THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of Council

Monday, February 24, 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:

  (c) labour relations or other employee relations;

  (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;

  (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and

  (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 February 24, 2025 be adopted.

3.b

Adoption of Minutes and Receipt of Committee of the Whole

• THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 be adopted;

  AND FURTHER, that the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 be received.

4.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.

GENERAL MATTERS

5.a

Public Submissions - 11 Street Road Closure Bylaw 6003, 2025

Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, Council is providing an opportunity for the public to make submissions to Council regarding the proposed "11 Street Road Closure Bylaw 6003, 2025".

5.b

Presentation - Save Sveva Petition, D. Tucker and J. Rose

• THAT Council receive the presentation from Dawn Tucker and Judy Rose regarding the Save Sveva Petition for information.

6.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES

7.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

• THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated February 24, 2025 for information.

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.a

Pickleball Delegation - Parking Lot Paving and Lighting Request (6140-20)

• THAT Council receive the memorandum titled "Pickleball Delegation - Parking and Lighting Request" dated February 12, 2025 respectfully submitted by the Public Works, General Manager;

  AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to install lighting on the south outside wall of the indoor soccer facility at a cost not to exceed $5,000, to be funded by the 2025 Parks and Public Spaces operating budget.

9.

MATTERS REFERRED

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.a

Protective Services Bylaw Compliance 2024 Year End Report (4000-10)

• THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled “Protective Services Bylaw Compliance 2024 Year End Report”, dated February 24, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Manager Protective Services.

10.b

Commercial and Retail Land Analysis Briefing Report

• THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Commercial and Retail Land Analysis Briefing Report”, dated February 24, 2025.

10.c

Planning & Community Services Staffing Requests

• THAT Council approve the addition of a 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Transportation Administrative    Assistant position under Transit Cost Center CC12600 funded from the Transit Expansion Reserve for 2025 ($32,225) and include the position in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan supported by on-going administration revenues ($48,337).

• THAT Council approve the addition of a 1.0 FTE Transportation Planner under Transportation Cost        Centre CC14700 funded from the Transit Reserve in 2025 ($91,170) and include in the 2026-2030        Financial Plan as funded by taxation ($136,755).

10.d

Review of Business Licence Bylaw 6100

• THAT in accordance with the notice requirements in section 59(2) of the Community Charter, Council directs Administration to post the draft Business Licence Bylaw 6100 on the Engage Vernon website to solicit public comment, and forward to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, Downtown Vernon Association, and Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce for review;

  AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the establishment of a permanent full-time Coordinator, Short-Term Rental Licensing & Administration position at an annual cost of up to $108,000 to be funded from the Development Excess Revenue Reserve;

  AND FURTHER, that Council grant early budget approval for a Coordinator, Short-Term Rental Licensing & Administration position in the 2026 Building and Licensing budget at an annual cost of $108,000.

10.e

Kal Tire Place Score Clock – 2025 Budget Consideration

• THAT Council authorize Administration to proceed with spending up to $600,000 from the Kin Race Track Park Reserve Fund, to purchase and install a new video scoreboard at Kal Tire Place,

  AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Administration to direct the installation to occur between August 30 and September 13, 2025 to ensure dry floor users are not impacted.

11.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

11.a

Bylaw 6010 - Housing Zone Map Amendment Bylaw (Residential Properties)

Presented to Council on January 27, 2025, Bylaw 6010, Housing Zone Map Amendment Bylaw required public notification, now complete, prior to consideration of initial readings. Link to January 27, 2025 Agenda Item

• THAT Bylaw 6010, "Housing Zone Map Amendment Bylaw 6010, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 6000, be read a first, second and third time.

11.b

Bylaw 6032 - Rezoning (ZON00425) Amendment Bylaw for 3605 12 Street

Rezoning Application ZON00425, was presented to Council on January 27, 2025. Bylaw 6032, 3605 12 Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw required public notification, now complete, prior to consideration of initial readings. Link to January 27, 2025 Agenda Item

• THAT Bylaw 6032, "3605 12 Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 6032, 2025", a bylaw to rezone lands from CMTY - Community to MUS - Multi-Unit: Small Scale, be read a first, second and third time.

11.c

Bylaw 6005 - Rezoning (ZON00423) Amendment Bylaw for 1501 Hwy 6 

Adoption of Bylaw 6005, Zoning Amendment Bylaw, to allow for Minor Fuel Station and Drive-Through Services, 1501 Highway 6, was subject to lot consolidation and Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval. These conditions have been satisfied.

• THAT Bylaw 6009, "Zoning Text (Drive-through Services and Minor Fuel Stations) Amendment Bylaw 6009, 2024", a bylaw to authorize the use of Drive-through Services and Minor Fuel Stations on lots with existing businesses, be adopted.

12.

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES

12.a

Mayor and Councillors Reports

13.

INFORMATION ITEMS

13.a

Correspondence

13.a.1

Letter dated February 7, 2025 from the BC Association of Farmers Markets - Request for Letter of Support re: BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program

BC Association of Farmer's Markets is requesting a letter of support to the BC Minister of Health to secure ongoing funding for the BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program. 

13.a.2

Vernon Ribfest Society - Request for Financial Support due to O'Keefe Ranch Outstanding Payment

13.b

Minutes from Council Committees

13.b.1

Advisory Planning Committee - January 28, 2025

13.b.2

Tourism Commission - January 22, 2025

14.

RECESS MEETING TO 5:30 PM FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing for "Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment Bylaw 6031, 2025”.

15.

RECONVENE MEETING

15.a

Bylaw 6031 - Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendments - Zoning Bylaw 6000 Phase 2 Review

• THAT Bylaw 6031, "Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment Bylaw 6031, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 6000, be read a 3rd time.

16.

CLOSE OF MEETING