Penticton public meetings in 2025

Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, then approved a budget amendment that draws $82,000 from the Asset Emergency Reserve for several facility repairs and allocates $130,000 for a new computerized maintenance management system funded by transfers from other projects. It also gave first, second and third readings to a bylaw increasing Development Cost Charge rates by 2.6%, and approved several permits and bylaw amendments related to land use and zoning. Additional approvals included a temporary use permit for a parkour gym at 647 Okanagan Avenue East and development permits for a mixed‑use project at 626 Main Street.

• $82k reserve draw for repairs to the Community Centre steam‑room generator, pool dolphin, fire panel at the Leir House, SOEC Compressor #1, and PTCC kitchen exhaust fans
• $130k funding for a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) at multiple facilities, sourced from a $90k transfer from the Community Centre fire‑suppression project and $40k from the city‑wide CCTV upgrade
• Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑41 to raise all DCC rates by 2.6% in line with CPI
• Temporary Use Permit PL2025‑10094 authorizing a parkour gym at 647 Okanagan Avenue East for three years
• Development Variance Permit PL2025‑10084 and Development Permit PL2025‑10085 for a mixed‑use project at 626 Main Street, and cancellation of Development Permit PL2022‑9282

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan and several zoning and land-use amendments. The meeting includes decisions on temporary transitional housing and appointments to city boards and committees.

• 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2025-38
• Temporary Use Permit PL2025-10079 for emergency shelter and homelessness services at 616 Okanagan Avenue East and 2088 Dartmouth Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-39 for the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment at 2730, 2784, 2824, 2872 Skaha Lake Road and 179 Green Avenue West
• Covenant discharge for 176 Phoenix Avenue
• Appointments to the Urban Deer Advisory Committee and Penticton Public Library Board

Council approved a major zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 2025‑39) rezoning several Skaha Lake Road properties to the CD12 Comprehensive Development zone and attached conditions for road upgrades and covenant discharges. The council rejected a temporary use permit for emergency shelter housing at 616 Okanagan Avenue East and 2088 Dartmouth Road. It also gave first‑through‑third readings to the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and to OCP Amendment Bylaw 2025‑31 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2025‑32, and approved several appointments and a covenant discharge.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of November 4, 13, 18, and 19, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda appointments to Urban Deer Advisory Committee and Public Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved first‑through‑third reading of 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2025‑38 (unanimous)
• Defeated Temporary Use Permit PL2025‑10079 for transitional housing (opposed by 4 councillors)
• Approved first‑through‑third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑39 with road‑upgrade conditions (unanimous)
• Approved discharge of covenant #LB62403 at 176 Phoenix Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑31 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑32 (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The City of Penticton holds a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32. The amendments align the OCP and zoning with provincial Bill 44 (Housing Statutes) to reflect 20-year housing needs, with a deadline of December 31, 2025. Two written submissions have been received. Council will hear public input before making a decision.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31 to align with Bill 44 requirements
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32 to align with Bill 44 requirements
• Provincial requirement to update OCP and zoning bylaws by December 31, 2025
• Public hearing with opportunity for residents to speak
• Two written submissions received as of November 26, 2025

The council held a public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32. The hearing was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and terminated at 6:17 p.m. No votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded.

Special Meeting of Council

Council is holding a special meeting to continue 2026 budget deliberations, focusing on approving in principle capital plans for infrastructure, corporate services, fire department, public safety, and community services for 2026–2030. Staff recommend approval subject to final review. The meeting also includes a resolution on tax rates and a public question period.

• Staff recommendation to approve in principle the Infrastructure Division 2026–2030 Capital Plan, subject to final review
• Staff recommendation to approve in principle the Corporate Services 2026–2030 Capital Plan, subject to final review
• Staff recommendation to approve in principle the Penticton Fire Department 2026–2030 Capital Plan, subject to final review
• Staff recommendation to approve in principle the Public Safety & Partnerships 2026–2030 Capital Plan, subject to final review
• Staff recommendation to approve in principle the Community Services 2026–2030 Capital Plan, subject to final review

Council approved in principle the Infrastructure, Corporate Services, Fire Department, Public Safety & Partnerships, and Community Services capital plans for 2026‑2030, each subject to final review. Motions to cut the Public Safety budget by $35,000 and to defer the Downtown Plan to 2027 were both defeated. Council also approved the overall 2026‑2030 Financial Plan with a 5.93% tax increase and instructed staff to draft the related bylaw.

• Approved in principle Infrastructure Division 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Approved in principle Corporate Services 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Approved in principle Penticton Fire Department 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Approved in principle Public Safety & Partnerships 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Approved in principle Community Services 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to reduce Public Safety & Partnerships budget by $35,000 (opposed 4)
• Defeated motion to defer Downtown Plan to 2027 (opposed 5)
• Approved 2026‑2030 Financial Plan with 5.93% tax increase (unanimous)

Special Meeting of Council

Penticton City Council will hold a special meeting to review the 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan and approve departmental budgets in principle. The agenda includes detailed financial plans for community services, public safety, and development services, along with a specific proposal to reduce grant funding for the Okanagan Granfondo.

• Review 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan
• Approve in principle Community Services 2026 budget
• Approve in principle Penticton Fire Department 2026 budget
• Approve in principle Penticton RCMP 2026 budget
• Amend Civic Grants budget to reduce Okanagan Granfondo funding by $100,000

The council voted to approve in principle the 2026‑2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budgets for Community Services, the South Okanagan Events Centre (Oak View Group), the Penticton Public Library, Public Safety & Partnerships, Corporate Administration, Development Services, the Fire Department, the RCMP, Corporate Services, Civic Grants & Partnerships, and Infrastructure. Several motions included amendments, such as a $100,000 reduction to the Okanagan Granfondo grant and a $65,000 increase to fleet revenues. The Public Safety & Partnerships motion was carried despite opposition from two councillors.

• Approve in principle Community Services 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Oak View Group (South Okanagan Events Centre) 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Public Safety & Partnerships 2026‑2030 budget (opposed by 2 councillors)
• Approve in principle Corporate Administration 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Development Services 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Penticton Fire Department 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Penticton RCMP 2026‑2030 budget (unanimous)
• Approve in principle Infrastructure Division 2026‑2030 budget with $65,000 fleet revenue increase (unanimous)

Special Meeting of Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and a request to adjourn to a closed meeting. The closed session is intended for solicitor-client privileged advice and confidential government negotiations.

• Adjournment to a closed meeting for solicitor-client privilege
• Discussion of confidential negotiations involving provincial or federal governments

At the special council meeting on November 13, 2025, the council moved and seconded a motion to adopt the agenda, which was carried unanimously. The council then moved and seconded a motion to adjourn to a special closed meeting under the Community Charter, also carried unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourn to closed meeting under Community Charter (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Penticton Council will meet on specific dates in 2026 and approve free downtown parking for five holiday weekends. The agenda also includes a new public safety bylaw, a budget amendment for City Hall renovations, and a proposed zoning change.

• Free downtown parking Fridays and Saturdays Nov 28–Dec 27, 2025
• City Hall second-floor renovation budget of $246,500
• Zoning amendment for 698 Eckhardt Avenue West
• Safe Public Places Bylaw No. 2025-35 (first reading)
• 2026 Council meeting schedule and Deputy Mayor appointments

The council adopted budget amendments funding a $246,500 City Hall renovation and a $75,000 city‑wide radio upgrade. It rescinded the 2024 snow and ice control policy and adopted a new 2025 policy. Several bylaws and permits were advanced, including the Safe Public Places Bylaw and a development variance for 101 Secrest Place.

• Approved $246,500 City Hall second‑floor renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 city‑wide radio upgrade (unanimous)
• Rescinded CP#2024-02 Snow and Ice Control Policy and adopted CP#2025-08 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Safe Public Places Bylaw No.2025-35 and related ticketing/bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025-10062 for 101 Secrest Place (unanimous)
• Extended transit hours for 2025/2026 Penticton Vees games, cost $2,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send a letter supporting the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of Temporary Use Permit PL2025-10079 (opposed by Councillor Gilbert, carried)

Public Hearing

City council holds a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-34, which would rezone 698 Eckhardt Avenue West from General Industrial (M1) to General Commercial (C4) to allow a restaurant larger than 360 m². Five letters have been received as of October 29, 2025.

• Rezone 698 Eckhardt Avenue West from M1 (General Industrial) to C4 (General Commercial)
• Proposed development of a restaurant with floor area exceeding 360 m²
• Five public submissions received regarding the bylaw as of October 29, 2025
• Public hearing advertised October 24 and 31, 2025

Council conducted a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑34 to rezone 698 Eckhardt Avenue West from M1 (General Industrial) to C4 (General Commercial). Six letters were received and several members of the public spoke. The hearing was terminated at 6:26 p.m. with no vote or formal decision recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

The Penticton Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive several staff reports, and consider multiple zoning and development items. It will vote on a $15,000 budget, funded from the Gaming Reserve, for a painted crosswalk near the downtown Cenotaph. Additional actions include approving variance permits, advancing zoning amendment bylaws, and adopting two street‑naming bylaws.

• Approve $15,000 budget for a painted crosswalk near the downtown Cenotaph (funded from the Gaming Reserve).
• Approve Development Variance Permit PL2025-10051 for 433 Eckhardt Avenue East, altering landscape buffer, parking ratios, and consolidating lots.
• Give first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-34 rezoning 698 Eckhardt Avenue West from M1‑General Industrial to C4‑General Commercial.
• Adopt Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw No. 2025-28 and Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-29.
• Give second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-33 and approve Development Variance Permit PL2025-10029 for 2020 Main Street.

The council adopted the Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw No. 2025‑28 and the Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑29. It approved several development variance permits and zoning amendments, including a $15,000 crosswalk project near the downtown Cenotaph. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw No. 2025‑28 (unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑29 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑10051 for 433 Eckhardt Ave East (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑34 for 698 Eckhardt Ave West (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑33 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑10029 for 2020 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 crosswalk project near downtown Cenotaph, funded from Gaming Reserve (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report back on policy for future crosswalks, memorials, flags, and plaques (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Penticton City Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑33, which proposes to rezone Lot 1, District Lot 1997S at 2020 Main Street from C8 (Vehicle Service Station) to C7 (Service Commercial) to allow a car‑rental business. No letters of support or opposition have been received as of noon Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Council staff will present an overview of the proposed bylaw, and the applicant will be invited to comment before council members ask questions.

• Rezoning of 2020 Main Street (Lot 1, District 1997S) from C8 to C7
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑33 to permit a car‑rental business
• No public submissions received as of October 15, 2025
• Council staff to present an overview of the proposed bylaw
• Applicant invited to comment and respond to council questions

The council conducted a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑33 for 2020 Main Street. No members or public spoke against or in support after three invitations. The hearing was terminated at 6:06 p.m. with no vote or decision recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

Penticton Council will review an arena feasibility study and approve budget amendments for park upgrades, road closures, and tax exemptions. The meeting also includes public delegations and the adoption of several bylaws.

• Arena Feasibility Study
• Lakawanna Park Upgrade budget amendment ($2M)
• Road closures on Haywood and Ontario Streets
• 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-33 (Main Street)

The council approved the full‑scope Lakawanna Park renewal and expansion project at an estimated cost of $2 M and amended the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan to fund it. It also adopted several budget reserve draws, a 2‑year license agreement for the Chamber of Commerce, and multiple bylaws and zoning amendments. An alternate director to the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen was appointed, and the council gave first readings to further zoning changes.

• Approved $2 M Lakawanna Park renewal (unanimous)
• Approved reserve draws: $9 K Equipment Replacement, $250 K Growing Communities for Eckhardt Ave, $15 K Asset Emergency for Trade Centre (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑year License to Use for Penticton & Wine Country Chamber at 110‑888 Westminster Ave, $632.84/month plus GST (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Shannon Stewart as alternate RDOS municipal director (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw No. 2025‑28 (unanimous)
• Adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 2025‑25 for Haywood Street (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑10044 reducing outdoor amenity space at 101‑730 Kamloops Ave (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑33 for 2020 Main St, forwarded to public hearing (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Penticton City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive several staff reports, and approve signing authorities for city bank accounts. It will consider a change to the infrastructure levy, shifting the $2,100,000 annual levy to 4.25% of property taxes with annual increases toward 9% by 2030. The council will also act on multiple bylaws and permits, including municipal grant agreements, a transit expansion MOU, road‑closure bylaws, and several zoning amendments.

• Infrastructure Levy: move from a fixed $2,100,000 to 4.25% of property taxes, increasing 1% per year to reach 9% by 2030
• Municipal Grants Long‑Term Funding Agreements totaling $587,200 for arts, festivals, sports and community groups
• BC Transit Three‑Year Expansion Plans MOU – new 15‑minute service on Main Street Route 5 and evening service on all local routes
• Road Closure Bylaws – close portions of Haywood Street and Ontario Street to vehicular traffic
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑27 – rezone 10 Galt Avenue from RM3 to CD 11 for mixed‑use non‑profit housing

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider setting emission-level requirements for new construction starting January 2026 and plan for stricter levels by 2027. Delegations from JCI Penticton, First Things First Okanagan, Innovation Building Group, and the Penticton Tennis Club are scheduled. Other business includes decisions on Kiwanis Pier funding, fee bylaws, zoning amendments, and capital project updates.

• Zero Carbon Step Code: direct staff to require EL-2 by Jan 2026 and EL-4 by 2027 for new buildings
• Kiwanis Pier: committee recommends adding funding to restore original pier length within 3 years
• General Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2025-21: first three readings for 2026 fees
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2025-23: remove site-specific provision at 951 and 963 Dynes Avenue
• Fire Hall Renewals: seek grant for Fire Hall Headquarters and plan capital costs for 2026-2030

The council unanimously appointed BDO Canada LLP as the City of Penticton’s auditor for a three‑year term, with an option to extend for up to two additional one‑year periods. It also unanimously approved several bylaws, including amendments to general and utility fees and a development procedures bylaw, and authorized multiple development permits and a zoning amendment. Additionally, the council approved reserve draws totaling $236,872 for equipment, marina, rink, fire‑hall, and community‑building fund needs.

• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as city auditor for three years (unanimous)
• Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑21 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Procedures and Delegation Bylaw No. 2025‑19 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑23 for 951 & 963 Dynes Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized ALR Non‑Adhering Residential Use PL10024 at 149 Upper Bench Road South (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit Amendment PL2025‑10021 for 795 Westminster Avenue West (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑10035 for 280 Middle Bench Road North (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating the infrastructure levy and municipal grant policies. The meeting includes a lease renewal for a health program and several zoning and development permits.

• Proposed shift of infrastructure levy from $2,100,000 annually to 4.25% of property taxes
• Five-year lease renewal with Interior Health Authority at 853 Eckhardt Avenue West
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-18 for 435 Green Avenue West
• Development permits and variances for 172 Green Avenue West
• Road Closure Bylaw No. 2025-20 adjacent to 2905 South Main St

The council approved two development permits for 172 Green Avenue West, adjusting parking, lot coverage, side yard, balconies and amenity space requirements. It also cancelled a prior development permit for the same site. Additional actions included a lease renewal with Interior Health Authority, a new municipal grants policy, and the adoption of zoning and road‑closure bylaws. The infrastructure levy motion was postponed to a later meeting.

• Approved lease renewal with Interior Health Authority for SOEC (unanimous)
• Rescinded Municipal Grants Policies CP#2023-06 & CP#2023-07 and approved Municipal Grants Policy CP#2025-04 (unanimous)
• Postponed infrastructure levy motion to Sept 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2024-9897 for 172 Green Ave W (unanimous, 1 opposition)
• Approved Development Permit PL2024-9898 for 172 Green Ave W (unanimous, 1 opposition)
• Cancelled Development Permit PL2023-9664 for 172 Green Ave W (unanimous, 1 opposition)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Road Closure Bylaw No. 2025-20 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Penticton City Council will adopt the agenda, approve a consent agenda, and consider several staff reports. Key decisions include authorizing an $11,000,000 long‑term borrowing for the Ellis 4 Dam upgrades, adopting a road‑closure bylaw affecting the right‑of‑way near 2905 South Main Street, and approving zoning amendments and development permits for properties on Green Avenue. The council will also endorse the Social Housing and Infrastructure Plan and adopt a housekeeping zoning amendment.

• Approve borrowing of $11,000,000 for Ellis 4 Dam Upgrades (Long‑term Borrowing – Security Issuing Resolution).
• Give first, second and third reading to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2025‑20 for the portion of road adjacent to 2905 South Main Street and authorize land disposition to School District 67.
• Approve Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑18 and Development Permit PL2025‑9984 for a 40‑unit staff apartment building at 435 Green Avenue West.
• Approve Development Variance Permit PL2024‑9897 and Development Permit PL2024‑9898 for 172 Green Avenue West, including changes to parking, lot coverage, and balcony allowances.
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑09 for general housekeeping updates.

The council unanimously approved an $11 million long‑term borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Ellis 4 Dam upgrades. It also endorsed the Social Housing and Infrastructure Plan and adopted several zoning and road‑closure bylaws. Staff were directed to draft a Tenant Protection Bylaw and to improve safety on Martin Street. A motion to postpone two development permits was carried despite one councillor’s opposition.

• Approved $11,000,000 borrowing for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades (unanimous)
• Endorsed the Social Housing and Infrastructure Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Plan Process Policy CP#2025-03 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second and third reading to Road Closure Bylaw No. 2025-20 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-18 and Development Permit PL2025-9984 for 435 Green Ave West (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a Tenant Protection Bylaw (unanimous)
• Directed staff to improve road safety on Martin Street (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider four budget amendments totaling $655,000 for facility projects, including Kings Park Washroom ($100,000 increase to $650,000), temporary office space ($250,000), McLaren Arena brine header replacement ($125,000), and Cleland Theatre washroom repairs ($180,000). The meeting also includes adoption of several bylaws: a new Traffic Bylaw, housekeeping zoning updates, Official Community Plan amendments for development permit areas, a Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw, and a Parks Regulation Bylaw.

• Budget increase of $100,000 for Kings Park Washroom project (total $650,000)
• Up to $250,000 for converting electrical utility bay into temporary office space
• $125,000 budget amendment for brine header replacement at McLaren Arena
• $180,000 for repairs to Cleland Theatre washrooms
• Adoption of Traffic Bylaw No. 2025-01, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09, and Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15

The council approved four facility‑related budget amendments, increasing funding for the Kings Park washroom, a temporary office conversion, the McLaren Arena brine header, and Cleland Theatre washroom repairs. It also adopted several bylaws, including a new traffic bylaw, related enforcement and ticketing amendments, a zoning amendment, an official community plan amendment, and a parks regulation amendment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 budget increase for Kings Park Washroom project (total $650,000)
• Approved up to $250,000 to convert Electrical Utility Bay to temporary office space
• Approved $125,000 amendment for McLaren Arena brine header replacement
• Approved $180,000 amendment for Cleland Theatre washroom repairs
• Adopted Traffic Bylaw No. 2025-01, Bylaw Enforcement Amendment No. 2025-12, and Ticketing Amendment No. 2025-13
• Gave second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-11
• Adopted Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15 and related amendments No. 2025-16, No. 2025-17

Public Hearing

The City of Penticton is conducting two public hearings to discuss proposed amendments to its zoning and community planning bylaws. These changes focus on regulatory updates and development permit guidelines.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09 for general housekeeping and alignment with Provincial legislation
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-11 to update Development Permit Area guidelines
• Removal of references to 'Intensive Residential Development Permit Area' in the Official Community Plan

The council held public hearings on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-11. No submissions were received for either. Both hearings were terminated without any decisions.

Special Meeting of Council

This special council meeting will consider two staff reports. The first appoints a chief election officer and deputies for the 2025 summer by-election. The second, added as a late item, requests first, second, and third readings of Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15 and two related amendment bylaws, plus referral to two advisory committees.

• Appointment of Angie Collison as Chief Election Officer for the 2025 Summer By-Election
• Appointment of Paula McKinnon as Deputy Chief Election Officer and Hayley Anderson as Acting Deputy Chief Election Officer
• First, second, and third readings of Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-16
• First, second, and third readings of Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-17

The council adopted the meeting agenda and appointed Angie Collison as Chief Election Officer, Paula McKinnon as Deputy Chief Election Officer, and Hayley Anderson as Acting Deputy Chief Election Officer. It also gave first, second and third readings to Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15, By‑law Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-16, and Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-17, and referred the Parks Bylaw to advisory committees. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Angie Collison as Chief Election Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Paula McKinnon as Deputy Chief Election Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Hayley Anderson as Acting Deputy Chief Election Officer (unanimous)
• First, second and third reading of Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15 (unanimous)
• First, second and third reading of By‑law Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-16 (unanimous)
• First, second and third reading of Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-17 (unanimous)
• Referred Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2025-15 to Public Safety and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committees (unanimous)

Public Hearing

This public hearing considers Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-08, which would add a site-specific provision to permit indoor recreation (a 335m² dance studio) at 2324 Government Street in the M1 General Industrial zone. Council will hear public input before deciding on the bylaw. As of May 21, 2025, no letters had been received.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-08 for 2324 Government Street
• Proposal to add site-specific provision allowing indoor recreation (dance studio) in M1 General Industrial zone
• Maximum building footprint of 335m² for the dance studio
• No written submissions received as of May 21, 2025

The council held a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑08 for 2324 Government Street. No public comments were received after three invitations. The hearing was terminated at 6:08 p.m., and no decision, approval, or denial was recorded.

• Public hearing terminated; no decision recorded

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Penticton is considering a downtown parking needs study and potential mitigation strategies, including new fee structures. Council will also review several bylaws regarding traffic, zoning, and official community plan amendments.

• Downtown Parking Needs Study including potential daily parking rates and a 2026-2027 Downtown Plan
• Traffic Bylaw No. 2025-01 and related enforcement amendments
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-11 regarding Development Permit Area Guidelines
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-09 for general housekeeping and alignment with provincial legislation
• Request for Proposals for naming rights of the South Okanagan Events Centre

The council unanimously adopted the Penticton Downtown Parking Needs Study and ordered staff to regularly monitor downtown parking inventory and utilization. Staff were directed to incorporate alternative transportation options and to include funding for a Downtown Plan in the upcoming budget. Several bylaws received first, second and third readings, and other initiatives such as award applications and naming‑rights RFPs were also approved.

• Adopt Downtown Parking Needs Study (unanimous)
• Direct staff to monitor downtown parking inventory and utilization (unanimous)
• Direct staff to incorporate alternative transit, walking, biking, and parking options (unanimous)
• Direct staff to include funding for a Downtown Plan in the upcoming budget (unanimous)
• Give first, second and third reading to Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2025-14 (unanimous)
• Authorize staff to submit two Community Excellence Award applications (unanimous)
• Direct staff to issue RFP for South Okanagan Events Centre naming rights (unanimous)
• Approve Development Variance Permit PL2025-10004 for 575 Ellis Street (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a zoning bylaw amendment and development variance permit for 235 Yorkton Avenue, rezoning the property from CT3-Hotel Resort to RM3-Medium Density Multiple Housing and allowing up to 1.7 FAR with accessory uses. The applicant would contribute $30,000 for street design on Skaha Lake Road. Other items include extending a $45k funding agreement with 100 More Homes Penticton, approving a leash-optional area at Riverside Park without fencing, and adopting tax rates and audited financial statements.

• Rezone 235 Yorkton Avenue from hotel to medium-density housing with variances for lot coverage, setbacks, and amenity space
• Extend 100 More Homes MOU to December 2025 with $45k from general surplus
• Approve leash-optional area at Riverside Park (187 Riverside Drive) without fencing
• Authorize execution of BC Transit 2025-2026 annual operating agreement for conventional and custom transit
• Adopt Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025-06 and 2024 audited financial statements

The council unanimously extended the 100 More Homes memorandum, allocating $45,000 from the General Surplus and amending the financial plan. It also approved a $10,000 UBCM grant, a comprehensive zoning amendment for 235 Yorkton Avenue, and a development variance for 1165 Kilwinning Street. Additional actions included authorizing the BC Transit agreement, continuing a leash‑optional area at Riverside Park, and adopting the new tax‑rates bylaw.

• Extended 100 More Homes MOU to Dec 31 2025, funded $45k from General Surplus (unanimous)
• Withdrew from Health Canada Emergency Treatment Fund Grant (Opposed 2, carried)
• Approved $10,000 UBCM Regional Community to Community grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑07 for 235 Yorkton Avenue, including rezoning and $30k developer contribution (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑9985 for 1165 Kilwinning Street (unanimous)
• Continued leash‑optional area at Riverside Park without fencing (Opposed 2, carried)
• Authorized execution of BC Transit 2025‑2026 Annual Operating Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025‑06 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Penticton Council will meet to decide on the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and a 15-year lease for the Power Street Child Care Centre. The meeting includes several temporary use permits and zoning amendments for various city properties.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025-06 to establish property taxation rates for the 2025 tax year
• 15-year Lease Agreement with YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association for 325 Power Street
• $65,000 allocation to Penticton Yacht Club for the Okanagan Lake Marina Public Dock Access Project
• Temporary Use Permit for a recycling material drop-off site at 200 Carmi Avenue
• Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 270 Riverside Drive and 1635 Main Street

The council gave first, second and third readings to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025‑06, setting property tax rates for the 2025 tax year. It also rescinded the 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and approved a new policy (CP#2025‑02). Several lease, donation, funding, and permit items were approved, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025‑06 (first, second, third reading) – unanimous
• Rescinded 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and approved CP#2025‑02 Permissive Tax Exemption Policy – unanimous
• Approved 15‑year lease for Power Street Child Care Centre at 325 Power Street and authorized donation of a 24‑passenger bus to YMCA – unanimous
• Approved CP#2025‑01 Free Parking for People with Disabilities Policy and amendment to include non‑profit shuttles – unanimous
• Allocated $65,000 from the Marinas Reserve Fund to Penticton Yacht Club for the 2024 Okanagan Lake Marina Public Dock Access Project – unanimous
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit PL2025‑9972 for recycling material drop‑off site at 200 Carmi Avenue – unanimous
• Approved Temporary Use Permit PL2025‑9988 for off‑site construction storage on Main Street with required screening – unanimous
• Approved Development Variance Permit PL2025‑9959 and Development Permit PL2025‑9958 for a carriage house at 150 McKeen Place – unanimous

Public Hearing

The City of Penticton holds a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-05 to rezone 1635 Main Street from C8 (Vehicle Service Station) to C4 (General Commercial). The applicant proposes to build a commercial plaza with two buildings. As of April 16, no letters have been received.

• Rezoning of 1635 Main Street from C8 Vehicle Service Station to C4 General Commercial
• Proposal to construct a commercial plaza with two buildings
• No public submissions received as of April 16, 2025

The council held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-05, which would rezone 1635 Main Street from C8 (vehicle service station) to C4 (general commercial). No members of the public submitted comments or spoke during the hearing. The hearing was terminated at 6:12 p.m., and no decision or vote was recorded.

Public Hearing

This public hearing considers Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-04 for 270 Riverside Drive, which would add 'resort residential' as a permitted use in the CD2 zone, allowing strata unit owners to operate short-term rentals through a 'strata hotel' arrangement. As of March 26, no written submissions had been received. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding on the bylaw.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-04 to add 'resort residential' use at 270 Riverside Drive
• Proposal allows strata unit owners to operate short-term rentals via strata hotel arrangement
• Public hearing advertised March 21 and March 28, 2025 in online and print news
• No letters received as of noon March 26, 2025
• Attachments include zoning map, OCP map, photos, and applicant letter of intent

The council held a public hearing on April 1, 2025 to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-04 for 270 Riverside Drive, which would add a “.12 resort residential” permitted use to allow a strata‑hotel short‑term rental arrangement. Seven letters were received and members of the public expressed both support and opposition. The hearing was terminated at 6:21 p.m. with no decision recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a five-year Recycle BC contract renewal for curbside recycling, including hiring a Waste Coordinator funded by the Multi-Material BC Reserve. Also on the agenda: a zoning amendment to rezone 1635 Main Street for a commercial plaza, a $10,000 CPTED assessment at Nanaimo Square, and reallocating $260,117 from North Gateway funds to community projects. Council will also hear delegations on hazard risk analysis and urban deer management.

• Approval of Recycle BC contract renewal and hiring of Waste Coordinator
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2025-05 for 1635 Main Street (C8 to C4) and related permits for a commercial plaza
• Implementation of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design recommendations at Nanaimo Square ($10,000)
• Reallocation of $260,117 from North Gateway allocation to Community Projects
• Adoption of Ellis 4 Dam Upgrades Loan Authorization Bylaw 2025-03

Council adopted the Ellis 4 Dam Upgrades Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2025‑03. It reallocated $260,117 of the Growing Communities Fund to bring the Community Projects balance to $1 million and directed staff to report on urban deer management. The council also appointed Councillor Watt as Deputy Mayor, approved a waste‑coordinator position, and gave first reading to a zoning amendment for 1635 Main Street.

• Adopted Ellis 4 Dam Upgrades Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2025‑03 (unanimous)
• Approved Recycle BC contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a Waste Coordinator (opposed by Councillors Watt and Konanz)
• Approved renewal of License to Use Agreement with Penticton and District Emergency Program Society (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑05 for 1635 Main Street and forwarded to public hearing (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025‑04 (opposed by Councillor Gilbert)
• Reallocated $260,117 of Growing Communities Fund to bring Community Projects balance to $1 M (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Watt as Deputy Mayor (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on renewing a temporary use permit for a winter shelter at 402 Warren Avenue East through March 31, 2026, subject to provincial funding. They will also give first reading to a zoning bylaw adding 'Resort Residential' use at 270 Riverside Drive. Other items include approval to sell city lots at 711 Pineview Road and 4507 Lakeside Road, and a $280,000 regional grant application for emergency support services equipment and training.

• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit PL2024-9888 for winter shelter at 402 Warren Avenue E (411 Dawson Avenue) to March 31, 2026
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-04 to add 'Resort Residential' use at 270 Riverside Drive, with public hearing set for April 1
• Authorization to market and sell city-owned lots at 711 Pineview Road and 4507 Lakeside Road
• Joint grant application with RDOS and other municipalities for $280,000 in ESS equipment and training funding
• Reallocation of $45,000 for starting block replacement project in partnership with KISU Swim Club

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a loan authorization bylaw to borrow up to $11 million for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades. Delegations include presentations on neighbourhood small grants, a youth climate corps, and an Nsyilxcən art installation. Council will also discuss extending the temporary winter shelter, assessing impacts of US-Canada tariffs, and several development permits.

• Loan authorization bylaw to borrow $11M for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades (item 8.3)
• Temporary Winter Shelter extension at 402 Warren Avenue East (item 8.1)
• Potential impacts of US-Canada tariffs on the City (item 8.2)
• Sub-license to Penticton Water Park Ltd. for floating water park on Okanagan Lake (item 8.4)
• Development variance permit to reduce rear yard setback at 397 Nelson Avenue (item 8.9)

Special Meeting of Council

This special council meeting was held solely to adjourn to a closed meeting. Council voted unanimously to move in camera under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter, which allows private discussion of information exempt from disclosure under freedom-of-information law. No other business was conducted.

• Motion 53/2025: adopt the agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Motion 54/2025: adjourn to a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider an $18M budget amendment for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades, funded partly by $11M in debt. Also on the agenda are a $30,000 purchase of beach accessibility mats, a temporary use permit for a personal service at 157 Wade Ave W, and applications for active transportation grants. Several updates on public safety, housing, and the temporary winter shelter will be received.

• Approve $18M budget amendment for Ellis 4 Dam upgrades ($11M debt financing)
• Purchase Mobi-mats and chairs for $30,000 from Gaming Reserve for beach accessibility
• Approve Temporary Use Permit at 157 Wade Avenue West for personal service establishment (3-year term)
• Submit applications for Active Transportation Fund for Duncan Avenue Corridor Rehabilitation (Atkinson to Government)
• Endorse Lakawanna Park Upgrade final concept design and seek Tire Stewardship BC funding

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special council meeting with only procedural items. The sole substantive action is a motion to adjourn to a closed meeting, citing Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter, which relates to information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Adjourn to closed meeting under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider borrowing $5.1 million from the Municipal Finance Authority to replace the Penticton Avenue pressure reducing valve. Other decisions include continuing the leash-optional pilot program at four parks, extending the Affordable Housing Pilot Funding Program with $79,700, and giving third reading to a zoning amendment at 924 Fairview Road. The meeting also includes presentations on the RDOS draft budget, proclamations, and a license agreement with the Penticton Safety Village Society.

• Borrowing $5.1 million over 20 years for Penticton Ave Pressure Reducing Valve replacement
• Continue leash-optional areas at Riverside Park, Skaha Lake Park (Main and East), and Water Treatment Plant Entrance
• Extend Affordable Housing Pilot Funding Program to February 2026 with $79,700 from reserve
• Zoning amendment at 924 Fairview Road – rescind and adopt third reading as amended
• Ten-year nominal rate License to Use Agreement with Penticton Safety Village Society at 500 Edmonton Avenue

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Penticton Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on January 22, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate and no actual agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Accessibility Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Penticton Accessibility Committee meeting on January 21, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. The document is empty of concrete actions or reports.

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider a staff recommendation to appoint Angie Collison as Chief Election Officer and Paula McKinnon and Hayley Anderson as Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2025 local government by-election. The meeting also includes procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and a public question period.

• Appointment of Angie Collison as Chief Election Officer for 2025 by-election
• Appointment of Paula McKinnon and Hayley Anderson as Deputy Chief Election Officers

Public Hearing

The City of Penticton holds a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2024-44, which would permit a bed and breakfast with three guest rooms at 1112 Syer Road. The hearing includes staff overview, applicant comments, and public input. No written submissions had been received as of January 8, 2025.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2024-44 for 1112 Syer Road
• Proposal to add a site-specific provision allowing a bed-and-breakfast home
• Bed and breakfast would have three guest rooms plus owner's room
• Public hearing advertised January 3 and January 10, 2025

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations from KISU Swim Club and consider proclamations for Crime Stoppers and Alzheimer's Awareness. Staff reports include adopting an elected official code of conduct, approving terms for a Public Safety Advisory Committee, and applying for up to $400k in FireSmart funding. Council will also vote on development permits for duplexes with variances at two Dartmouth Drive properties, a zoning amendment at 1112 Syer Road, and a $317,700 grant application for Cleland Theatre lighting.

• Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for duplex with suites at 2749 Dartmouth Drive
• Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for duplex with suites at 2753 Dartmouth Drive
• Application for up to $400k in UBCM FireSmart Community Funding Supports
• Application to Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for $317,700 for Cleland Theatre lighting upgrade
• Second and third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2024-44 at 1112 Syer Road

Accessibility Committee Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. There are no listed topics for the January 8, 2025 meeting.