Council Meeting Highlights - Regular Council Meeting, Monday, May 11th, 2026

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Presentations

Kimberley Dynamiters - KIJHL Champions

Council celebrated a big hometown win as Councillor Jason McBain, wearing his hat as Assistant Coach of the Kimberley Dynamiters, brought the KIJHL Championship cup into Council Chambers. The Dynamiters clinched the KIJHL title on home ice with a thrilling Game 7 double‑overtime victory over the Princeton Posse. Councillor McBain thanked the team for their hard work and dedication to bringing the cup back to Kimberley. He also thanked the community for their incredible support of the team. 

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City of Kimberley Financial Statement Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2025 - Presentation by Mario Piroddi, BDO Canada LLP

Mario Piroddi, a representative from the City's external auditor, BDO Canada LLP, attended the meeting to present highlights from the City’s 2025 financial audit. The auditor reviewed several key findings, including variances between budgeted and actual grant revenues from senior levels of government. These variances relate primarily to the wastewater treatment plant project, with funding expected to be realized as construction progresses. BDO has issued their audit opinion indicating that the financial statements present fairly, the financial position of the City as at December 31, 2025. Council was also advised that the audit was completed on schedule and in accordance with the approved audit plan. Later in the meeting, Council approved the 2025 Audited Financial Statements as presented. The full audited financial statements will be released as part of the City of Kimberley’s 2025 Annual Report, which will be available soon.

Building Bridges ATV Use on City Streets - Presentation by Rod Duggan and Tom Kramer, ATV BC

The Elk Valley ATV Association presented a proposal for an interconnected, multi‑use regional trail system linking Coleman to Creston. The concept would use existing Forest Service Roads and allow regulated access through Kimberley, enabling travellers to use designated municipal routes to reach local accommodations, shops, and restaurants. Access within communities would be managed through RCMP-issued Operational Permits under the Motor Vehicle Regulations. ​​​​​​​

Bylaws, Permits and Policies

Bylaws for First, Second and Third Readings

Municipal and Regional District Tax Bylaw No. 2809, 2026 for consideration of first three readings

CAO Jim Hendricks requested and received Council approval to give first three readings to the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Bylaw No. 2809, 2026. If adopted, the bylaw would allow the City to submit an application to the province to renew the MRDT within Kimberley at a rate of 3% for a five‑year term from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032, with the City continuing as the designated recipient of the tax. 

The purpose of MRDT collection is to provide funding to contribute to the increase of local tourism revenue, visitation, and economic benefits and it must be supported by both local governments and tourism industry stakeholders. 

New Business

Street Naming Request - Veterans Way

On behalf of the Military Ames Society, Manager of Planning Troy Pollock requested and received Council approval to name the previously unnamed lane behind Veterans Memorial Park “Veterans Way.” The lane connects Wallinger Avenue and Spokane Street, as pictured in the map above. 

Supporting Low-emission High-performance Buildings in Kimberley

City Building Official Andy Christie presented a report outlining Kimberley’s ongoing efforts to support low‑emission, high‑performance buildings. Council received the report for information and directed staff to draft amendments to the Building Bylaw to further advance the Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code. The proposed amendments will be brought forward for Council’s consideration at a future meeting​​​​​​​

The meeting concluded at 8:25 p.m. at which point an in-camera meeting was held. The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled for Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

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