February 10, 2026 

Here are the highlights from the February 3, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

Council discussed several draft resolutions to bring forward at the upcoming Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) annual general meeting held in April. These resolutions serve as one of the methods by which municipal governments can share concerns and ideas with different levels of government. Council agreed to submit resolutions on the topics of: simplifying tax reporting requirements for renting a room or secondary suite within a primary residence; requesting federal and provincial governments establish accountability standards for online marketplace platforms in order to reduce fraud and improve online safety; requesting federal and provincial governments pass legislation establishing a clear duty of care for digital platforms to protect users from exploitation and foreign interference; and directing UBCM to conduct a study related to municipal procurement processes as it relates to municipal government contracts and cost escalations out of line with inflation.

Resolutions that pass at the AKBLG AGM are presented at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Annual Convention each year.

Council passed a resolution to allow a Development Variance Permit (DVP) to the Nelson Leafs Hockey Society that will allow the Society to add an additional two shipping containers at the recycling deport at 120 Silica Street. This creates additional temporary storage space, allowing the society to keep up with the demand of a growing list of acceptable materials.

Council adopted the Airport Establishment Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 3561, 2026, a housekeeping amendment that ensures the bylaw is legally accurate, current, and clear to staff and the public.

Council voted to appoint Corporate Officer Sarah Winton to the role of Chief Elections Officer, and Deputy Corporate Officer Sonya Martineau to the role of Deputy Chief Elections Officer for the upcoming local municipal election o Saturday, October 17. Both staff members have served in these respective roles in the past and have extensive experience administering general local elections.

Council passed a resolution directing staff to apply for a $100,000 grant provided through UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program, which would fund fuel management activities to increase the City’s wildfire resilience.

Council adopted the Action Items and Reporting Policy, which establishes a quarterly reporting process, and confirms that staff work is directed only through Council resolution. This policy supports improved governance clarity, workload management, and aligns with Council’s strategic goals.

Council received for information the Accounts Payable listing Dec 1-31, 2025, Building Permit Statistics Dec 1-29, 2025, and Action Items.

A motion to install signage at the Nelson & District Community Centre EV charging station was withdrawn, because the action outlined in the motion has already been begun.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm.

More detailed information about many of these topics will be included in the February newsletter. To receive the monthly City newsletter directly to your inbox, sign up here. Residents are welcome to review the Council agenda or watch a recording of the meeting on the City of Nelson's YouTube channel.