Revelstoke, BC

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Social Development Committee met to discuss staff reports and receive a presentation. The primary agenda item was the 2027 Living Wage Update.

• Presentation by Adele MacLeod, Community Response Network Coordinator
• Staff report on 2027 Living Wage Update

COUNCIL

Revelstoke City Council will vote on a multi-million dollar contract for refuse and organics carts. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments, a heritage development permit for a multi-unit dwelling, and several public art installations.

• Contract award to Toter Manufacturing for $2,403,080.77 for refuse and organics carts
• Development and Heritage Alteration Permits for a four-unit dwelling at 200 Third Street East
• Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2452 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2447
• Grant application to Columbia Basin Trust for up to $449,934.00 for mobile vehicle barriers
• Five-year joint use agreement renewal with The Board of Education of School District No. 19

ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION

The Advisory Planning Commission discussed the Bill 16 density bonusing project and reviewed Draft Bylaw No. 2438 regarding the merger of the Advisory Planning Commission and the Heritage Advisory Commission. The commission also provided comments supporting OCP-2026-1 and ZON-2026-2 in their current form.

• Bill 16 Density Bonusing Project update
• OCP-2026-1 and ZON-2026-2 support
• Draft Bylaw No. 2438 (APC/HER merger) review
• Adoption of 2027 meeting dates

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

The Public Art Committee approved artwork by Evie Monro for display at City Hall. The committee also recommended a Request for Proposal for public art at the community centre to Council.

• Approval of artwork by Evie Monro for City Hall
• Recommendation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for public art at the community centre
• Discussion of the 2026 Art Alleries Project
• Update on the mural project for 206 MacKenzie Avenue (Fable Books)
• Discussion of the Columbia River Basin Public Art Program

SPECIAL COUNCIL

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for a new sports facility at Centennial Park. The body is also reviewing a bylaw to establish permissive municipal property tax exemptions for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Proposed contract award to Jake-Jay Construction for a six-court pickleball facility at Centennial Park for $466,651.50 plus taxes
• First, second, and third readings of the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2452

HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION

Revelstoke's Heritage Advisory Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers and electronically. The main item is HAP-2026-3, a request from Council to review updated drawings for a proposed four-unit multi-unit dwelling at 200 Third St East. The commission will also hear a verbal update on merging the Heritage Advisory Commission and Advisory Planning Commission, discuss member recruitment and downtown/commercial space, and consider proposed 2027 meeting dates. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 1, 2026 minutes; old business, communications, and correspondence are listed as nil.

• HAP-2026-3: Council-requested review of updated drawings for a proposed four (4) unit multi-unit dwelling at 200 Third St East
• Verbal update on merging the Heritage Advisory Commission and Advisory Planning Commission
• Member recruitment discussion led by K. Skoretz
• Downtown/commercial space discussion led by K. Skoretz
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates: February 1, April 5, June 7, August 3, October 4, December 6

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE

The Public Infrastructure Standing Committee discussed strategies for residential water metering compliance, including potential water rate increases or pit meter installations. The meeting also addressed various infrastructure updates, including organics bin procurement and safety audits.

• Organics and Refuse Bin Supply and Delivery Request for Proposal
• Public Works Operations Manager Safety Audit Update
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Update
• Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Victoria Road Tree Planting
• Parking Strategy

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Revelstoke's Environmental Advisory Committee meets Sept. 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists new business on "Attractants" and a verbal item on Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Victoria Road Tree Planting. Communications include a Revelstoke Bear Aware letter dated 2026-09-01, emails from Stephany Trinker (2026-07-06) and Todd Peak (2026-08-23), and a "Tree Protection" item. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the May 28, 2026 minutes; the attached minutes in the source are garbled and repeat text, so their contents cannot be reliably summarized.

• New business: "Attractants" (pages 5-22)
• New business: CPKC Victoria Road Tree Planting — verbal report
• Communications: Revelstoke Bear Aware letter dated 2026-09-01
• Communications: emails from Stephany Trinker (2026-07-06) and Todd Peak (2026-08-23)
• Communications: "Tree Protection" item

FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE

The Finance Standing Committee discussed the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions and the 2027 budget schedule. The committee also reviewed Q2 financial reports for various city funds and a funding request from the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative.

• Recommendation to prepare 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions bylaw
• Review of Q2 2026 General, Water, Sewer, BEWW, and V&E Fund reports
• Recommendation to increase Food Security Coordinator base funding from $10,000 to $15,000 annually

Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission

The Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss next steps for the MXD (Westside Road) project, review Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) intake resolutions, and receive updates on several RFPs including the Cultural Plan, Airport Business and Master Plan, Backcountry Recreation Access Plan, and Socio-Economic study. The agenda also includes a letter of support for RNSC and a verbal update from the Chamber of Commerce.

• MXD Next Steps and Resolutions
• EOF Intake #1 - CSRD Resolutions
• EOF Intake 2 - verbal update and process/procedure
• RFP Status: Cultural Plan, Airport Business and Master Plan, Backcountry Recreation Access Plan, Socio Economic
• CED - Letter of Support - RNSC - 2026-08-25

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Revelstoke Social Development Committee is meeting to discuss social development topics, including a final draft review of the Community Sustainability Strategy, updates on the 2027 Living Wage and CBT ReDi Grant, and new business items such as a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and a non-profit child care expansion by the Revelstoke Child Care Society. The committee will also receive a presentation from the Seniors Community Connector and consider housing zoning amendment updates for items 31, 32, 39, 40, and 41.

• Final draft review of Community Sustainability Strategy
• Revelstoke Child Care Society - Non Profit Child Care Expansion
• Housing Zoning Amendment Updates ##31, 32, 39, 40, 41
• 2027 Living Wage verbal update
• 2027 CBT ReDi Grant verbal update

COUNCIL

This is a regular council meeting with several zoning and development items. The most consequential item is the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2447, which includes changes to lot coverage limits, parking requirements for multi-unit dwellings, and removal of certain amendments. Council will also consider rezoning applications, development permits, and adoption of several other bylaws.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2447: third reading and adoption, with amendments to lot coverage (building from 50% to 65%, impermeable from 65% to 85%) and parking (1.5 spaces per two-bedroom unit, 1 visitor space per 5 units)
• Rezoning at 2014 McInnes Road (R-LD7 to R-LD1) - Bylaw No. 2449, first, second, third reading and adoption
• Rezoning at 3063 McInnes Road (R-LD1 to R-LD6) - Bylaw No. 2450, recommended to be denied
• Development Permit DP2024-015 Amendment for 101 dwelling units at 1702 Bend Road, with landscaping security at 125% of cost estimate
• Adoption of Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 2451, including amendments to Short Term Rentals policy DS-23

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal to merge the Advisory Planning Commission and the Heritage Advisory Commission. The proposed Bylaw No. 2438 aims to address challenges regarding quorum, timelines, and volunteer fatigue. Staff presented a timeline for adoption intended to occur before new council appointments.

• Proposed Heritage and Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 2438
• Presentation by T. Attiah of the Revelstoke Community Housing Society

COUNCIL

Revelstoke City Council is meeting to consider several recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including a new Heritage and Advisory Planning Commission bylaw, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Revelstoke Recreation Facilities Legacy Society, a Crisis Communication Plan, and repairs to the Revelstoke Forum. Council will also give readings to several bylaws, including zoning and business licence amendments, and approve the annual BC Transit operating agreement. The agenda includes a delegation from Interior Health about the Primary Care Network and correspondence on rat control and a land disposition request.

• Heritage and Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 2438 - first, second, and third reading
• Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2446 - rescind adoption due to procedural error, then third reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2447 (housekeeping) - first, second, and third reading
• Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 2451 - first, second, and third reading
• BC Transit 2026 Annual Operating Agreement - approval and signing authorization

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

The Revelstoke Public Art Committee will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the MacPherson Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including the call to order, adoption of the agenda, and a closed in-camera session. No specific public art projects, contracts, or decisions are listed in the provided document.

• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90.1(j) of the Community Charter
• Meeting held in the MacPherson Room

SPECIAL COUNCIL

This special council meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the adoption of the agenda and the review of recommendations from standing committees. The agenda includes a mandatory in-camera session to discuss confidential negotiations with other local governments and potential land acquisitions, as permitted by the Community Charter. No specific public projects, dollar amounts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text.

• In-camera session regarding confidential negotiations with other local governments
• In-camera session regarding potential land acquisition or expropriation
• Review of recommendations from committees

SPECIAL COUNCIL

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being a move to an in-camera (closed) session under sections of the Community Charter. The closed session covers potential land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. After the closed session, council will consider any business items to report publicly, then terminate the meeting.

• In-camera session under Community Charter sections 90.1(e), 90.1(k), and 90.2(b)(i)
• Discussion of land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation that could harm municipal interests if public
• Preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service
• Confidential information relating to negotiations with provincial or federal government and a third party

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several staff reports, including a proposal to merge the Advisory Planning Commission and Heritage Advisory Commission, a Crisis Communications Plan, and a project management plan for a multipurpose facility. They will also consider a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Revelstoke Recreation Facilities Legacy Society and management of the arena facility budget. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and agenda.

• Merging Advisory Planning Commission and Heritage Advisory Commission
• Crisis Communications Plan
• Multipurpose Facility Project Management Plan - Phase III
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Revelstoke Recreation Facilities Legacy Society
• Management of Budget for Existing Arena Facility

COUNCIL

Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading and adoption of bylaws to change the land use designation and zoning of 1795 Nichol Road to allow a clubhouse and golf maintenance facility for the Cabot Golf Course par 3 course. The meeting also includes adoption of a Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw and first three readings of a Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw. Staff reports include a request to endorse extended service hours for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46 liquor license.

• Public hearing and readings for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2444 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2445 for 1795 Nichol Road (Northland Properties Corporation)
• Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2446
• First, second, and third reading of Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2448
• Endorsement of extended service hours for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46 liquor license (LIQ2026-10)
• Correspondence regarding 4th Street bike lanes and Okanagan Regional Library bike charging station

CANCELLED - HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION

FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE

The Finance Standing Committee will review a draft 2027 budget schedule and consider a request to increase annual funding for the Food Security Coordinator position from $20,000 to $40,000. The committee will also receive a 2025 Development Cost Charges summary.

• 2027 Budget Schedule - DRAFT presented for discussion
• Food Security Coordinator Funding Increase Request from $20,000 to $40,000 annually
• 2025 DCC Summary showing closing balance of $10,634,680
• Adoption of March 25, 2026 Finance Committee minutes

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE

The Public Infrastructure Standing Committee will meet to discuss water metering compliance. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items and the adoption of previous minutes.

• Discussion on Water Metering Compliance

COUNCIL

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

COMMUNITY FIRESMART AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE

The Community FireSmart and Resiliency Committee will hear updates on Wildfire Week 2026 and potential fuel treatment Unit #7. New business includes a discussion on Critical Infrastructure FireSmart Assessments. The committee will also receive a communication on changes to FireSmart funding. Previous minutes from January and April 2026 are up for adoption.

• Adoption of Jan. 21 and Apr. 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Wildfire Week 2026 planning
• Update on potential fuel treatment Unit #7 Columbia from CWRP Table #19
• Discussion of Critical Infrastructure FireSmart Assessments (new business)
• Changes to FireSmart Funding program – shift to adjudicated model and reduced scope

COUNCIL

The Council is reviewing several funding allocations from the Economic Opportunity Fund for local societies and city projects. Additionally, they are considering a development permit for a 12-hole golf course at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

• $20,000 allocation to Revelstoke Visual Arts Society
• $15,000 allocation to Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society
• $25,000 allocation to Revelstoke Pickle Ball Club
• $10,000 allocation to Revelstoke Arts Council
• $55,000 allocation for Airport Business & Master Plan

Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission

COUNCIL

Council will consider Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for a property at 1795 Nichol Road, and approve the 2025 Annual Report and financial statements. Staff will also present on the Revelstoke Forum roof assessment and the future of a multipurpose facility.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2444 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2445 for 1795 Nichol Road
• Approval of 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information
• Revelstoke Forum roof structural assessment and maintenance measures
• Rescission of loan authorization bylaw for multipurpose facility
• Youth Liaison contract extension to Samantha Green

SPECIAL COUNCIL

Council is discussing staff’s recommendation to not make major changes to short-term rental regulations. Staff propose Policy Option #4, which updates enforcement procedures and bylaws without expanding STR allowances. The decision follows extensive public engagement and an economic/housing impact analysis.

• Staff recommend Policy Option #4: no major regulatory changes, only enforcement and bylaw updates
• Alternatives considered: city-wide STR with principal residence requirement, area-specific STR, or capped number of licenses
• Public engagement included surveys and group sessions in 2025–2026
• Estimated economic impact of Option #1: $10.3 million local spending and 109 jobs, but housing need increases by 344–676 units over 10 years
• Proposed updates to Business License Bylaw 1503, Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 2082, Bylaw Offense Notice Bylaw 2370, and Council Policy DS-23

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

The committee will consider a proposal for City Hall artwork by Evie Monro with a $250 honorarium and pool pass, and receive an update on the mural project at 206 MacKenzie Avenue (Fable Books). They will also discuss a new request for proposals for public art at the Community Centre, and hear a presentation on the 2026 Art Alleries Project pairing community poems with local printmakers.

• Update on mural project at 206 MacKenzie Avenue (Fable Books)
• City Hall artwork call - proposal from Evie Monro, $250 honorarium plus adult pool pass
• Community Centre RFP for public art - four panels reflecting the four seasons
• 2026 Art Alleries Project 'Pausing for Poetry' - 10 poems with printmaker illustrations
• Columbia River Basin Public Art Program information item

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Committee of the Whole will receive a verbal update on a local fundraising initiative for a multipurpose facility, consider staff reports on website redesign and fire inspection, and discuss a tour of the Greater Edmonton Arena. They will also request meetings with BC Hydro, BC Transit, and others at the upcoming UBCM conference.

• Verbal delegation: Kevin Dorrius on Local Fundraising Initiative for Multipurpose Facility
• Staff report: Website Redesign project (capital budget approved 2025)
• Staff report: Fire Inspection 60-Day Interim Report
• Staff report: Greater Edmonton Arena Tour (CAO)
• UBCM meeting requests: BC Hydro, BC Transit, Office of the Seniors Advocate, Ministry of Environment and Parks