Council Meeting Highlights

2026

Council Meeting Highlights for March 10, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Kim English, Regional Development Manager and Yuki Ihara, Donor Service Manager, for Community Foundations South Okanagan Similkameen presented to Council.
Jayme Friedt, Executive Director, presented the Osoyoos Desert Centre annual report.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council approved an agreement with Wine Country Racing to hold drag racing dates at the Osoyoos Airport.
Council approved the sole source purchasing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Osoyoos Fire Department until 2036.
Council approved an agreement with LS Sports & Entertainment to operate a junior hockey team out of the Sun Bowl Arena.
Council authorized a letter to Regional District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) to undertake a feasibility study for the RDOS to manage the Osoyoos Landfill.
Council approved the recommendation to not introduce a bylaw to allow alcohol consumption on Gyro Beach and remove it from the 2026 Strategic Priorities. An amendment to the parks bylaw will be made to prohibit glassware in any park.

Bylaws

Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1393, 2026, was given first three readings.

Officer's Designation and Establishment Bylaw Amendment No. 1216.01, 2026, was adopted.

Council Meeting Highlights for February 24, 2026

Council Meeting Highlights for February 10, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

An update on the Transportation Master Plan was presented to Council.

Staff Reports

Council discussed Resort Municipality Initiative park upgrades relating to swim platforms, bike service stations, and fitness equipment placement.
The Community Services Quarterly Report was presented to Council.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council discussed the Desert Park Facility structural assessment results.
Council approved a grant application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Election officers were appointed for the 2026 general local election.

Bylaws

Council Indemnity Bylaw Amendment No. 1345.03, 2026, was adopted.

Council Meeting Highlights for January 27, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Martin Hahn from the Osoyoos Business Association presented to Council on the purpose of the Osoyoos Business Association, and requested a Council Liaison.

Staff Reports

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.11, 2026 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.12, 2026 was initiated.
The Resort Municipality Initiative Park Upgrades report was postponed to a future meeting.
Quarterly Reports was presented

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-04 was approved.
Desert Park Facility Structural Assessment was postponed to a future meeting.

Bylaws

Council Indemnity Amendment Bylaw No. 1345.03, 2026, was given first three readings.

Council Meeting Highlights for January 13, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Employee Services Recognition

The following staff received service recognition pins:
- Gerald Davis, 20 years
- John Loura, 15 years
- Justin Price, 10 years
- Ryan McCaskill, 5 years
- Dave Gordin, 5 years

Petitions and Delegations

Wayne Making and Jim Zaffino presented the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen budget presentation.

Staff Reports

The Quarterly Strategic Priorities chart and Infrastructure Strategy were reviewed and updated.

Regular Open

Petitions and Delegations

2026 RMI/Community Service Grant cheques were presented.

Bylaws

The following bylaw amendments to implement the Flood Mitigation Plan (2022) were adopted:
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.10, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.10, 2025
- Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.13, 2025
5 -Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1408, 2025, was adopted.

2025

Council Meeting Highlights for December 9, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

The Child Care Committee Terms of Reference were reviewed. The draft terms of reference were approved in the Regular Open.
Council discussed a joint use agreement with School District #53 for shared facilities.
Mobile Vendors (Food Truck) Policy No. PLA-016 was reviewed. The policy was approved in the Regular Open.
Council reviewed an application to remove 61 non-agricultural parcels from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). An application will be submitted to the Agricultural Land Commission, and a public hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2026.

Regular Open

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held on bylaw updates to implement the Flood Mitigation Plan. Bylaws given third reading following the public hearing include:
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.10, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.10, 2025
- Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.13, 2025

Staff Reports

2026 Resort Municipality Initiative and Community Grant recipients were approved.
Council will notify the Ministry of Housing, the Union of BC Municipalities, and the Standing Committee on Private Member Bills about the Town's concerns regarding Bill M216-Professional Reliance Act.

Bylaws

The 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan was presented to Council.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.11, 2025, was adopted.
Waste Management Services and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1370.05, 2025, was given second and third readings.
Sewer Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1389.03, 2025, was adopted.

New Business

Meeting reports for Mayor McKortoff and Councillor Bennett were approved.

Council Meeting Highlights for November 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

Council provided input on the terms of reference for a Childcare Action Plan Committee.
Council reviewed the Video Surveillance Policy (CORP-013).

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Councillor Poturica was appointed as a non-voting liaison to the Destination Osoyoos Board, with Councillor Cheong as the alternate.
Council supported the submission of a regional grant application to the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Council approved the Council meeting dates for 2026 on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (except July & August) and asked administration to bring back a report on amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1367, 2020, to incorporate a consent agenda.
Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-03 was approved.

Bylaws

The following bylaw amendments to implement the Flood Mitigation Plan (2022) were given first and second readings; a public hearing is scheduled for the Regular Open meeting of December 9, 2025.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.10, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.10, 2025
- Land Use Procedures (LUP) Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.13, 2025

New Business

Expenses for Mayor McKortoff and Councillor Bennett were approved.

Report from Committees and COTW

Surveillance Policy (CORP-013) was approved.

Council Meeting Highlights for November 12, 2025

Regular Open Meeting

Water Matters

2026-2030 budgets for domestic and agricultural water were presented to Council.

Staff Reports

2026-2030 budgets for sewer and waste management were presented to Council.
Councillor Poturica was appointed as a non-voting liaison to the Osoyoos Airport Development Society, and Councillor King as an alternate.
Councillor Bennett was appointed to the Okanagan Regional Library Board and Councillor King as an alternate.
Acting Mayor appointments for 2026 were approved.

Bylaws

Council Meeting Highlights for October 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Sgt. Jason Bayda presented the Osoyoos RCMP quarterly statistics.
Lauren Meads, South Okanagan Conservation Fund Administrator presented to Council.

Staff Reports

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.11, 2025 was initiated.
Quarterly reports were presented.

Regular Open

Petitions & Delegations

Jennifer Begin and Tracy St. Claire from South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice presented to Council on supporting Primary Care.

Staff Reports

Council reviewed the estimated timeline for the 2026-2030 Financial Plan meetings.
Council supported the submission of a grant application to the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for the provision of dual band VHF-UHF portable radios.
Council did not support the initiative of a Regional Economic Development Coordinator position.
Council approved entering into Osoyoos Airport Management Agreement.
Council reconsidered and approved the request that the statutory covenant registered to lot 4 be transferred to lot 25 in the Meadowlark subdivision.
Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP25-02 was approved.

Bylaws

Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 1406, 2025 was given first three readings.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.08, 2025 was not approved.
Delegation of Subdivision Parcel Frontage Exemption Bylaw No. 1404, 2025 was adopted.
Land Use Procedures (LUP) Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.12, 2025 was adopted.
Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1292.04, 2025 was adopted.
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1407, 2025 was adopted.
Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1405, 2025 was adopted.

Council Meeting Highlights for October 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

Council received the Flood Mitigation Plan dated September of 2022 and the following bylaw amendment were initiated:
- Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.10, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.10, 2025
- Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.13
Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 1406, 2025 was initiated.
The Quarterly Strategic Priorities chart and Infrastructure Strategy were reviewed and updated.

Regular Open

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held for Small Scale Multi-Use Housing Implementation.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.09, 2025 was read a third time and adopted.
A public hearing was held for amendments to the town's OCP and Zoning Bylaw that address issues identified through the day-to-day use of the bylaws.
The following bylaws were given third reading following the public hearing.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.08, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.06, 2025
- Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1100.02, 2025
- Land Use Procedures (LUP) Bylaw No. 1235.10, 2025

Staff Reports

Exemption from the requirements of Section 512 of the Local Government Act was given to "Lot A" of a proposed subdivision at 11648 115th Street to have a frontage to the road of 4.53%.

Bylaws

New Business

Council meeting reports for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference were approved.

Council Meeting Highlights for September 9, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

The following bylaw amendments were initiated:
- Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1292.04, 2025.
- Delegation of Subdivision Parcel Frontage Exemption Bylaw No. 1404, 2025.
An amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 1395 to increase the maximum parcel coverage permitted at the Meadowlark Development was not initiated.

Regular Open

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held on Short-Term Rental (STR) Bylaw Amendments.
The following bylaw amendments to support the Short-Term Rental (STR) program were given third reading.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.07, 2025
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.04, 2025
- Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI) Amendment Bylaw No. 1279.25, 2025
- Bylaw Notice Bylaw (BON) Amendment Bylaw 1392.01, 2025

Council Meeting Highlights for August 12, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Kelley Glazer, Executive Director of Destination Osoyoos presented their Annual Report. The report can be viewed by watching the live stream of the August 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole.

Staff Reports

Council requested that a review of metal storage containers in Zoning Bylaw No. 1395 be added as a strategic priority for 2026.
Council initiated proposed amendments regarding notification signs requirements to the Land Use Procedures (LUP) Bylaw No. 1235.11, 2025.
Council approved the recommended improvements to corporate communications and the recruitment of a Corporate Communications Administrative Coordinator.
Quarterly Reports were presented:

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council approved the grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities' Community Resiliency Investment Program for the establishment of a FireSmart Program in Osoyoos.
Council approved Resort Municipality Initiative grant funding for Osoyoos Actors Inclusive Society, Osoyoos and District Arts Council and Music in the Park.

Bylaws

Recreation Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1180.13, 2025 was given first three readings.
Business License Bylaw No. 1400, 2025 was given first three readings.
Council gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.07, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.04, 2025. A public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025, to review proposed changes in relation to Short-Term rentals.
Municipal Ticketing Information (MTI) Amendment Bylaw No. 1279.25, 2025 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement (BON) Amendment Bylaw No 1392.01, 2025 was given first two readings.
Housing Agreement Amendment Bylaw No. 1343.03, 2025 was adopted.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.07 was adopted.
5 Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1401.01, 2025 was given first three readings.

Notice of Motion

Council directed Administration to allocate $3,500 from the Economic Development budget line to the Supporting Local Physician Recruiting and Retention Working group.
Council directed Administration to look into creating a spending account to support Council members in carrying out their official duties.

Business Items to Report from In-Camera

Council approved the purchase of 10 Osprey Place for $275,000.
Nicolette Keith was appointed as interim Financial Officer.

Council Meeting Highlights for July 15, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Danielle Hubbard, CEO of the Okanagan Regional Library, gave an update on library services and activities at the Osoyoos branch.
Herb Wycherley spoke to Council about where metal storage containers can be placed in town under the current zoning bylaw.
Rob Rausch and Kevin Maher from the Osoyoos Airport Development Society spoke to Council about the Osoyoos Airport.

Staff Reports

Council approved the Airport Master Plan and Financial Analysis report.
Council authorized the notice of intention to enter into a management agreement for the Osoyoos Airport for a one-year term with the Osoyoos Airport Development Society.
Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.08 was initiated to update with phase 2 of the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) updates.
Council directed Administration to cover 50% of the $4700.00 estimated cost to repair the Senior Center sewer line.
Council approved $12,500 for new interpretive signs at the museum and another $12,500 for a community event by the Wide Arts National Association with Resort Municipality Initiative Arts and Heritage carry-over funds.
Council reviewed the Quarterly Strategic Priorities Chart and Infrastructure Strategy.

Regular Open Meeting

Staff Reports

Council approved the application for grant funding towards the Osoyoos Water Treatment Plan project through the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund (2025 intake).
Council decided that properties within town limits serviced by both the Osoyoos Water District system and the domestic system will continue to be billed the same way as before. Water restrictions will remain the same for all users, regardless of which system they are on. The Villas Strata 6475 will be notified that their exemption from water restrictions will end in June 2026.
Council approved the purchase of a modular office complex to increase office space at the Operational Services Yard.
Council denied the request that the statutory covenant registered to Lot 4 be transferred to Lot 25 in the Meadowlark subdivision.

Bylaws

Housing Agreement Amendment Bylaw No. 1343.03, 2025 was given first three readings.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.07, 2025 was given first three readings.
Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw No. 1394, 2025 was given first three readings.

Reports of Committees and COTW

Council requested a follow-up report on zoning rules for metal storage containers and related fines.
Council updated its Strategic Priorities Chart, removing the Aquatic Centre Feasibility Update and adding the Chamber of Commerce under Partnerships and Advocacy. The 2025–2028 Resort Municipality Initiative Plan was also added to the CAO’s responsibilities.
The Infrastructure Strategy was approved by Council.
Council received the Airport Advisory Committee minutes from June 17, 2025

Council Meeting Highlights for June 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions and Delegations

Linda Rich and Frank Zandvliet spoke to Council regarding a watering exemption for the Villas property.
Melinda Medland, Chief of the Okanagan and Kootenay District, answered questions regarding Canada Border Services and the Port of Osoyoos.
Sergeant Jason Bayda presented the RCMP quarterly statistics.
Denise Blashko provided an update on the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce.

Staff Reports

Council reviewed the Resort Development Strategy for 2025–2027.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP25-01 was denied.
Council approved the 2024 Annual Report.

Bylaws

Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 1256.05, 2025, was given first three readings. Sidewalk Use Policy (PLA-015) was approved as amended.

Notice of Motion

Council directed Administration to bring forward a report regarding the installation of a fence along Kingfisher at the Splash Park.

Reports of Committees and COTW

Council exempted the Villas property from watering restrictions for one year.
The Resort Development Strategy for 2025–2027 was approved for submission to the provincial government for review and approval.
Council approved Administration to proceed with the proposed projects using unallocated funds from the 2022–2024 Resort Development Strategy: swim platforms, an electronic communications sign, and an accessible year-round washroom.

Council approved $50,000 in funding for the Accessible Swiws Fishing Pier to be incorporated into the Town's 2026 budget.

Council Meeting Highlights for June 10, 2025

Regular Open

Petitions and Delegations

David McBean spoke to Council regarding watering exemption for Watermark Resort.

Staff Reports

Council approved budget amendments for collections and transfers to other Governments.
Council approved the lease of the Community Garden to Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Center.
Council approved the submission of a regional grant applications for evacuation route planning.

New Business

Council approved expenses for Councillor Bennett in the amount of $100.00.

Business Items to Report from In-Camera

Gurbinder Bahniwal and Hadi Rahmani were appointed as Town of Osoyoos Bylaw Enforcement Officers.

Council Meeting Highlights for May 27, 2025

Regular Open

Petitions & Delegations

Jorg Mardian spoke to Council about a request to have a pit meter installed at his property.
Jennifer Saville from MNP presented the 2024 audited financial statements for the Town and Sun Bowl Arena.

Staff Reports

Council authorized the notice of intention to lease the Community Garden to Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Center.
Council approved the Beach Toy Box policy (COMMS-011)
Council authorized the lease to Penticton Water Park Ltd. to operate the WIBIT at Gyro Park.

Bylaws

Building Code Administration Amendment Bylaw No. 1251.03, 2025 was adopted.

New Business

Council meeting reports were approved for Mayor McKortoff, Councillor Bennett, King and Poturica for the SILGA convention.

Copies of reports are available within the Council Agenda packages located on the Town’s website www.osoyoos.ca.

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Council Meeting Highlights for May 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions & Delegations

Regional District Okanagan Similkameen gave a presentation on the Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Analysis project.
Martin Hahn and Frank Zandvliet spoke to Council regarding a watering restriction exemption for Sole Vita.
John Lamb spoke to Council regarding a watering restriction exemption for Casa Del Lago.

Staff Reports

Council approved the strategy for reduction of contamination in curbside recycling.
Dan Penner from Urban Systems presented on public consultation regarding short-term rentals.
Council reviewed the Airport Master Plan and Financial Analysis.
Council reviewed the Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw.
Council reviewed various land use bylaw amendments.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council authorized the notice of intention to sublease foreshore area to Penticton Water Park Ltd. for the WIBIT.
Council amended the 2025 budget to reallocate existing equipment capital funds to purchase a wheel loader.

Bylaws

Building Code Administration Amendment Bylaw No. 1251.03, 2025, was read a first, second, and third time.
Osoyoos Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1403, 2025 was adopted.
Waste Management Services and Regulations Bylaw No. 1370.04, 2025, was adopted.
Water District Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1357.10, 2025, and Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw No. 1273.03, 2025, were adopted.
Off-Street Parking Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1274.07,2025 was adopted.

Reports of Committees and COTW

Council directed Administration to advertise for public input on the Airport Master Plan and Financial Analysis.
Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1394, 2025, will move to public consultation with the amendment of Commercial DCC's being reduced to 85.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.08, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.06, Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1100.02, 2025, and Land Use Procedures (LUP) Amendment Bylaw No. 1235.10, 2025, were initiated.
Council approved the same exemption for Sole Vita and Casa Del Lago that they received in 2024.

Business to Report from In-Camera

Brandon Wanner was appointed as a Town of Osoyoos Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

Council Meeting Highlights for April 22, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions and Delegations

Tammy Herman spoke to Council about the Hearts for Heroes - Salute to Armed Forces and First Responders of BC event planned for August 23, 2026.
Osoyoos Farmers spoke to Council regarding early water fees.

Staff Reports

Quarterly Reports were presented:
Council reviewed the sand toy box proposed for Legion Beach.
Council reviewed the Quarterly Strategic Priorities Chart and Infrastructure Strategy.

Regular Open

Bylaws

Osoyoos Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1403, 2025 was given first three readings.
Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1282.01, 2025 was adopted.
Land Use Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1236.09, 2025 was adopted.
Water Conservation and Staged Restrictions Amendment Bylaw No. 1273.03, 2025 and Water District Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1357.10, 2025 was given first three readings.
Waste Management Services and Regulations Bylaw No. 1370.04, 2025 was given first three readings.
Off-Street Public Parking Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1274.07, 2025 was given first three readings.

Reports of Committees and COTW

Council directed Administration to contact the Co-Op gas station on Highway 97 requesting to continue operating their flagpole if flags were provided to them.
Council directed Administration to add additional Canadian flags on features around town.
Council directed Administration to explore a bylaw and pilot project to allow alcohol consumption on Gyro Beach.
Council changed the date of the Airport Agreement to May 2025.
Council approved the Infrastructure Strategy with no changes.

Business to Report From In-Camera

Council directed Administration to negotiate a sub lease with Penticton Water Park Ltd. for the WIBIT at Gyro Park.

Council Meeting Highlights for April 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

Council reviewed changes to water conservation and restrictions.
Council reviewed changes to solid waste collection related to the automated cart program.
Council reviewed changes to the boat trailer parking lot.

Regular Open

Bylaws

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.05, 2025 was denied.
Land Use Procedures Bylaw No. 1235.09, 2025 was given first three readings.
Sign Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1282.01, 2025 was given first three readings.

Council Meeting Highlights for March 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions and Delegations

Council approved Legion 173's request for a commemorative crosswalk located on 78th Avenue.

Staff Reports

Land Use Procedures Bylaw Amendments to clarify the applicability of the bylaw to temporary use permit applications was initiated.
Sign Bylaw Amendments to update the definition of murals and exempt them from the requirement for a sign permit was initiated.

Regular Open

Petitions and Delegations

The second round of 2025 Community Service Grant cheques was presented to the recipients.

Staff Reports

Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a four-year Master Standing Offer Agreement for engineering consulting services with TRUE Consulting.

Bylaws

Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 1256.04, 2025, was given three readings.
Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1401, 2025 was adopted.
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1392, 2025 was adopted.

Council Meeting Highlights for March 11, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions and Delegations

Wine Country Racing presented to Council, requesting a longer agreement and 2 additional campers on race weekends.

Staff Reports

The Financial Services Fourth Quarter Report was presented to Council.
Council reviewed low speed vehicles and required amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 1256.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council approved the second round of Resort Municipality funding requests.
Council approved the owner of 10105 74th Avenue providing a cash in-lieu of parkland to fulfill requirements for subdivision of the property.
Administration will respond to Regional District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) that the Town's interests are unaffected by proposed amendments to Electoral Area "A" OCP Bylaw No. 2905, 2021.

Bylaws

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.03, 2025 was denied.
Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1401, 2025 was given second and third reading.
Bylaw Notice Bylaw No. 1392, 2025 was given three readings.

Council Meeting Highlights for February 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

Mitch Moroziuk, Municipal Operations Consultant, presented to the Committee on curbside pickup carts. The committee recommended to council to add one additional yard waste pickup in December.

Regular Open

Staff Reports

Council approved the Special Event Policy COMS-010 and directed staff to bring a report back on changes to the necessary fee bylaws for 2026..
Council agreed to renew a licence from the Province of BC for ten years for the purpose of a sanitary sewer line.
Council approved a grant application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Emergency Operations Centre equipment and training.
Council approved Mayor McKortoff representing the Town of Osoyoos on the Border Mayors Alliance group and authorized a population-driven contribution of $294.61 to the City of Windsor on behalf of the Alliance for the development of a strategic and tactical plan.

Bylaws

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.02, 2024, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 1395.01, 2024, was adopted.

Council Meeting Highlights for February 11, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Petitions and Delegations

Wayne Making and Jim Zaffino presented the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen 2025 Budget Presentation.
Jayme Friedt presented on the Osoyoos Desert Centres 2024 year in review.

Staff Reports

Council reviewed the 2024 Housing Needs Report.
Council reviewed the Special Events Policy (Corp-002).
Council reviewed the Quarterly Council Strategic Priorities Chart and Infrastructure Strategy.

Regular Open

Public Hearing

Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.02, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395.01, 2024 following a Public Hearing held in Council Chambers.

Staff Reports

Council approved Development Variance Permit No. DVP-24-03.
Council supported a submission of a regional grant application to the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund through the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen.

Bylaws

Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1292.03, 2025 was adopted.

Reports of Committees and COTW

Council approved the amended Strategic Priorities Chart and Infrastructure Strategy.

Council Meeting Highlights for January 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Staff Reports

Council reviewed an Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Reconsideration Request pertaining to lands within the Meadowlark Development.
Quarterly reports were presented:

Regular Open

Petitions and Delegations

2025 Community Service and RMI Grant cheques were presented.

Staff Reports

Council directed staff to submit a request to the Agricultural Land Commission to reconsider decisions regarding the Meadowlark development and that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.08, 2025 be initiated.
Administration will respond to Regional District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) that the Town's interests are unaffected by proposed amendments to the RDOS Electoral Area "A" OCP Bylaw and Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw updates.
Council directed Administration to resubmit the Personal and Defamatory Attacks on Local Government Leaders resolution to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA).