City Council has approved the removal of all parking ticket drop boxes from the downtown core during the first week of May. Use of these boxes has dropped significantly in the last few years and it is no longer financially reasonable to maintain this method of payment.
Ticket payments through the…
City of Vernon Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kevin Bertles submitted a letter of retirement to the City, effective March 23, 2017. Bertles has been with the City for 15 years.
During his time as Director of Financial Services, Bertles and his staff were…
Work to revitalize the Centennial Outdoor Rink will begin on Thursday, March 23, with the demolition of the boards, fencing and lighting poles. The demolition will take place from March 23-27.
While demolition work is underway, access around the rink will be restricted for safety reasons.…
A private road construction company will be working within a city right-of-way at Vineyard Way to install sanitary storm, water mains and complete road construction. The work will begin March 20 through April 20. The subject portion of Vineyard Way is not currently a through road for traffic.
Vernon City Council has authorized Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) to research contracting out dispatch services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to determine if an alternative delivery model could reduce costs and provide a more robust service.
“Our dispatchers are providing…
Okanagan Avenue is currently closed from Fulton Road to South Vernon Drive. The closure is a result of a small amount of debris from the hillside above Okanagan Avenue being deposited onto the road following last night’s heavy rainfall and snowmelt. City crews are currently completing minor repairs…
Raeleen Manjak, Director of Human Resources for City of Vernon, has been recognized as one of the Top 30 HR Professionals in Canada by Human Resource Magazine Canada. Manjak was noted for her work in developing and implementing a performance leadership culture at the City in 2016 through strategic…
The City of Vernon will be updating mobile vending regulations following a stakeholder consultation process. The City will propose development policy and bylaw amendments following consultation that refines the existing mobile vending licensing and permitting structure.
“Mobile vending animates…
The City of Vernon is accelerating improvements to access sites along Okanagan Lake after hearing from the public. Council directed staff to undertake improvements to two lake access sites in 2017 and eight in 2018, providing Vernon residents with more opportunities to enjoy the lake.
“After public…
Vernon Council has reviewed the proposed construction schedule for the Kalamalka Lake Road Cycle Corridor project and opted not use a full road closure for the duration of the project for the section between Browne Road and the boundary with the District of Coldstream. Council considered two…
