REGULAR COUNCIL

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the City of Salmon Arm

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

500 – 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC

COUNCIL PRESENT:

• Mayor A. Harrison
• Councillor K. Flynn
• Councillor T. Lavery
• Councillor L. Wallace Richmond
• Councillor D. Cannon
• Councillor S. Lindgren
• Councillor D. Gonella

STAFF PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer E. Jackson
• Director of Engineering & Public Works R. Niewenhuizen
• Director of Planning and Community Services G. Buxton
• Manager of Planning & Building M. Smyrl
• Corporate Officer R. West
• Deputy Corporate Officer B. Puddifant

Other Staff Present:

• Manager, Financial Services B. Armstrong; Fire Chief, Salmon Arm Fire Department B. Shirley; Building Safer Communities Coordinator S. Zuidhof; Manager of Engineering J. Wilson

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Harrison called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

2.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORY

We acknowledge that we are gathering here on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands and where we live and work together.

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Moved by: Councillor Gonella
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT:  the Agenda be adopted as presented with the addition of Late Item 22.1 - Development Permit No. 449:

  • email from G. Ruttan dated October 24, 2025;
  • email from S. Ruttan dated October 26, 2025;
  • email from P. Davis dated October 27, 2025;
  • email from J. Davis dated October 27, 2025;

  and Late Item 21.10 - submission from Shuswap Hoops and Late Item 21.11 - submission from Okanagan Regional Library.

  Carried Unanimously

4.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

Councillor Gonella declared a conflict of interest relating to Item 11.4 - Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 - as his employer, Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, has two applications under consideration.

Mayor Harrison declared a conflict of interest relating to Item 11.4 - Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 - as he is a member of the Salmon Arm Tennis Club who is applying for an exemption.

Councillor Flynn declared a conflict of interest relating to Item 9.6 - Request to Discharge Covenant/Easement - as the owner is a client of his firm.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025

• Moved by: Councillor Wallace Richmond
  Seconded by: Councillor Lavery

  THAT:  the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

  Carried Unanimously

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Development and Planning Services Committee Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025

6.2

Council Select Parking Committee Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025

6.3

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025

Councillor Lindgren made the following Notice of Motion:

THAT:  Council endeavour to advance to EL4 in the Zero Step Code by January 1, 2027 and resource an educational campaign on updated requirements.

This item will appear on the next Regular Council meeting agenda.

6.4

Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025

7.

COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT UPDATE

For information.

8.

PRESENTATIONS

8.1

Presentation 1:10-1:25 p.m. (approximately)

C. Simms, Executive Director, Clinical Operations North Okanagan & Emergency Services Network, Interior Health

C. Simms, Executive Director, Clinical Operations North Okanagan & Emergency Services Network, K. Rhebergen, Director, Clinical Operations, SLGH and M. Thorne, Director, Clinical Operations: Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Interior Health, provided an overview of programs within Interior Health and Shuswap Lake General Hospital, and were available to answer questions from Council.

9.

STAFF REPORTS

9.1

Deputy Fire Chief – Community and Emergency Preparedness Fund – Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Grant 2025

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lavery

  THAT: the 2025 Budget contained in the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw be amended to include $30,000.00 for firefighting equipment and training ($16,000 – Firefighting boots; $4,000 - Training manuals; $10,000 – Replacement hose; funded from the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant;
  
  AND THAT: Council authorize submission of a grant application under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training - in the amount of $30,000.00.

  Carried Unanimously

9.2

Senior Manager of Operations – Purchase Recommendation for WPCC

Turborator Aerator Impeller Replacement

• Moved by: Councillor Flynn
  Seconded by: Councillor Cannon

  THAT: Council approve the purchase of five new Turborator Aerator Impellers from MGD Process Technology Inc., for the quoted price of $16,000 US ($3200 per unit) plus applicable taxes, duties and brokerage fees;

  AND THAT: the City’s Purchasing Policy No. 7.13 be waived in the procurement of the new impellers to authorize the sole sourcing of same to MGD Process Technology Inc.

  Carried Unanimously

9.3

Manager of Planning & Building/Manager of Parks & Roads - Signage for Lund Park Wright Pond

• Moved by: Councillor Wallace Richmond
  Seconded by: Councillor Cannon

  THAT: Council direct staff to proceed with Option 2 (multiple signs) as noted in the staff report dated October 27, 2025, funded from the Parks Expo Sign Reserve.

  Carried Unanimously

9.4

Director of Planning & Community Services – Shuswap Recreation Society Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant Application

Letter of Support

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: Council provide a letter of support to the Shuswap Recreation Society for an application to the Enabling Accessibility Fund (Youth Innovation) grant program.

  Carried Unanimously

9.5

Building Safer Communities Coordinator/Director of Planning & Community Services – Anti Racism Strategy Endorsement

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: Council endorse the “Embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Anti-Racism Strategy for the Shuswap.”

  Carried Unanimously

9.6

Manager of Planning and Building – Request to Discharge Covenant/Easement for Lot 4, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, Plan KAP60045, KDYD (250 Harbourfront Drive NE)

Councillor Flynn declared a conflict and left the meeting at 1:50 p.m.

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: Council authorize the discharge of Easement Document KD035033 from Lot 4, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, Plan KAP60045, KDYD (250 Harbourfront Drive NE).
• Amendment:
  Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: Council authorize the Director of Planning & Community Services to execute discharge documents related to nuisance easements or covenants registered on Harbourfront Drive NE properties upon request of a registered owner.

  Carried Unanimously
• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT:  Council authorize the discharge of Easement Document KD035033 from Lot 4, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, Plan KAP60045, KDYD (250 Harbourfront Drive NE);

  
  AND THAT:  Council authorize the Director of Planning & Community Services to execute discharge documents related to nuisance easements or covenants registered on Harbourfront Drive NE properties upon request of a registered owner.

  Carried Unanimously

9.7

Manager of Engineering - Award of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract – WPCC Stage IV Upgrades (Phase 1A Pre-Construction Servies

Councillor Flynn returned to the meeting at 2:00 p.m.

• Moved by: Councillor Flynn
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: Council award the Phase 1A Pre-Construction Services of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract for the Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC) Stave IV Upgrades – Project No. 2019-48(4) to Chandos Construction LP in the amount of $77,670 plus GST as applicable;

  
  AND THAT: Council authorizes a pre-approved contingency in the amount of $40,000 (approximately 50%) to support this phase.

  Carried Unanimously

10.

IN-CAMERA SESSION

• Moved by: Councillor Gonella
  Seconded by: Councillor Cannon

  THAT:  pursuant to Section 90(1)(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; (l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98; of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.

  Carried Unanimously

11.

INTRODUCTION OF BYLAWS

The meeting returned to Regular Session at 3:15 p.m. and recessed.
The meeting reconvened at 3:19 p.m.

11.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4741 and 4742 (ZON-1311)

Text Amendments to CD-7 and CD-19 Zones (SSMUH)

• Moved by: Councillor Lavery
  Seconded by: Councillor Cannon

  THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4741 be read a first, second and third time;

  AND THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4742 be read a first, second and third time.

  Carried Unanimously

11.2

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4733 (ZON-1308)

Legal: Lot A, Section 17, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP84426
Civic: 6303 1 Avenue NW
Owner: Simon and Tonya Larvin

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4733 be read a first and second time.

  Carried Unanimously

11.3

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4743

See Item 11.2 for Staff Report

Text Amendment to Permitted Uses in Small Holding Zone

• Moved by: Councillor Lindgren
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4743 be read a first and second time.

  Carried Unanimously

11.4

2026, 2027 and 2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735

Councillor Gonella declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 3:27 p.m.

Mayor Harrison declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 3:27 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Lindgren assumed the Chair.

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lavery

  THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm 2026, 2027 and 2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 be read a first and second time.
• Amendment:
  Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Flynn

  THAT:  Bylaw No. 4735 be amended to reflect a Permissive Tax exemption of one-year (2026) for Little Mountain Bible Chapel, Salmon Arm Horseshoe Club, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada and the Canoe United Church.

  Opposed (1)

  Councillor Lavery

  Carried
• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lavery

  THAT:  the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm 2026, 2027 and 2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4735 be read a first and second time as amended.

  Carried Unanimously

12.

RECONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS

Mayor Harrison and Councillor Gonella returned to the meeting at 3:54 p.m.
Mayor Harrison resumed the Chair.

12.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4689

Legal: Parcel A (being a consolidation of Lots 1, 2 and 3 See CB2313744), Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD Plan 4214 (formerly 1) Lot 1, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4214
2) Lot 2, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4214 &
3) Lot 3, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4214)
Civic: 580 Shuswap Street SE (formerly 560, 580 & 610, Shuswap Street SE)
Owner: 1474042 B.C Ltd.
Agent: Owner

• Moved by: Councillor Flynn
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: the bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4689 be read a final time.

  Carried Unanimously

13.

CORRESPONDENCE

13.1

Informational Correspondence

13.1.7

C. Ramsay, President, UBCM - Letter re Heritage Conservation Act Consultation

• Moved by: Councillor Gonella
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: the letter from C. Ramsay, President, UBCM dated October 16, 2025 be referred to the Community Heritage Commission.

  Carried Unanimously

13.1.6

C. Turner - email dated October 16, 2025 - Cedar Hedge

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: Council not support the removal of the cedar hedge at the corner of 10 Street NE and 8 Avenue NE and direct staff to explore other options.

  Opposed (4)

  Mayor Harrison, Councillor Flynn, Councillor Lavery, and Councillor Wallace Richmond

  Defeated

14.

NEW BUSINESS

15.

COUNCIL STATEMENTS

• Moved by: Councillor Wallace Richmond
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the Minister of Transportation & Transit stressing the urgency of having repairs to the Trans Canada Highway downtown corridor through Salmon Arm completed in 2026.

  Carried Unanimously

16.

NOTICE OF MOTION

16.1

Councillor Lavery - Active Transportation Signage and Communication Plan

For information.  This item will be placed on the next Regular Council meeting agenda.

17.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND DEFERRED / TABLED ITEMS

18.

OTHER BUSINESS

18.1

Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit

• Moved by: Councillor Lindgren
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT:  Council support Councillor Cannon's registration and attendance at the Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit on November 3-5, 2025 in Salmon Arm in the amount of $550 plus taxes (registration fee) as applicable funded from Council expenses.

  Carried Unanimously

19.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

• Moved by: Councillor Flynn
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT:  pursuant to Section 90(1)(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; (l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98; of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.

  Carried Unanimously

19.1

Return to Regular Session

Council returned to Regular Session at 5:24 p.m. and the meeting recessed.
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

20.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

Councillor Gonella declared a conflict of interest relating to Item 21.4 - as Downtown Salmon Arm is a sponsor and project partner with his employer, Salmon Arm Folk Music Society.

21.

PUBLIC INPUT - 2026 BUDGET

21.1

Notice of Public Budget Meeting

For information.

21.2

Shuswap Minor Lacrosse Association

Presenter:  C. Maltais, SMLA President
Request:  Proposal for Construction of Multi-Use Sports Court

C. Maltais provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.3

Shuswap Watershed Council

Presenter: E. Vieira, Program Manager
Request: $20,000.00 - Water quality program, Invasive species prevention program, Water monitoring program

E. Vieira provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.4

Downtown Salmon Arm

Presenter: J. Broadwell, Manager
Request: $20,160.00 - Shade Sails at Ross Street Plaza

Councillor Gonella declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

J. Broadwell provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.5

Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol

Presenter: C. Kohlman
Request: $3,000.00 - Operating costs

Councillor Gonella returned to the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
There was no representative from Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol in attendance to speak to the request.

21.6

R. Foulger and D. Archuk

Presenter: 
Request:  $3,500.00 - Pollinator Pathway Project - 16 Street NE and 11 Avenue NE

R. Foulger and D. Archuk provided an overview of the funding request and were available to answer questions from Council.

21.7

Shuswap Youth Soccer Association

Presenter: C. Forman
Request: $5,000.00 for Rebound Wall at Little Mountain Fields

C. Forman provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.8

Gleneden Community Association

Presenter: J. Jacobs
Request: $10,000.00 - Revitalize Gleneden Hall

J. Jacobs provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.9

C. Day

Presenter: C. Day
Request:
1.  Potential off leash dog park
2.  Planning Guide for dog parks Master Plan
3.  $75,000.00 for construction of dog park facility and annual funding commitment

C. Day provided an overview of the funding requests and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.10

Shuswap Hoops

Presenter: C. Askew
Request: $2,000.00 - New Basketballs

C. Askew provided an overview of the funding request and was available to answer questions from Council.

21.11

Okanagan Regional Library

Presenter: D. Hubbard, CEO, Okanagan Regional Library
Request: Funding for Sunday Public Library Openings

There was no representative from Okanagan Regional Library in attendance to speak to the request.

22.

HEARINGS

Councillor Wallace Richmond left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

22.1

Development Permit No. 449 (continued from October 14, 2025)

Legal: Lot 5, Section 12, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 782 Except Plan B5363
Civic: 1150 12 Avenue SE
Owner: Sunnyhill Town Homes Ltd.
Agent: Flat Architecture Inc. (R. Warraich)

The hearing resumed at 8:00 p.m.  At the October 14, 2025 hearing, the Chair had called for a third and final time for any input from the public.

G. Ruttan - email dated October 24, 2025 expressing concerns related to additional strain on Hillcrest Elementary, increase of traffic on 12 Avenue, loss of green space, increase of noise and light, lack of adequate parking.

S. Ruttan - email dated October 26, 2025 expressing concerns related to increased traffic, overwhelming the elementary school, construction disruptions and removal of green space.

P. Davis - email dated October 27, 2025 expressing concerns related to depreciating property values, potential for increase in crime rates, ongoing construction, increase in traffic, noise and light pollution.

J. Davis - email dated October 27, 2025 expressing concerns related to removal of greenspace and lower property values, removal of property privacy, noise from ongoing construction, increase in light pollution.

T. Puffer Hill - expressed concerns regarding continued construction noise, potential impact on traffic and schools and lack of sidewalks.

H. Amdam - spoke regarding the Covenant on his property regarding tree removal and the potential lack of privacy and feel of the neighbourhood as well as the impact on wildlife.

L. Gubbels - requested that Council review the development prior to making a decision on the Development Permit.

B. Maygard - outlined concerns with depreciation in property values and the effect this development will have on the neighbourhood potentially increases crime and disturbances.

H. Amdam - outlined concerns with slope stability and questioned what recourse property owners would have if the slope slips or trees are damaged.

L. Gubbels - reiterated concerns with slope and tree stability.

Upon hearing no other input, the Hearing closed at 8:21 p.m. and the Motion was:

• Moved by: Councillor Cannon
  Seconded by: Councillor Gonella

  THAT: Development Permit No. 449 be authorized for issuance for Lot 5, Section 12, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 782 Except Plan B5363 (1150 12 Avenue SE) in accordance with the site plan, elevation drawings, and landscape plan attached as Appendices 6 and 7 in the staff report dated October 6, 2025;
  
  AND THAT: the following variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 be approved in accordance with the site plan attached as Appendix 14 in the staff report dated October 6, 2025 and as follows:
  
  Section 9.9 – Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
  .1 Reduce the front parcel line setback from 5 m to 3.5 m for a deck on Building 1;
  .4 Reduce the exterior side parcel line from 5 m to 3.5 m for decks on Buildings 4 and 9
  .5 Reduce the minimum clear driveway length for accessing any garage or carport from 5 m to 0.6 m
  
  AND THAT: issuance of Development Permit No. 449 be withheld subject to:
  
  i.    the Registration of a Land Title Act Section 219 Covenant on the Title of the subject parcel restricting residential use on the parcel to Rental Housing and;
  ii.    the receipt of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of 125% of a landscape estimate.
  
  AND FURTHER THAT: a bylaw be prepared for Council’s consideration, adoption of which would authorize the City to enter into a Housing Agreement for market rental housing for Lot 5, Section 12, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 782 Except Plan B5363 (1150 12 Avenue SE).

  Opposed (1)

  Councillor Lindgren

  Carried

23.

STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS

23.1

Zoning Amendment Application No. ZON-1198

Legal: Lot A, Section 5, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 12843
Civic: 5561 Auto Road SE
Owner: D. Webb Developments Ltd.
Agent: D. Webb

The Planning Official explained the proposed Zoning Amendment  Application.

D. Webb, the applicant, was available to answer questions from Council.

Submissions were called for at this time.

Following three calls for submissions and questions from Council, the Hearing closed at 9:08 p.m.

24.

RECONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS

24.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4438 (ZON-1198)

Legal: Lot A, Section 5, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 12843
Civic: 5561 Auto Road SE
Owner: D. Webb Developments Ltd.
Agent: D. Webb

• Moved by: Councillor Gonella
  Seconded by: Councillor Lindgren

  THAT: the Bylaw entitled City of Salmon Arm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4438 be read a third time;

  AND FURTHER THAT: final reading of the bylaw be withheld subject to:

  1.  Registration of a Section 219 covenant and survey plan to secure road reserve aligned with a road network preplan approved by the Engineering Department; and

  2.  Approval by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

  Carried Unanimously

25.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

26.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.