Salmon Arm Council Votes

Council adopted the September 8, 2026 special meeting agenda

THAT: the Agenda be adopted as presented.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 3

Council backed renewing the MRDT (Municipal and Regional District Tax) at 3%, up from 2%

THAT: Council authorize the submission of the 2027-2032 Five-Year Strategic Business Plan and 2027 Tactical Plan to Destination British Columbia and the Ministry of Finance in support of the City of Salmon Arm's application to renew the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) program, reflecting an increase from 2%...

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Tim Lavery · item 8.1

Council adopted the August 24, 2026 agenda, adding an in-camera session and late items

THAT: the Agenda be adopted as presented with the addition of an In-Camera session as Item 4 and the following late submissions:  letter dated August 20, 2026 related to Item 22.1 Development Variance Permit Application No. VP-627  Item 14.1: o email dated August 23, 2026 from R. Marr - Zero Carbon Step Code o email...

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded David Gonella · item 3

Council went in camera to receive solicitor-client legal advice

THAT: pursuant to Section 90(1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 4

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026

THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 6.1

Corporate Officer – Deputy Chief Financial Officer Appointment

THAT: pursuant to Section 149 of the Community Charter and the City of Salmon Arm Officers Designation and Establishment Bylaw No. 4267, Council appoint Chelsea Van de Cappelle as Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Salmon Arm effective August 24, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 10.1

Manager of Engineering – Clares Cove Lift Station Upgrade – Award of Contract

THAT: Council select SPARQ Industries & Automation as the Preferred Proponent for the Clares Cove Lift Station Upgrade and authorize staff to negotiate a construction contract per the terms of the Request for Proposal and the proposal submitted by SPARQ Industries & Automation, in the amount of $272,947.89, plus...

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded David Gonella · item 10.2

Council approved sole-sourcing FortisBC to lower two gas mains for the Auto Road Connector

THAT: Council authorizes FortisBC Energy Inc. to proceed with replacing the two transmission pipelines at a lower depth in the area affected by the Auto Road Connector for an estimated cost of $1,676,000; AND THAT: the City’s Purchasing Policy No. 7.13 be waived in procurement of replacing the two transmission...

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded David Gonella · item 10.4

Director of Operations – Blackburn Park - Off-Season Washroom Options

THAT: the 2026 Budget contained in the 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw be amended to reflect reallocated funding in the amount of $5,750 for the works required to allow Blackburn Park Washroom/Changerooms to be open year- round, reallocated from the Parks Capital Budget – McGuire Lake Fountain.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 10.5

Council amended the Street Café Policy motion to refer it back to staff for downtown input

THAT: the draft Street Cafe Policy 1.13 be referred back to staff to incorporate the input received from Downtown Salmon Arm.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded David Gonella · item 10.6

Council referred the Street Café Policy back to staff to add Downtown Salmon Arm's input

THAT: the Street Cafe Policy 1.13 be referred back to staff to incorporate the input received from Downtown Salmon Arm and bring back to Council for review.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded David Gonella · item 10.6

Council deferred review of reserve account consolidation to the Sept. 28, 2026 meeting

THAT: Council defer the review of the consolidation of reserve accounts as outlined in the staff report dated July 13, 2026 to the Regular Council meeting of September 28, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved David Gonella, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 10.8

Director of Engineering and Sustainability – Climate Resiliency Plan

THAT: Council endorse the City of Salmon Arm Climate Resiliency Plan, dated June, 2026, attached to this report, as a strategic document to guide future corporate and community climate adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction actions.

Unanimous among members present · moved David Gonella, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 10.10

Council rejected drafting a Zero Carbon Step Code schedule for building permits (defeated)

From Regular Council meeting of May 11, 2026: THAT: Council direct staff to prepare amendments to Building Bylaw No. 4725 to require that building permits submitted to the City need to meet the following Zero Carbon Step Code requirements of the BC Building Code on the following schedule:  EL-2 – June 1, 2027  EL-3...

Opposed: Alan Harrison, Louise Wallace Richmond, Debbie Cannon · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded David Gonella · item 10.11

Council went in camera on property security and confidential government negotiations

THAT: pursuant to Section 90(1)d) the security of the property; Section 90(2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government...

Unanimous among members present · moved David Gonella, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 11

Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4761 – Water and Sewer Rates

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4761 be read a first, second and third time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 12.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 be read a final time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 13.1

Council adopted the Traffic, Ticket Information and Fee for Services amendment bylaws

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 4774 be read a final time; AND THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4773 be read a final time; AND FURTHER THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No....

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 13.2

Council allowed amplified sound at the Terry Fox Run in Blackburn Park on Sept. 20, 2026

THAT: Council authorize the use of amplification during the Terry Fox Run at Blackburn Park on September 20, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., subject to the provision of adequate liability insurance.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 14.1.2

Council referred the BC SPCA's off-leash dog park proposal to 2027 budget deliberations

THAT: the letter dated August 6, 2026 from the BC SPCA regarding a proposal for an Off Leash Dog Park be forwarded to the 2027 budget for consideration under specific referrals.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded David Gonella · item 14.1.5

Council referred a boat launch upgrade request to staff to report on City jurisdiction

THAT: the letter dated August 17, 2026 from B. Leslie, be referred to staff to provide clarification on the City's jurisdiction related to the request in a report back to Council at a future Regular Council meeting.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 14.1.7

Council approved the Shuswap Trail Alliance's June 5, 2027 Spring Trail Celebration

THAT: Council authorize staff to work with the Shuswap Trail Alliance to host the Spring Trail Celebration at the South Canoe Trailhead and Memorial Shelter on June 5, 2027, subject to the provision of adequate liability insurance.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 14.1.9

Council approved closing 5 Avenue SW (3rd to 5th Street) from Aug. 27 to Aug. 30, 2026

THAT: Council approve the closure of 5 Avenue SW (from 3rd to 5th Street) from Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 14.1.15

Council amended the VP-627 motion down to one waiver: curb and gutter on 52 Street NE

THAT: Development Variance Permit No. VP-627 be authorized for issuance varying Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 4293, for the frontage of Lot 3, Section 5, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 8431 (7120 52 Street NE) as follows: 1. Section 4.8.6 - waive the curb and gutter requirement along the west...

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 22.1

Council approved VP-627 at 7120 52 Street NE, waiving only curb and gutter along 52 Street

THAT: Development Variance Permit No. VP – 627 be authorized for issuance varying the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 4293, for frontage of Lot 3, Section 5, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 8431 (7120 52 Street NE) as follows: Section 4.8.6 - waive the curb and gutter requirement along the west...

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 22.1

Council adopted the August 10, 2026 meeting agenda with two additions

THAT: the Agenda be adopted as presented with an addition to Item 9.2 - City Parks Dog Signage and Bylaws and late item 21.1 - C. Kerr - DP-471.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 3

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026

THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Tim Lavery · item 5.1

Corporate Officer – Request for Suspension of Question and Answer Period

THAT: Council authorize the suspension of Sections 19 and 24 – Question and Answer Period – from the Regular Council meeting agendas of August 24, 2026, September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026; AND THAT: Sections 19 and 24 - Question and Answer Period - resume on the November 9, 2026 Regular Council meeting agenda.

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 9.1

Director of Operations - City Parks Dog Signage and Bylaws

THAT: the 2026 Budget contained in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw be amended to reflect additional funding in the amount of $7,400 for the supply and installation of signage related to dog usage within city parks and open spaces, allocated from the Contingency Reserve Fund.

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 9.2

Council endorsed the Canoe Overland Drainage Framework as a stormwater planning document

THAT: Council endorse the Canoe Overland Drainage Framework Report prepared by Water Street Engineering Ltd. dated July 17, 2026 as a strategic planning document for stormwater management; AND THAT: Staff be directed to incorporate the recommended priority drainage improvements into future Capital Financial Plans for...

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 9.4

Council approved a $336,000 rail safety grant application for the CPKC AT Crossing (Raven)

THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare and submit an application to Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) in the amount of $336,000 for the CPKC AT Crossing (Raven) project; AND THAT: the 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw be amended to reflect additional funding in the amount of $336,000 for the...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Tim Lavery · item 9.5

Council went in camera on property security and land acquisition or disposition

THAT: pursuant to Section 90(1)(d) the security of the property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; of the Community Charter, Council move...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 10

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 be read a first, second and third time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Tim Lavery · item 11.1

Council gave three readings to Traffic, Ticket Information and Fee for Services amendments

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 4774 be read a first, second and third time; AND THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4773 be read a first, second and third time; AND FURTHER THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Tim Lavery · item 11.2

Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746

THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746 be read a final time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Tim Lavery · item 12.1

Development Permit Application No. DP- 471

THAT: Development Permit No. DP-471 be authorized for issuance for the following parcels in accordance with Appendix 8 (Elevation Drawings) and Appendix 10 (Landscape Plan) of the Staff Report dated August 4, 2026: 1. Parcel A (DD 144832F & Plan B6751) of Lot 3, Section 10, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 3991...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 21.1

Council adopted the July 27, 2026 agenda, moving the community forest motion to Sept. 28

THAT: the Agenda be adopted as presented with the addition of the draft licence and electronic equipment agreements to Item 9.7 and re-scheduling Item 16.2 - Notice of Motion - Community Forest - to the September 28, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 3

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026

THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 5.1

Council forwarded Marionette Winery's non-farm use application (ALC-436) to the ALC

THAT: Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC - 436 be authorized for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 9.1

Council let the agent present ALR fill application ALC-437 and answer questions

THAT: Council authorize the agent, J. McTavish, to provide an overview of the application and answer questions from Council.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 9.2

Council amended the ALC-437 fill motion to add staff's call for closer ALC supervision

THAT: the submission to the Agricultural Land Commission include a submission from staff that: i) outlines the events of the project to date; and ii) encourages the Agricultural Land Commission to increase their supervision of the project for compliancy.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 9.2

Council sent ALR fill application ALC-437 to the ALC with staff urging closer supervision

THAT: Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC-437 be authorized for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission; AND THAT: the submission to the Agricultural Land Commission include a submission from staff that: i) outlines the event of the project to date; and ii) encourages the Agricultural Land...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 9.2

Council appointed Wallace Richmond MIABC voting delegate and Lavery to the SEP executive

THAT: Council appoint Councillor Wallace Richmond as voting delegate for MIABC Group C at the 2026 UBCM Convention and Councillor Cannon as Alternate 1; AND THAT: Council appoint Councillor Lavery to the SEP Executive Committee.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 9.4

Council opted into UBCM's enhanced extended health and dental plan for the 2026-2030 term

THAT: Council approve participation in the Enhanced Extended Benefit Plan offered through UBCM for the 2026-2030 Council term.

Opposed: Louise Wallace Richmond, Sylvia Lindgren · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Tim Lavery · item 9.5

Council approved Salmon Arm Silverbacks licence agreements through May 15, 2029

THAT: Council authorize the Mayor, Corporate Officer and Shuswap Recreation Society staff to execute the License Agreements between Forge Sports Group Ltd., the City of Salmon Arm and the Shuswap Recreation Society for the Silverback’s Operating License and the Audio & Electronic Equipment License for a term ending...

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 9.7

Chief Administrative Officer – Request for Danger Tree Removal Funding

THAT: Council authorize funding, in the amount of $12,375 plus GST, for the removal of danger trees at RJ Haney Heritage Village, funded by the danger tree removal budget.

Unanimous among members present · moved Louise Wallace Richmond, seconded Sylvia Lindgren · item 9.8

Council went in camera to discuss labour relations and receive legal advice

THAT: pursuant to Section 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 10

Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746

THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746 be read a first, second and third time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 11.1

Council adopted Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772

THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772 be read a final time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 12.1

Building Bylaw No. 4725

THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Building Bylaw No. 4725 be read a final time; AND THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 4726 be read a final time; AND FURTHER THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4727 be...

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 12.2

Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771

THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771 be read a third and final time.

Unanimous among members present · moved Debbie Cannon, seconded Tim Lavery · item 12.3

Council approved the Aug. 29, 2026 Fall Fair Parade, subject to traffic plan and insurance

THAT: Council authorize staff to work with representatives of the Shuswap Agricultural Association to hold the 2026 annual Fall Fair Parade on August 29, 2026, subject to a traffic management plan and the provision of adequate liability insurance naming the City as additional insured.

Unanimous among members present · moved Sylvia Lindgren, seconded Debbie Cannon · item 13.1.4

Council asked the Province to confirm ongoing Local Government Climate Action funding

THAT: Council authorize the Mayor to write a letter to the same addressees as outlined in the letter dated June 25, 2026 requesting that the Province confirm its commitment to ongoing BC Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) funding.

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 13.1.7

Council directed staff to report on stronger accessibility rules for street café patios

WHEREAS Policy No. 1.13, Street Café Program, permits sidewalk patios as temporary extensions of eating establishments onto the adjacent public right-of- way, supporting local businesses, enhancing the downtown streetscape, and contributing to vibrant pedestrian-oriented public spaces; AND WHEREAS there have been...

Unanimous among members present · moved Tim Lavery, seconded Louise Wallace Richmond · item 16.1