Vernon public meetings in 2024

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing to discuss two zoning and official community plan amendments. The meeting includes proposals for a new affordable housing development and changes to development permit exemptions for multi-unit housing.

• Bylaw 6023 and 6024: Proposed redesignation and rezoning of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road for a 96-unit affordable rental building
• Bylaw 6013: Proposed amendment to Development Permit exemptions for multi-unit small-scale housing and Riparian Assessment Areas

The public hearing addressed two bylaws for a 96-unit affordable rental building at 6545 Okanagan Landing Road: an OCP amendment (Bylaw 6023) and a zoning amendment (Bylaw 6024). Residents raised concerns about building height, density, airport noise, traffic, and environmental impacts. No decisions were made; the hearing was for public input only. A second hearing for Bylaw 6013 (development permit exemptions) received no public submissions.

• No decisions made; public hearing only for Bylaws 6023 and 6024
• No decisions made; public hearing only for Bylaw 6013

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing updates to the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan, including a recommended growth scenario. The body is also reviewing a quarterly report for the Active Living Centre and discussing water rates.

• Recommended Growth Scenario report including estimated housing caps by neighbourhood
• Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Joint Review project management and engagement updates
• Active Living Centre Quarterly Report – December 2024
• Transportation Plan Update including Active Transportation and Transit Gap Analysis
• Discussion on water rates and the Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces 5 year Draft Capital Plan

The Committee of the Whole received updates on the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan joint review, including Phase 2 public engagement results. Council endorsed expanding Phase 3 consultation and supported, in principle, the recommended growth scenario, with one opposing vote. A tour for Council to identify growth boundaries and future village centres was also approved.

• Adopted agenda and minutes of November 25, 2024
• Received OCP and Transportation Plan joint review project management update
• Endorsed amending Engagement Strategy to expand Phase 3 consultation scope in Spring 2025
• Received Phase 2 public engagement update
• Supported in principle the recommended growth scenario (6-1, Mayor Cumming opposed)
• Approved Council tour with planning staff to identify growth boundaries and village centres before end of January 2025
• Received Transportation Plan update
• Received Active Living Centre quarterly report for December 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will adopt the agenda and receive several informational reports, including an interim housing needs report and a memorandum on outstanding highway projects. Council will appoint members to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for 2025‑2026 and approve amendments to the Council Discretionary Grants Policy. A large batch of discretionary grant applications will be approved or denied, with amounts ranging from $2,000 to $14,627.75. The council will also adopt two fee‑related bylaws and consider a zoning amendment for 1600 15th Street that changes the land use from agricultural to multi‑unit and park purposes.

• Zoning Amendment Application ZON00408 to rezone 1600 15th Street from AGRS to MUA and PANS with development conditions
• Appointment of nine members to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for the term Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2026
• Council Discretionary Grants decisions – approvals (e.g., $3,000 to Allan Brooks Nature Centre, $10,000 to Archway Society) and denials (e.g., $40,000 to Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Association)
• Amendment to Council Discretionary Grants Policy approved by council
• Adoption of Bylaw 6027 (Recreation and Parks Services Fee amendment) and Bylaw 6028 (Cemetery Fees amendment) for 2025‑2027

Council ratified the recommended growth scenario for the OCP and Transportation Plan joint review, supported a zoning amendment for 1600 15th Street, and approved several discretionary grants while denying others due to limited funds. Bylaws for OCP and zoning changes at 6545 Okanagan Landing Road were given third reading, and a letter of support for HomeZero Collective was approved.

• Ratified recommended growth scenario (6-1, Mayor opposed)
• Supported zoning amendment for 1600 15th Street (carried)
• Approved 10 discretionary grants, denied 19 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 6027 for recreation fees (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 6028 for cemetery fees (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 6023 for OCP amendment at 6545 Okanagan Landing Road (5-2)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 6024 for zoning amendment at 6545 Okanagan Landing Road (6-1)
• Approved letter of support for HomeZero Collective (carried)

Special Meeting

The council will receive for information the memorandum titled “Proposed 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Updates” and related budget documents. It will review and receive the divisional budgets for RCMP, Fire Rescue Services, Operations Services, Planning & Community Services, and other departments. The meeting also includes endorsement of Year 1 (2025) of the Rolling 5‑Year Infrastructure Program.

• Receive memorandum “Proposed 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Updates” (Nov 29 2024) and related budget attachments
• Receive RCMP budget and memo on added support positions (Nov 21 2024)
• Receive Fire Rescue Services budget as presented
• Receive Planning & Community Services budget as presented
• Endorse Year 1 (2025) of the Rolling 5‑Year Infrastructure Program – 2025‑2029

Regular Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider several bylaw amendments, including changes to recreation and parks fees and cemetery fees. It will also vote on funding $176,905 from unexpended balances for community resilience grants and authorize $40,000 grant applications for emergency equipment and training. Additional items include a demolition project for a single‑family dwelling at 3902 29th Street and various administrative updates.

• Approve Recreation & Parks Services Fees & Charges Bylaw amendments for 2025 (Lakers Disc Golf and Civic Memorial Building)
• Approve Cemetery Fees & Charges Bylaw amendments: 3% annual increase and reduced fee for concurrent cremated and in‑ground interments
• Allocate $176,905 from prior‑year unexpended balance to fund 2020‑2021 Community Resilience Investment Program grants
• Authorize $40,000 grant applications for Emergency Operations Centres and Emergency Support Services equipment and training under the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
• Direct demolition of the single‑family dwelling at 3902 29th Street, funded up to $50,000 from the Civic Building Reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will receive for information a memorandum titled “Official Community Plan in Relation to Zoning” dated November 14, 2024, submitted by the Acting Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability. No other business is listed.

• Adopt agenda for the November 25, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopt minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held November 12, 2024
• Receive for information the memorandum “Official Community Plan in Relation to Zoning” (dated November 14, 2024)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote to support Official Community Plan Application OCP00105 to redesignate 6545 Okanagan Landing Road from Residential Low Density to Residential High Density, and Zoning Application ZON00424 to rezone the same lot from Agricultural to Medium Scale Housing. The support is conditional on an affordable‑housing agreement with Okanagan Village Housing Society and a land dedication for a future pathway along Vernon Creek. A public hearing on both bylaws is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The meeting also includes approvals for an ICBC grant increase, a BC Hydro electric‑vehicle charging station licence, and a new Chief Administrative Officer appointment.

• Support OCP00105 redesignation of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road to Residential High Density
• Support ZON00424 rezoning of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road to Medium Scale Housing
• Approve amendment to OCP Bylaw 5470 for development‑permit exemptions for multi‑unit housing and riparian areas
• Authorize Licence of Occupation Agreement with BC Hydro for 9 EV charging stations at 3800 33rd Street (no cost, 10‑year term)
• Approve $17,200 increase to the Transit and Active Transportation Improvements Capital Project from the ICBC Road Improvement Program Grant

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the October 28 meeting. Council will receive the Organizational Asset Management Plan and direct administration to propose a 10‑year, 0.96 % cumulative Infrastructure Levy for the 2028 Financial Plan, and will endorse Year 1 of the 2025‑2029 Rolling Infrastructure Program. Council will also endorse early budget approval for four projects—Pleasant Valley Road at 39 Avenue Roundabout ($4,830,000), Phoenix Drive – Silver Star Road Roundabout ($1,900,000), Rock Slope Stabilization ($520,000), and Forcemain Replacement at Cummins Lift Station to Okanagan Landing Road ($1,200,000).

• Adopt minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 28, 2024
• Receive Organizational Asset Management Plan and direct a 10‑year 0.96 % Infrastructure Levy for the 2028 Financial Plan
• Endorse Year 1 (2025) of the Rolling 5‑Year Infrastructure Program (2025‑2029)
• Approve early budget for four infrastructure projects totaling $8,450,000
• Mayor will speak on the Kin Beach Pumphouse item

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon will hold a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 6014 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 6015 for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road. The amendments would redesignate the property and rezone it to permit an apartment building. The hearing will include a bylaw overview, confirmation of publication, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Bylaw 6014 – Official Community Plan amendment to redesignate 6092 Okanagan Landing Road for an apartment building
• Bylaw 6015 – Zoning amendment to rezone 6092 Okanagan Landing Road for an apartment building
• Public hearing presentation of applicant letter, concept site plan, OCP map, and ZON map
• Mayor’s land acknowledgement and call for public representation
• Confirmation of how the hearing was advertised

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a growth strategy for the City of Vernon over the next 20 years. Council is considering the launch of a Phase 2 community survey and an open house to gather resident input. The body is also reviewing policies regarding council committee appointments.

• Phase 2 Engagement Survey running from October 28, 2024, to November 14, 2024
• Proposed open house on November 7, 2024, regarding the growth strategy
• Approval of the Council Liaison External Committees Policy
• Rescinding of Appointments to Non-City Committees Policy (2001), Council Rep Votes on Committees Policy (1999), and Commissions/Boards - Information Policy (2000)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Vernon Council is reviewing several funding requests, including a grant application for active transportation infrastructure and a community climate outreach strategy. The body is also deciding on a liquor license for a new brew pub and annual funding for an RCMP youth program.

• Proposed $5,877,000 budget for the Kalamalka Lake Road Capital Project
• Proposed $720,000 for the 2025 Climate Action Community Outreach Strategy
• Liquor primary licence application for BNA brew pub at 1714 Kalamalka Lake Road
• Proposed $8,000 annual funding (3-year term) for the Jean Minguy Memorial RCMP Youth Academy
• Amendments to the Procurement Policy text

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting. Council will receive for information the Vernon Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management 2025‑2032 Strategic Plan and a study on repurposing the Vernon Aquatic Centre. The council will also hear updates from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention. No formal motions or votes are listed for these items.

• Adopt agenda for the October 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopt minutes of the September 23, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Receive Vernon Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management 2025‑2032 Strategic Plan (information)
• Receive Vernon Aquatic Centre Repurposing Study (information)
• Receive Council updates from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention (information)

Regular Council Meeting

The council considered a range of items, including a memorial stone for the Vernon Girls Trumpet Band, approval to fly the 4‑H Canada Flag on the community pole, and adoption of several bylaws. It gave in‑principle support to the Official Community Plan redesignation of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road to Residential High Density and to rezoning that site to Medium Scale Housing, subject to affordable‑housing and land‑dedication conditions. These decisions were part of the regular October 7, 2024 council meeting.

• Support in principle for OCP redesignation of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road to Residential High Density
• Support in principle for rezoning of 6545 Okanagan Landing Road to Medium Scale Housing
• Adoption of Bylaw 6009 authorizing drive‑through services and minor fuel stations on existing lots
• Approval to fly the 4‑H Canada Flag on the community flag pole on November 6, 2024
• Council support for a Vernon Girls Trumpet Band memorial stone in Civic Memorial Park and inclusion of its maintenance costs in the Parks budget

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 6005, a zoning amendment to permit drive‑through services and minor fuel stations on lot 24027 at 1501 Highway 6, excluding parcels H14665 and KAP58251. Administration will present an overview of the amendment and confirm how the meeting was publicized. The mayor will invite public comments from anyone affected before the council votes.

• Bylaw 6005 – amendment to authorize drive‑through services and minor fuel stations at 1501 Hwy 6 (LT 1, SEC 26, TWP 9, ODYD, PL 24027, except PLs H14665 and KAP58251)
• Confirmation of publication of the public hearing as required by legislation
• Administration overview of the amendment with attached reports and maps
• Public representation period for affected residents or stakeholders
• Adjournment of the public hearing

Public Hearing

The Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2024 to discuss Amendment Bylaw 6009, which proposes changes to the zoning text for drive‑through services and minor fuel stations. Administration will present an overview of the amendment and the Corporate Officer will confirm how the meeting was publicized. The mayor will invite members of the public who are affected to speak before the council considers the bylaw.

• Consideration of Zoning Text (Drive-through Services and Minor Fuel Stations) Amendment Bylaw 6009, 2024
• Public representation from individuals affected by the proposed amendment
• Corporate Officer to confirm publication of the bylaw as required by legislation
• Administration to provide overview of the amendment (attachments: 240724_RPT_Overlay_Drive Through_Minor Fuel.pdf; 6009 - Overlay Drive_Thru_Minor Fuel_Station Zoning.pdf)

Regular Council Meeting

The council approved the use of a $200,000 FireSmart grant for community resilience projects and denied an $85,000 funding request for the historic O'Keefe Ranch. It also approved a $613,000 budget increase for the 43rd Street Vernon Creek Crossing and a $5,000,000 grant application for Phase 2 of the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization. Additional items included a timeline change for the 34th Street sidewalk design and construction and support for a temporary bus stop pad at that location.

• Authorize expenditure of $200,000 FireSmart Community Funding grant
• Change timeline for 34th Street sidewalk design (2025) and construction (2026) with temporary bus stop pad
• Deny $85,000 additional funding request for historic O'Keefe Ranch
• Approve $613,000 budget amendment for 43rd Street Vernon Creek Crossing project
• Authorize up to $5,000,000 grant application for Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Phase 2

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the direction of First Medical Response services. Council is considering a proposal to limit these responses to purple and red calls where life-saving intervention is required.

• Proposal to limit First Medical Response to purple and red calls
• Review of Fire Prevention Development Guidelines & Fire Safety Planning memorandum
• Cultural Centre Financing Update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting. Council will receive a memorandum titled "Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Update" dated August 20, 2024 for information. Council will also receive a presentation from consultants Rebecca Black and Kathy Porter of Future Focus on the Official Community Plan workshop.

• Adopt agenda for September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopt minutes from the August 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Receive memorandum "Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Update" (dated August 20, 2024)
• Receive Official Community Plan workshop presentation by Rebecca Black and Kathy Porter (Future Focus)
• General Matters item covering the OCP and Transportation Plan update

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from Future Focus consultants on the Official Community Plan (OCP) and a memorandum titled 'Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Update' dated August 20, 2024, for information. No substantive decisions were made; the items were received as information only.

• Received presentation from Future Focus consultants on OCP (carried)
• Received OCP and Transportation Plan Update memorandum for information (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Vernon Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, including a road closure for the Vernon Block and fee amendments. The body is also reviewing a zoning application for a fuel station and drive-through, and considering a $185,000 tractor replacement.

• Bylaw 5999: Road Closure and Consolidation of the Vernon Block
• Bylaw 6005: Zoning amendment for Minor Fuel Station and Drive-through Services at 1501 Highway 6
• Expenditure of up to $185,000 for Parks tractor Unit #514 replacement
• Bylaw 6011: 2025 amendments to Recreation and Parks Services fees and charges
• Application for Roster Sports Club at 2319 53rd Avenue to change liquor service opening time to 9:00 am

Council adopted several bylaws, including the Vernon Block Road Closure Bylaw 5999 and amendments to fees and charges, and authorized signing a Transit Improvement Program MOU with BC Transit for 2025-2026 expansion initiatives. A zoning amendment for 1501 Highway 6 to allow drive-through services was defeated, but a revised motion allowing minor fuel station and drive-through services passed. Council also deferred the Historic O'Keefe Ranch financial ask and lease request to September 23, 2024.

• Adopted Vernon Block Road Closure Bylaw 5999
• Adopted Fees and Charges (Planning Application Fees) Amendment Bylaw 6006 (5-2)
• Adopted Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw 6007
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 6008
• Adopted Recreation and Parks Services 2025 Fees Amendment Bylaw 6011
• Authorized signing Transit Improvement Program MOU with BC Transit
• Approved up to $185,000 for Parks tractor replacement
• Defeated zoning amendment for drive-through at 1501 Highway 6 (3-4); later passed with minor fuel station (6-1)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Vernon Council will consider closing Snowberry Road and the Vernon Block, approve fee adjustments for planning and recreation services, and authorize the purchase of a property at 3902 29th Street for future housing.

• Adoption of Bylaw 6001 to close Snowberry Road
• Adoption of Bylaw 5999 to close the Vernon Block
• Approval of Bylaw 6006 to amend planning application fees
• Approval of Bylaw 6011 to amend recreation and parks fees
• Authorization to purchase 3902 29th Street for $430,000

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting. It will also receive the Active Living Centre Quarterly Report dated August 12, 2024 for information purposes. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt agenda for the August 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopt minutes from the July 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Receive Active Living Centre Quarterly Report – August 2024 (information item)

Special Meeting

The City of Vernon Council is meeting to review engagement results and recommended values for the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan. The body will discuss goals regarding housing, sustainable growth, and multimodal transportation networks.

• Presentation from Jessica Delaney of Engage Delaney on OCP and Transportation Plan Engagement Phase 1 Results
• Proposed OCP values including housing diversity, agricultural land preservation, and environmental stewardship
• Proposed Transportation Plan values focusing on health, safety, climate-ready infrastructure, and accessibility
• Update on the Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan Fall Workshop

Special Meeting

The Vernon City Council will adopt the meeting agenda as presented. It will pass a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter for labour‑relations reasons. The council will then reconvene before formally closing the meeting.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Resolution to close meeting to public under Section 90(1) for labour relations
• Reconvocation of the meeting
• Close of the meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. It will then receive two memoranda for information: a Tourism Vernon brand‑refresh background (dated July 4, 2024) and a draft Vernon Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management Strategic Plan for 2025‑2032 (dated July 5, 2024). No formal decisions or votes on these items are indicated.

• Adopt agenda for July 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopt minutes of the June 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Receive Tourism Vernon's Brand Refresh Background memorandum (July 4, 2024) for information
• Receive Draft Vernon Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management Strategic Plan 2025‑2032 memorandum (July 5, 2024) for information

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Vernon Council is meeting to discuss fee adjustments for recreation services and various infrastructure and strategic grants. The body is also reviewing road closures and the appointment of a new Approving Officer.

• Proposed 5% increase for 2025 Parks and Recreation fees
• Awarding of Sustainability Grants to 11 applicants totaling $20,161
• Authorization of up to $66,000 for property insurance appraisal of City-owned buildings
• Approval of up to $50,000 for a new multi-year Economic Development Strategy
• Closure of 687 m2 laneway and consolidation of the Vernon Block with costs up to $10,000

Regular Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council is reviewing several community development and land use applications. This includes a funding request for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and an Official Community Plan amendment for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road. The agenda also features updates on the toxic drug supply and the adoption of new zoning and stormwater bylaws.

• $240,000 total funding request for Rural Community Immigration Pilot ($80,000 annually)
• OCP amendment for 6092 Okanagan Landing Road to Residential Medium Density
• $13,000 discretionary grant to WL Seaton Secondary "Sonics" Football
• Adoption of Bylaw 6000 (City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw)
• Liquor service hour change request for The Rise Golf Course

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a report regarding the implementation of parks and recreation fees. The proposal includes setting specific subsidy rates and introducing a 2% facility fee starting in 2026.

• Proposed 35% recreation subsidy rate and 81.3% parks subsidy rate
• Five-year phased approach for fee increases exceeding 50%
• Introduction of a 2% facility fee on admission and rental fees in 2026
• Biennial review of parks and recreation fees

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review new stormwater drainage bylaws and updates on infrastructure costs. They are also considering a resolution to support free transit for youth up to age 18. Additionally, several community discretionary grants will be approved or denied.

• $220,015 for temporary RCMP support positions
• First, second, and third readings of Stormwater Drainage Bylaws 5995, 5996, and 5997
• Endorsement of Canada Day activities in Polson Park
• Resolution to support free transit for youth aged 13–18
• Rezoning for 3916, 3918, and 3920 32nd Avenue

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is conducting a public hearing regarding "City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw No. 6000, 2024". This bylaw is intended to manage land use within the city's corporate boundaries. The Mayor will invite representation from members of the public who believe they are affected by the proposed bylaw.

• Public hearing for City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw No. 6000, 2024

Special Meeting

Council is reviewing the city's current financial situation and 2025 budget survey results. They directed administration to prepare a 2025 budget that stays within a 5.54% tax revenue increase. This includes a 3.5% taxation increase for Active Living Centre debt servicing.

• Direction for 2025 budget target within a 5.54% tax revenue increase
• 3.5% taxation increase for Active Living Centre debt servicing and borrowing strategy
• Review of 2025 Budget Survey Results
• Review of the City's current financial situation
• Mid-term report on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan

Public Hearing

The City of Vernon is holding a public hearing regarding two proposed bylaw amendments. These changes would redesignate and rezone the property at 7025 Herbert Road and 7110 Bates Road to facilitate a new residential development.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 5991, 2024
• Zoning Bylaw Map Amendment Bylaw 5992, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider borrowing $31.5 million for the Active Living Centre and allocating $15 million in additional funding from various reserves. They will also hear a police report, a housing delegation, and decide on a development variance permit at 1800 Phoenix Drive. A new zoning bylaw (6000) and a stormwater drainage bylaw are up for discussion.

• Borrow $31.5M from Municipal Finance Authority for Active Living Centre (ALC Loan Authorization Bylaw 5908)
• Allocate $15M in additional funding for Active Living Centre from reserves including Growing Communities Fund, Kin Race Track Park Reserve, and others
• Council not supporting Development Variance Permit (DVP00633) to reduce side-yard setbacks at 1800 Phoenix Drive
• First and second readings of new Zoning Bylaw 6000, with public hearing set for June 10, 2024
• Proposed Stormwater Drainage Bylaw 5995 to be brought forward for initial readings on June 10

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the 2023 audited financial statements and a presentation from KPMG. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Receive 2023 audited financial statements (memorandum dated April 23, 2024)
• Presentation by KPMG audit partner Murray Smith on consolidated financial statements for year ended December 31, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on several funding and rezoning items, including additional money for the Lakeview Wading Pool and a revised budget for the Polson Park creek naturalization project. They will also hear delegations on youth transit and Canada Day activities, and consider a rezoning application for 32nd Avenue.

• Up to $300,000 additional funding for Lakeview Wading Pool from Recreation Major Maintenance Reserve
• Revised Polson Park Creek Naturalization Phase 1 budget of $3.8M, funded by grant and Casino Reserve
• Rezoning of 3916, 3918, 3920 32nd Avenue from RM2 to RH1 (low-rise apartment)
• One-time $70,000 contribution to O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society
• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw 5990

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Historic O'Keefe Ranch Heritage Conservation Plan and Capital & Operations Management Plan. Council will also reconsider the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw, with a motion to rescind a prior decision and select Option 1 using prior year tax base proportions while maximizing utility class revenue.

• Presentation and report on Historic O'Keefe Ranch Heritage Conservation Plan and Capital & Operations Management Plan
• Motion to rescind April 8, 2024 decision on 2024 Tax Rate Options
• Council to select Option 1 for 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw: using prior year tax base proportions but maximizing utility class revenue
• Mayor to discuss foreign ownership at Silver Star Mountain Resort

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider rezoning 7025 Herbert Road and 7110 Bates Road from country residential to low-density residential and four-plex housing, with a public hearing set for May 27. They will also discuss a similar rezoning at 6092 Okanagan Landing Road to allow low-rise apartments. Infrastructure funding will be reallocated, delaying a Pleasant Valley Road roundabout to 2025 and advancing a 32nd Avenue reconstruction project. Council will also adopt a building bylaw amendment for zero-carbon step code requirements.

• Rezoning 7025 Herbert Road/7110 Bates Road from Country Residential to Residential Low Density and Four-plex Housing (Bylaws 5991, 5992)
• Rezoning 6092 Okanagan Landing Road from Private Institutional to Residential Medium Density for low-rise apartments
• Delay Pleasant Valley Road at 39th Avenue roundabout to 2025, cost not to exceed $4,830,000
• Approve 32nd Avenue - 15th Street to 18th Street reconstruction, cost not to exceed $2,550,000
• Adopt Building Bylaw 5993 for Zero Carbon Step Code Requirements

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Manager, Project Program on the validation of the Active Living Centre. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from March 25, 2024, and a discussion on the BX Creek Trail. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Presentation on Active Living Centre validation at 8:45 am
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Mayor to speak on BX Creek Trail

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on 2024 tax rate options, funding for Kal Tire Place upgrades (concession, chiller repair, and a digital scoreboard), and a development variance permit for a four-plex at 3106 16th Avenue. Council will also receive the RCMP quarterly report and a presentation from the Okanagan Regional Library.

• 2024 Tax Rate Options: Council to select Option 1, using prior year tax base proportions but maximizing utility class revenue, and direct preparation of Tax Rates Bylaw #5990
• Kal Tire Place upgrades: up to $278,000 for concession upgrades, up to $60,000 for chiller repair, and a 2025 budget request of up to $300,000 for a digital scoreboard
• Development Variance Permit DVP00623 for 3106 16th Avenue to vary side yard, landscape buffer, and parking requirements for a four-plex
• Sustainability Grants Program: Council to consider increasing maximum grant amount to $2,000 per grant
• Bylaw 5993 (Zero Carbon Step Code Requirements) for first, second, and third readings

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a housing agreement for non-profit workforce housing, a rezoning for a park, and a tiered fee structure for community groups. They will also receive updates on finances and consider a sidewalk addition. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Support housing agreement with Community Futures North Okanagan for workforce housing at 4408 25th Street, with up to $32,822 in DCC payments from Affordable Housing Reserve
• Support OCP amendment and rezoning of 1803 41st Avenue from residential to parks/open space
• Support Predator Ridge Golf Resort liquor licence structural change to extend service area into golf shop (capacity 50)
• Adopt Bylaw 5987 updating fees and charges; give readings to Bylaw 5988 (DCC construction cost escalation) and Bylaw 5989 (water servicing requirements)
• Direct Administration to add sidewalk on east side of Mission Hill Road from 16th to 24th Avenue to 2025 Capital plan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss endorsing an engagement strategy and communications plan for the joint review of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Action Plan (TAP). Staff recommend approving up to $1,420,000 in expenditures, funded from the Infrastructure Reserve, Local Government Climate Action Program, and Development Excess Revenue Reserve. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from March 11, 2024.

• Endorsement of Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan for OCP and TAP joint review
• Expenditure of up to $1,420,000 for the review process
• Funding sources: $350,000 from Infrastructure Reserve, $120,000 from Local Government Climate Action Program, $950,000 from Development Excess Revenue Reserve
• Presentation by Long Range Planner and Transportation Planner

Regular Council Meeting

Vernon City Council will consider several spending items, including up to $300,000 for a digital scoreboard at Kal Tire Place and a $30,000 grant to O'Keefe Ranch. The agenda also includes a presentation on a goose harvesting program, a budget increase for Pottery Ravine Park, and multiple bylaw readings. The meeting will open with a closed session for personnel, property security, and negotiations.

• Authorize up to $300,000 from Recreation Facility Major Maintenance Reserve for a digital scoreboard at Kal Tire Place
• Authorize $30,000 grant to O'Keefe Ranch from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant
• Increase Pottery Ravine Park (1604-18 Avenue) budget by $109,000 ($73,000 from Infrastructure Reserve, $36,000 from RDNO Parks DCCs)
• Allocate $309,000 from Provincial Climate Action Program fund for climate initiatives; support $200,000 FCM grant application
• Support liquor service hour change for Vernon Towne Theatre (2910 30th Avenue) to 11:00-23:00 daily

Committee of the Whole

The City of Vernon Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on March 11, 2024, at 8:40 a.m. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including the adoption of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting on February 26, 2024. No specific new business, legislative matters, or concrete policy decisions are listed in the provided document.

• Adoption of the agenda for the March 11, 2024 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from the February 26, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council is meeting to decide on several development and regulatory items. Key decisions include approving a new four-year e-scooter pilot program, increasing Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for roads and utilities by 5% annually for three years, and supporting two development variance permits for retaining walls and surface coverage. Council will also consider a resolution to ask provincial local government associations to stop accepting fossil-fuel industry funding.

• Approve participation in a new Electric Kick Scooter Pilot from April 5, 2024 to April 5, 2028.
• Support a 5% annual increase to Development Cost Charges for Road, Sanitary, and Stormwater for 3 years.
• Support a Development Variance Permit (DVP00614) to allow a 3.66m retaining wall at 132 and 136 Sunset Boulevard.
• Support a Development Variance Permit (DVP00629) to increase impermeable surface coverage at Manning Place.
• Council will consider a notice of motion requesting SILGA and UBCM no longer accept fossil-fuel industry funding.

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural meeting of the Vernon Committee of the Whole. The agenda includes only the adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, with no new business, reports, or public hearings listed. No decisions or discussions of substance are scheduled.

• Adoption of the February 26, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adoption of the February 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• No new business, general matters, or legislative items on the agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on February 12, 2024, is a procedural session. The agenda includes adoption of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions, reports, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of the February 12, 2024 meeting agenda.
• Adoption of the minutes from the January 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a one-year extension for a 77-lot subdivision rezoning at 5005 Turtle Pond Place, a proposed increase in on-street parking fees from $1.00 to $1.25 per hour, and a liquor licence structural change for The Rise Golf Course. They will also receive presentations on the toxic drug supply and social planning, and adopt several bylaws including secondary suite amendments.

• Request for one-year extension to process rezoning for 77-lot subdivision at 5005 Turtle Pond Place
• Proposed increase of on-street parking fees from $1.00 to $1.25 per hour
• Council support for The Rise Golf Course liquor licence structural change (new service area, capacity 300) at 8800 Rising View Way
• Adoption of Bylaw 5978 amending zoning for secondary suites and accessory dwellings
• Application for $30,000 UBCM grant for Emergency Operations Centres equipment and training

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular open meeting of Vernon City Council with several decisions and discussions. Council will vote on adopting the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw, consider first three readings of bylaws on secondary suites, solid waste, and enforcement of RDNO zoning, and discuss a development variance permit. They will also hear a delegation from the Okanagan Transit Alliance and receive reports on emergency management legislation and housing-related provincial bills.

• Adoption of Bylaw 5980, the 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• First, second, third readings of Bylaw 5978 (secondary suites and accessory dwellings), Bylaw 5983 (solid waste), Bylaw 5984 (municipal ticketing for RDNO zoning), Bylaw 5985 (bylaw notice enforcement for RDNO zoning)
• Development Variance Permit DVP00636 for 3102 11th Street to reduce east side yard setback from 1.5m to 1.0m
• Authorize application for $30,000 UBCM grant for Emergency Support Services equipment and training
• Create 3 temporary full-time planning positions at cost not exceeding $678,312, funded by provincial housing capacity funding and development reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a facility condition assessment for the Historic O'Keefe Ranch and to direct administration to review it and report back at a future meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a budget revised allocation item to be spoken to by the Mayor.

• Historic O'Keefe Ranch Facility Condition Assessment report received for information
• Direct administration to review the O'Keefe Ranch assessment and report back
• Adoption of minutes from January 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Budget revised allocation item to be discussed by the Mayor

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items including a $328,822 expenditure for the Anderson Way rail crossing warning system upgrade, a rezoning application for 5311 20th Street from rural to stacked row housing, and first readings of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, land, and service negotiations.

• Authorize up to $328,822 for Anderson Way Rail Crossing Warning System upgrade, funded from 2022 Prior Year Unexpended Uncommitted Balance
• Support rezoning of 5311 20th Street from A3: Rural Small Holdings to RH2: Stacked Row Housing Residential, subject to a Section 219 Covenant
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 5980, the City of Vernon 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 5979 to rezone 1607 43rd Avenue from R5 to RH1 (Low-rise Apartment Residential)
• Adoption of Bylaw 5973 rezoning 6650 Okanagan Avenue from A3 to R4 (Small Lot Residential)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting the agenda and minutes from December 11, 2023, and receive an information memorandum on the annual review of the Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy. General updates are also listed for the SPCA service and Okanagan Regional Library Sunday openings, but no specific decisions or proposals are attached to those items.

• Annual review of Council Code of Responsible Conduct Policy (0530-13) – memorandum for information only
• SPCA Service – update item (no details provided)
• Okanagan Regional Library – Sunday openings update (no details provided)