June 23, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 9, 2026, be adopted, as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the June 23, 2026, Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Amended Liquor Licence at 1450 Juniper Drive, is closed; AND THAT the "Proposed Amended Liquor Licence at 1450 Juniper Drive" is returned to Council for further consideration.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the June 23, 2026, Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Amended Liquor Licence at 1901 Voght Street, is closed; AND THAT the "Proposed Amended Liquor Licence at 1901 Voght Street" is returned to Council for further consideration.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the June 23, 2026, Public Hearing regarding the Proposed New Liquor Licence at 2052-B Quilchena Avenue, is closed; AND THAT the "Proposed New Liquor Licence at 2052-B Quilchena Avenue" is returned to Council for further consideration.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2422, 2026” is given Third Reading;
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2422, 2026” is Adopted.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT “Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No 2425, 2026” be given First Reading;
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT “Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No 2425, 2026” be given Second Reading;
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT “Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No 2425, 2026” be given Third Reading.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council approve the 30% preliminary design for the Base Option as recommended by Stantec and outlined in the June 11, 2026, report of the Director, Flood Mitigation and Recovery Team, subject to acceptance by senior government regulat…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council approve Option 1-1 as the “Recommended Backup” option as outlined in the June 11, 2026, report of the Director, Flood Mitigation and Recovery Team, to be executed in the event that regulatory or other requirements make the Bas…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive the City of Merritt 2025 Annual Report, including: the consolidated audited financial statements for 2025, permissive tax exemptions, a report on municipal services and operations, and municipal objectives.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council Approves the City of Merritt Statement of Financial Information for year ended December 31, 2025, as presented;
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Finance and HR & CFO to sign the statement on behalf of the City.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council directs staff to provide a positive recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) following consideration of public input from the Public Hearing for Change to Hours of Service for 1450 Juniper Drive.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council directs staff to provide a positive recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) following consideration of public input from the Public Hearing for Change to Hours of Service for 1901 Voght Street.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council directs staff to provide a positive recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) following consideration of public input from the Public Hearing for the new Liquor Licence application for 2052-B Quilchena…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council directs staff to temporarily relocate Emergency Support Services (ESS) from the Merritt Cadet Hall (1755 Coldwater Road) to the Merritt Airport Terminal Building (4510 Airport Rd).
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council directs staff to consider including space for ESS in future development of City facilities.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council vary the “Street Naming and Addressing” Policy to allow the roadway into the Merritt Golf and Country Club to be named “Roger Sloan Way”.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council relax the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2284, 2020, to allow overnight camping on the 4510 Airport Road at the Airport for the participants in the Autocross events from June 12, 2026, to June 14, 2026, August 21, 2026, to Augus…
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council relax the Building Bylaw 2382, 2025 regarding Temporary Building Permits for Special Events Facilities (tents etc.) to allow the Autocross group to erect a High-Top Marquee Tent on the Airport property on June 12, 2026, to Jun…
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT the June 19, 2026, report of the Director of Infrastructure entitled "Compost Facility Infrastructure Improvement Update" be received for information.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council direct staff to investigate the ability of including monthly bus passes in the NVIT Merritt tuition fees.
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a policy for crosswalk applications, including criteria for paintings, location, and cost sharing.
   • · Attendance added: Michael Goetz (present)
   • · Attendance added: Yvette Baxter (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wendy Charney (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dana Egan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Adam Etchart (present)
   • · Attendance added: Manuel Olguin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul Petroczi (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Green (present)
   • · Attendance added: Linda Brick (present)
   • · Attendance added: H. Ferris (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Mouland (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Natkinniemi (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Strang (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Tomkinson (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Zakall (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Jani (present)
   • · Attendance added: L. Robinson (present)
   • · Attendance added: A. Hart (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Blyth (present)
   • · Participation added: Wendy Charney depart
   • · Participation added: Wendy Charney arrive