Vernon public meetings in 2023

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon holds a public hearing to consider two rezoning amendment bylaws: Bylaw 5975 for a portion of Tronson Road to allow a subdivision, and Bylaw 5976 for 3300 31 Avenue to permit a mixed-use commercial and residential building. The hearing also accepts public input on related development variance permits. Written submissions from residents and the Downtown Vernon Association have been received.

• Bylaw 5975 rezones part of Tronson Road to R3 - Medium Lot Residential for a proposed subdivision
• Bylaw 5976 rezones 3300 31 Avenue to C8 - Central Business District for a mixed-use building
• Development Variance Permit 00563 related to Tronson Road rezoning
• Development Variance Permit 00617 related to 3300 31 Avenue rezoning
• Written public input received from S. Carriere, D. Krieg, V. and M. Eccles, M. and A. Kerry, R. and R. Gibson, and K. Murtagh (Downtown Vernon Association)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a FireSmart presentation update from the FireSmart Coordinator and a verbal update from Councillors Durning and Gares on the Housing Conference held November 20-22, 2023. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from November 27, 2023, and a mayor's report on the Rolling Hills Water System.

• FireSmart Presentation Update from FireSmart Coordinator
• Verbal update on Housing Conference (Nov 20-22, 2023) by Councillors Durning and Gares
• Mayor to speak on Rolling Hills Water System

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, starting at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing for two rezoning bylaws (Tronson Road and 3300 31 Ave) at 5:30 PM, followed by third reading of those bylaws. Council will also consider several administrative items, including a zoning application for 1607 43rd Avenue, a purchase of a used electric boom lift, and a transfer from the Extreme Wildfire Reserve. The meeting will close to the public for discussions on personnel, labour, land, and municipal services.

• Zoning application ZON00365 to rezone 1607 43rd Avenue from R5 to RH1, with conditions including a 140-unit cap and traffic safety analysis
• Authorization to spend up to $98,848.85 for an RCMP Space Planning and Feasibility Study
• Purchase of a used electric boom lift for up to $45,000, funded by Climate Action Fund and prior year balance
• Transfer of $154,675 from Extreme Wildfire Reserve to Fire Services operating budget for temporary staffing at Station 3
• Application for up to $400,000 from UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for FireSmart funding

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Vernon City Council to review the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and conduct divisional budget reviews, including change requests. The agenda includes presentations from the Chief Administrative Officer and reviews of RCMP, Fire Rescue, Operations, Capital, and other departmental budgets. Public input sessions are scheduled at 11 am and 3 pm. The meeting is primarily a working session on the upcoming budget.

• Review of 2024-2028 Financial Plan overview by Chief Administrative Officer
• Divisional budget reviews including RCMP, Fire Rescue Services, and Operations Services
• Capital Budget review and endorsement of Rolling 5 Year Infrastructure Program 2024-2028
• Public input sessions at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on December 4, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular open meeting of Vernon City Council with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Council will vote on discretionary grants for local groups, direct staff on recreational vehicle rules in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and consider funding for an airport lighting upgrade. They will also receive reports from the RCMP and Neuron Mobility, and discuss the provincial speculation tax.

• Approve $40,000 for recreation fees study with Innovate Planning and Co
• Direct staff to draft ALR bylaw amendments for residential uses including RVs
• Authorize up to $100,000 for airport runway and taxiway LED lighting upgrade
• Allocate $136,400 for ICBC road improvement grants
• Adopt Bylaw 5977 for 2024 tiered recreation fees and Bylaws 5935/5936 for 40th Street rezoning

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider endorsing Year 1 (2024) of the Rolling 5 Year Infrastructure Program for 2024-2028, with support in principle for later years. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rolling 5 Year Infrastructure Program 2024-2028 (report dated Nov 7, 2023)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Vernon City Council will receive the 2024-2028 Proposed Financial Plan for information. Council will also acknowledge receipt of a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Presentation of the 2023 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from GFOA
• Receipt of memorandum on 2024-2028 Proposed Financial Plan for council consideration

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the 2024 Infrastructure Program, which includes early budget approval for three projects, and receiving a verbal update on the Workforce Attraction Pilot Program. The meeting also includes information updates on several local matters.

• 2024 Infrastructure Program: early budget approval for Pleasant Valley Road at 39th Avenue Roundabout, 32nd Avenue Reconstruction (20th to 18th Street), and Spray Irrigation Infrastructure Replacement and Renewal
• Verbal update on Workforce Attraction Pilot Program
• Information updates on North Okanagan Cycling Society / Vernon Hill Bike Area, Harbour Heights Comprehensive Water, Preliminary 2024 Capital Budget, and Greater Vernon Athletic Scoreboard

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on two rezoning and development variance permit applications, a request to decline hosting the 2024 U13 Lacrosse Provincials, and several administrative items such as parking pass sales changes and committee appointments. The council will also consider a grant for library Sunday openings and adopt routine bylaws.

• Rezone Tronson Road from R2 to R3 and vary slope restrictions for buildings on slopes over 30%
• Rezone 3300 31st Avenue from C7 to C8, reduce parking requirements from 124 to 76 stalls, and vary height/setback rules
• Direct staff to decline 2024 U13 Lacrosse Provincials bid and pursue 2025 competition
• Approve $18,529 grant to Okanagan Regional Library for Sunday openings
• Adopt 2024 parking pass sales changes: no refunds, staggered start, one receipt per transaction

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing a tiered pricing and access system for recreation services, giving Vernon residents a 50% discount on admission and rental rates and a 25% discount on registered programs, plus early registration access. The meeting also includes presentations on the toxic drug supply, social planning, active transportation, and invasive mussel prevention. Several budget adjustments and a bylaw adoption for 2024 recreation fees are on the agenda.

• Tiered pricing system: residents get 50% discount on recreation admission/rentals, 25% on programs, early registration; non-residents can pay extra or join fee-for-service agreements
• Household Vernon Resident Pass access card for $800/year; individual organized sport pass for $375/year
• Service level adjustment for a slip-in flushing/anti-icing unit at $150,000 to be considered in 2024 budget
• Funding source adjustment for Senior Project Manager: up to $116,000 from Kin Race Track reserve, jointly funded with $81,000 from Infrastructure Reserves and $35,000 from Sanitary Reserves
• Adoption of Bylaw 5971, amending Recreation and Parks Services Fees and Charges for 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Okanagan College President Dr. Neil Fassina and discuss the allocation of the Growing Communities Fund. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Presentation from Okanagan College on 'Transforming Lives and Communities'
• Discussion on Growing Communities Fund allocation

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes public hearings and decisions on three development variance permits along Okanagan Landing Road, a rezoning application for 6650 Okanagan Avenue, and several funding requests for the 2024 budget. Council will also consider a borrowing strategy amendment for the Active Living Centre and a structural change for the Roster Sports Club's liquor licence.

• Development Variance Permits for 8944, 8160, and 8291 Okanagan Landing Road
• Rezoning of 6650 Okanagan Avenue from A3 to R4
• Fire Services electric vehicle purchase up to $69,000 and drone up to $50,000
• Active Living Centre borrowing strategy amendment delaying tax increases to 2025
• Grant requests: $100,000 for O'Keefe Ranch and $151,000 for Current Planning Manager

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the October 10, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting contains only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, and adopting minutes from the previous meeting. No reports, bylaws, public hearings, or other decision items are listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from BC Transit and consider a memorandum of understanding to add 3,160 conventional transit hours per year for a new Route 10 – Middleton Mountain and 780 custom transit hours for Sunday and statutory holiday service, starting September 2024, subject to funding approvals.

• Presentation from BC Transit on 3 Year Transit Expansion Initiatives Memorandum of Understanding
• Proposed addition of 3,160 conventional transit service hours per year for new Route 10 – Middleton Mountain
• Proposed addition of 780 custom transit service hours per year for Sunday and statutory holiday service
• Council authorization to sign the MOU subject to funding approvals from BC Transit and District of Coldstream

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a $5,000,000 grant application for the Vernon Creek Naturalization project in Polson Park, and consider a zoning change to allow a fourplex housing development at 7025 Herbert Road/7110 Bates Road. Other items include adopting a bylaw to permit secondary suites citywide, adding Becker and Lakeview Parks to the no-temporary-shelter list, and a $5,000 service level adjustment for a new west trail in Carlson Park.

• Authorize grant application up to $5,000,000 for Polson Park Vernon Creek naturalization
• Support in principle OCP amendment and rezoning to R5 (fourplex) at 7025 Herbert Road/7110 Bates Road
• Adopt Bylaw 5969 to permit secondary suites in all residential zones and semi-detached dwellings
• First three readings of Bylaw 5972 adding Becker and Lakeview Parks to 'No Temporary Shelter' schedules
• Expenditure of up to $4,500 to wrap two electric ice resurfacers with city EV branding

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing on Zoning Text (Secondary Suites) Amendment Bylaw 5969, 2023, which would amend Zoning Bylaw 5000 to allow secondary suites as a permitted use in all residential zones, in both single detached and semi-detached dwellings. The hearing includes a land acknowledgement, confirmation of publication, a bylaw overview, and public representation. No decision is made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• Zoning Text (Secondary Suites) Amendment Bylaw 5969, 2023 to amend Zoning Bylaw 5000
• Allow secondary suites in all residential zones as permitted use
• Applies to single detached and semi-detached dwellings
• Public hearing at City Hall Council Chamber, 3400 30 Street, Vernon, B.C.

The City of Vernon held a public hearing regarding Zoning Text (Secondary Suites) Amendment Bylaw 5969, 2023. The minutes record the procedure and public submissions, but do not state a final decision or vote outcome.

• Held public hearing for Bylaw 5969 to allow secondary suites in all residential zones

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a memorandum on the Parks and Public Spaces Asset Management Plan and direct administration to bring a final report to the October 23, 2023 regular meeting for budget consideration. Council will also receive an overview of a detailed flood mapping, risk analysis, and mitigation project from staff.

• Parks and Public Spaces Asset Management Plan – cover memorandum and draft report to be received and finalized for October 23 meeting
• Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Project workshop presentation by Infrastructure and Engineering staff

Council approved a funding strategy for parks and public spaces to be considered during 2024 budget deliberations. The plan prioritizes the maintenance of existing assets over the creation of new parks. Administration was also directed to update the 2015 Parks Master Plan.

• Supported increasing annual Operations and Maintenance funding by $525,000 (4-1)
• Supported dedicating $1.28M annually for Capital-Lifecycle Renewal from the Growing Communities Fund grant (4-1)
• Decided to limit funding for Capital-Increase Level of Service in Existing Parks (4-1)
• Decided to limit funding for Capital-New Parks (4-1)
• Directed Administration to bring forward funding options for infrastructure renewal and operation funding (4-1)
• Directed Administration to update the Parks Master Plan (2015) (4-1)
• Received verbal presentation on Flood mapping, risk analysis and mitigation project for information (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a tiered pricing and access system for recreation programs and facilities, and endorse an implementation plan for parks and recreation fees. They will also consider tax exemptions for several non-profit organizations, adopt bylaws including one for solar-ready construction, and receive updates on decriminalization and a neighbourhood cannabis odor complaint.

• Tiered pricing and access system for Recreation Services programs and facilities
• Tax exemptions for 8 properties including Canadian Mental Health Association and Okanagan Village Housing Society, phased in over 3 years
• Adoption of Bylaw 5966 for solar-ready construction in new buildings
• Third reading of Bylaw 5969 to permit secondary suites in all residential zones
• Delegation from Quail Run neighbourhood regarding cannabis odour at 1701 Kosmina Road

Council approved two development variance permits to allow construction on steep slopes and the installation of a retaining wall. The meeting also included updates on drug decriminalization and economic development projects.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00619 for 3400 Centennial Drive to allow construction on slopes over 30% and a retaining wall up to 2.0m
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00620 for 1800 Phoenix Drive to allow residential construction on lots exceeding 30% slopes
• Received verbal update on hard drug decriminalization from Supt. Baher, Vernon RCMP
• Received presentation from Quail Run resident regarding cannabis odors at 1701 Kosmina Road and referred to Administration for a report
• Received economic development update from Community Futures Executive Director Leigha Horsfield
• Adopted minutes from August 14, 2023 Regular, Public Hearing, and Committee of the Whole meetings

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council will consider three development variance permits for properties on Okanagan Landing Road and Kestrel Place, along with proposed zoning amendments to allow secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings. The council will also discuss an application to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund and receive the RCMP's second quarter report.

• Development Variance Permit for 8354 Okanagan Landing Road to allow a semi-detached building and retaining wall on a steep slope
• Development Variance Permit for 8511 Okanagan Landing Road to allow roof repair and patio enclosure near Okanagan Lake
• Development Variance Permit for 69 Kestrel Place to allow a multi-family development with increased height and reduced setbacks
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments to allow secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings, with first and second reading scheduled
• Council endorsement of an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund for federal housing grants

Council approved two development variance permits for properties on Okanagan Landing Road. They also referred requests regarding cemetery bylaws and rink rental fees to administration for future reports.

• Approved DVP00596 for 8354 Okanagan Landing Road to allow a semi-detached building and retaining wall (Carried)
• Approved DVP00598 for 8511 Okanagan Landing Road to allow roof repair and patio enclosure (Carried)
• Referred request to revisit Cemetery Management Bylaw 5767 regarding fresh flowers to Administration (Carried)
• Referred request to waive rental fees for Centennial outdoor rink for Halina Centre to Administration (Carried)
• Denied motion to waive Council Procedure Bylaw 4840 to act immediately on Halina Centre request (Defeated)
• Received RCMP Second Quarter Report for 2023 for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Chief Lind on the Sensenet Early Wildfire Detection System. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation on Sensenet Early Wildfire Detection System by Chief Lind

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from Chief Lind regarding the Sensenet Early Wildfire Detection System. The presentation covered sensor locations and fire mitigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the August 14, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received presentation on Sensenet Early Wildfire Detection System (Carried)

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to consider rezoning 2801 28th Street from C4-Street-Oriented Commercial to C8-Central Business District for a mixed-use development. The hearing will also accept public input on a related Development Variance Permit. No other items are on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 2801 28th Street from C4 to C8 zone for mixed-use development
• Public input on Development Variance Permit 00603
• Confirmation of publication and procedure for public representation

The City of Vernon held a public hearing regarding Bylaw 5964 to rezone 2801 28th Street from C4 - Street-Oriented Commercial to C8 - Central Business District for a mixed-use development. One member of the public provided testimony regarding drainage and parking concerns. No formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a fee assessment and review for Parks and Recreation services, with a presentation from consultants Innovate Planning and Co. Council will consider directing staff to implement the recommendations. The agenda also includes information items from the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and others regarding the city's facility booking process.

• Parks and Recreation Services fee assessment and review; presentation by consultants (Innovate Planning and Co.)
• Motion to direct staff to implement consultant recommendations
• Letters from Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Vernon Winter Carnival, Funtastic Sports Society, and Blue-House Events regarding facility booking process
• Adoption of minutes from June 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting

Council received a fee assessment and review presentation from Innovate Planning & Co. regarding parks and recreation services. The Committee decided to direct staff to implement the recommendations provided by the consultants.

• Approved implementation of Parks and Recreation Services Fee Assessment and Review recommendations
• Adopted minutes from the June 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Amended the July 17, 2023 agenda to add a letter from The Creative Chaos Society

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to consider Bylaw 5961, which would rezone properties in the Predator Ridge neighbourhood to enable the development of Resort Villages. The hearing will include a land acknowledgement, an overview of the bylaw, and an opportunity for public input. Over 100 written submissions have been received.

• Rezoning amendment bylaw 5961 for Resort Villages at Predator Ridge
• Public hearing scheduled for July 17, 2023, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Over 100 emails and letters received from the public regarding the bylaw
• Applicant submission includes a 30th Anniversary Video, PowerPoint Presentation, and Open House Boards

The City of Vernon held a public hearing regarding the Resort Villages at Predator Ridge Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5961, 2023. The minutes record the receipt of 287 public submissions and presentations from the applicant and a resident, but do not record a final decision or vote.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on three development variance permits, a rezoning, and several funding approvals. Key items include a $962,000 early budget approval for Becker Bike Park Phase 2, a rezoning of 811 39th Avenue from Country Residential to Agriculture, and a delegation requesting city purchase of Lincoln Lanes Bowling Centre. Council will also consider a $850,000 expenditure for a gun and gang violence prevention strategy.

• Delegation requesting city purchase and operation of Lincoln Lanes Bowling Centre at 3510 25 Avenue
• Development variance permit for 5975 Lefoy Road to reduce loading spaces from 6 to 3 and increase building frontage to 98m
• Development variance permits for 900 and 903 Mt. Griffin Road regarding retaining walls and slopes
• Rezoning of 811 39th Avenue from Country Residential to Agriculture within the ALR
• Early budget approval of up to $962,000 for Becker Bike Park Phase 2 construction

Council approved two development variance permits to modify zoning bylaws for properties on Lefoy Road and Mt. Griffin Road. Additionally, Council referred a request to purchase and operate Lincoln Lanes Bowling Centre to Administration for a report.

• Referred request to purchase and operate Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Avenue) to Administration for report
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00608 for 5975 Lefoy Road to reduce loading spaces and increase building frontage
• Authorized issuance of DVP00608 for 5975 Lefoy Road upon satisfaction of conditions
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00606 for 900 Mt. Griffin Road to allow construction on slopes over 30% and increase wall/fence heights
• Authorized issuance of DVP00606 for 900 Mt. Griffin Road (4-2)

Public Hearing

This agenda is for a Vernon, BC public hearing on 2023-07-17, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the document.

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to consider rezoning 7616 Okanagan Landing Road from R5 (Four-plex Housing Residential) to RH1 (Low-Rise Apartment Residential) to allow a 56-unit apartment building. The hearing includes a land acknowledgement, procedure overview, and opportunity for public representation. One written submission from J. and B. Barrie has been received.

• Rezoning of 7616 Okanagan Landing Road from R5 to RH1 for a 56-unit apartment building
• Public hearing on Bylaw 5963, 2023
• Written submission from J. and B. Barrie received

The City of Vernon held a public hearing regarding Bylaw 5963 to rezone 7616 Okanagan Landing Road from R5: Four-plex Housing Residential to RH1: Low-Rise Apartment Residential for a 56-unit building. Residents expressed concerns regarding density, traffic safety, and height. No final decision or vote on the bylaw was recorded in these minutes.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider endorsing the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan and directing administration to implement it. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and appointment of an acting mayor for 2023.

• Endorsement of the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan - Action Plan
• Appointment of Acting Mayor for 2023

Council endorsed the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan Action Plan and directed administration to implement it. The committee also updated the Acting Mayor appointments for July, August, and September 2023.

• Endorsed 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan Action Plan and directed administration to implement it
• Appointed Councillor Mund as Acting Mayor for July 2023
• Appointed Councillor Durning as Acting Mayor for August 2023
• Appointed Councillor Quiring as Acting Mayor for September 2023
• Adopted June 26, 2023 agenda
• Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Vernon City Council to receive public input on the 2022 Annual Report. The Director of Financial Services will present an overview, and residents may speak to the report. No other business is scheduled.

• Public input session on the 2022 Annual Report
• Presentation by Director of Financial Services on the report

Council conducted an Annual General Meeting to review the 2022 Annual Report. The Director of Financial Services provided an overview of strategic priorities and organizational achievements. No formal decisions or votes on policy were recorded.

• Adjourned the Annual General Meeting (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider two development variance permits for properties on 27th Street, a rezoning at Predator Ridge, and several other items including a fence at Marshall Field, EV charging requirements, and a camera van replacement. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• DVP00567: 3503 27th Street - vary front yard setback to 2.0m and landscape buffer to 0.0m/0.95m for a two-storey mixed use building
• DVP00613: 2803 27th Street - reduce parking from 7 to 5 spaces and loading from 1 to 0 for a family medicine practice
• Reconsideration of Marshall Field fencing - cost not to exceed $45,000
• Rezoning at Predator Ridge (ZON00396) - from RTC/RTCA/P5 to C10A, public hearing to be held
• Replacement of camera van Unit #328 - cost not to exceed $82,700

Council approved two development variance permits for mixed-use and medical properties on 27th Street. A revised fencing plan for Marshall Field was approved, and Administration was directed to draft EV charging amendments for Zoning Bylaw 5000.

• Approved DVP00567 for two storey mixed use building at 3503 27th Street
• Approved DVP00613 for family medicine practice at 2803 27th Street
• Approved installation of fence at Marshall Field per Option 4 (5-2)
• Directed Administration to provide draft EV charging amendments to Zoning Bylaw 5000 by December 2024
• Approved one-year processing extension for OCP and Zoning amendments for Port Okanagan

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon Council will consider endorsing the 2023 Canada Day celebration in Polson Park, including insurance, a free business license, and in-kind support. They will also vote on a large batch of discretionary grants, including adding $50,000 to the program, and decide on several other items like a fence at Marshall Field and a heritage plan for O'Keefe Ranch.

• Endorse 2023 Canada Day celebration in Polson Park with $12,000 in funding and in-kind support
• Approve up to $45,000 for fencing at Marshall Field, funded by $10,000 donation and $35,000 from reserves
• Authorize up to $70,000 for O'Keefe Ranch Conservation and Asset Management Plan
• Approve 2022 Annual Report and schedule public meeting for June 26, 2023
• Decide on 40+ discretionary grants, including adding $50,000 to the program

Council endorsed the 2023 Canada Day activities in Polson Park and authorized associated funding and insurance. A development variance permit for a property on 11th Street was defeated. Council also received a quarterly report from the Social Planning Council.

• Approved 2023 Canada Day celebrations and activities in Polson Park
• Authorized $12,000 total budget for Canada Day family events
• Approved liability insurance and in-kind support for North Okanagan Canada Day Society
• Confirmed Councillor Durning as Council Liaison to the Canada Day Society
• Directed Administration to issue a no-cost business license to the Canada Day Society
• Denied Development Variance Permit (DVP00587) for 3501 11th Street (3-4)
• Adopted minutes from the May 23, 2023 Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on directing staff to draft zoning amendments to permit secondary suites in all residential zones, including semi-detached dwellings. Council will also decide on requesting meetings with provincial cabinet ministers at the 2023 UBCM Convention to discuss the Vernon Courthouse, Aberdeen Plateau, and the Active Living Centre.

• Draft amendments to Zoning Bylaw 5000 to allow secondary suites in RTR, RTC, and RTCA zones for single detached and semi-detached dwellings
• Request meetings with Solicitor General, Minister of Environment, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Forests, and Minister of Tourism at UBCM Convention
• Topics for UBCM meetings: Vernon Courthouse, Aberdeen Plateau, Active Living Centre

Council directed administration to draft zoning amendments to permit secondary suites in all residential zones, including semi-detached dwellings. The body also authorized advocacy letters and meeting requests with provincial ministers regarding housing subsidies, wildfire potential, and funding for a community center.

• Directed administration to draft Zoning Bylaw 5000 amendments to allow secondary suites in all residential zones, including semi-detached dwellings (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor to letter Premier David Eby and Minister Ravi Kahlon to advocate for a review of the Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) program (Carried)
• Approved submission of a motion for consideration at the September 2023 UBCM convention (Carried)
• Directed administration to request meetings with provincial ministers to discuss the Vernon Court House, Aberdeen Plateau fuel load, Active Living Centre funding, and mental health services (Carried)
• Supported potential joint meeting with the Regional District of the North Okanagan regarding food security and the Aberdeen Plateau (Carried)

Special Meeting

This special meeting covers the City of Vernon's financial position, including 2023 budget variances, the Active Living Centre borrowing strategy, and results of the May 2023 budget survey. Council will also review the 2023-2026 strategic plan and set the 2024 operating budget target, with a proposed directive to keep tax revenue increases within 4% (excluding Recreation Services).

• Direct Administration to submit 2024 budget within a 4% tax revenue increase, excepting Recreation Services
• Direct Administration to bring forward updated Active Living Centre debt servicing and borrowing strategy by September 30, 2023
• Receive verbal update on Active Living Centre project progress and borrowing strategy
• Receive report on May 2023 budget survey results
• Receive report on City's current financial situation and 2024 budget commitments

Council established a 4% tax revenue increase target for the 2024 operating and infrastructure budget, excluding Recreation Services. The meeting also included updates on the Active Living Centre project and the city's financial position.

• Directed Administration to submit 2024 budget within a 4% tax revenue increase, excluding Recreation Services (Carried)
• Directed Administration to provide updated Active Living Centre debt and borrowing strategy by September 30, 2023 (Carried)
• Added natural asset inventory to strategic priorities (Carried)
• Received verbal update on Active Living Centre borrowing strategy for information (Carried)
• Received verbal update on HR contract negotiations, salary review, and recruitment for information (Carried)
• Received May 2023 Budget Survey Results for information (Carried)
• Received report on City's Current Financial Situation for information (Carried)
• Received draft Council Strategic Plan for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Civic Excellence on the draft Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026. The agenda also includes adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2026 by Tracey Lorenson of Civic Excellence

The Committee of the Whole adopted the Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026 following a presentation by Civic Excellence. Council provided feedback on the overall vision and requested minor wording edits before approval.

• Adopted the Strategic Plan 2023-2026 with noted amendments
• Adopted the May 23, 2023 meeting agenda
• Adopted the May 8, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on several development variance permits, rezoning applications, and funding requests. Key items include a rezoning for a low-rise apartment at 7616 Okanagan Landing Road, a development variance permit for 12 mobile home sites at 4701 Pleasant Valley Road, and a $524,388 budget increase for 32nd Avenue road work. Council will also consider a $45,000 fence at Marshall Field and a motion to increase visitor parking in new multi-family projects.

• Rezoning application for 7616 Okanagan Landing Road from R5 (four-plex) to RH1 (low-rise apartment)
• Development variance permit for 12 mobile home sites at 4701 Pleasant Valley Road
• $524,388 budget increase for 32nd Avenue (Pleasant Valley Road to 20th Street) project
• $45,000 fence at Marshall Field, with $10,000 donated from Vernon Minor Baseball
• Motion to direct administration to recommend increasing visitor parking for new multi-family projects where no on-street parking exists within half a block

Council approved two development variance permits for a 12-unit mobile home project and an industrial business park. The city also amended its firearms bylaw, flag policy, and Council Code of Responsible Conduct.

• Approved DVP00468 for 12 mobile home sites at 4701 Pleasant Valley Road
• Approved DVP00600 for an industrial business park at 3201 45th Avenue
• Amended Firearms and Weapons Bylaw 5399 to remove section 9.a regarding Bylaw Enforcement Officers
• Adopted amended Flag Policy
• Adopted amended Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy
• Reaffirmed support for Zoning Application 00396 (Resort Villages at Predator Ridge)

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council is holding its regular open meeting on May 8, 2023, with a full agenda of decisions and information items. Key actions include approving funding for the Silver Star Road Multi-Use Path Phase 2, supporting a large rezoning at Predator Ridge, and considering several other rezoning, fee, and policy items. The meeting also includes presentations from the RCMP and community groups, and will close to the public for confidential matters.

• Rezoning of 10 properties at Predator Ridge from RTCA to C10A and one to P5 (no public hearing)
• Rezoning of 3501 11th Street from R2 to R3 (no public hearing)
• Increase Silver Star Road Multi-Use Path Phase 2 budget by $882,730 from DCCs and $8,310 from Infrastructure Reserve
• Approve solid waste collection and recycling fee increases (Fees and Charges Bylaw #3909)
• Authorize $23,713 for Phase 1 of Decorative Streetlight LED Retrofit project

Council approved increases to solid waste collection and recycling fees and ratified the 2022 audited financial statements. The board also approved amendments to the Procurement Policy and directed staff to bring forward a new Solid Waste Bylaw for initial reading.

• Approved recommended solid waste collection and recycling fee increases to Fees and Charges Bylaw #3909
• Ratified and approved the 2022 audited financial statements
• Approved amendments to the Procurement Policy
• Directed Administration to bring forward new Solid Waste Bylaw #5911 and related amendments for initial reading on May 23, 2023 (6-1)
• Appointed Kennedy Mund as Youth Representative to the Advisory Planning Committee through January 2025
• Directed Administration to reduce Commercial Recycling collection from 3 days a week to 1 or 2 days
• Directed Administration to review exceptions in The City of Vernon Firearms and Weapons Bylaw Number 5300, 2012
• Received Speed Hump Assessment on Eastside Road for information (4-3)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on the draft Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026, the 2022 audited financial statements, the Vernon Seniors Action Network's age-friendly action plan, and BC Transit's electronic fare collection system. Council will also receive an update on the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Project. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Presentation and receipt of draft Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026
• Approval of 2022 audited financial statements presented by KPMG
• Presentation on Vernon Community Age and Dementia Friendly Action Plan from Vernon Seniors Action Network
• BC Transit presentation on Electronic Fare Collection System (Umo)
• Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Project update

Council approved the 2022 audited financial statements and received several informational presentations. These included updates on the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Project, a dementia-friendly action plan, and BC Transit's new electronic fare system.

• Approved 2022 audited financial statements (CARRIED)
• Received Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Project update (CARRIED)
• Received Vernon Community Age and Dementia Friendly Action Plan presentation (CARRIED)
• Received KPMG presentation on Consolidated Financial Statements for year ended Dec 31, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Received BC Transit presentation on Electronic Fare Collection System (Umo) (CARRIED)
• Received draft Council Strategic Plan 2023-2026 presentation (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the purchase of a new fire engine/rescue for up to $1.2 million and the adoption of a new Procurement Policy. Council will also consider adopting bylaws related to a reserve fund for Growing Communities Funds and fee changes for minor development and heritage alteration permits and liquor licence applications. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, land, and law enforcement matters, and several informational presentations and reports.

• Fire apparatus purchase approval up to $1.2 million
• Expenditure of up to $198,558 for FireSmart activities funded by UBCM program
• Adoption of Bylaw 5957 establishing Growing Communities Fund Reserve
• Adoption of Bylaw 5958 amending fees for minor development and heritage alteration permits and liquor licence applications
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 5956 (2023 Tax Rates)

Council authorized the purchase of a new fire engine and allocated funds for wildfire resilience. The city also renamed Arena Access Road to Duncan Wray Way and adopted a new procurement policy. Additionally, a reserve fund for Growing Communities Funds was established via Bylaw 5957.

• Approved purchase of fire engine/rescue for up to $1.2 million
• Authorized up to $198,558 for FireSmart Coordinator and activities
• Renamed Arena Access Road to Duncan Wray Way (7-0)
• Adopted new Procurement Policy and rescinded 2016 Purchasing Policy
• Adopted Bylaw 5957 to establish Growing Communities Fund Reserve
• Appointed Jennifer Boone as Youth Representative to Climate Action Advisory Committee
• Referred Housing Conference presentation to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Declassified land exchange resolution for Girouard Park access to 43rd Avenue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive three informational presentations: a sockeye salmon reintroduction update from the Okanagan Nation Alliance, highlights from a housing conference, and a review of existing incentives for affordable rental housing. No binding decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Sockeye Salmon Re-Introduction and Restoration in the Okanagan Basin by Okanagan Nation Alliance Fisheries Department
• Overview of housing conference highlights from Acting General Manager, Planning and Councillor Fehr
• Memorandum on existing incentives for affordable housing from Acting General Manager, Planning and Long Range Planner

Council referred a housing conference presentation and related comments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for content recommendations regarding a letter to the Minister of Housing. The committee also received information on sockeye salmon restoration and affordable housing incentives.

• Referred Housing Conference presentation and Council comments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Received for information the presentation on housing conference highlights
• Received for information the Okanagan Nation Alliance presentation on Sockeye Salmon Re-Introduction and Restoration
• Received for information the April 14, 2023 memorandum on Existing Incentives for Affordable Housing
• Adopted the April 11, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council is meeting to decide on several financial and policy items, including selecting the 2023 tax rate option, approving additional fleet vehicle spending, and considering a request to decline fire service to RDNO Area B. The agenda also includes public submissions on a road closure bylaw, adoption of policies, and several notices of motion.

• Select 2023 tax rate option: Option 4 (maximize utility class revenue, residential increase at 4.57%) and waive business-to-residential ratio policy
• Authorize additional $509,135 for 2023 Fleet Vehicle Replacement
• Decline $45,000 funding request from HomeZero Collective Society
• Decline RDNO Electoral Area B fire protection request
• First three readings of Bylaw 5957 (Growing Communities Fund Reserve) and Bylaw 5958 (fee amendments)

Council selected a tax rate option maximizing utility class revenue with a 4.57% residential increase. Other key actions included approving a fleet vehicle funding increase and adopting a new emergency service policy.

• Selected 2023 Tax Rate Option 4 with 4.57% residential increase (6-1)
• Authorized up to $509,135 for 2023 Fleet Vehicle Replacement shortfall
• Adopted Emergency Program Level of Service for Non-Emergency Events Policy
• Declined fire service request for RDNO Electoral Area B (6-1)
• Declined $45,000 funding request from HomeZero Collective Society
• Authorized $184,710 expenditure for PHAC Dementia Strategic Fund Grant
• Approved Sub-Licence Agreement with Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society
• Passed Bylaw 5957 to establish Growing Communities Fund Reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a verbal update on the Workforce Attraction pilot project and review a draft Council Code of Responsible Conduct policy. The committee may recommend adoption of the code of conduct policy.

• Verbal update on Workforce Attraction pilot project from Manager, Economic Development and Tourism
• Draft Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy (0530-13) presented for input and possible adoption

Council adopted the Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy and requested potential amendments to be brought forward at a future meeting. The Manager of Economic Development and Tourism also provided an update on the Workforce Attraction pilot project.

• Adopted the Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy (CARRIED)
• Directed Administration to bring potential amendments to the Code of Responsible Conduct Policy to the May 8, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Received the Workforce Attraction Pilot Update (CARRIED)
• Adopted the April 11, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the March 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive informational presentations. The session includes an update on ambulance services and a debrief from a leadership conference.

• Presentation from Dan Zwyrucha regarding BC Emergency Health Services (Ambulance) in Vernon
• Debrief from Mayor Cumming and Councillor Guy on the Local Government Leadership Academy Conference

The Committee of the Whole met to receive informational presentations. Council received an update on BC Emergency Health Services operations in Vernon and a debrief on the Local Government Leadership Academy Conference.

• Adopted the March 27, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 7 and March 13, 2023 (Carried)
• Received for information the BC Emergency Health Services presentation (Carried)
• Received for information the Local Government Leadership Academy Conference presentation (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council authorized up to $460,000 for four firefighter positions and endorsed the Vernon Gun & Gang Violence Prevention Strategy. The city also approved a $100,000 funding increase for the O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society and adopted several zoning and fee bylaws.

• Authorized up to $460,000 for four firefighter positions for one year
• Endorsed Vernon Gun & Gang Violence Prevention Strategy and grant application
• Approved $100,000 additional operational funding for O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society (6-1)
• Approved $226,811 payment for 2023 Downtown Vernon Association tax levies
• Adopted Bylaw 5953 to borrow up to $121,000,000 for Active Living Centre
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00580 for fence height at 7373 Brooks Lane
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00591 for landscaping at 2206 32 Street
• Appointed Janice Nicol as Corporate Officer and Cathy Isles as Deputy Corporate Officer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from two delegations. The O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society will discuss their strategic plan and financial challenges, while HomeZero Collective will provide an update on feasibility study results.

• Delegation: HomeZero Collective update on Feasibility Study results
• Delegation: O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society presentation on strategic and business plans
• Discussion of O'Keefe Ranch curatorial, infrastructure, and financial challenges

The Committee of the Whole received presentations from the HomeZero Collective and the O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society. Council decided to refer the O'Keefe Ranch presentation and its associated requests to administration for a report back.

• Adopted the March 13, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Referred the O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society presentation to Administration for a report back (Carried)

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed multi-family housing development. The meeting covers an Official Community Plan amendment and a rezoning amendment for the property at 3903 30 Street.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 5941, 2023 for 3903 30 Street
• Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5942, 2023 to allow a 36 unit stacked row housing complex
• Development Variance Permit 00575

The City of Vernon held a public hearing to discuss an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for a 36-unit stacked row housing complex. Residents raised concerns regarding parking, traffic congestion, and road width. No final decision or vote was recorded in the minutes.

• No decision recorded on OCP Amendment Bylaw 5941
• No decision recorded on Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5942
• No decision recorded on Development Variance Permit 00575

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a development variance permit for five duplexes at 5300 Pleasant Valley Road and adopted several zoning and business bylaws. The city also authorized significant funding for the Lakeview Wading Pool project and established a new Cemetery Development Reserve.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00573 for 10 units at 5300 Pleasant Valley Road (6-1)
• Authorized up to $1,034,640 in additional funding for Lakeview Wading Pool and Spray Park
• Approved Respectful Workplace and Anti-Discrimination Policy and $56,000 for 0.5 FTE in HR
• Created Cemetery Development Reserve and transferred $118,446.73 into it
• Approved transfer of $1,001,653 from 2022 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance to various reserves
• Adopted Bylaw 5940 to rezone 3003 37 Avenue to Parks and Open Space
• Passed Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 5953 to borrow up to $121,000,000 for Active Living Centre
• Authorized Mayor to write support letter for U18 Female Hockey Club National Championships bid

Special Meeting

The City of Vernon Council held a Special Committee of the Whole meeting for a Strategic Planning Workshop. The session focused on identifying Council's strategic priorities through a process facilitated by Civic Excellence.

• Strategic Planning Process Workshop facilitated by Tracey Lorenson

Council participated in a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Tracey Lorenson from Civic Excellence to identify strategic priorities. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Received the Strategic Planning Process Workshop facilitated by Civic Excellence

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon held a public hearing to discuss Bylaw 5926, which proposes measuring building height in metres rather than storeys. No public submissions were received, and no final decision was recorded in the minutes.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the agenda and adopt minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. Mayor Ireland of the District of Lake Country is scheduled to present information regarding major developments and challenges in Lake Country.

• Presentation by Mayor Ireland (Lake Country) on regional developments and challenges

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 13, 2023. Council received a presentation from Lake Country Mayor Ireland regarding regional challenges and developments. One appointment was made to a regional advisory committee.

• Adopted February 27, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 13, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Received presentation from Mayor Ireland of Lake Country for information (Carried)
• Appointed Brian Quiring as an Alternate to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved several rezoning bylaws and amendments to fees and charges for parking, parks, and septage receiving. The city also decided to decline a Forest Enhancement Grant and will not participate in providing voluntary temporary cold weather shelters.

• Approved rezoning of 2206 32nd Street from R2 to RM1 (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaws 5897 and 5898 for OCP and rezoning of Highway 97, Pleasant Valley Road, and Lefoy Road (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 5925 rezoning 1608 43rd Ave and 4211 17th St from R5 to R4 (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Fees and Charges Bylaws 3909 and 5472 (Carried)
• Denied request to lower speed limit on Silver Star Road to 50 km/hr (Defeated)
• Approved $85,000 for a temporary RCMP Court Liaison Officer (Carried)
• Declined Forest Enhancement Grant and requested $250,000 be transferred to Forsite (Carried)
• Directed Administration to notify the Province that the City will not participate in voluntary temporary cold weather shelters (Carried)

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to discuss two rezoning requests. One proposal involves expanding a senior's residential care facility, and the other is for a new residential subdivision.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 5935 and Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5936 for a senior's residential care facility at 2702 and 2800 40 Street
• Development Variance Permit 00593 for 2702 and 2800 40 Street
• Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5939 to allow a 77 lot subdivision at 5005 Turtle Pond Place
• Development Variance Permit 00595 for 5005 Turtle Pond Place

The City of Vernon held a public hearing to receive input on three bylaws and two development variance permits. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee of the Whole

Council received a debrief from the 2022 BC's Affordable Housing Conference. Members directed administration to report back on affordable housing bylaws and policies and tasked the Mayor with sending a recommendation letter to conference organizers.

• Directed Administration to report back on policies, procedures and bylaws related to affordable housing programs (Carried)
• Directed Mayor to send a letter to conference organizers recommending more content specific to Municipalities (Carried)
• Received update on November 2022 B.C. Affordable Housing Conference for information (Carried)
• Adopted the February 13, 2023 Agenda (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several development applications, including a proposed 36-unit stacked row housing complex at 3903 30th Street, which requires an Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning, and a development variance permit. They will also vote on adopting the 2023-2027 Financial Plan, a temporary borrowing bylaw for the Active Living Centre, and additional funding for child care facilities. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and land negotiations, and a public hearing for other rezoning bylaws is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

• Support for DVP00592 at 4000 29th Street to reduce side yard setbacks and parking
• Additional $27,234 for child care construction and $20,671 for operating expenses
• Support for 2900 block of 30th Avenue closure to vehicles for pedestrian plaza, up to $38,000
• Adoption of Bylaw 5937 (2023-2027 Financial Plan) and Bylaw 5938 (FOI amendment)
• First and second readings for Bylaws 5941 and 5942 for 3903 30th Street, with public hearing March 13

Council adopted the five-year Financial Plan Bylaw 5937 and approved several zoning and development variance permits. The city also authorized funding for childcare construction overruns and a pedestrian plaza on 30th Avenue.

• Adopted City of Vernon 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 5937
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00592 for 4000 29th Street
• Allocated $27,234 for childcare construction overruns and $20,671 for 2022 operating/insurance expenses
• Approved closure of 2900 block of 30th Avenue (July 4-Sept 1, 2023) and $38,000 for pedestrian plaza equipment
• Authorized up to $95,384.53 for a Gun and Gang Violence Prevention Plan
• Approved $3,500 for a memorial plaque funded by private donations
• Approved rezoning of 3003 37 Avenue to P1 - Parks and Open Space (Bylaw 5940)
• Directed administration to prepare a Temporary Borrowing Bylaw for the Active Living Centre

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on adopting three rezoning bylaws, including one for row housing at 5661 Okanagan Landing Road and another for stacked row housing at 1609 43rd Avenue. They will also consider removing minimum unit width regulations from Zoning Bylaw 5000, which could affect future housing design. Other items include approving a memorial plaque and a flag pole installation, each funded by reserves.

• Adoption of Bylaw 5773 to rezone 5661 Okanagan Landing Road from R1 to RM1 for row housing
• Adoption of Bylaw 5927 to rezone 1609 43rd Avenue from R5 to RH2 for stacked row housing
• First and second readings of Bylaw 5926 to remove storeys as a height measurement, using metres only
• Council to consider removing minimum unit width rules from Zoning Bylaw 5000
• Approval of up to $3,500 for a memorial plaque and up to $10,000 for a flag pole, both from the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted reserve

Council adopted three zoning bylaws and approved a $10,000 expenditure for a City Hall flag pole. The 2023-2027 Financial Plan was amended to include a $350,000 transfer to the Fire Apparatus reserve. Council also decided to maintain the current honor payment system for RV sani-dumps.

• Adopted Bylaw 5773 to rezone 5661 Okanagan Landing Road to Row Housing Residential
• Adopted Bylaw 5927 to rezone 1609 43 Ave to Stacked Row Housing Residential
• Adopted Bylaw 5934 to update commercial uses in Tourist Commercial and Residential zoning
• Approved up to $10,000 for City Hall flag pole purchase and installation
• Amended Bylaw 5937 to add $350,000 transfer to Fire Apparatus reserve
• Maintained RV sani-dump honor payment system (6-1); defeated $15,000 locking cap system
• Approved $266.00 in 2022 Kindness Meter donations to Salvation Army Food Bank
• Supported removing minimum unit width regulations from Zoning Bylaw 5000

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. No other business items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Adoption of the January 23, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of the January 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole met on January 23, 2023. The members adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted January 23, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon held a public hearing regarding Zoning Text (C10A – Tourist Commercial and Residential) Amendment Bylaw 5934, 2022. No public submissions were received, and no final vote on the bylaw was recorded in these minutes.

• Closed public hearing for Bylaw 5934 after no public representation was received
• Adjourned the Public Hearing

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed. The committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting, then move through standard agenda sections that are all empty.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of December 12, 2022 minutes

The meeting was called to order at 8:46 am and adjourned at 8:47 am. No substantive business, proposals, or policy decisions were recorded. The session was procedural in nature.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Adopted the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council is deciding on a five-year financial plan and several land-use amendments, including the expansion of a seniors care facility and a new 77-lot subdivision. The body is also discussing attainable housing incentives and a new Council Code of Conduct.

• Bylaw 5937: 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Expenditure of $37,250 for 2023 cyber insurance coverage
• Rezoning of 2702 and 2800 40th Street for seniors residential care facility expansion
• Rezoning and development variance for a 77-lot subdivision at 5101 Turtle Pond Place
• Rezoning of 3003 37th Avenue to 'P1: Parks and Open Space' for Civic Memorial Park

Council adopted the five-year Financial Plan Bylaw 5937 and approved multiple development variance permits and rezoning applications. The board also authorized funding for cyber insurance and directed staff to explore attainable housing incentives.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw 5937
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00604 for 7371 Tronson Road
• Supported rezoning and OCP amendment for seniors care facility at 2702 and 2800 40th Street
• Supported rezoning and DVP00595 for 77-lot subdivision at 5101 Turtle Pond Place
• Authorized $37,250 for 2023 cyber insurance coverage
• Approved rezoning of Civic Memorial Park (3003 37th Avenue) to Parks and Open Space
• Directed Administration to propose additional attainable housing incentives
• Appointed members to Board of Variance, Tourism Commission, Advisory Planning, and Climate Action committees