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Revitalization Tax Exemption – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Notice – RTE – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Report – RTE Bylaw No. 74-1 to 74-6 UpdateBylaw No. 74-1 Recommendation: That Bylaw No. 74-1 be adopted.

Revitalization Tax Exemption – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Notice – RTE – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Report – RTE Bylaw No. 74-1 to 74-6 UpdateBylaw No. 74-1 Recommendation: That Bylaw No. 74-1 be adopted. Staff recommendation/action: That Bylaw No. 74-1 be adopted.

Read More Revitalization Tax Exemption – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Notice – RTE – Airport Development Bylaw No. 74-1Report – RTE Bylaw No. 74-1 to 74-6 UpdateBylaw No. 74-1 Recommendation: That Bylaw No. 74-1 be adopted.
Request for a Closed Council Meeting Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to schedule a Closed Council Meeting at 9:00 am on September 22, 2026, under Community Charter sections 90: (1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations; (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; (1)(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations (i) between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government, or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government, or both, and a third party, (ii) between the municipality and another local government or between another local government and a third party, or (iii) between the municipality and a first nation or a prescribed Indigenous entity, or between a first nation or a prescribed Indigenous entity and a third party.

Request for a Closed Council Meeting Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to schedule a Closed Council Meeting at 9:00 am on September 22, 2026, under Community Charter sections 90: (1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or…

Read More Request for a Closed Council Meeting Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to schedule a Closed Council Meeting at 9:00 am on September 22, 2026, under Community Charter sections 90: (1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations; (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; (1)(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations (i) between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government, or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government, or both, and a third party, (ii) between the municipality and another local government or between another local government and a third party, or (iii) between the municipality and a first nation or a prescribed Indigenous entity, or between a first nation or a prescribed Indigenous entity and a third party.
Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive) Recommendation: That Council supports the exclusion of Lot A, D.L. 453, and of Sec. 30, Twp. 19, Rge. 17, W6M, K.D.Y.D, Plan EPP85571 (2105 Tremerton Drive), from the Agricultural Land Reserve and resolves to forward the Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to forward the application, including the public hearing minutes, application fee, and all other required documentation, to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive) Recommendation: That Council supports the exclusion of Lot A, D.L. 453, and of Sec. 30, Twp. 19, Rge. 17, W6M, K.D.Y.D, Plan EPP85571 (2105 Tremerton Drive), from the Agricultural Land Reserve and resolves to forward the Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Recommendation:…

Read More Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive) Recommendation: That Council supports the exclusion of Lot A, D.L. 453, and of Sec. 30, Twp. 19, Rge. 17, W6M, K.D.Y.D, Plan EPP85571 (2105 Tremerton Drive), from the Agricultural Land Reserve and resolves to forward the Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to forward the application, including the public hearing minutes, application fee, and all other required documentation, to the Agricultural Land Commission.
Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive)Current Planning Manager BeachReport – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive)Correspondence – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive) To forward an application to exclude the subject property from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).

Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive)Current Planning Manager BeachReport – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive)Correspondence – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive) To forward an application to exclude the subject property from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).

Read More Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR00053(2105 Tremerton Drive)Current Planning Manager BeachReport – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive)Correspondence – ALR00053 (2105 Tremerton Drive) To forward an application to exclude the subject property from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
Request for Letter of Support – 7Mile Rail Project Tk̓emlúps te SecwépemcCorrespondence – Letter of Support for 7Mile Rail Project7Mile Rail Project Overview – Nation-Led Inland Logistics & Rail Resilience Hub Recommendation: For Council consideration.

Request for Letter of Support – 7Mile Rail Project Tk̓emlúps te SecwépemcCorrespondence – Letter of Support for 7Mile Rail Project7Mile Rail Project Overview – Nation-Led Inland Logistics & Rail Resilience Hub Recommendation: For Council consideration. Staff recommendation/action: For Council consideration.

Read More Request for Letter of Support – 7Mile Rail Project Tk̓emlúps te SecwépemcCorrespondence – Letter of Support for 7Mile Rail Project7Mile Rail Project Overview – Nation-Led Inland Logistics & Rail Resilience Hub Recommendation: For Council consideration.
Release from Closed Build Kamloops Select CommitteeMinutes – July 21, 2026Councillor Hall Recommendation: That Council: a) authorize proceeding with construction and commissioning of a three‑ice-sheet arena multiplex with library at the identified Hillside Drive location at a budget of $161.6 million (with the $4.5 million library costs to be recovered from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District) b) direct Administration to proceed with an indoor mini rink at a budget of $6.5 million c) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly d) authorize Administration to bring this Committee recommendation forward to a future public Council agenda and to provide additional context for the public at that time. Note: The July 21, 2026, Closed Build Kamloops Select Committee Minutes are not attached, as they include additional content that has not been released from Closed.

Release from Closed Build Kamloops Select CommitteeMinutes – July 21, 2026Councillor Hall Recommendation: That Council: a) authorize proceeding with construction and commissioning of a three‑ice-sheet arena multiplex with library at the identified Hillside Drive location at a budget of $161.6 million (with the $4.5 million library costs to be recovered from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District)…

Read More Release from Closed Build Kamloops Select CommitteeMinutes – July 21, 2026Councillor Hall Recommendation: That Council: a) authorize proceeding with construction and commissioning of a three‑ice-sheet arena multiplex with library at the identified Hillside Drive location at a budget of $161.6 million (with the $4.5 million library costs to be recovered from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District) b) direct Administration to proceed with an indoor mini rink at a budget of $6.5 million c) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly d) authorize Administration to bring this Committee recommendation forward to a future public Council agenda and to provide additional context for the public at that time. Note: The July 21, 2026, Closed Build Kamloops Select Committee Minutes are not attached, as they include additional content that has not been released from Closed.
Committee of the WholeMinutes – August 18, 2026Deputy Mayor SaraiAugust 18, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to apply for the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund for the short-term improvements to the Ord Road dangerous goods route and provide overall grant management and reporting if the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund application is successful. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to include short-term items from the Truck Route Network Study and the Seymour Street Conversions Study in the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan subject to Capital Prioritization. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to bring forward changes to the Traffic Bylaw and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bylaw to Council for consideration once the short-term improvements on Ord Road have been completed, with commencement to occur within 0-2 years. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to include medium- and long-term items from the Truck Route Network Study and the Seymour Street Conversions Study in the next update of the Transportation Plan.

Committee of the WholeMinutes – August 18, 2026Deputy Mayor SaraiAugust 18, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to apply for the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund for the short-term improvements to the Ord Road dangerous goods route and provide overall grant management and reporting if the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund application is…

Read More Committee of the WholeMinutes – August 18, 2026Deputy Mayor SaraiAugust 18, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to apply for the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund for the short-term improvements to the Ord Road dangerous goods route and provide overall grant management and reporting if the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund application is successful. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to include short-term items from the Truck Route Network Study and the Seymour Street Conversions Study in the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan subject to Capital Prioritization. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to bring forward changes to the Traffic Bylaw and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bylaw to Council for consideration once the short-term improvements on Ord Road have been completed, with commencement to occur within 0-2 years. Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to include medium- and long-term items from the Truck Route Network Study and the Seymour Street Conversions Study in the next update of the Transportation Plan.
Presented by Councillor Sarai on August 11, 2026Re: Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational FacilitiesNotice of Motion – Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational Facilities Recommendation: That Council direct City staff to review the utilization of the 18 existing outdoor tennis courts and identify opportunities for shared-use pickleball court markings and programming at locations where tennis court demand and usage patterns would support such an arrangement; And that Council direct City staff to evaluate existing outdoor lacrosse and ball hockey boxes and other multi-purpose sport court facilities throughout Kamloops to determine their suitability for shared-use pickleball courts; And that Council direct City staff to continue to work collaboratively with the Kamloops Pickleball Club to identify and evaluate City-owned lands or other suitable sites that may be appropriate for the future development of a dedicated indoor pickleball facility, and identify potential partnership opportunities to advance such a project; And that Council direct City staff to report back with recommendations, estimated costs, potential funding sources, implementation timelines, and any operational considerations associated with expanding pickleball opportunities through shared-use tennis courts and selected outdoor lacrosse and ball hockey facilities.

Presented by Councillor Sarai on August 11, 2026Re: Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational FacilitiesNotice of Motion – Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational Facilities Recommendation: That Council direct City staff to review the utilization of the 18 existing outdoor tennis courts and identify opportunities for shared-use pickleball court…

Read More Presented by Councillor Sarai on August 11, 2026Re: Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational FacilitiesNotice of Motion – Expanding Pickleball Opportunities Through Shared Use of Existing Recreational Facilities Recommendation: That Council direct City staff to review the utilization of the 18 existing outdoor tennis courts and identify opportunities for shared-use pickleball court markings and programming at locations where tennis court demand and usage patterns would support such an arrangement; And that Council direct City staff to evaluate existing outdoor lacrosse and ball hockey boxes and other multi-purpose sport court facilities throughout Kamloops to determine their suitability for shared-use pickleball courts; And that Council direct City staff to continue to work collaboratively with the Kamloops Pickleball Club to identify and evaluate City-owned lands or other suitable sites that may be appropriate for the future development of a dedicated indoor pickleball facility, and identify potential partnership opportunities to advance such a project; And that Council direct City staff to report back with recommendations, estimated costs, potential funding sources, implementation timelines, and any operational considerations associated with expanding pickleball opportunities through shared-use tennis courts and selected outdoor lacrosse and ball hockey facilities.
Presented by Councillor Bass on August 11, 2026Re: Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-MakingNotice of Motion – Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-Making Recommendation: That Administration approach Thompson Rivers University to explore how the Researcher in Residence Program, jointly funded by the City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University, can work with the City’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and with the Accessibility Engagement Group to review municipal policies, programs, and services and to identify further opportunities to support equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the public realm, in civic facilities, in City operations, and in areas beyond municipal jurisdiction; And that at the conclusion of this work, a summary report be drafted and reviewed, inclusive of the above groups, that features prioritized, implementable recommendations for integration into City policy, planning, and budgeting, and with identified areas of opportunity for Council advocacy, is presented to Council.

Presented by Councillor Bass on August 11, 2026Re: Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-MakingNotice of Motion – Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-Making Recommendation: That Administration approach Thompson Rivers University to explore how the Researcher in Residence Program, jointly funded by the City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University,…

Read More Presented by Councillor Bass on August 11, 2026Re: Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-MakingNotice of Motion – Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Municipal Decision-Making Recommendation: That Administration approach Thompson Rivers University to explore how the Researcher in Residence Program, jointly funded by the City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University, can work with the City’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and with the Accessibility Engagement Group to review municipal policies, programs, and services and to identify further opportunities to support equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the public realm, in civic facilities, in City operations, and in areas beyond municipal jurisdiction; And that at the conclusion of this work, a summary report be drafted and reviewed, inclusive of the above groups, that features prioritized, implementable recommendations for integration into City policy, planning, and budgeting, and with identified areas of opportunity for Council advocacy, is presented to Council.
Community Engagement ActivitiesCommunications and Strategic Partnerships Director RodrigueMemo – Community Engagement Activities

Community Engagement ActivitiesCommunications and Strategic Partnerships Director RodrigueMemo – Community Engagement Activities Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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965 McMaster Way Land Purchase and Tranquille Phase III Sanitary Main Replacement Project Temporary BorrowingFinancial Services Manager HillReport – 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III Temporary Borrowing Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) McMaster Temporary Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 66-6, 2026, to be introduced and read a first, second, and third time to borrow from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, on a temporary basis, a sum not exceeding sixteen million, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($16,750,000) b) Tranquille Phase III Temporary Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 66-7, 2026, to be introduced and read a first, second, and third time to borrow from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, on a temporary basis, a sum not exceeding nine million dollars ($9,000,000)

965 McMaster Way Land Purchase and Tranquille Phase III Sanitary Main Replacement Project Temporary BorrowingFinancial Services Manager HillReport – 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III Temporary Borrowing Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) McMaster Temporary Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 66-6, 2026, to be introduced and read a first, second, and third time to borrow from…

Read More 965 McMaster Way Land Purchase and Tranquille Phase III Sanitary Main Replacement Project Temporary BorrowingFinancial Services Manager HillReport – 965 McMaster Way and Tranquille Phase III Temporary Borrowing Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) McMaster Temporary Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 66-6, 2026, to be introduced and read a first, second, and third time to borrow from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, on a temporary basis, a sum not exceeding sixteen million, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($16,750,000) b) Tranquille Phase III Temporary Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 66-7, 2026, to be introduced and read a first, second, and third time to borrow from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, on a temporary basis, a sum not exceeding nine million dollars ($9,000,000)
Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031Taxation Manager ThompsonReport – Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031 Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to draft the Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaws as outlined in Council Policies GGL-22, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and GGL-23, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Places of Worship for Council consideration.

Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031Taxation Manager ThompsonReport – Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031 Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to draft the Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaws as outlined in Council Policies GGL-22, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and GGL-23, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Places of Worship for Council consideration. Staff recommendation/action: That Council authorize staff to draft…

Read More Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031Taxation Manager ThompsonReport – Permissive Tax Exemptions 2027-2031 Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to draft the Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaws as outlined in Council Policies GGL-22, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and GGL-23, Permissive Tax Exemptions for Places of Worship for Council consideration.
Supporting the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials ProgramEnvironmental Services Supervisor SparksReport – TNRD Application to the FCM Green Municipal Fund Recommendation: That Council: a) support the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Accelerating Capital Circularity in Construction Materials program through staff collaboration b) authorize the submission of a letter of support confirming the City’s participation in the proposed feasibility study.

Supporting the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's Application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials ProgramEnvironmental Services Supervisor SparksReport – TNRD Application to the FCM Green Municipal Fund Recommendation: That Council: a) support the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Accelerating…

Read More Supporting the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials ProgramEnvironmental Services Supervisor SparksReport – TNRD Application to the FCM Green Municipal Fund Recommendation: That Council: a) support the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Accelerating Capital Circularity in Construction Materials program through staff collaboration b) authorize the submission of a letter of support confirming the City’s participation in the proposed feasibility study.
Arena Multiplex ValidationDelivery Divisional Manager Kachel Memo – Arena Multiplex Validation

Arena Multiplex ValidationDelivery Divisional Manager Kachel Memo – Arena Multiplex Validation Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Kamloops Centre for the Arts Partial Risk Register ReleaseDelivery Divisional Manager KachelMemo – Kamloops Centre for the Arts Partial Risk Register Release

Kamloops Centre for the Arts Partial Risk Register ReleaseDelivery Divisional Manager KachelMemo – Kamloops Centre for the Arts Partial Risk Register Release Staff recommendation/action: No action required.

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