THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of Council

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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
3400 30 Street, Vernon BC

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:

    (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;

    (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 January 27, 2025 be adopted.

3.b
Adoption of Minutes and Receipt of Committee of the Whole

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - REG-CM_Jan13_2025 - English.pdf

  • THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 be adopted;

    AND FURTHER, that the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 be received.

4.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

5.
GENERAL MATTERS

 

6.
COUNCIL INQUIRIES

 

7.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

This item has attachments. 
1.250127 Admin Updates.pdf

  • THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated January 27, 2025 for information.

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

9.
MATTERS REFERRED

 

10.
NEW BUSINESS

 

10.a
UBCM Community Resilience Investment Program - 2024 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports (1855-20)

This item has attachments. 
1.250115_MEM_UBCM CRI Program - 2024 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - 2024 CRI Agreement.pdf

  • THAT Council receive the memorandum titled "UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program - 2024 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports", dated January 15, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the FireSmart Coordinator;

    AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the expenditure of the 2025 allocated $200,000 grant, funded entirely from the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program - FireSmart Community Funding & Supports, for the 2024 FireSmart Community Resilience Project(s).

10.b
Official Community Plan and Rezoning Amendments for a Portion of 8800 Rising View Way (3340-20)

This item has attachments. 
1.241215_RPT_OCP00099_8800 Rising View Way.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - OCP00099 Map.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Neighbourhood Plan Map.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Zoning Map.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Applicants Proposed Spa Development Brochure.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - Applicants Detailed Proposal Description with Conceptual Site Layout.pdf
7.Attachment 6 - Executive Summary.pdf

  • THAT Council support, in principle, Official Community Plan Application OCP00099 to redesignate a portion of Lot A, Plan EPP19505, Section 6, Township 8, ODYD and Section 32, Township 9 (portion of 8800 Rising View Way) from PARK and HRES (Hillside Residential) to TCOM (Tourist Commercial) as outlined in the report titled “Official Community Plan and Rezoning Amendments for a portion of 8800 Rising View Way” dated December 15, 2024 and respectfully submitted by the Approving Officer;

    AND FURTHER, that Council support, in principle, rezoning application ZON00399 to rezone a portion of Lot A, Plan EPP19505, Section 6, Township 8, ODYD and Section 32, Township 9 (portion of 8800 Rising View Way) from PANS (Parks and Natural Spaces) and RTH (Resort Tourist Housing) to RCC (Resort Commercial Centre) as outlined in the report titled “Official Community Plan and Rezoning Amendments for a portion of 8800 Rising View Way” dated December 15, 2024 and respectfully submitted by the Approving Officer;

    AND FURTHER, as per the Local Government Act, in addition to the referral to relevant agencies already completed as part of the application review process, that Council has considered appropriate consultation opportunities for OCP00099 and ZON00399 and supports the following consultation opportunities in addition to the statutory public hearing:

    1. Referral to the City of Vernon Advisory Planning Committee for review and a recommendation to Council;
    2. The applicant hosting of a Public Open House; and
    3. That feedback from the above noted input opportunities be summarized and brought forward for Council’s consideration upon presentation of amending Bylaws for First and Second Readings; 

    AND FURTHER, that adoption of the OCP and zoning amendment Bylaws is subject to:

    1. The required Environmental and Hillside Development Permit be ready for issuance; and 
    2. The required conceptual servicing agreement be in place. 

10.c
Zoning Amendment Application for 3605 12 Street (3360-20)

This item has attachments. 
1.250115_RPT_ZON00425_3605 12 Street.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Photos.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Rezoning Plan.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Project Rationale Letter.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Site Plan.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - OCP Map_3605 12 Street.pdf
7.Attachment 6 - Zoning Map_3605 12 Street.pdf
8.Attachment 7 - Renderings.pdf

  • THAT Council support Zoning Application ZON00425 to rezone the portion of Lot 1, Sec. 2, TP 8, ODYD, Plan KAP76994, Except Plan KAP84405 (3605 12 Street) located east of 11 Street from CMTY - Community to MUS - Multi-Unit: Small Scale as outlined in the report titled "Zoning Amendment Application for 3605 12 Street" dated January 15, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Senior Planner, Current Planning. 

10.d
Kin Race Track Park - Planning Update (6140-20)

This item has attachments. 
1.250102_RPT_Kin Race Track Update.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Athletic Park Inventory.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Sports Field Benchmarking.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Utilization of Available Capacity.pdf

  • THAT Council direct Administration to develop a site improvement plan for the Kin Race Track Lands and bring back for consideration as outlined in the report titled "Kin Race Track Park - Planning Update" dated January 2, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Park Projects and Community Initiatives;

    AND FURTHER, that Council authorize funding to a maximum of $100,000 from the Kin Race Track Park Reserve for the development of a Site Improvement Plan as a passive park on the Kin Race Track property located at 3485 43rd Avenue. 

     

10.e
2024 Sustainability Grant Program Update & Recommendations for the Fall 2024 Applications (5280-01)

This item has attachments. 
1.250114_MEM_2024 Sustainability Grant Program Update and Recommendations for Fall Applications.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Sustainability Grants Eligibility and Program Details.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - 2024 Sustainability Grant Applications not Recommended for Approval.pdf

  • THAT Council approve a 2024 fall-intake Sustainability Grant to the Okanagan Landing and District Community Association in the amount of $1,800 for the Paddlewheel Park Waterfront Sustainability Event, as outlined in the memorandum titled "2024 Sustainability Grant Program Update & Recommendations for the Fall 2024 Applications" dated January 14, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Specialist, Climate Action. 

  • THAT Council approve a 2024 fall-intake Sustainability Grant to the NexusBC Community Resource Centre in the amount of $1,800 for the Growing Green: Sustainable Gardens Revitalization project, as outlined in the memorandum titled "2024 Sustainability Grant Program Update & Recommendations for the Fall 2024 Applications" dated January 14, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Specialist, Climate Action. 

  • THAT Council approve a 2024 fall-intake Sustainability Grant to Bowen O'Brien in the amount of $1,739 for the Green Futures: Vernon's Path to Sustainability video project, as outlined in the memorandum titled "2024 Sustainability Grant Program Update & Recommendations for the Fall 2024 Applications" dated January 14, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Specialist, Climate Action. 

10.f
SILGA Convention 2025 - Call for Resolutions (0360-20)

This item has attachments. 
1.250115_MEM_SILGA Call for Resolutions.pdf

  • THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled "SILGA Convention 2025 - Call for Resolutions" dated January 15, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Senior Executive Assistant to Mayor & CAO.

11.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

 

11.a
Zoning Bylaw 6000 Map Amendments - Phase 2 Review (6450)

This item has attachments. 
1.250114_RPT_Zoning Bylaw 6000_Phase 2 Review.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Housing Zone Map Amendment Bylaw 6010.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment Bylaw 6031.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Bylaw 6010 - Property Listing and Rationale.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Bylaw 6031 - Property Listing and Rationale.pdf

  • THAT Council receive for information the report titled “Zoning Bylaw 6000 Map Amendments – Phase 2 Review” dated January 14, 2025 and respectfully submitted by the Acting Manager, Long Range Planning & Sustainability.

  • THAT Bylaw 6031, "Commercial Zone and Downzoning Map Amendment Bylaw 6031, 2025”, a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 6000, be read a 1st and 2nd time;

    AND FURTHER, that a public hearing be scheduled for Bylaw 6031 on February 24, 2025, at 5:30pm in Council Chambers.

11.b
Bylaw 6030 - 2025-2029 Financial Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.6030 2025-2029 Financial Plan.pdf

  • THAT Bylaw 6030, "City of Vernon 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 6030, 2025", a bylaw to adopt a Financial Plan for a five-year period for the years 2025 to 2029, be adopted.

12.
COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES

 

13.
INFORMATION ITEMS

 

14.
CLOSE OF MEETING

 
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