a $35,000 Turner Creek mid‑block crossing improvement funded by a $20,000 provincial grant and $15,000 reserve. Additional items include a $42,000 budget amendment for demolition at 781‑30 Street NE and the adoption of updates to the Snow & Ice Control Policy.

• Curbside Collection Service contract award to SCV Contractors (7‑year term, $929,250 per year)
• Vision Zero Road Safety Grant application and $35,000 Turner Creek 21 St NE crossing improvement
• Budget amendment for demolition of 781‑30 Street NE ($42,000 reallocated from other projects)
• Adoption of changes to City of Salmon Arm Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4681 (CD‑23 Comprehensive Development Zone) to be read

Council awarded a seven-year curbside collection contract to SCV Contractors Corporation (dba SCV Waste Solutions), starting July 1, 2025, at an estimated annual cost of $929,250. The contract includes monthly yard waste collection from April to November, with an amendment to start monthly pickups in September 2025. Council also authorized a Vision Zero road safety grant application, approved a budget amendment for a demolition, and gave first readings to several bylaws.

• Awarded 7-year curbside collection contract to SCV Waste Solutions, est. $929,250/year (unanimous)
• Amended contract to start monthly yard waste pickup in September 2025 (1 opposed)
• Authorized submission of BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant application for Turner Creek crossing ($35,000 project)
• Approved $42,000 budget amendment for demolition of 781 30 Street NE
• Adopted updates to Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaws 4681 and 4680 (Canoe Creek Commercial Ltd.)
• Gave first and second reading to water/sewer rate bylaws 4685, 4684, 4679
• Gave first and second reading to Cemetery Management Amendment Bylaw 4683

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two zoning bylaw amendment applications. For Application No. 1296, it will recommend that Council prepare a bylaw to create a new Comprehensive Development Zone 23 and rezone Lot 2, Section 32, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 9322 from A‑2 (Rural Holding) to CD‑23, with final reading withheld pending Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval. For Application No. 1298, it will recommend rezoning three parcels at 631, 651 and 671 8 Avenue NE from R‑10 (Residential) to R‑5 (High‑Density Residential), also subject to MoTI approval before final reading. The committee will also adopt the agenda and approve the October 21 minutes.

• Recommend to Council a bylaw to add Section 61 – CD‑23 – Comprehensive Development Zone 23 to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 (Application 1296).
• Recommend rezoning Lot 2, Section 32, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 9322 (5161 60 Avenue NE) from A‑2 (Rural Holding) to CD‑23, pending MoTI approval.
• Recommend rezoning three parcels at 631, 651 and 671 8 Avenue NE from R‑10 (Residential) to R‑5 (High‑Density Residential) (Application 1298), pending MoTI approval.
• Adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approve the Development and Planning Services Committee minutes from October 21, 2024.

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council prepare bylaws to amend the Zoning Bylaw for two separate properties. The committee voted unanimously to recommend creating a new comprehensive development zone and rezoning a property at 5161 60 Avenue NE, and to rezone properties at 631, 651, and 671 8 Avenue NE from residential to high-density residential.

• Recommended zoning amendment for 5161 60 Avenue NE to add CD-23 zone and rezone from A-2 to CD-23 (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended zoning amendment for 631, 651, and 671 8 Avenue NE to rezone from R-10 to R-5 (Carried Unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm will consider renewing a five-year agreement for free Wi-Fi in parks, funding a $160,000 repair for a water treatment centrifuge, and reading three zoning amendment bylaws. The meeting also includes a presentation on local policing and a public hearing on a development permit.

• Wi-Fi renewal with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
• $160,000 budget amendment for WPCC Centrifuge Rebuild
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4673 (Fireside Electric Ltd.)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4676 (546531 BC Ltd.)
• Development Permit No. 455 (231 - 7 Street SE)

Council authorized a five-year Wi-Fi license renewal with Rogers Communications and approved a $160,000 budget amendment for a centrifuge rebuild at the Water Pollution Control Center. Members also advanced several zoning amendment bylaws and approved development permits with height and retaining wall variances for properties at 231 - 7 Street SE and 2401 9 Avenue SW.

• Authorized five-year Rogers Communications facility attachment agreement renewal (5-2)
• Amended 2024 budget by $160,000 from Sewer Major Maintenance Reserve for WPCC centrifuge rebuild (Carried unanimously)
• Awarded Pieralisi centrifuge rebuild to Peak Air Industrial for $135,739 plus shipping and taxes, waiving purchasing policy (Carried unanimously)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4673 at 821 & 861 - 28 Street NE (Carried unanimously)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4676 at 2270 and 2220 10 Avenue SW (Carried unanimously)
• Read Fire Prevention and Fire Department Amendment Bylaw No. 4672 a final time (Carried unanimously)
• Read 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4671 a third and final time (Carried unanimously)
• Authorized issuance of Development Permit No. 455 with height and retaining wall variances at 231 - 7 Street SE (Carried unanimously)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the October 7 meeting. It will discuss Development Permit No. 456, which proposes raising the maximum building height to 10.4 m and requires a letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate. The committee will consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1283 to rezone multiple parcels to CD‑22, subject to trail dedication, a traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval, as well as Application No. 1293 to rezone parcels to C‑3 pending Ministry approval. It will also review water and sanitary service delivery management plans and recommend funding measures for water and sewer rates.

• Development Permit No. 456 – increase max building height from 10.0 m to 10.4 m; issuance conditioned on an irrevocable letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate.
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1283 – rezoning parcels at 1730 9 Avenue NE, 1470 TCH NE and 1671 2 Avenue NE from R‑10/R‑14 to CD‑22, with trail dedication, traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval required.
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1293 – rezoning north portion of Lot A, 2270 10 Avenue SW and 2220 10 Avenue SW from A‑1 and C‑5 to C‑3; final reading withheld pending Ministry approval.
• Water and Sanitary Service Delivery Management Plans – committee recommends Council receive the plans for information and endorse continued lifecycle management of the assets.
• Water and Sewer Rates – committee recommends closing funding gaps via Water and Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax amendments and 3 % user‑fee increases for 2025‑2026.

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended Council approve a rezoning application (No. 1283) for properties at 1730 9 Avenue NE, 1470 TCH NE, and 1671 2 Avenue NE from residential zones to a new Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-22), subject to trail dedications, a traffic impact analysis, and provincial approval. The committee also recommended issuing Development Permit No. 456 for 2401 9 Avenue SW with a height variance, and recommended water and sewer rate increases and frontage parcel tax changes to close funding gaps.

• Recommended rezoning 3 properties to CD-22 Comprehensive Development Zone (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Development Permit No. 456 for 2401 9 Avenue SW with height variance from 10.0m to 10.4m (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 2270 and 2220 10 Avenue SW from A-1/C-5 to C-3 Service Commercial (unanimous)
• Recommended receiving Water and Sanitary Service Delivery Management Plans (unanimous)
• Recommended closing water funding gap via Water Frontage Parcel Tax phased over 2, 3, 5, or 10 years (unanimous)
• Recommended closing sewer funding gap via Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax phased over 10 years (unanimous)
• Recommended 3% water and sewer user fee increases for 2025 and 2026 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will adopt the agenda, confirm previous meeting minutes, and consider several staff reports. Key decisions include authorizing a $1,459,963.59 contract to Michels Canada Co. for Phase 2 lining of the Foreshore Sanitary Main, with $122,000 reallocated and a $146,000 contingency. The council will also approve the Fire Hall No. 2 expansion contract for $582,081, a $134,996.42 purchase of a water‑treatment plant generator, and adopt several bylaws and tax exemption applications.

• Approve $1,459,963.59 contract to Michels Canada Co. for Foreshore Sanitary Main Phase 2 (plus $122,000 reallocation and $146,000 contingency)
• Approve $582,081 contract to 478868 BC Ltd. o/a McDiarmid Construction for Fire Hall No. 2 expansion
• Approve purchase of Water Treatment Plant Generator for $134,996.42 from Canada Power Generator Inc.
• Allocate $28,975 in the 2025 budget for Airport Appreciation Day
• Allocate $40,000 in the 2024 budget for fire department equipment and training grant

Council approved the award of the Foreshore Sanitary Main Phase 2 construction to Michels Canada Co. for $1,459,963.59, reallocating $122,000 from another project and adding a $146,000 contingency. Council also awarded the Fire Hall No. 2 expansion to McDiarmid Construction for $582,081, funded by an additional $211,000 from the Community Works Fund. Several other items were approved, including a water treatment plant generator purchase, a development permit, and a zoning bylaw final reading.

• Approved $1,459,963.59 Foreshore Sanitary Main Phase 2 contract to Michels Canada Co. (unanimous)
• Awarded Fire Hall No. 2 expansion to McDiarmid Construction for $582,081 (unanimous)
• Approved $134,996.42 purchase of Water Treatment Plant Generator from Canada Power Generator Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 458 for 1160 4 Avenue SW (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4615 for 950 30 Street SW & 3101 9 Avenue SW (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Loud and Proud Celebration from Cultural Amenities Reserve (unanimous)
• Authorized $40,000 grant application for firefighting equipment and training (unanimous)
• Continued Development Permit No. 455 hearing to October 28, 2024 (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to council a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, rezoning Lot A and Lot 1 at 821 & 861 28 Street NE from C‑3 Service Commercial to C‑6 Tourist/Recreational Commercial. The final reading of the zoning amendment is to be withheld until the parcels are consolidated, a Land Title Act Section 219 covenant is registered, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval is received. The committee also recommends issuance of Development Permit No. 455 with height variances and a housing agreement, Development Permit No. 458, and Variance Permits No. 605 and No. 606 tied to the rezoning.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1300: rezoning 821 & 861 28 Street NE from C‑3 to C‑6 commercial (Item 6.4).
• Development Permit No. 455: increase principal building height to 16 m, retaining wall height to 4 m; include market rental housing agreement and require a letter of credit equal to 125% of landscape estimate.
• Development Permit No. 458: issuance recommended for 1160 4 Avenue SW (Item 6.2).
• Development Variance Permit No. 605: reduce rear parcel line setback to 1.4 m and interior side setback to 1.4 m for an accessory dwelling unit at 3361 16 Avenue NE (Item 6.3).
• Development Variance Permit No. 606: increase retaining wall height to 3.8 m and principal building height to 20 m, subject to approval of the zoning amendment (Item 6.5).

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council authorize five development-related permits and a zoning bylaw amendment. These include a development permit with variances for a market rental housing project, a development permit for a tire shop, a variance permit for an accessory dwelling unit, a rezoning from C-3 to C-6 with conditions, and a related variance permit. All recommendations were carried unanimously and will go to Council for final consideration.

• Recommended issuance of Development Permit No. 455 for 231-7 Street SE with height and retaining wall variances, plus a housing agreement for market rental housing (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Development Permit No. 458 for 1160 4 Avenue SW (SA Valley Tire Ltd.) (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 605 for 3361 16 Avenue NE to allow an accessory dwelling unit with reduced setbacks (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 821 & 861-28 Street NE from C-3 to C-6, subject to parcel consolidation, a rental housing covenant, and MOTI approval (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 606 for 821 & 861-28 Street NE, conditional on the rezoning approval, with retaining wall and building height increases (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on a multi-year financial audit contract and the final reading of three zoning bylaws. Council will also review a development permit for a retaining wall and fence height variance.

• Audit contract for BDO Canada LLP: $35,000 (2024), $36,500 (2025), and $38,000 (2026)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens (24 Street NE and 5 Avenue NE)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 for 2991 - 9 Avenue SW
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4545 for 1890 10 Avenue SW
• Development Permit No. 457 for 981 – 12 Street SE regarding retaining wall and fence height variances

Council appointed BDO Canada LLP as municipal auditor for 2024-2026 and approved three zoning bylaw amendments. A motion to proceed with a local area service for the Canoe sanitary extension was defeated. Council also authorized staff to work with Shuswap Middle School on a temporary storage container placement.

• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditor for 2024-2026 (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to proceed with Canoe sanitary extension LAS investigation (4 opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 for 2991 - 9 Avenue SW (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4545 for 1890 10 Avenue SW (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to work with Shuswap Middle School on temporary storage container placement (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedules (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 457 for 981 – 12 Street SE with variances (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing Development Permit Application No. 457 for a property owned by Terra Civis Inc. The committee will consider recommending to Council that the permit be issued with specific zoning variances for retaining wall heights.

• Development Permit Application No. 457 for 981 – 12 Street SE
• Proposed variance to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to increase interior yard retaining wall/fence height from 2.0 to 2.6 metres
• Proposed variance to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to increase exterior yard retaining wall height from 1.2 to 3.7 metres

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council authorize Development Permit No. 457 for a property at 981-12 Street SE, including variances to increase retaining wall and fence heights. The recommendation was carried unanimously. Councillor Gonella declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting during the discussion.

• Recommended issuance of Development Permit No. 457 for 981-12 Street SE (unanimous)
• Recommended variance to increase interior yard retaining wall/fence height from 2.0m to 2.6m (unanimous)
• Recommended variance to increase exterior yard retaining wall height from 1.2m to 3.7m (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will read and vote on two zoning amendment bylaws: Bylaw No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens and Bylaw No. 4670 for a shopping centre at 2991‑9 Avenue SW. The council will also approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for funding the Blackburn Park synthetic turf field project. Two development variance permits (Nos. 602 and 603) will be heard, proposing a reduced rear setback and increased fence height, respectively. Additional staff reports on noise bylaws and a tree assessment for Pileated Woods Park will be presented.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 (Orchard Grove Gardens) – read first, second and third time
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 (2991‑9 Avenue SW shopping centre) – read first, second and third time
• MOU with Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for Blackburn Park synthetic turf field funding
• Development Variance Permit No. 602 – reduce rear parcel line setback to 1.067 m at 6310 10 Avenue SE
• Development Variance Permit No. 603 – increase fence/retaining wall height to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE

Council unanimously approved first, second, and third reading of two zoning amendment bylaws (No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens and No. 4670 for 2991 9 Avenue SW). Two development variance permits were also authorized: No. 602 reducing a rear setback at 6310 10 Avenue SE and No. 603 increasing fence height at 1141 19 Avenue SE. Council also directed staff to refer construction noise hours to Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals and to reach out to the Secwepemc Nation about restoring the traditional name of Coyote Park.

• Approved first, second, third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 (Orchard Grove Gardens) (unanimous)
• Approved first, second, third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 (2991 9 Avenue SW) (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit No. 602 reducing rear setback from 6.0 m to 1.067 m at 6310 10 Avenue SE (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit No. 603 increasing fence height from 2.00 m to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE (unanimous)
• Directed staff to refer construction noise hours to Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals (unanimous)
• Authorized strategic tree removal in Pileated Woods Park and Trail System (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for Blackburn Park Synthetic Field Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to contact Secwepemc Nation about restoring Coyote Park's traditional name and honouring Dr. Mary Thomas (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is considering two variance requests to be recommended to Council. These requests involve modifying zoning bylaws for specific properties to allow for an accessory building and a taller fence.

• Development Variance Permit No. 602: Request to reduce rear parcel line setback from 6.0 m to 1.067 m at 6310 10 Avenue SE for an accessory building
• Development Variance Permit No. 603: Request to increase maximum fence and retaining wall height from 2.00 m to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council authorize two development variance permits. Permit No. 602 would reduce a rear setback from 6.0 m to 1.067 m for an accessory building at 6310 10 Avenue SE. Permit No. 603 would increase the maximum fence and retaining wall height from 2.00 m to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE. Both recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 602, reducing rear setback from 6.0 m to 1.067 m for accessory building at 6310 10 Avenue SE (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 603, increasing fence/retaining wall height from 2.00 m to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key discussions include funding for a connector trail, a sanitary dump station, and multi-year funding for a seniors resource centre.

• Award of West Bay Connector Trail preliminary design to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for $280,908 plus taxes
• Award of Sanitary Dump Station project to General Assembly Excavating Ltd. for $244,482.97 plus taxes
• Proposed funding agreement with Seniors Resource Centre (Salmon Arm) Society from 2025 to 2029, ranging from $24,888 to $26,939 annually
• Proposed notice on title for property at 3590 10 Avenue SE due to Building Bylaw No. 3939 infraction
• Final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666

Council approved the award of the West Bay Connector Trail preliminary design contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for $280,908 plus taxes, and amended the 2024 budget to add $190,000 in funding from various sources. Council also approved several other items, including a $244,482.97 sanitary dump station tender, a five-year funding agreement with the Seniors Resource Centre, and a zoning bylaw amendment. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved West Bay Connector Trail preliminary design contract to ISL Engineering (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 budget with $190,000 for West Bay Connector Trail Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $244,482.97 sanitary dump station tender to General Assembly Excavating (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year funding agreement with Seniors Resource Centre, $24,888 in 2025 escalating to $26,939.57 in 2029 (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666 (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 for portable bleachers at SASCU Recreation Centre (unanimous)
• Authorized road closures for 2024 Salmon Arm 55+ Games equestrian event (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,500 for Secwepemc Pow Wow Pilot Project and free parking at Marine Park (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is recommending that council prepare bylaws to amend the zoning for two properties. One amendment (ZON‑1284) would allow multiple‑family dwellings, increase building height to 19 m, reduce parcel size to 0.5 acre, lower setbacks and parking requirements at 2991‑9 Avenue SW. The second amendment (ZON‑1297) would rezone the Orchard Grove Gardens area from R‑10 to R‑14. An ALC application for a Heritage Trail is also being presented for information.

• Recommend bylaw to add multiple‑family dwellings, raise height to 19 m, cut parcel size to 0.5 acre, lower setbacks and parking at 2991‑9 Avenue SW (ZON‑1284)
• Recommend bylaw to rezone Orchard Grove Gardens (Units 503‑599 24 St NE & 2207‑2299 5 Ave NE) from R‑10 to R‑14 (ZON‑1297)
• Require updated Traffic Impact Analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval for ZON‑1284
• Heritage Trail ALC Application ID 62711 presented for information

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended to Council two zoning bylaw amendments. The first, for 2991 9 Avenue SW, would allow multiple family dwellings, increase building height, reduce parcel size and setbacks, and lower parking requirements, subject to conditions. The second, for Orchard Grove Gardens, would rezone from R-10 to R-14. Both recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended zoning amendment for 2991 9 Ave SW (ZON-1284) to allow multiple family dwellings, increase height to 19m, reduce parcel size to 0.5 acres, adjust setbacks, and reduce parking to 0.82 stalls (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of Orchard Grove Gardens (ZON-1297) from R-10 to R-14 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council will vote on several budget amendments and contract awards, including a $582,576.07 multi‑use path project, a $222,213.85 sidewalk replacement on 5 Avenue NE, and a $55,000 vehicle hoist for the Public Works yard. The council will also amend the budget to add $15,000 for City Hall workstation chairs and $100,000 for a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan, and will approve a Community Works Fund agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Additionally, the council will consider a fee‑for‑service bylaw amendment and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 4666).

• Award of Uptown‑to‑Downtown Connector Multi‑Use‑Path to EXO Contracting, $582,576.07 plus taxes
• Tender award for 5 Avenue NE sidewalk replacement to Blackburn Excavating Ltd., $222,213.85 plus taxes
• Budget amendment for Public Works yard vehicle hoist, $55,000 from the OH&S Upgrade Reserve
• Budget amendment adding $15,000 for City Hall workstation chairs from the Office Equipment and Furniture Reserve
• Authorization of $100,000 grant application for a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan and corresponding budget amendment

Council unanimously selected EXO Contracting as the preferred proponent for the Uptown to Downtown Connector Multi-Use Path and authorized staff to negotiate a construction contract at $582,576.07 plus taxes. They also approved several other items, including a sidewalk replacement tender, budget amendments, and a grant application for a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan. A zoning amendment bylaw was read a third time after a public hearing.

• Selected EXO Contracting for Uptown to Downtown Connector Multi-Use Path (unanimous)
• Approved 5 Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement to Blackburn Excavating Ltd. for $222,213.85 (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 budget to add $15,000 for City Hall chairs (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 budget to add $55,000 for Public Works vehicle hoist (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Food and Urban Agriculture Plan ($100,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary lane closures for BC 55+ Games cycling events (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary placement of storage container at South Canoe Trail (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council is considering a $328,060 purchase for a new front wheel loader replacement. The agenda also includes readings for zoning and fee-for-service bylaw amendments. Additionally, council will review an agricultural land commission application for 1831 Highway 97B SE.

• Purchase of Front Wheel Loader replacement for $328,060.00 plus taxes
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666 text amendments
• Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4667
• ALC Application No. ALC-425 for 1831 Highway 97B SE
• Renewal of Recycle Coach web and mobile app agreement

Council approved the purchase of a new front wheel loader and the renewal of a waste management app. They also granted in-principle funding for the BCHL All Star Weekend and advanced two bylaws.

• Approved $328,060.00 purchase of replacement Front Wheel Loader Unit #79 (Unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Recycle Coach waste management app through December 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved submission of Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC-425 (Unanimous)
• Approved in-principle $5,000 cash and up to $10,000 in-kind ice-time for BCHL All Star Weekend, pending $35,000 MRDT support (Unanimous)
• Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666 first and second time (Unanimous)
• Read Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4667 first, second, and third time (Unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed updates to the Zoning Bylaw, including new definitions and parking requirements. They are also considering an application for non-farm residential use at 1831 Highway 97B SE.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZON-1295 regarding text updates and parking rules
• Non-Farm Use Application ALC-425 for 1831 Highway 97B SE
• Proposed definitions for “Conservation Area” and “Emergency Civic Use”
• New visitor parking requirement of 1 per every 10 dwellings in multi-family buildings

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously recommended two items to Council. First, they proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, including new definitions and parking requirements for multi-family dwellings. Second, they authorized the submission of an Agricultural Land Commission application for a property at 1831 Highway 97B SE.

• Recommended Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 amendments (Unanimous)
• Authorized ALC Application No. ALC-425 submission (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Salmon Arm City Council is reviewing several significant financial and operational items, including a proposed $264,900 wildland fire engine replacement and the 2025 RCMP policing budget. The agenda also includes final readings for multiple zoning and tree protection bylaws. Additionally, the council will consider grant applications and equipment purchases for the water treatment plant.

• Purchase of a Ford Wildland Fire Engine for $264,900.00 plus taxes
• Approval in principle of the $5,929,654 Municipal Policing Contract budget
• Purchase of a UV Optiview Sensor kit for $18,129.30
• Authorization of a $15,000 grant application for an Anti-Racism Strategy
• Final readings for Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and several zoning amendments

Salmon Arm council gave final reading to the Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and its associated amendment bylaws, along with several zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws. Council also approved purchases including a $264,900 replacement wildland fire engine and an $18,129.30 water treatment plant sensor, and approved in principle the 2024/2025 RCMP budget of $5,929,654. Council authorized a letter of support for Community Futures Shuswap's rural immigration pilot application and a $15,000 anti-racism strategy grant application. All recorded motions carried unanimously.

• Gave final reading to Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637, Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 4638, and Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4639 (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4665 (ZON-1285) at 1281 - 15 Street SE (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Development Procedure Bylaw No. 4640 (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4653, 4655, 4656, 4658 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4654 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2024 Ford Wildland Fire Engine from Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc. for $264,900 plus taxes, with $9,000 from the Fire Emergency Apparatus Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved in principle the 2024/2025 RCMP budget of $5,929,654 (City responsible for 90%) and $244,836 for guards and matrons (unanimous)
• Approved $18,129.30 purchase of a UV Optiview Sensor kit from Ramtech Environmental Products, waiving Purchasing Policy No. 7.13 (unanimous)
• Authorized a letter of support for Community Futures Shuswap's rural community immigration pilot application (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The committee will consider authorizing an Agricultural Land Commission application for a non-farm use file at 2651 70 Street SE. The agenda also includes information regarding an ALC decision for properties on 10 Avenue SW and Foothill Road.

• Non-farm use application (ALC-424) for 2651 70 Street SE
• Information on ALC Decision Application 70055 for 690 10 Avenue SW, 550 10 Avenue SW, and 431 Foothill Road

The Development and Planning Services Committee adopted the agenda and approved its May 21, 2024 minutes. It authorized Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 425 for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission for the property at 2651 70 Street SE. A separate ALC application (No. 70055) was received for information only, with Councillor Gonella declaring a conflict and leaving the meeting. The meeting then moved in-camera and adjourned at 8:17 a.m.

• Adopted the June 17, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the May 21, 2024 committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized ALC Application No. 425 for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission (unanimous)
• Received ALC Application No. 70055 for information only

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a $742,818.00 contract award for the Lakeshore Road Slope Stabilization project. The agenda also includes several zoning amendments and the introduction of new tree protection bylaws. Additionally, a temporary use permit for a campground during the Roots and Blues Festival is under review.

• Lakeshore Road Slope Stabilization tender award to D Webb Contracting Ltd. ($742,818.00 plus taxes)
• Introduction of Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and associated bylaws
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4665 for 1281 - 15 Street SE
• Temporary Use Permit for a campground at 460 10 Avenue SW
• Appointment of James Bartlett as Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Gary Buxton as Business Licence Inspector

Council approved a contract for slope stabilization on Lakeshore Road and issued a temporary use permit for a festival campground. Several zoning and protection bylaws were advanced through various reading stages.

• Awarded Lakeshore Road Slope Stabilization project to D Webb Contracting Ltd. for $742,818.00 plus taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing Environmental Advisory Committee voting membership from 13 to 14 to include Salmon Arm Fish and Game Club (Unanimous)
• Appointed James Bartlett as Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Gary Buxton as Business Licence Inspector (Unanimous)
• Passed Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and associated amendment bylaws (Unanimous)
• Passed Zone 2 Pump Station Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 4664 (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP-19 for a campground (max 150 sites) during Roots and Blues Festival 2024-2026 (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4660 for 2180 20 Avenue NE (Unanimous)
• Advanced multiple zoning and OCP amendment bylaws through third or final readings (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on several budget amendments for infrastructure and emergency services. Council will also review zoning amendments and loan authorizations for a pump station.

• Contract award to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for an estimated $367,500
• Budget increase of $165,000 for the 16 Ave NE (10 Ave - 16 St NE) MUP project
• Proposed remuneration for Paid On Call Firefighters and budget increases of $36,000 and $18,500
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4660 to change 2180 20 Avenue NE from R-1 to R-4
• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4618 and Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 4664 for Zone 2 Pump Station

Council approved a gravel manufacturing contract and increased funding for firefighter remuneration and a multi-use path project. Several zoning and tax exemption bylaws were advanced or finalized, and a provincial performance report was authorized for submission.

• Approved $367,500 gravel manufacturing contract with Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved $165,000 budget increase for 16 Ave NE MUP project (Unanimous)
• Approved firefighter remuneration and budget increases of $36,000 and $18,500 (Unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC-423 (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4660 (R-1 to R-4) (Unanimous)
• Passed Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4661 (Unanimous)
• Passed Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 4662 (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2023 MRDT Annual Performance Report submission to the Province (Unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing three land-use applications. These include a zoning change for a residential suite, a temporary permit for a festival campground, and a non-adhering residential use application for the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Temporary Use Permit TUP-19 for a campground at 460 10 Avenue SW with a maximum of 150 sites for the Roots and Blues Festival (2024-2026)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1285 to rezone 1281 15 Street SE from R-7 (Large Lot Single Family Residential) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone)
• Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC-423 for Non-Adhering Residential Use at 1240 60 Street NE

The Development and Planning Services Committee met on May 21, 2024 and recommended three items to Council: a zoning bylaw amendment at 1281 - 15 Street SE, a temporary use permit for a campground at 460 10 Avenue SW, and authorization to submit an Agricultural Land Commission application for 1240 60 Street NE. All three recommendations carried unanimously. The committee also approved its May 6, 2024 minutes and adopted the agenda; the meeting adjourned at 8:19 a.m.

• Recommended Council prepare a bylaw to rezone 1281 - 15 Street SE from R-7 to R-8 (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council issue Temporary Use Permit TUP-19 for a campground at 460 10 Avenue SW, up to 150 sites, subject to fire, RCMP and ALC approvals (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council authorize submission of Agricultural Land Commission Application ALC-423 for 1240 60 Street NE (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved the May 6, 2024 committee meeting minutes (Carried Unanimously)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (Carried Unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. Council is also reviewing zoning amendments and development variance permits for specific properties.

• Purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump-Plow Truck and Anti-Ice/Water Tank for $427,586.32
• Purchase of Carpenter and Fabricator Service Trucks for $239,857.00
• Contract for 10 Avenue SE Shoulder Widening awarded to D Webb Contracting Ltd for $68,380.00
• Estimated $125,000 for FortisBC Gas Main Class 4 Study for the Auto Road Connector project
• Proposed cell tower installation at 1710 & 1670 10 Avenue S.W.

Salmon Arm council gave first and second reading to two zoning amendment bylaws (4655 and 4656) related to small-scale multi-unit housing, and gave three readings to two revitalization tax exemption bylaws. Council approved several purchases and projects, including a shoulder widening contract, a FortisBC gas main study, and two service trucks. Council also authorized two development variance permits and gave third reading to a zoning amendment bylaw for a property on 30 Street SW.

• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4655 (ZON-1289) for SSMUH in R-13, R-17, R-19 zones (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4656 (ZON-1290) for SSMUH in A-1, A-2, A-3 zones (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4661 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 4662 (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment and $68,380 contract to D Webb Contracting Ltd for 10 Avenue SE shoulder widening (unanimous)
• Authorized FortisBC Class 4 Study for Auto Road Connector at estimated $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two service trucks from TransCan Leasing Corp. for $239,857 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tandem dump/plow truck and tank from R James Management Group for $427,586.32 plus taxes (unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing three permit applications and a rezoning request. The body will make recommendations to Council regarding building heights, fence and wall limits, and residential density changes.

• Rezoning application ZON-1281 to change 2180 20 Avenue NE from R1 (Single Family) to R4 (Medium Density)
• Variance VP-598 for 1241 25 Avenue SW to increase accessory building height from 6.0 m to 8.2 m
• Variance VP-601 for 111 20 Street SE to increase combined retaining wall and fence height from 2.0 m to 4.3 m
• Information item regarding Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (SSMUH) bylaw amendments
• Information item regarding Zoning Amendment Application ZON-1292 for R-4/R-11/R-14 Zones

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended Council authorize two development variance permits and prepare a bylaw to rezone a property. It also received information on small-scale multi-unit housing and a related zoning amendment application. No final decisions were made; all recommendations go to Council.

• Recommended Council authorize Development Variance Permit VP-598 for 1241 – 25 Avenue SW, increasing accessory building height from 6.0 m to 8.2 m (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council authorize Development Variance Permit VP-601 for 111 20 Street SE, increasing combined retaining wall and fence height from 2.0 m to 4.3 m (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council prepare a bylaw to rezone 2180 20 Avenue NE from R1 to R4 (Carried Unanimously)
• Received for information: Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (SSMUH) summary of bylaw amendments
• Received for information: R-4/R-11/R-14 Zones Zoning Amendment Application ZON-1292 (SSMUH)

Special Council Meeting

Council will hold a special meeting to give final readings to several bylaws, including the 2023 amended budget and reserve fund expenditures, the 2024-2028 financial plan, the 2024 annual tax rate, and a parcel tax amendment for the Sterile Insect Release program. These items were previously discussed and are now being brought back for final adoption.

• Final reading of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4630 and 10 related reserve fund expenditure bylaws
• Final reading of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4659
• Final reading of 2024 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw No. 4619
• Final reading of Sterile Insect Release (SIR) Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4636

Council gave final reading to the 2024 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw and the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw. Additionally, several reserve fund expenditure bylaws and a parcel tax amendment for the Sterile Insect Release program were finalized.

• Adopted 2024 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw No. 4619 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4659 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 to 2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4630 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Sterile Insect Release (SIR) Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4636 (Unanimous)
• Adopted General Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4644 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Community Centre Major Maintenance Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4645 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Growing Communities Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4646 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Building and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4648 (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is meeting to approve the 2023 audited financial statements and the 2024 final budget. Council will consider several bylaws regarding reserve fund expenditures and the 2024 annual rate of taxation. The meeting also includes a proposal to amend residential zoning designations.

• Approval of Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023
• 2024 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw No. 4619
• 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4659
• Sterile Insect Release (SIR) Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4636
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZON-1292 to replace R-4 Medium Density Residential Zone with R-14 and R-11 zones

The Salmon Arm City Council unanimously approved the 2023 audited financial statements and the 2024 annual taxation bylaw. They also passed amendments to the 2023-2027 and 2024-2028 financial plans, along with several reserve fund expenditure bylaws. Additionally, the council unanimously directed staff to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment that replaces the R-4 Medium Density Residential Zone with new compact residential zones.

• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4630 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024-2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4659 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Annual Rate of Taxation Bylaw No. 4619 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Sterile Insect Release Program Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4636 (Unanimous)
• Directed preparation of Zoning Bylaw amendment replacing R-4 zone with R-14 and R-11 zones (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding the 2024 Paving Program to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for $1,689,970.00 and the 2024 Asphalt Patching Program to A&D Asphalt Solutions Ltd. for an estimated $114,750.50. Several other contracts and agreements are up for approval, including a kitchen license with Swichcraft Catering and a digital sign agreement with Okanagan College. Council will also give first and second readings to multiple zoning and official community plan amendments related to small-scale multi-unit housing and development procedures.

• Award of 2024 Paving Program to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for $1,689,970.00
• Award of 2024 Asphalt Patching Program to A&D Asphalt Solutions Ltd. for estimated $114,750.50
• First and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4653 to add R-10 zone and accessory dwelling unit definitions
• First and second readings of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4654 for small-scale multi-unit housing development permit area guidelines
• Authorization of Development Permit No. 454 at 2110 11 Avenue NE with a reduced side setback from 3m to 1.5m

Council awarded major contracts for paving and asphalt patching and approved several development permits. They also advanced multiple zoning and procedure bylaws through first and second readings and authorized beverage garden schedules for the Roots and Blues Festival.

• Awarded 2024 Paving Program Contract to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. for $1,689,970.00
• Awarded 2024 Asphalt Patching Program to A&D Asphalt Solutions Ltd. (est. $114,750.50)
• Approved $49,951.71 for City Hall flooring materials and up to $61,835.22 for installation
• Authorized $30,000 for Civic Building office furniture upgrades
• Approved beverage garden schedules for the Roots and Blues Festival (July 26-28)
• Authorized closure of Alexander Street Sept 12-15 for BC 55+ Games
• Approved Development Permit No. 454 for 2110 11 Avenue NE with setback variance
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 599 for 3080 28 Avenue NE

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is recommending that Council rezone 950 30 Street SW and 3101 9 Avenue SW to add a C-4 (Fuel Service Station Commercial) zone. The committee also recommends approving a development permit at 2110 11 Avenue NE with a reduced setback, and a variance permit at 3080 28 Avenue NE for a slightly larger balcony. Additionally, the committee is recommending bylaw updates to replace several residential and agricultural zones with new designations.

• Rezoning of 950 30 Street SW and 3101 9 Avenue SW to add C-4 (Fuel Service Station Commercial) zone
• Development Permit No. 454 for 2110 11 Avenue NE with interior setback reduced from 3m to 1.5m
• Development Variance Permit No. 599 for 3080 28 Avenue NE allowing balcony area increase to 1.67 m²
• Bylaw amendments to replace R-3, R-7, R-9 zones with R-13, R-17, R-19 zones (SSMUH)
• Bylaw amendments to replace A-1, A-2, A-3 zones with new A-1, A-2, A-3 zones (SSMUH)

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended several development permits and zoning bylaw amendments for Council approval. These include setback variances for two properties and the rezoning of parcels to allow for fuel service station commercial use.

• Recommended approval of Development Permit No. 454 for 2110 11 Avenue NE with a side setback variance (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Development Variance Permit No. 599 for 3080 - 28 Avenue NE to increase balcony area (Unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 950 30 Street SW and 3101 9 Avenue SW to include C-4 Fuel Service Station Commercial Zone (Unanimous)
• Recommended replacing R-3, R-7, and R-9 zones with R-13, R-17, and R-19 zones (Unanimous)
• Recommended replacing A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones with A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to discuss zoning changes, fee amendments, and the addition of pickleball lines at Klahani Park. The body is also considering a request to the Ministry of Attorney General to implement a Bylaw Notice Enforcement process.

• Request to add City of Salmon Arm to Schedule 1 of the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation
• Addition of eight permanently lined pickleball courts at Klahani Park Tennis Courts
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4642 regarding Height and Grade
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4641 to change 7 Avenue SE from R-1 to R-8
• Development Variance Permit VP-596 for 251 Highway 97B NE to waive parcel frontage upgrades

Council passed several zoning and fee amendments and authorized infrastructure upgrades for local parks and sports fields. The city also requested to be added to the provincial Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation.

• Approved request to Ministry of Attorney General to join Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation (Unanimous)
• Authorized adding eight permanent pickleball lines to Klahani Park Tennis Courts (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4642 regarding height and grade (Unanimous)
• Passed Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4643 (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4641 for 1280 7 Avenue SE (Unanimous)
• Authorized BC 55+ Games use of Minos Parking Lot and Blackburn Park storage (Unanimous)
• Authorized 220V power installation at South Canoe Meadow (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,000 for portable toilets at Safeway Fields (Unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing updates to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws to comply with provincial Small Scale Multi Unit Housing regulations. The body is also considering a new Development Procedures Bylaw and related land development policies.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1288 to remove R-1, R-2, and R-8 zones and replace them with the R-10 Residential Zone
• Official Community Plan Amendment No. 4000-58 to add Section 8.5 Infill Residential Development Permit Area guidelines
• Development Variance Permit No. VP-596 for 251 Highway 97B NE to waive parcel frontage upgrades
• Proposed Development Procedures Bylaw and Land Development Policies 3.23, 3.24, and 3.25
• Information item regarding Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 70256 for 821 60 Street NW

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council prepare bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to implement Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (SSMUH) consistent with provincial legislation. It also recommended a new Development Procedures Bylaw and three land development policies, and authorized a development variance permit for 251 Highway 97B NE with a $32,462.00 cash-in-lieu payment. All recommendations carried, most unanimously, and will go to Council for consideration.

• Recommended Council authorize Development Variance Permit VP-596 for 251 Highway 97B NE, waiving parcel frontage upgrades (greenway installation) in the 40 Street NE right-of-way (Carried Unanimously)
• Amended VP-596 recommendation to waive frontage upgrades upon payment of $32,462.00 cash-in-lieu (Carried; Opposed: Councillor Flynn)
• Recommended Council prepare a Development Procedures Bylaw and approve Land Development Policies 3.23, 3.24, and 3.25 (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council prepare a bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000, adding Section 8.5 Infill Residential Development Permit Area guidelines for SSMUH (Carried Unanimously)
• Recommended Council prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, adding definitions and regulations, removing R-1, R-2, and R-8 zones, and adding R-10 Residential Zone for SSMUH compliance (Carried Unanimously)
• Received for information: Agricultural Land Commission decision on Application No. 70256 (J. & S. Dobie, 821 60 Street NW)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2024 meeting (Carried Unanimously)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (Carried Unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

Salmon Arm Council is deciding on several contracts and bylaw amendments, including a $234,673.55 contract for a multi-use path on 10 Avenue SW and a $111,821.55 contract for storm pond design. They will also consider a zoning amendment for a property at 1280 7 Avenue SE and a temporary use permit for the Roots and Blues Festival campground. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and committee reports.

• Award of $234,673.55 contract to General Assembly Excavating Ltd for 10 Avenue SW Multi-Use Path Construction
• Award of $111,821.55 contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd for Okanagan Avenue Storm Pond detailed design
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4641 for 1280 7 Avenue SE (R-1 to R-8)
• Temporary Use Permit No. 18 for Roots and Blues Festival campground (up to 1,000 sites) for 2024-2026
• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Application ZON-1248 at 1890 10 Avenue SW (R-1 and C-3 to C-3)

Council awarded contracts for a multi-use path and storm pond design and approved a temporary use permit for festival campgrounds. The city also increased funding for its Climate Action Plan and approved several zoning and fee bylaws.

• Approved $234,673.55 contract for 10 Avenue SW Multi-Use Path (Unanimous)
• Approved $111,821.55 contract for Okanagan Avenue Storm Pond design (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP 18 for festival campgrounds up to 1,000 sites (Unanimous)
• Added $150,000 to 2024 budget for Climate Action Plan project (Unanimous)
• Approved FireSmart Yard Waste Disposal grants up to $1,000 per application (Unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of light horse barn and fence installation at Fairgrounds (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit VP-594 for increased sign area at 2991 9 Avenue SW (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Councillor Louise Wallace Richmond for FCM Board of Directors election (Unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss a temporary use permit for the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, allowing up to 1,000 campsites on four properties near 10 Avenue SW and Foothills Road SW. The committee also reviews a zoning bylaw amendment to clarify definitions for building height and grade, a variance to allow larger freestanding signs at 2991 9 Avenue SW, and a development permit for the same property. Additionally, the committee considers updates to fees for Agricultural Land Reserve applications and a new fee reduction for affordable housing permits.

• Temporary Use Permit TUP 18 for Roots and Blues Festival campgrounds, valid for two weeks in July or August 2024-2026, with up to 1,000 campsites.
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 1286 to redefine 'height of buildings' and 'grade' for clearer measurement rules.
• Development Variance Permit VP-594 to increase maximum sign area at 2991 9 Avenue SW from 12 m² to 17.92 m² per face.
• Development Permit 453 for the same property, with conditions including a landscape letter of credit.
• Fee for Service Bylaw amendment adding fees for ALR applications and a 50-100% permit fee reduction for affordable housing rentals.

The committee recommended several updates to the Zoning Bylaw and Fee for Service Bylaw. It also recommended the approval of a development permit and sign variance for a shopping center and a temporary use permit for festival campgrounds.

• Recommended amending Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 definitions for 'Height' and 'Grade' (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing Development Variance Permit No. VP-594 to increase sign area at 2991 – 9 Avenue SW (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing Development Permit No. 453 for 2991 – 9 Avenue SW, pending a landscape estimate letter of credit (Unanimous)
• Recommended issuing Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 18 for festival campgrounds at four locations for 2024-2026 (Unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding Non-Farm Use Application No ALC – 421 to the Agricultural Land Commission with Council support (Unanimous)
• Recommended amending Fee for Service Bylaw No. 2498 to update development service fees (Unanimous)
• Recommended reducing permit fees for purpose-built affordable residential rentals by 50% for market units and 100% for non-profit housing (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding a $946,540 watermain upgrade contract for 10 Avenue SE and 30 Street/20 Avenue SE to D Webb Contracting Ltd., and consider a $40,000 budget reallocation for the project. They will also give final readings to zoning and official community plan amendments for properties at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE, and first readings to a zoning amendment for 1890 10 Avenue SW. Other items include a $45,000 GPS unit purchase, an $80,000 storm main replacement on Canoe Beach Drive, and a $56,510 multi-use path design contract.

• Award $946,540 watermain upgrade contract to D Webb Contracting Ltd. for 10 Avenue SE and 30 Street/20 Avenue SE
• Final readings for zoning amendment (Bylaw 4626) and OCP amendment (Bylaw 4624) for 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE
• First reading for zoning amendment (Bylaw 4545) at 1890 10 Avenue SW, subject to ALC buffer and MOTI approval
• Approve $45,000 GPS unit purchase from Spatial Technologies, waiving purchasing policy
• Authorize $80,000 storm main replacement on Canoe Beach Drive (east of 51 St NE) from Drainage Reserve

Council awarded several infrastructure contracts, including a major watermain upgrade and a multi-use path design. Multiple bylaws regarding curbside collection, fees, and zoning were passed, and two new members were appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

• Awarded 10 Avenue SE and 30 Street/20 Avenue SE Watermain upgrade to D Webb Contracting Ltd. for $946,540.00 plus taxes
• Awarded 16 Street & 11 Avenue NE Multi-Use Path design to Lawson Engineering Ltd. for $56,510.00 plus taxes
• Approved $40,066.00 plus taxes for a replacement GPS unit from Spatial Technologies (2017) Inc.
• Amended 2024 Budget by $80,000 for Storm Main Replacement on Canoe Beach Drive
• Appointed Scott Syme and Mike Schroeder to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Passed Curbside Collection, Fee for Service, and Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaws
• Passed final readings for Records Management, Freedom of Information, and two Zoning Amendment Bylaws
• Authorized Shuswap Naturalist Club to install a MOTUS receiving station at Salmon Arm Wharf

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to authenticate three separate tax assessment rolls for 2024. The body will consider motions to certify the rolls for water main extensions, transportation, and water and sewer frontage.

• Certification of 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (6 parcels)
• Certification of Transportation Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (8,160 parcels)
• Certification of Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Assessment Roll (7,461 water properties and 6,531 sewer properties)

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel confirmed and certified three 2024 parcel tax assessment rolls: the 73 Avenue Water Main Extension roll (6 parcels), the Transportation roll (8,160 parcels), and the Water and Sewer frontage tax roll (7,461 water properties and 6,531 sewer properties). The Chief Financial Officer advised that no appeals had been received for any of the rolls, and no public input was provided. All three motions carried unanimously.

• Certified 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (6 parcels) — carried unanimously
• Certified Transportation Parcel Tax Assessment Roll (8,160 parcels) — carried unanimously
• Certified Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Assessment Roll (7,461 water properties, 6,531 sewer properties) — carried unanimously

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing two applications to change property zoning. The body will also receive results from a community survey regarding the Official Community Plan review.

• Zoning Amendment No. 1248: Rezoning 1890 10 Avenue SW from R-1 and C-3 to C-3 (Service Commercial Zone)
• Zoning Amendment No. 1280: Rezoning 1280 7 Avenue SE from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone)
• Review of Community Survey #1 results for the Official Community Plan Review

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council prepare bylaws for two zoning amendments. One would rezone 1890 10 Avenue SW from R-1 and C-3 to C-3, with final reading withheld pending screening and buffers per Agricultural Land Commission guidelines and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval. The other would rezone 1280 7 Avenue SE from R-1 to R-8. Both recommendations carried unanimously. The committee also received a community survey on the Official Community Plan review for information.

• Recommended bylaw to rezone 1890 10 Avenue SW from R-1 and C-3 to C-3, with final reading withheld pending ALC screening/buffers and MOTI approval (unanimous)
• Recommended bylaw to rezone 1280 7 Avenue SE from R-1 to R-8 (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Received Official Community Plan Review - Community Survey #1 for information

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to discuss zoning amendments, public safety grants, and infrastructure purchases. The agenda includes decisions on a new public art policy and various land-use applications.

• Award of $99,800 to Urban Systems for Development Cost Charge Model and Bylaw Update
• Purchase of 80 UV bulbs and 8 sleeves for $41,048.40 from Ramtech Environmental Products
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4631 for 70 and 210 11 Street SE and 1270 Okanagan Avenue SE
• Proposed Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4633 regarding water and sewer user rates
• Development Variance Permit No. VP-595 for 1621 13 Street SE to reduce rear setback

Council approved several bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning for a project at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE. Other actions included awarding a $99,800 DCC review contract and approving a new Public Art Policy.

• Approved OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4624 (6-1)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4625 and 4626 (6-1)
• Awarded $99,800 DCC Review RFP to Urban Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Policy No. 1.16 (Unanimous)
• Approved $41,048.40 purchase of UV bulbs from Ramtech Environmental Products (Unanimous)
• Authorized funding application for a Public Safety Situation Table (Unanimous)
• Denied road closure bylaw for 10 Avenue SE (3-4)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit No. VP-595 for 1621 13 Street SE (Unanimous)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a request to reduce a rear parcel line setback to allow for a balcony. The committee is also receiving information regarding BC Housing Statutes Amendments for small scale multi-unit housing.

• Development Variance Permit No. VP-595 for 1621 13 Street SE to reduce rear setback from 6.0m to 3.3m
• Information presentation on BC Housing Statutes Amendment for small scale multi-unit housing

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended that Council authorize a development variance permit for a residential property to reduce a rear setback requirement. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended to Council that Development Variance Permit No. VP-595 be authorized to reduce rear setback from 6.0m to 3.3m at 1621 13 Street SE (Unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. The body is reviewing budget reallocations for storm extensions and arena structural analysis, as well as property tax write-offs.

• Award of Ross Street Storm Extension project to D Webb Contracting Ltd. for $231,838.00
• Award of Memorial Arena Structural Assessment and Lifecycle Analysis to BAR Engineering Co. Ltd. for $70,552.00
• Purchase of Neptune water meters and transceiver totaling $47,067.79
• Proposed write-off of $5,863.28 in uncollectable property taxes for 164 - 2500 HWY 97B SE
• Zoning and OCP amendment considerations for 1821 9 Avenue NE and 721 Harbourfront Drive NE

Council awarded a $231,838 contract for the Ross Street Storm Extension and $70,552 for a Memorial Arena structural assessment. The city also approved several land-use permits, a new street cafe policy, and road closures for the 2024 BC 55+ Games.

• Approved $231,838 contract for Ross Street Storm Extension to D Webb Contracting Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved $70,552 award to BAR Engineering Co. Ltd. for Memorial Arena structural assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of water meters and transceiver for $47,067.79 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 annual rent for Rogers Communication cell infrastructure at Shaw Centre (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Street Cafe Policy 1.13 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit DP-452 for 1260 10 Avenue SW (Unanimous)
• Approved road closures on Alexander Street for 2024 BC 55+ Games (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit VP-593 for 20 Street NE (Carried, 2 opposed)

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing a request to rezone three properties to high-density residential use. The body is also considering a development permit for form and character and a variance regarding utility servicing.

• Zoning Amendment ZON-1249: Rezoning 70 and 210 11 Street SE and 1270 Okanagan Avenue SE from R-1 and R-4 to R-5 (High Density Residential)
• Development Permit DP-452: Form and character approval for 1260 10 Avenue SW
• Development Variance Permit VP-593: Request to waive underground BC Hydro and telecommunications requirements for 3941 and 3921 20 Street NE
• Agricultural Land Commission: Information received regarding Application No. 66589 for 491 60 Street NW

The committee recommended that Council approve a zoning amendment for three properties to allow high-density residential use. It also recommended the issuance of a development permit for 1260 10 Avenue SW and a development variance permit for 20 Street NE.

• Recommended rezoning 70 11 Street SE, 210 11 Street SE, and 1270 Okanagan Avenue SE from R-1 and R-4 to R-5 (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorization of Development Permit DP-452 for 1260 10 Avenue SW (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorization of Development Variance Permit VP-593 for 3941 and 3921 20 Street NE to waive underground utility requirements (Carried; 2 opposed)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Salmon Arm is discussing infrastructure funding, including a pump station loan and rail crossing safety. Council is also reviewing several zoning amendments and a draft Tree Protection Bylaw.

• Proposed $4,226,850.00 loan for Zone 2 Pump Station construction
• Proposed $100,000.00 for Narcisse Street NW rail grade crossing safety improvements
• Zoning and OCP amendments for 1821 9 Avenue NE, 721 Harbourfront Drive NE, and 1721 11 Avenue SE
• Draft Tree Protection Bylaw for information
• Request for preliminary update on Tech-Crete Processors Ltd. sanitary sewer extension on 13 Avenue SW

Development and Planning Services Committee

The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing applications to change the land use and zoning for properties at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE. The committee will decide whether to recommend these changes to the City Council.

• OCP Amendment No. OCP4000-56 to change 1821 9 Avenue NE from Medium Density Residential to Highway Service/Tourist Commercial
• Zoning amendment to add a new 'CD-21 - Comprehensive Development Zone - 21' to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303
• Zoning Amendment No. ZON-1275 to rezone 1821 9 Avenue NE from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to CD-21
• Zoning Amendment No. ZON-1275 to rezone 1881 9 Avenue NE from C-3 (Service Commercial) to CD-21

The Development and Planning Services Committee recommended three bylaw amendments to Council regarding properties at 1821 and 1881 9 Avenue NE. These recommendations include changing the Official Community Plan land use designation and creating a new Comprehensive Development Zone.

• Recommended OCP amendment to change 1821 9 Avenue NE from Medium Density Residential to Highway Service/Tourist Commercial (Unanimous)
• Recommended adding CD-21 Comprehensive Development Zone to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 (Unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 1821 9 Avenue NE from R-1 to CD-21 (Unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 1881 9 Avenue NE from C-3 to CD-21 (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will reconsider an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning bylaw for 721 Harbourfront Drive NE, changing the land use designation from LR to MR and the zoning from R-8 to R-4. They will also give final reading to the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and introduce borrowing and parcel tax bylaws. Other items include agreements for Elks Park and pickleball courts, and notices of motion on an e-scooter pilot program and a food security plan.

• Reconsideration of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4601 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4602 for 721 Harbourfront Drive NE
• Final reading of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616
• Introduction of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4617 and Water/Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax Bylaws
• Authorization of Field Use Agreement with Salmon Arm Elks Recreation Society for Elks Park (April 2024-October 2028)
• Notice of motion for e-scooter pilot program and food security plan

Council approved the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan with amendments for equipment maintenance and federal funding. Several tax and borrowing bylaws were passed, and new representatives were appointed to the Shuswap Regional Airport Commission.

• Approved 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4616 (Unanimous)
• Passed Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4617 (Unanimous)
• Passed Water and Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax Bylaws No. 4622 and 4621 (Unanimous)
• Approved License to Occupy agreement with Salmon Arm Elks Recreation Society (Unanimous)
• Approved Pickleball Court Use Agreement with amendments for special event reservations (Unanimous)
• Appointed four representatives to the Shuswap Regional Airport Commission (Unanimous)
• Authorized temporary water restriction changes for Salmon Arm Folk Music Society (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin work on a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan by July 2024