THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of Council

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 8:40 A.m. - 9:40 A.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

3400 30 Street, Vernon BC

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1.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation.

1.a

Move to Committee of the Whole

• THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting.

2.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

• THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter as follows:

  (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

3.

RECONVENE TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM

As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation.

3.a

Agenda

• THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of May 26, 2025 be adopted.

3.b

Adoption of Minutes and Receipt of Committee of the Whole

• THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 be adopted;

  AND FURTHER, that the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 be received.

4.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.

GENERAL MATTERS

6.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES

7.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

• THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated May 26, 2025 for information.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.a

2025 Canada Day Celebration and Activities

• THAT Council endorses the Vernon Okanagan Inspired Community Events Society (VOICE) to host the July 1, 2025 Canada Day celebration and activities in Polson Park;

  AND FURTHER, that Council directs Administration to provide the following items in support of the event:

  • Event tables and chairs;
  • A business license, events permit and rental fees to the Vernon Inspired Community Events society at no cost;
  • A parks key for gate and pavilion access;
  • A parks employee on site from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm;
  • Six porta potties, placed behind the bandshell;
  • Onsite traffic control to assist with parking;
  • Temporary permit for entertainment (including skate competition);

  AND FURTHER, that approval is subject to the provision of adequate liability insurance with the City named as additional insured.

9.

MATTERS REFERRED

9.a

Declassified Motion from the In Camera Meeting Held February 10, 2025

Primary Licence Agreement - RDNO (0911-03)

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the Primary Licence Agreement, as shown in Attachment 1 in the report titled, "Primary Licence Agreement - RDNO", dated January 31, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Land Agent;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify the resolution and this report and remove from In Camera after the Primary Licence Agreement has been signed. 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.a

Funding Request for 42nd Avenue Hydrant Infill

• THAT Council authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000 from the Infrastructure Reserve to install four (4) fire hydrants on 42^nd Avenue between 20^th Street and 27^th Street as part of the Regional District of North Okanagan’s planned capital improvement project for this area.

10.b

Robotic Sports Field Line Painter Purchase

• THAT Council approve the purchase of a robotic sports field line painter at a cost not to exceed $75,000 to be funded from the Prior Year Unexpended Uncommitted Balance.

10.c

2025 Tourism Vernon Visitor Guide Update

• THAT Council receive the memorandum titled 2025 Tourism Vernon Visitor Guide, dated May 26, 2025.

10.d

BC Hydro Power Smart Commercial New Construction Incentive

• THAT Council authorize Administration to execute the grant agreement with BC Hydro for the Power Smart Commercial New Construction Incentive Program, provide overall grant management, and update the Active Living Centre Project budget to include the $444,951 grant.

10.e

Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Non-Farm Use Application for Okanagan Avenue

• THAT Council authorize Agricultural Land Commission Application 00025 (ALR00025), for the Northwest ¼. Section 28, Township 9, Plan B3667 and that part of Lot 2, Block F, Section 28, Township 9, Plan 210, all of Osoyoos Division Yale District (Okanagan Avenue), to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

10.f

2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)

• THAT Council approve the 2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) as presented.

10.g

2025 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Resolution Submission

• THAT Council receive the memorandum titled 2025 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Resolution Submission, dated May 26, 2025.

11.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

11.a

Bylaw 6012 - Zoning Text (General Updates) Amendment 

• THAT Bylaw 6012, “Zoning Text (General Updates) Amendment Bylaw 6012, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 6000, be read a 1^st and 2^nd time;

  AND FURTHER, that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Bylaw 6012 on June 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers;

  AND FURTHER, that final adoption of Bylaw 6012 be considered subsequent to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

11.b

Bylaw 6038 - Traffic Amendment Bylaw

• THAT Bylaw 6038 “Traffic Amendment Bylaw 6038, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Traffic Bylaw 5600 be adopted. 

11.c

Bylaw 6039 - Fees and Charges (City Surcharge) Amendment

• THAT Bylaw 6039, “Fees and Charges (City Surcharge) Amendment Bylaw 6039, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw 3909, be adopted. 

12.

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES

12.a

Mayor and Councillors Reports

13.

INFORMATION ITEMS

13.a

Correspondence

13.a.1

Response Letter dated May 7, 2025, to the City's Letter dated May 3, 2024, from the Honorable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship re: Increased Prevention of Invasive Species Spreading in Waterways

13.b

Minutes from Council Committees

13.b.1

Finance Committee - November 27, 2024

13.b.2

Economic Development Advisory Committee - December 5, 2024

13.b.3

Tourism Commission - April 16, 2025

13.b.4

Tourism Commission - March 19, 2025

13.b.5

Climate Action Advisory Committee - March 27, 2025

14.

CLOSE OF MEETING