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Watson, Executive Director, Salmon Arm Economic Development Society", "title": "Council backed renewing the MRDT (Municipal and Regional District Tax) at 3%, up from 2%", "motion": "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% to 3%, for a five-year period from June 1, 2027 to May 31, 2032.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "taxes-budget" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-3", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "Council adopted the August 24, 2026 agenda, adding an in-camera session and late items", "motion": "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 dated August 22, 2026 from A. Grube - Zero Carbon Step Code  Hear Item 10.11 and then Item 10.10", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-4", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "4", "itemTitle": "IN-CAMERA SESSION", "title": "Council went in camera to receive solicitor-client legal advice", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-6.1", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026", "title": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026", "motion": "THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026 be adopted as circulated.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.1", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.1", "itemTitle": "Corporate Officer – Deputy Chief Financial Officer Appointment", "title": "Corporate Officer – Deputy Chief Financial Officer Appointment", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.2", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.2", "itemTitle": "Manager of Engineering – Clares Cove Lift Station Upgrade – Award of Contract", "title": "Manager of Engineering – Clares Cove Lift Station Upgrade – Award of Contract", "motion": "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 applicable taxes.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.4", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.4", "itemTitle": "Manager of Engineering – Auto Road Connector – Fortis BC High Pressure Gas", "title": "Council approved sole-sourcing FortisBC to lower two gas mains for the Auto Road Connector", "motion": "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 pipelines at a lower depth and authorize the sole source of same to Fortis BC Energy Inc.; AND FURTHER THAT: the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute all contract documentation required to proceed with the work.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads", "taxes-budget" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.5", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.5", "itemTitle": "Director of Operations – Blackburn Park - Off-Season Washroom Options", "title": "Director of Operations – Blackburn Park - Off-Season Washroom Options", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.6-2", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.6", "itemTitle": "Director of Planning & Community Services – Street Café Policy Amendments", "title": "Council amended the Street Café Policy motion to refer it back to staff for downtown input", "motion": "THAT: the draft Street Cafe Policy 1.13 be referred back to staff to incorporate the input received from Downtown Salmon Arm.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "business-licensing" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.6-3", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.6", "itemTitle": "Director of Planning & Community Services – Street Café Policy Amendments", "title": "Council referred the Street Café Policy back to staff to add Downtown Salmon Arm's input", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "business-licensing" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.8", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.8", "itemTitle": "Chief Financial Officer – Reserve Consolidation - Update", "title": "Council deferred review of reserve account consolidation to the Sept. 28, 2026 meeting", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "david-gonella", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "taxes-budget" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.10", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.10", "itemTitle": "Director of Engineering and Sustainability – Climate Resiliency Plan", "title": "Director of Engineering and Sustainability – Climate Resiliency Plan", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "david-gonella", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-10.11", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "10.11", "itemTitle": "Director of Planning & Community Services - Building Bylaw No. 4725 – Zero", "title": "Council rejected drafting a Zero Carbon Step Code schedule for building permits (defeated)", "motion": "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 – June 1, 2029  EL-4 – as required by the Province", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "defeated", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "against", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "against", "debbie-cannon": "against", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-11", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "11", "itemTitle": "IN-CAMERA SESSION", "title": "Council went in camera on property security and confidential government negotiations", "motion": "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 or both and a third party; of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.", "movedBy": "david-gonella", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-12.1", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "12.1", "itemTitle": "Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4761 – Water and Sewer Rates", "title": "Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4761 – Water and Sewer Rates", "motion": "THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4761 be read a first, second and third time.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-13.1", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "13.1", "itemTitle": "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)", "title": "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)", "motion": "THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 be read a final time.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-13.2", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "13.2", "itemTitle": "Traffic Bylaw, Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw and Fee for Service Bylaw", "title": "Council adopted the Traffic, Ticket Information and Fee for Services amendment bylaws", "motion": "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. 4775 be read a final time.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-14.1.2", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "14.1.2", "itemTitle": "B. Magneson, Terry Fox Run Organizer - email dated July 28, 2026", "title": "Council allowed amplified sound at the Terry Fox Run in Blackburn Park on Sept. 20, 2026", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-14.1.5", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "14.1.5", "itemTitle": "M. Montemurro, BC SPCA Director - letter dated August 6, 2026 - Proposed", "title": "Council referred the BC SPCA's off-leash dog park proposal to 2027 budget deliberations", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "david-gonella", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment", "taxes-budget" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-14.1.7", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "14.1.7", "itemTitle": "B. Leslie - letter dated August 17, 2026 - Boat Launch Infrastructure", "title": "Council referred a boat launch upgrade request to staff to report on City jurisdiction", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-14.1.9", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "14.1.9", "itemTitle": "J. Bellhouse, Executive Director, Shuswap Trail Alliance", "title": "Council approved the Shuswap Trail Alliance's June 5, 2027 Spring Trail Celebration", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "recused" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-14.1.15", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "14.1.15", "itemTitle": "S. Giszas, Shuswap Agricultural Association - Request for Road Closure", "title": "Council approved closing 5 Avenue SW (3rd to 5th Street) from Aug. 27 to Aug. 30, 2026", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "recused" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-22.1-2", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "22.1", "itemTitle": "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP-627 (Servicing)", "title": "Council amended the VP-627 motion down to one waiver: curb and gutter on 52 Street NE", "motion": "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 parcel line (52 Street NE).", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-24-22.1-3", "meetingId": "17d901d5-4008-4749-8aa8-affc7ceef920", "item": "22.1", "itemTitle": "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP-627 (Servicing)", "title": "Council approved VP-627 at 7120 52 Street NE, waiving only curb and gutter along 52 Street", "motion": "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 parcel line (52 Street NE).", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for", "david-gonella": "for" }, "tags": [ "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-3", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "Council adopted the August 10, 2026 meeting agenda with two additions", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-5.1", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "5.1", "itemTitle": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026", "title": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026", "motion": "THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 be adopted as circulated.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-9.1", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "9.1", "itemTitle": "Corporate Officer – Request for Suspension of Question and Answer Period", "title": "Corporate Officer – Request for Suspension of Question and Answer Period", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-9.2", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "9.2", "itemTitle": "Director of Operations - City Parks Dog Signage and Bylaws", "title": "Director of Operations - City Parks Dog Signage and Bylaws", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-9.4", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "9.4", "itemTitle": "Director of Engineering and Sustainability – Canoe Overland Drainage", "title": "Council endorsed the Canoe Overland Drainage Framework as a stormwater planning document", "motion": "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 detailed design and implementation; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to incorporate the Canoe Overland Drainage Framework Report into the City's Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-9.5", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "9.5", "itemTitle": "Director of Engineering and Sustainability – CPKC AT Crossing Grant", "title": "Council approved a $336,000 rail safety grant application for the CPKC AT Crossing (Raven)", "motion": "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 RSIP grant funding should the grant application be successful.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-10", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "10", "itemTitle": "IN-CAMERA SESSION", "title": "Council went in camera on property security and land acquisition or disposition", "motion": "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 In-Camera.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-11.1", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "11.1", "itemTitle": "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)", "title": "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 (ZON-1315)", "motion": "THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4759 be read a first, second and third time.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-11.2", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "11.2", "itemTitle": "Traffic Bylaw, Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw and Fee for Service Bylaw", "title": "Council gave three readings to Traffic, Ticket Information and Fee for Services amendments", "motion": "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 Fee for Services Amendment Bylaw No. 4775 be read a first, second and third time.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-12.1", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "12.1", "itemTitle": "Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746", "title": "Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746", "motion": "THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746 be read a final time.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-08-10-21.1", "meetingId": "45eca12f-f6ab-4d2f-945c-e230ed3b5d94", "item": "21.1", "itemTitle": "Development Permit Application No. DP- 471", "title": "Development Permit Application No. DP- 471", "motion": "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 Except Plans 7283 and KAP77882 (1091 10 Street SW); 2. Lot 1, Section 10, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 7283 Except Plan KAP77880 (1131 10 Street SW); and 3. Lot 4, Section 10, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 3991 Except Plan KAP77883 (1171 10 Street SW); AND THAT: Development Permit No. DP-471 vary Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, Appendix I – Off Street Parking and Loading, Table A1-1 Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, reducing the combined required number of Off Street parking stalls for commercial retail and upper floor dwelling units from 159 to 136 stalls, subject to the applicant installing on site signage, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Community Services, delineating the residential parking stalls from the parking stalls allocated to the commercial/visitor/flex uses in accordance with the Supplementary Information attached to the Staff Report dated August 4, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT: issuance of Development Permit No. DP-471 be withheld subject to the following: I. receiving final reading of Zoning Amendment Application No. ZON-1307; II. receipt of an acceptable landscape plan and irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of 125% of a landscape estimate for completion of the landscape plan.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-3", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "Council adopted the July 27, 2026 agenda, moving the community forest motion to Sept. 28", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-5.1", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "5.1", "itemTitle": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026", "title": "Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026", "motion": "THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 be adopted as circulated.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.1", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.1", "itemTitle": "Manager of Planning and Building - Non-Farm Use File No. ALC - 436 (ALC", "title": "Council forwarded Marionette Winery's non-farm use application (ALC-436) to the ALC", "motion": "THAT: Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALC - 436 be authorized for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "farmland" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.2", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.2", "itemTitle": "Manager of Planning & Building – ALC Placement of Fill within the ALR File No.", "title": "Council let the agent present ALR fill application ALC-437 and answer questions", "motion": "THAT: Council authorize the agent, J. McTavish, to provide an overview of the application and answer questions from Council.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "farmland", "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.2-3", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.2", "itemTitle": "Manager of Planning & Building – ALC Placement of Fill within the ALR File No.", "title": "Council amended the ALC-437 fill motion to add staff's call for closer ALC supervision", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "farmland" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.2-4", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.2", "itemTitle": "Manager of Planning & Building – ALC Placement of Fill within the ALR File No.", "title": "Council sent ALR fill application ALC-437 to the ALC with staff urging closer supervision", "motion": "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 Commission to increase their supervision of the project for compliance.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "farmland" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.4", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.4", "itemTitle": "Corporate Officer – Request for Council Appointments – Municipal Insurance", "title": "Council appointed Wallace Richmond MIABC voting delegate and Lavery to the SEP executive", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.5", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.5", "itemTitle": "Chief Administrative Officer – Council Extended Health and Dental Benefits", "title": "Council opted into UBCM's enhanced extended health and dental plan for the 2026-2030 term", "motion": "THAT: Council approve participation in the Enhanced Extended Benefit Plan offered through UBCM for the 2026-2030 Council term.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "against", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "against" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.7", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.7", "itemTitle": "General Manager, Shuswap Recreation Society – Forge Sports Group Ltd.", "title": "Council approved Salmon Arm Silverbacks licence agreements through May 15, 2029", "motion": "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 May 15, 2029.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "other" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-9.8", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "9.8", "itemTitle": "Chief Administrative Officer – Request for Danger Tree Removal Funding", "title": "Chief Administrative Officer – Request for Danger Tree Removal Funding", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "secondedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-10", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "10", "itemTitle": "IN-CAMERA SESSION", "title": "Council went in camera to discuss labour relations and receive legal advice", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-11.1", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "11.1", "itemTitle": "Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746", "title": "Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746", "motion": "THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4746 be read a first, second and third time.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-12.1", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "12.1", "itemTitle": "Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772", "title": "Council adopted Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772", "motion": "THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Hotel Room Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 4772 be read a final time.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "recused", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "taxes-budget" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-12.2", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "12.2", "itemTitle": "Building Bylaw No. 4725", "title": "Building Bylaw No. 4725", "motion": "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 read a final time.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-12.3", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "12.3", "itemTitle": "Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771", "title": "Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771", "motion": "THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Council Members Remuneration and Expense Amendment Bylaw No. 4771 be read a third and final time.", "movedBy": "debbie-cannon", "secondedBy": "tim-lavery", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-13.1.4", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "13.1.4", "itemTitle": "B. Syme - letter dated July 21, 2026 - Shuswap Agricultural Association Fall", "title": "Council approved the Aug. 29, 2026 Fall Fair Parade, subject to traffic plan and insurance", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "sylvia-lindgren", "secondedBy": "debbie-cannon", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-13.1.7", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "13.1.7", "itemTitle": "L. Wooldridge, RDCO - letter dated June 25, 2026 - BC Local Government", "title": "Council asked the Province to confirm ongoing Local Government Climate Action funding", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-27-16.1", "meetingId": "db8a4916-30da-459e-9339-1c515d3b9501", "item": "16.1", "itemTitle": "Councillor Lavery - Street Cafe Accessibility and Barrier-Free Access", "title": "Council directed staff to report on stronger accessibility rules for street café patios", "motion": "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 questions raised by members of the public regarding barrier-free accessibility to outdoor street cafe patios, the application of the BC Building Code, and the City's existing Street Cafe Program policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to review Policy No. 1.13, Street Café Program, and report back with options by August 24, 2026, to clarify and strengthen accessibility and barrier-free access requirements for street cafes located within the public right-of-way; AND THAT: staff refer to applicable provincial accessibility and building code requirements, along with best practices for accessible outdoor public spaces, to ensure that any recommended changes to Policy No. 1.13 align with the City’s commitment to the inclusive, safe, and barrier-free use of streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and other public spaces.", "movedBy": "tim-lavery", "secondedBy": "louise-wallace-richmond", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "alan-harrison": "for", "tim-lavery": "for", "louise-wallace-richmond": "for", "debbie-cannon": "for", "sylvia-lindgren": "for" }, "tags": [ "business-licensing" ], "unresolved": false } ] }