District of Houston Council Regular Council Meeting
Council discussed various items including a tax sale cancellation, the release of in-camera resolutions, and the adoption of multiple bylaws such as the Development Procedures, Sign, Zoning, Floodplain Management, and Manufactured Home Parks bylaws. The meeting also included reports on wildfire risk reduction in the area and a comprehensive fiscal sustainability report presented by the Bloom Centre for Municipal Education, which outlined strategies for long-term tax adjustments, priority-based budgeting, and service-level reviews to address structural revenue loss.
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The Council discussed public feedback regarding the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and tax increase concerns, and addressed a delegation concerning bottle depot operations and stewardship program access. Significant actions included authorizing a Building Inspection Services agreement, initiating the repeal of the Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, and reviewing the Permissive Tax Exemption Program. The Council also appointed a Deputy Chief Election Officer and proceeded with multiple readings for bylaws, including the Official Community Plan, Comprehensive Fees and Charges, and the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.
Mar 17, 2026·Board meeting
District of Houston Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council conducted a public hearing regarding the Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 1222. Key actions taken included the authorization of a $50,000 grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for the 2026 Economic Development Capacity Building Program, the scheduling of upcoming community engagement sessions, and the progression of several legislative items, including the Comprehensive Fees and Charges Amending Bylaw and the Alternative Property Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw. Furthermore, the Council deliberated on the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw, ultimately moving forward with an amended version that incorporates a 4% tax increase.
Mar 3, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
District Of Houston Council Regular Council Agenda
The meeting agenda addresses a wide range of administrative and community business. Key topics include a delegation from BC Emergency Health Services regarding provincial EMS services, the receipt of the 2025 Annual Water Report, and a review of dog park survey results with potential planning for the Jamie Baxter Park site. Council business involves grant applications for development approvals and emergency operations, authorization for the purchase and financing of a garbage truck, and adjustments to leisure services fees. Additionally, the agenda covers the Northwest BC Regional Funding development plans, the 2026-2030 financial plan, amendments to the comprehensive fees and charges bylaw, and a notice of motion regarding provincial procurement policy amendments.
