The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025.

 Mandate 

The Committee’s mandate is to make recommendations to Council on agricultural matters referred to the Committee by Council or City Staff, including: 

• Applications initiated under the Agricultural Land Commission Act; 

• Applications to amend the Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw, including 

Temporary Use Permits, where the subject property is within the Agricultural Land 

Reserve or within 100 metres of the ALR boundary; 

• Assisting with comprehensive review and/or development of the Official Community 

Plan, the Agricultural Area Plan, Zoning Bylaw, farm ‘edge’ policies, parks & recreation 

plans and transportation plans; 

• Major development proposals with potential impact on agriculture; 

• Irrigation, drainage and other water management issues impacting agriculture; 

• Providing input on submissions related to agriculture issues to other levels of 

government; 

• Reviewing initiatives to enhance the agricultural economy and promote agri-business and 

agritourism opportunities; 

• Any other matters requested by Council or matters that the Committee believes should be 

brought to the attention of Council; 

• Increase public awareness, education and support for the role Agriculture plays in 

regional food security. 

Melinda Smyrl - Manager of Planning & Building

Aubree Jeffery - Planner

Councillor David Gonella