Committee of the Whole 

Petitions & Delegations

• Tessa Terbasket, Water Program Lead for the Okanagan Nation Alliance presented on the Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table, a regional group dedicated to water conservation.

Staff Reports

• Council reviewed the quarterly Council Strategic Priorities and Infrastructure Strategy. No changes were made.
• Department Semi-Annual Reports were presented to Council:
  • Corporate Services
  • Financial Services
  • Planning & Development Services
  • Community Services
  • Protective Services (Fire Department)
  • Operational Services

Regular Open

Public Hearing

• A public hearing was held regarding the review of the Town’s Near Market Affordable Housing (NMAH) Program. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1375.12, 2026, and Housing Agreement Bylaw Repeal Bylaw No. 1411, 2026, were read a third time and adopted by Council, repealing the Near Market Affordable Housing Program.

Water Matters

• Steve Underwood from TRUE Consulting presented the Water Treatment Plant Final Implementation Plan, an affordable, phased plan for treating mixed ground and surface water as the Town transitions to surface water treatment.

Staff Reports

• Council approved an agreement with Absolute Energy Inc. to procure natural gas for Sun Bowl Arena at a variable monthly rate, which may help to reduce energy costs for the facility.
• Council approved a joint use agreement with School District No. 53 to support the shared use of recreational facilities at no additional cost. The agreement allows both parties to share facilities and resources, with the exception of the elementary school hockey academy program.
• Council approved the following Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) grant funding requests:
  • $8,000 to the Osoyoos and District Arts Council for the Winter Fire and Ice Festival.
  • $1,900 to the Wide Arts National Association for the Puppeteer event parade.
  • $1,300 to the Rotary Club of Osoyoos for room rental at Sonora Community Centre for the Share the Christmas Spirit event.

Bylaws

• Council adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1412, 2026, establishing property tax exemptions for eligible community non-profit organizations for the 2027 tax year.
• Council adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1413, 2026. This bylaw allows the Town to borrow funds, if necessary, to cover operating expenses before revenue, such as property taxes, is received.

New Business

• Expense reports for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference were approved.
  • Mayor McKortoff
  • Councilor Bennett UBCM & Okanagan Regional Library
  • Councillor Cheong
  • Councillor Poturica

The next Council meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026.