Council Highlights – December 2025
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council.
DELEGATIONS
Wildsafe BC – Community Coordinator Update
Tara Pejski, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, presented a summary of WildSafe BC activities completed in 2025 to the Council, highlighting education and outreach initiatives focused on reducing wildlife attractants and promoting coexistence within the community.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:00:43 mark
City of Castlegar – Organizational Plan
Chris Barlow, Chief Administrative Officer, along with staff from across City departments, presented the City of Castlegar’s first-ever Organizational Plan. The presentation outlined the plan’s vision, mission, values, and strategic pillars, and explained how it translates Council’s Strategic Plan into clear organizational direction, supporting coordinated service delivery, consistent decision-making, and accountability across the organization.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:00:44 mark
DISCUSSION & DECISIONS
2026 Budget Calendar (Report No. 25-87)
Council approved the 2026 Budget Calendar, which outlines key milestones for developing the Five-Year Financial Plan and annual budget. The calendar identifies Council deliberation dates and opportunities for public input and will be shared publicly to support transparency in the budget process.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:42:10 mark 📄 Read the Staff Report
Liquid Waste Management Plan – Stage 1 (Report No. 25-88)
Council approved the Liquid Waste Management Plan Stage 1 Report and directed staff to submit it to the Ministry of Environment and Parks. Stage 1 identifies existing conditions and challenges related to Castlegar’s liquid waste systems and includes a recommendation to retain the North Sewage Treatment Plant as the City’s sole wastewater treatment facility. The LWMP will continue through additional stages of technical assessment and planning.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:53:40 mark 📄 Read the Staff Report
2026 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Program (Report No. 25-89)
Council endorsed an allocation-based funding application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the maximum grant amount of $200,000 through the 2026 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Program. If successful, the funding will support wildfire risk reduction and community resilience initiatives.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:40:35 mark 📄 Read the Staff Report
2025 Parking Assessment & Regulatory Review (Report No. 25-92)
Council adopted the 2025 Parking Assessment & Regulatory Review prepared by Urban Systems. The review provides an updated analysis of parking supply, demand, and regulations to help inform future planning and policy decisions.
📺 Watch the presentation at the 00:48:50 mark 📄 Read the Staff Report
2026 Council Meeting Schedule
Council approved the schedule of Regular Council meetings for 2026, as outlined below:
| MONTH | MEETING DATES |
| January | Monday, January 12 |
| February | Monday, February 2 Tuesday, February 17 (Family Day observed Feb. 16) |
| March | Monday, March 2 Monday, March 23 |
| April | Tuesday, April 7 (Easter Monday observed Apr. 6) Monday, April 20 |
| May | Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 19 (Victoria Day observed May 18) |
| June | Monday, June 1 Monday, June 15 |
| July | Monday, July 13 |
| August | Monday, August 10 |
| September | Tuesday, September 8 (Labour Day observed Sept. 7) Monday, September 21 |
| October | Monday, October 5 Monday, October 19 |
| November | Monday, November 2 (Inaugural Meeting of newly elected Council) Monday, November 16 |
| December | Monday, December 7 Monday, December 21 |
BYLAWS
Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1446
Council adopted a bylaw to amend the Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357.
Sewer Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1447
Council adopted a bylaw to amend the Sewer Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1356.
Residential Curbside Collection and Disposal Amendment Bylaw No. 1448
Council adopted a bylaw to amend the Residential Curbside Collection and Disposal Bylaw 1408.
COMMUNITY
Castlegar Super Kings Cricket Club
Council considered correspondence from the Castlegar Super Kings Cricket Club regarding a request for a cricket pitch. Council directed staff to include consideration of a cricket pitch as part of the Parks Master Plan and to report back to Council. 📄 Read the Letter
Speed Limit Request – 10th Avenue South
Council received correspondence from a resident regarding a request to reduce the speed limit on 10th Avenue South. 📄 Read the Letter
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