December 1, 2025 Council Meeting – Key Decisions

This meeting includes several major decisions that will affect residents, businesses, and long-term planning in Harrison Hot Springs. These are the items that matter.

1. Zoning Bylaw 1230 – Significant Revision

Council is expected to approve Committee of the Whole recommendations that scale back the original proposal.
These changes include:

• No new heights, setbacks, or building footprint changes

• Supportive, employee, non-market, and co-op housing not permitted in P-1, W-1, or VR zones

This marks a major shift away from the broad density approach previously proposed.

2. Water & Sewer Rate Increases Finalized

Bylaws 1233 and 1234 will adopt a combined 16% increase over two years.
This is occurring without the release of the engineering reports that staff say they have but have not shared publicly.

3. Year-Round Pay Parking Expansion

Council is being asked to support:

• A year-round pay parking model

• Two seasonal rate structures

• Upcoming bylaw amendments to implement the system

This is a substantial change to how parking will operate in the Village.

4. Food Trucks – Ongoing Ban, Despite Past Use by the Village

Council will affirm the current food truck prohibition.
However, it should be noted that the Village has used food trucks at past Village-sanctioned events, which contradicts the suggestion that food trucks “cannot” be permitted.

Staff will study limited allowances for special events.

5. New Business Licensing Fees Begin January 2026

Council will confirm a new fee structure and order staff to examine additional regulation for:

• Buskers

• Door-to-door sales

• In-person marketing and pamphlet distribution

6. Lillooet West Streetscape Project – Over Budget

Council is being asked to approve the 95% design and move toward 2026 construction.
The current design exceeds available funding, and some elements may need to be cut or deferred.

Summary

Tonight’s agenda involves several high-impact decisions: land-use changes, major utility cost increases, expanded paid parking, heightened regulation, and a capital project already exceeding its budget.

This is not a routine meeting — it sets the direction for 2026.