Peachland public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Peachland Special Council will discuss planning‑related and other bylaws, address unfinished business, and consider items from administration. A letter from the bargaining committee and updated wage comparisons will be presented for council awareness. No specific decisions or votes are detailed in the agenda.
- Planning related bylaws
- Other bylaws (non‑planning related)
- Unfinished business
- Items from administration
- December 9, 2024 Bargaining Committee Letter to Mayor and Council
Special Council Meeting
The Peachland Special Council will meet on Monday, December 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Council Chambers, 4450 6th Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, confirmation of agenda, presentations, and bylaws (both planning‑related and non‑planning). The only substantive discussion item is an in‑camera session to consider community‑charter matters on labour relations, employee relations, and the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.
- In‑camera discussion of community charter s.90(1)(c) and (e) matters
- Planning‑related bylaws review
- Other (non‑planning) bylaws review
- Unfinished business
- Items from administration
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Action Task Force meeting on December 10, 2024 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions, contracts, or proposals are documented.
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Peachland Council will consider approving a zoning bylaw amendment for a child care site at 5601 Wild Goose Street and the 2025 provisional budget. The meeting also includes reports on the 2024 citizens survey and interim housing needs.
- Zoning bylaw amendment for child care at 5601 Wild Goose Street
- Approval of 2025 provisional budget
- 2024 Citizens Survey Results
- Interim Housing Needs Report
- Climate Action Task Force minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Peachland Committee of the Whole meeting on December 3, 2024 will handle routine procedural matters such as call to order, agenda confirmation, and minute adoption. The primary substantive item is a discussion of the 2025 provisional budget, for which a PDF attachment is provided. No other specific motions, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of the 2025 Provisional Budget (see attached PDF)
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The task force will review and discuss several items, including a proposed slogan, an updated engagement survey, revisions to its terms of reference, a Green Municipal Fund self‑assessment tool, and the Climate Action Plan. These items are presented for discussion rather than formal approval.
- Slogan – discussion
- Engagement Plan – survey update
- Amending Terms of Reference – discussion
- Green Municipal Fund Self‑assessment Tool – discussion
- Climate Action Plan – discussion
Regular Council Meeting
The Peachland Council will discuss several decisions, including the final draft Accessibility Advisory Committee action plan, a third‑reading vote on the Z24-04 zoning amendment that creates a 3‑R residential zone, approval of an outdoor pickleball expansion, and amendments to the Council Remuneration Policy (PRO‑070). The meeting also includes informational presentations from WildSafeBC and reports from the Climate Action Task Force. All items marked "Request for Decision" are slated for council votes.
- Z24-04 zoning amendment bylaw – third reading for 3‑R residential rezoning
- Outdoor Pickleball Expansion – request for decision
- Council Remuneration Policy (PRO‑070) amendments – request for decision
- Peachland Accessibility Advisory Committee – final draft action plan – request for decision
- WildSafeBC annual presentation – information only
Special Council Meeting
The District of Peachland will hold a special council meeting on November 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes confirmation of the meeting order, presentations, bylaws, unfinished business, and administration items. A portion of the meeting will be held in camera to discuss labour relations and the acquisition of land.
- Confirming the agenda for the Special Council Meeting
- Holding a portion of the meeting in camera (Section 90(1)(c) and (e))
- Presentations and delegations
- Planning and non-planning related bylaws
- Items from administration
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force will meet on Nov 13, 2024 at Council Chambers, 4450 6th Street, Peachland. The agenda includes discussion of an updated Engagement Plan, a new slogan, the Climate Action Plan, and a proposal related to the Green Municipal Fund’s Climate‑Ready Plans & Processes. No decisions are listed; items are marked for discussion.
- Engagement Plan – discussion
- Slogan – discussion
- Climate Action Plan – discussion
- Green Municipal Fund – Climate‑Ready Plans & Processes – discussion
Special Council Meeting
The Peachland Special Council will meet to consider several procedural items, including presentations, bylaws and unfinished business. The council may also hold a closed‑session discussion on potential litigation or solicitor‑client privileged advice. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Review of planning‑related bylaws
- Consideration of other (non‑planning) bylaws
- Discussion of unfinished business
- Presentation of items from administration
- Closed‑session discussion of potential litigation
Regular Council Meeting
The council will review two planning‑related bylaws: Z24-04, a zoning amendment for a 1+2+3 R designation, and an Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amendment for 4758 Princeton Avenue. A notice of motion response on RM4 zoning and the Lower Princeton neighbourhood will also be considered. The agenda includes a grant application for Indigenous cultural safety and humility training and a presentation from the Peachland Climate Action Task Force. Council will adopt minutes from prior meetings.
- Z24-04 – Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1+2+3 R) – Council Report
- Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 4758 Princeton Avenue (Lot 1, DL 1183, Plan 15487)
- Notice of Motion Response – RM4 Zoning and Lower Princeton Neighbourhood
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training 2024 Grant Application
- Peachland Climate Action Task Force – minutes for information
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The Peachland Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm the agenda and adopt the September 19, 2024 minutes. The main discussion item is the Draft Accessibility Plan, where members will review feedback and decide whether to confirm or amend the plan’s action items. No other business is listed.
- Review feedback on Draft Accessibility Plan and determine any amendments
- Adopt September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Confirm meeting agenda
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Action Task Force is meeting to discuss an engagement plan, a slogan, and the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation by Sue Big Oil.
- Presentation by Sue Big Oil
- Discussion of Engagement Plan
- Discussion of Slogan
- Discussion of Climate Action Plan
- Adoption of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Peachland Committee of the Whole will meet on October 22, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, agenda confirmation, minutes confirmation, presentations, and in‑camera. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of a Strategic Planning Workshop (item 5.1). No decisions, contracts, or financial matters are listed.
- Strategic Planning Workshop discussion (item 5.1)
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Peachland Council will meet to decide on zoning modifications for the Lower Princeton neighbourhood and the adoption of a permissive tax exemption bylaw. The body will also determine the 2025 meeting schedule and the allocation of childcare grant funds.
- Modify RM4 Zoning for the Lower Princeton Neighbourhood
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2428, 2024
- Allocation of Grant Funds for Childcare Grant
- 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
- UBCO Watershed Ecosystems Project presentation
Special Council Meeting
The District of Peachland will hold a special council meeting on October 22, 2024, to discuss planning bylaws, unfinished business, and items from administration. The session will include a closed-door discussion regarding labour relations and land acquisition.
- Discussion of planning-related bylaws
- Unfinished business review
- Items from administration
- In-camera session on labour relations
- In-camera session on land acquisition
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force discussed a draft community survey and potential slogans for climate action. The body also reviewed a proposal regarding a potential class action lawsuit against oil companies.
- Discussion of a potential class action lawsuit against major oil companies via Spectrum Law Group
- Review and refinement of the draft PCATF Survey 2024-10-03
- Discussion of climate action slogan ideas
- Deferral of the Climate Action Plan to the next meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Peachland District Council will hold its regular meeting on Oct 8, 2024. Council will receive reports from the Climate Action Task Force and the Accessibility Committee, review planning and other bylaws, and consider a notice of motion to modify the RM4 zoning by adding neighbourhood‑specific parameters for the Lower Princeton neighbourhood.
- Notice of Motion – Modify the RM4 Zoning Adding Neighbourhood Specific Parameters for the Lower Princeton neighbourhood
Public Hearing
The District of Peachland will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Staff will present a public hearing report and related documents for 4758 Princeton Ave, including a zoning amendment (Bylaw 2423) and an OCP amendment (Bylaw 2424). The applicant and members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak before the hearing is closed.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2423 for 4758 Princeton Ave
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 2424 for 4758 Princeton Ave
- Public Hearing Report for 4758 Princeton Ave (Report_4758 Princeton Ave_Z23-04)
- Applicant's Proposal Description for 4758 Princeton Ave
- Subject Property Map for 4758 Princeton Ave
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force will meet on September 25, 2024 at Council Chambers, 4450 6th Street. The meeting includes approval of the September 11, 2024 task force minutes, discussion of a draft community survey and slogan ideas, and review of draft sections of the Climate Action Plan. No new business items are listed.
- Approve September 11, 2024 PCSR Task Force meeting minutes
- Discuss draft PCATF Survey (Engagement Plan)
- Discuss PCAT slogan ideas
- Review and discuss draft Climate Action Plan sections
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider several bylaw actions. Items include adopting a zoning amendment for 6137 and 6147 Lipsett Avenue, deciding on a request to extend the adoption deadline for Amendment Bylaw No. 2333, and conducting first, second, and third readings of the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2428. The council will also decide on an asset management planning grant application. Additional reports and presentations are scheduled for information.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2401 – adoption of 6137 and 6147 Lipsett Avenue
- Request for Extension to Adoption Deadline Amendment Bylaw No. 2333 – decision required
- 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2428 – first, second, and third readings
- Asset Management Planning Grant Application – decision required
- Peachland Climate Sustainability & Resiliency Task Force – minutes for information
DRIS Task Force Meeting
The District of Peachland Downtown Revitalization & Implementation Strategy Task Force will meet on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers – 4450 6th Street, Peachland. The agenda includes confirming the agenda, approving the February 26, 2024 meeting minutes, and a presentation of the Draft Downtown Strategy for discussion. No decisions or votes are indicated for the draft strategy at this meeting.
- Presentation of Draft Downtown Strategy (for discussion)
- Approval of February 26, 2024 DRIS Task Force meeting minutes
- Confirmation of agenda
- Confirmation of minutes
- Unfinished business (no details provided)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will conduct its routine procedural items, then move to new business. Members will review community feedback on accessibility issues and consider the draft Accessibility Plan. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Review of community feedback
- Discussion of draft Accessibility Plan
- Presentations (unspecified)
- Unfinished business (unspecified)
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force will hear two presentations—one on a disaster risk assessment and another from the City of Armstrong planning manager. The board will then discuss draft sections of the Climate Action Plan, a proposed slogan, and the PCRSTF Community Engagement Plan.
- Presentation: Disaster Risk Assessment by Sahar Safaie, Sage on Earth Consulting
- Presentation: Laurie Cordell, Manager of Planning, City of Armstrong
- Discussion of draft Climate Action Plan sections
- Discussion of proposed slogan
- Discussion of PCRSTF Community Engagement Plan (PDF dated 2024-03-19)
Special Council Meeting
The Peachland Special Council will review planning‑related and other bylaws, consider any unfinished business, and hear items from administration. After the public session, council will meet in‑camera to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service under Community Charter s.90(1)(k). No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or project names are listed.
- Review of planning‑related bylaws
- Review of other (non‑planning) bylaws
- Consideration of unfinished business
- Discussion of items from administration
- In‑camera discussion of preliminary municipal service negotiations (Community Charter s.90(1)(k))
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider several items, including the adoption of the Ponderosa (CD7) zoning amendment and an extension request. It will also conduct first, second, and third readings of the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2428. Additional informational items include a BC Hydro EV charger update, a Housing Accelerator Fund briefing, and a draft memorandum of understanding with the Okanagan Climate Leadership Initiative.
- Adoption of Ponderosa (CD7) Zoning Amendment (and Extension Request)
- First, second, and third readings of 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2428
- Information on BC Hydro electric‑vehicle chargers
- Briefing on the 2024 Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
- Discussion of CLI Okanagan draft memorandum of understanding
Committee of the Whole
The Peachland Committee of the Whole will meet on September 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 4450 6th Street. After routine items, the committee will discuss the preparation for the upcoming UBCM Convention. No decisions are listed; the item is marked for discussion only.
- UBCM Convention preparation – discussion item
Special Council Meeting
The District of Peachland is holding a special council meeting to discuss the adoption of a specific housing agreement. The primary focus of the meeting is the adoption of Bylaw No. 2427.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 2427 - PSSS II Housing Agreement
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The agenda for the Peachland Climate Action Task Force meeting on 2024-08-28 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. No details on discussions or actions are provided in the document.
Special Council Meeting
The council is meeting to discuss matters in camera regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision.
- In Camera discussion regarding litigation or potential litigation under Community Charter s.90(1)(g)
Regular Council Meeting
The Peachland Council will approve minutes from previous meetings, receive presentations and committee reports, and consider several planning bylaws. Key items include first and second readings for 4758 Princeton Avenue and the zoning adoption for PSSS Phase 2. The council will also decide on a development permit with variances for PSSS Phase 2, a lease and housing agreement for the same phase, a multi‑use pathway extension, and other community matters such as a photo contest and a citizens survey.
- 4758 Princeton Avenue – First and Second Readings, File Z23-04 (zoning amendment)
- PSSS Phase 2 – Zoning Adoption, File Z22-02
- PSSS Phase 2 – Development Permit with Variances, File DP22-08(FC)
- PSSS II Lease and Housing Agreement
- Interim Multi‑Use Pathway Extension from 13th Street to Todd Road
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force will meet on August 7, 2024 to review the Climate Action Plan outline and to consider a communication strategy, including alternative branding names and examples from other municipalities. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion.
- Unfinished Business – Climate Action Plan Outline
- New Business – Communication Strategy: alternative name ideas for branding
- New Business – Communication Strategy: review other municipalities' branding
Regular Council Meeting
At the regular council meeting on July 16, 2024, Peachland Council will review a planning‑related bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 2401, File Z23‑03) that proposes zoning changes for 6137 and 6147 Lipsett Avenue. The agenda also includes a development permit with variances for 5481 Clements Crescent, an update on the Classic Car Show from the Chamber of Commerce, and several informational reports. Items will be discussed and, where appropriate, voted on.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2401 – 6137 and 6147 Lipsett Avenue (File Z23‑03)
- Development Permit with Variances – 5481 Clements Crescent
- Chamber of Commerce – Classic Car Show update
- PCSR Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2024 (for information)
- RDCO Board Report – June 27 (for information)
Special Council Meeting
The District of Peachland will hold a special council meeting on July 16, 2024, to discuss agenda items and potentially move in camera to negotiate preliminary municipal services.
- Special Council Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024
- Council Chambers located at 4450 6th Street
- Potential in-camera discussion on preliminary service negotiations
- Agenda includes presentations, bylaws, and unfinished business
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force is reviewing unfinished business items. The meeting includes a review of draft one-page outlines for the Climate Action Plan and a discussion regarding communication strategy and branding ideas.
- Review of draft one-page Climate Action Plan outlines
- Discussion of alternative name ideas for branding purposes
- Review of other municipalities' branding
- Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The provided text for the July 9, 2024, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No council decisions or discussion topics are recorded.
Peachland Climate Action Task Force Meeting
The Peachland Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force will discuss the current status and next steps for the Climate Action Plan outline. The meeting also includes a debrief on recent Open House feedback and discussions regarding new communication strategies.
- Review of Climate Action Plan outline status and next steps
- Debrief of Open House feedback and key learnings
- Discussion on communication strategy, including mailing lists and website updates
- Planning for summer meeting and task force schedules
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Peachland will consider the adoption of provincial small-scale, multi-unit housing legislation and several zoning amendment bylaws. The agenda also includes a review of the 2024 Community Resiliency Investment Program funding application and the draft 2023 Annual Report. A motion was introduced to allow both garden suites and secondary suites on the same property.
- Adoption of Small-scale, Multi-unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw Z23-03
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw Z23-01
- 2024 Community Resiliency Investment Program funding application
- Motion regarding garden suites and secondary suites
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Peachland is reviewing Bylaw No. 2422 regarding provincial small-scale multi-unit housing legislation. Council will also consider a motion to allow both garden suites and secondary suites on the same property. The agenda includes an item regarding the Fire Chief appointment.
- Bylaw No. 2422: Small Scale Multi Unit Housing Zoning Amendment
- Motion for garden suites and secondary suites on one property
- Fire Chief appointment
- Climate and Sustainability Resiliency Task Force report