Council · Regular
April 13, 2026
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON
08:40 – 15:12 · 6h 32m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
C. Eyre Land Agent — C. Herd Chief Administrative Officer — C. Isles Deputy Corporate Officer — C. Ovens Senior Manager, Public Works — E. Hamming Director, Financial Services — G. Nicol Senior Executive Assistant, Mayor & CAO — I. Adkins Manager, Roads, Drainage and Airport — J. Ens-Rempel Senior Manager, Partnerships and Innovations — J. Hewitt Manager, Communications and Grants — K. Poole Director, Intergovernmental and Protective Services — L. Price Manager, Parks Projects and Community Initiatives — R. Crosson Manager, Financial Operations — R. Nuriel Director, City Planning — Sue Wood Corporate Officer — T. Barton General Manager, Planning and Community Services —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting.
- · Motion 2 added: THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as follows: (d) the security of the property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or i…
- · Motion 3 added: THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of April 13, 2026 be adopted.
- · Motion 4 added: THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 be adopted; AND FURTHER, that the Special Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 be adopted; AND FURTHER, that the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 be received.
- · Motion 5 added: THAT the presentation regarding safety concerns at Hidden Park and request an amendment to Parks and Public Places Bylaw 5057 designating Hidden Park (3409 33 Ave) as no temporary shelter be received.
- · Motion 6 added: THAT in accordance with Section 12(c) of Council Procedure Bylaw 4840, Council authorizes addressing the delegation request at this meeting.
- · Motion 7 added: THAT Administration amend the Parks and Public Places Bylaw 5057 to designate Hidden Park (3409 33 Ave) as no temporary shelter for Council’s consideration.
- · Motion 8 added: THAT the Administration Updates dated April 13, 2026 be received for information.
- · Motion 9 added: THAT Administration extend the Downtown Clean Team pilot program for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2026, at a reduced service level of 60% capacity for 3 days per week, to reflect lower seasonal demand, at a cost not to exceed $3…
- · Motion 10 added: THAT Administration proceed with finalizing an updated airport lease template, lease term framework, and phased lease rate strategy, and provide Council with recommendations for consideration, including a tailored approach to tenant transi…
- · Motion 11 added: THAT the memorandum titled Climate Action Advisory Committee Green Burial Resolution, dated April 13, 2026 be received.
- · Motion 12 added: THAT the memorandum titled 2026 Tax Rates, dated April 13, 2026 be received.
- · Motion 13 added: THAT Schedule B of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 6065 be amended to provide for the farm property class to be taxed at a 0.70 multiplier in 2026 and 1.0 multiplier in 2027.
- · Motion 14 added: THAT the Downtown Vernon Association 2026 Budget has been received, and as such, Administration is authorized to make payment for the initial instalment of the 2026 Business Improvement Area tax levies for the total amount of $252,930.50 i…
- · Motion 15 added: THAT pursuant to the provisions of section 346 of the Local Government Act, Council hereby consents, on behalf of the electors of the City of Vernon, to the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the following bylaw: Gre…
- · Motion 16 added: THAT pursuant to Section 58(1) of the Local Government Act, Sue Wood be appointed as Chief Election Officer for conducting the 2026 general local election; AND FURTHER, that Cathy Isles be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the…
- · Motion 17 added: THAT Okanagan Landing Sewer Area No. 6 Connection Charge Bylaw 6055, 2026 be adopted.
- · Motion 18 added: THAT the Mayor provide a letter, on behalf of Council, to the Honourable Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, expressing the City of Vernon’s concern and objection to the recent expansion by the Province of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) an…
- · Motion 19 added: THAT the decision to send a letter of support to the Minister of National Defence regarding construction of a replica of the Vimy Memorial on the Department of National Defence ground, be deferred to the April 27, 2026 Regular meeting to o…
- · Attendance added: E. Hamming (present)
- · Attendance added: K. Poole (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Barton (present)
- · Attendance added: Sue Wood (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Isles (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Ovens (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Eyre (present)
- · Attendance added: G. Nicol (present)
- · Attendance added: I. Adkins (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Hewitt (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Crosson (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Nuriel (present)
- · Attendance added: Teresa Durning (present)
- · Attendance added: Kelly Fehr (present)
- · Attendance added: Kari Gares (present)
- · Attendance added: Brian Guy (present)
- · Attendance added: Akbal Mund (present)
- · Attendance added: Brian F Quiring (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Herd (present)
- · Attendance added: L. Price (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Ens-Rempel (present)
- · Attendance added: Victor Cumming (present)
- · Participation added: Durning depart
- · Participation added: Durning arrive