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Corporate Services Department 2025 Year in ReviewCorporate Services Director HallinanMemo – Corporate Services Department 2025 Year in Review

Corporate Services Department 2025 Year in ReviewCorporate Services Director HallinanMemo – Corporate Services Department 2025 Year in Review Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Civic Operations 2025 Year in ReviewCivic Operations Director FretzMemo – Civic Operations 2025 Year in Review

Civic Operations 2025 Year in ReviewCivic Operations Director FretzMemo – Civic Operations 2025 Year in Review Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Community and Culture 2025 Year in ReviewCommunity and Culture Director MazzottaMemo – Community and Culture 2025 Year in Review

Community and Culture 2025 Year in ReviewCommunity and Culture Director MazzottaMemo – Community and Culture 2025 Year in Review Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department 2025 Year in ReviewCommunications and Strategic Partnerships Director RodrigueMemo – Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department 2025 Year in Review

Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department 2025 Year in ReviewCommunications and Strategic Partnerships Director RodrigueMemo – Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department 2025 Year in Review Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Employee Services 2025 Year in ReviewEmployee Services Director HowattMemo – Employee Services 2025 Year in Review

Employee Services 2025 Year in ReviewEmployee Services Director HowattMemo – Employee Services 2025 Year in Review Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Staffing Levels and Compensation Reporting: 2020-2026Employee Services Director HowattMemo – Staffing Levels and Compensation Reporting:

Staffing Levels and Compensation Reporting: 2020-2026Employee Services Director HowattMemo – Staffing Levels and Compensation Reporting: Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Committee of the WholeMinutes – May 12, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – May 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council: a) direct staff to revise the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, consistent with the MOU’s guiding principles b) direct staff to: i) continue working with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to finalize the memorandum of understandingii) present the final draft memorandum of understanding at a future Council meeting for authorizationiii) continue working with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to establish a new society to operate the Kamloops Centre for the Arts, as per the timelines presented in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society and Board Recruitment Timeline Build Kamloops Select Committee report dated April 13, 2026 Recommendation: That Council instruct staff to bring forward a draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre policy, addressing appropriate use, regulation, taxation, community benefit, and partnerships, for consideration by the Committee of the Whole at a later date. Recommendation: That Council submit a request to invite the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) Snowbirds to return to Kamloops.

Committee of the WholeMinutes – May 12, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – May 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council: a) direct staff to revise the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, consistent with the MOU’s guiding principles b)…

Read More Committee of the WholeMinutes – May 12, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – May 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole Recommendation: That Council: a) direct staff to revise the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, consistent with the MOU’s guiding principles b) direct staff to: i) continue working with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to finalize the memorandum of understandingii) present the final draft memorandum of understanding at a future Council meeting for authorizationiii) continue working with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to establish a new society to operate the Kamloops Centre for the Arts, as per the timelines presented in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society and Board Recruitment Timeline Build Kamloops Select Committee report dated April 13, 2026 Recommendation: That Council instruct staff to bring forward a draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre policy, addressing appropriate use, regulation, taxation, community benefit, and partnerships, for consideration by the Committee of the Whole at a later date. Recommendation: That Council submit a request to invite the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) Snowbirds to return to Kamloops.
Economic Health Select CommitteeMinutes – May 11, 2026Councillor O’ReillyMinutes – May 11, 2026, Economic Health Select CommitteeMemo – May 11, 2026, Building Permit Statistics Recommendation: That Council send a letter to Honourable Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, expressing concerns regarding the feasibility of meeting provincially mandated housing targets under the prevailing economic and market-based limitations impacting the City’s ability to achieve these targets.

Economic Health Select CommitteeMinutes – May 11, 2026Councillor O'ReillyMinutes – May 11, 2026, Economic Health Select CommitteeMemo – May 11, 2026, Building Permit Statistics Recommendation: That Council send a letter to Honourable Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, expressing concerns regarding the feasibility of meeting provincially mandated housing targets under the prevailing economic…

Read More Economic Health Select CommitteeMinutes – May 11, 2026Councillor O’ReillyMinutes – May 11, 2026, Economic Health Select CommitteeMemo – May 11, 2026, Building Permit Statistics Recommendation: That Council send a letter to Honourable Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, expressing concerns regarding the feasibility of meeting provincially mandated housing targets under the prevailing economic and market-based limitations impacting the City’s ability to achieve these targets.
Committee of the WholeMinutes – April 28, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – April 28, 2026, Committee of the WholeReport – April 28, 2026, Snow and Ice Control PolicyReport – April 28, 2026, Options for the Establishment of a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for the Kamloops Airport Recommendation: That Council send a letter of thanks to the Venture Kamloops Board for its Committee of the Whole presentation on April 28, 2026, and request that the Board share Council’s thanks with the members who attended. Recommendation: That Council: a) RESCIND Council Policy No. PRS-13, Snow/Ice Control of Municipal Properties b) RESCIND Council Policy No. TS-4, Snow and Ice Control Priorities – City Streets c) authorize the change to the active transportation service levels, with regard to service at a set snow accumulation level and response time, as defined in Council Policy No. CO-1 Snow and Ice Control d) authorize adoption of Council Policy No. CO-1, Snow and Ice Control e) direct the Corporate Services Director to update Appendix A of the Financial Plan Recommendation: That Council direct staff to bring back a revitalization tax exemption bylaw for the Kamloops Airport for Council’s consideration (Option 1). Recommendation: That Council direct staff, regarding the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw, to include commercial uses that may also be considered industrial, provided such uses are limited to those directly related to airside operations. Recommendation: That Council provide direction to include a minimum new improvement value of $300,000 to be eligible within the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw. Recommendation: That Council provide direction to have a 10-year duration period for a 100% tax exemption on the increased value of improvements on the duration in the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw. Recommendation: That Council send a letter to the BC Utilities Commission regarding fuel pricing differences in Kamloops, following Council’s prior correspondence with Minister Dix, with Minister Dix copied for information.

Committee of the WholeMinutes – April 28, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – April 28, 2026, Committee of the WholeReport – April 28, 2026, Snow and Ice Control PolicyReport – April 28, 2026, Options for the Establishment of a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for the Kamloops Airport Recommendation: That Council send a letter of thanks to the Venture…

Read More Committee of the WholeMinutes – April 28, 2026Mayor Hamer-JacksonMinutes – April 28, 2026, Committee of the WholeReport – April 28, 2026, Snow and Ice Control PolicyReport – April 28, 2026, Options for the Establishment of a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for the Kamloops Airport Recommendation: That Council send a letter of thanks to the Venture Kamloops Board for its Committee of the Whole presentation on April 28, 2026, and request that the Board share Council’s thanks with the members who attended. Recommendation: That Council: a) RESCIND Council Policy No. PRS-13, Snow/Ice Control of Municipal Properties b) RESCIND Council Policy No. TS-4, Snow and Ice Control Priorities – City Streets c) authorize the change to the active transportation service levels, with regard to service at a set snow accumulation level and response time, as defined in Council Policy No. CO-1 Snow and Ice Control d) authorize adoption of Council Policy No. CO-1, Snow and Ice Control e) direct the Corporate Services Director to update Appendix A of the Financial Plan Recommendation: That Council direct staff to bring back a revitalization tax exemption bylaw for the Kamloops Airport for Council’s consideration (Option 1). Recommendation: That Council direct staff, regarding the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw, to include commercial uses that may also be considered industrial, provided such uses are limited to those directly related to airside operations. Recommendation: That Council provide direction to include a minimum new improvement value of $300,000 to be eligible within the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw. Recommendation: That Council provide direction to have a 10-year duration period for a 100% tax exemption on the increased value of improvements on the duration in the proposed Kamloops Airport revitalization tax exemption bylaw. Recommendation: That Council send a letter to the BC Utilities Commission regarding fuel pricing differences in Kamloops, following Council’s prior correspondence with Minister Dix, with Minister Dix copied for information.
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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2026 Japanese Beetle ResponseEnvironmental Services Supervisor SparksMemo – 2026 Japanese Beetle Response

2026 Japanese Beetle ResponseEnvironmental Services Supervisor SparksMemo – 2026 Japanese Beetle Response Staff recommendation/action: No Action Required.

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Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare IncreaseTransportation Planner LuReport – Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare Increase Recommendation: That Council: a) receive the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Report, 2025 calendar-year performance statistics, the 2024/2025 Annual Performance Summary, and the 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement for information b) direct staff to do one of the following: i) maintain the scheduled biennial fare increases as per Option 4 of the May 2025 agreed upon increases (as presented in Table 8) or ii) advance the previously approved September 2027 fare increases to September 2026 or iii) advance the previously approved September 2029 fare increases to September 2026 c) authorize staff to work with BC Transit to implement the preferred transit fare structure for September 2026 if recommendation b) ii) or b) iii) is selected

Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare IncreaseTransportation Planner LuReport – Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare Increase Recommendation: That Council: a) receive the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Report, 2025 calendar-year performance statistics, the 2024/2025 Annual Performance Summary, and…

Read More Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare IncreaseTransportation Planner LuReport – Kamloops Transit Customer Satisfaction Report, 2024/2025 Performance Summary, 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement, and Transit Fare Increase Recommendation: That Council: a) receive the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Report, 2025 calendar-year performance statistics, the 2024/2025 Annual Performance Summary, and the 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement for information b) direct staff to do one of the following: i) maintain the scheduled biennial fare increases as per Option 4 of the May 2025 agreed upon increases (as presented in Table 8) or ii) advance the previously approved September 2027 fare increases to September 2026 or iii) advance the previously approved September 2029 fare increases to September 2026 c) authorize staff to work with BC Transit to implement the preferred transit fare structure for September 2026 if recommendation b) ii) or b) iii) is selected
Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports GrantsFireSmart Liaison CahoonReport – Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports Grants Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) accepting a two-year, $400,000 grant ($200,000 per year) under the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream of the Community Resiliency Investment program to expand the City’s FireSmart Program b) accepting a $75,000 grant under the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream of the Community Resiliency Investment program to perform fuel mitigation work in previously untreated areas immediately adjacent to residential communities c) staff to provide overall grant management of the funds d) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly

Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports GrantsFireSmart Liaison CahoonReport – Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports Grants Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) accepting a two-year, $400,000 grant ($200,000 per year) under the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream of the Community Resiliency Investment program to expand the City’s…

Read More Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports GrantsFireSmart Liaison CahoonReport – Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart Community and Funding Supports Grants Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) accepting a two-year, $400,000 grant ($200,000 per year) under the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream of the Community Resiliency Investment program to expand the City’s FireSmart Program b) accepting a $75,000 grant under the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream of the Community Resiliency Investment program to perform fuel mitigation work in previously untreated areas immediately adjacent to residential communities c) staff to provide overall grant management of the funds d) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly
Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP00690(132 Seymour Street)Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director KwiatkowskiReport – DVP00690 (132 Seymour Street) Recommendation: That Council authorize distribution of notice of intent to consider Development Variance Permit No. DVP00690 for 132 Seymour Street.

Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP00690(132 Seymour Street)Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director KwiatkowskiReport – DVP00690 (132 Seymour Street) Recommendation: That Council authorize distribution of notice of intent to consider Development Variance Permit No. DVP00690 for 132 Seymour Street. Staff recommendation/action: That Council authorize distribution of notice of intent to consider Development Variance Permit No. DVP00690…

Read More Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP00690(132 Seymour Street)Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director KwiatkowskiReport – DVP00690 (132 Seymour Street) Recommendation: That Council authorize distribution of notice of intent to consider Development Variance Permit No. DVP00690 for 132 Seymour Street.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations UpdateCommunity Planning Manager BentleyReport – ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations Update Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 to be introduced and read a first and second time b) a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 Note: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 will be held at third reading pending approval of the bylaw by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations UpdateCommunity Planning Manager BentleyReport – ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations Update Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 to be introduced and read a first and second time b) a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 Note: Zoning…

Read More Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations UpdateCommunity Planning Manager BentleyReport – ZBA00117 Density and Building Height Regulations Update Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 to be introduced and read a first and second time b) a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 Note: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-118 will be held at third reading pending approval of the bylaw by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

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