Regular Council Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

City of Penticton, Council Chambers

171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C.

To view the live broadcast and recordings, visit www.penticton.ca

---

1.

Call Regular Council Meeting to Order

2.

Introduction of Late Items

3.

Adoption of Agenda

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council Adopt the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on November 4, 2025 as presented.

4.

Recess to Committee of the Whole

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council Recess to a Committee of the Whole meeting.

4.1

Call Committee of the Whole to Order

4.2

Adoption of Agenda

4.3

Delegations

4.3.1

Call to Action for Water Safety in Penticton

Kandis Lipsett

4.3.2

Penticton Farmers' Market

Joseph Ciaramella, President, Linda Van Alphen, Market Manager, and Phil Solman, Assistant Manager

4.4

Adjourn to Regular Meeting of Council

5.

Reconvene the Regular Council Meeting

6.

Adoption of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the October 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025 as presented.

7.

Consent Agenda

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Consent Agenda:

  1. October 21, 2025 Public Hearing Minutes; and

  2. October 22, 2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.

8.

Staff Reports

8.1

Temporary Use Permit PL2025-10079

Re: 616 Okanagan Avenue East & 2088 Dartmouth Road

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council postpone consideration of “Temporary Use Permit PL2025-10079” until the December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council;

  AND THAT Council refer the proposed location of the HEARTH site (616 Okanagan Avenue/2088 Dartmouth Drive) to the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for November 12, 2025;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to hold a public information session in collaboration with BC Housing to allow the community to learn more about the HEART and HEARTH initiative prior to the December 2 Council meeting.

8.2

2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Deputy Mayor Appointment

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council select the following dates for the 2026 Regular Meetings of Council: January 20; February 3, 17; March 3, 17; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 9, 23; July 14, August 4, 18; September 1, 29; October 20; November 3, 17, December 1;

  AND THAT Special Council meetings be held on December 15 and 16, 2026 for budget deliberations.

  THAT Council approve the 2026 Deputy Mayor appointments as outlined in the table in the report dated November 4, 2025 titled “2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Deputy Mayor Appointment”.

8.3

CP#2025-08 - Snow and Ice Control Policy

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council rescind “CP#2024-02 - Snow and Ice Control Policy”;

  AND THAT Council approve “CP#2025-08 - Snow and Ice Control Policy”, a policy that provides a balance between public safety, the City’s snow and ice removal resources, and the annual available budget.

8.4

2025 Q4 Capital Projects – Budget Amendment

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive into the record the report dated November 4, 2025 titled “2025 Q4 Capital Project – Budget Amendment”;

  AND THAT Council approve the following budget amendments:

  • City Hall second-floor renovation, to provide a total budget of $246,500, to be funded with $175k from the Asset Sustainability Reserve and $71,500 from the Asset Retirement Obligations liability
  • City-wide radio upgrade, to provide a total budget of $75k, to be funded with $30k from remaining funds in the Community Centre Fire Suppression Refurbishment capital project and $45k from the Infrastructure – Local Area Network capital project in IT.

  AND THAT the 2025-2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

8.5

Complimentary on-street parking downtown for the 2025 holiday season

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve free on-street parking in the downtown area for Fridays and Saturdays for the five weekends beginning November 28, 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2025.

8.6

Safe Public Places Bylaw No. 2025-35

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council give first reading to “Safe Public Places Bylaw No. 2025-35”, a bylaw that adds language to prohibit harassment of another person while in a public place;

  AND THAT Council give first reading to “Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-36”, a bylaw that imposes a fine for infractions noted in Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the “Safe Public Places Bylaw No.2025-35” and specifically imposes a fine for harassing another person;

  AND THAT Council give first reading to “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No.2025-37”, a bylaw that imposes a fine for infractions noted in Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the “Safe Public Places Bylaw No.2025-35” and specifically imposes a fine for harassing another person;

  AND THAT Council refer the Safe Public Places Bylaw No. 2025-35, Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-36 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No.2025-37 to the Public Safety Advisory Committee and Accessibility Committee for their information and comments prior to further readings.

8.7

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32

Re: Provincial Requirements for Proactive Planning

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council, prior to consideration of “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31”, and in accordance with Section 473(4) of the Local Government Act, consider provincial policy guidelines related to transit-oriented areas;

  AND THAT Council, prior to consideration of “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31” and in accordance with Section 475 and 476 of the Local Government Act, consider whether early and on-going consultation in addition to the required Public Hearing is necessary with:

  1. One or more persons, organizations or authorities;
  2. Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen;
  3. Local First Nations;
  4. School District #67;
  5. The provincial or federal government and their agencies;

  And be it determined that consultation is not necessary given the technical nature of the proposed amendments, except for statutory referral to School District #67.

  AND THAT Council give first reading to “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31” and “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32”;

  AND THAT Council forward “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-31” and “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-32”, to the December 2, 2025, Public Hearing.

8.8

Development Variance Permit PL2025-10062

Re: 101 Secrest Place

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve “Development Variance Permit PL2025-10062”, for Lot 4 District Lot 251 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan 10536, located at 101 Secrest Place, a permit to vary the following section of Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22:

  1. Section 8.2.3.3 to increase the maximum carriage house building footprint in an urban zone from 90m² to 137.37m².

  AND THAT Council direct staff to issue the permit.

9.

Public Question Period

If you would like to ask Council a question with respect to items that are on the current agenda, please visit our website at
www.penticton.ca to find the telephone number or Zoom link to ask your question before the conclusion of the meeting. Use the raise hand feature and you will be given the opportunity to turn on your camera and unmute your microphone and ask Council your questions. Please note that the meeting is streaming live and recorded, access to recordings can be found on the City’s website. 

10.

Recess to a Closed Meeting:

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council recess to a Closed Council Meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Community Charter as follows: Section 90(1)

  Resolution: THAT Council recess to a closed meeting of Council pursuant to the provisions of the Community Charter as follows:  Section 90 (1)

  (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

  (c) labour relations or other employee relations; and

  (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

11.

Reconvene the Regular Council Meeting following the Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

12.

Bylaws and Permits

12.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-34

Re: 698 Eckhardt Avenue West

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council give second and third reading to "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2025-34".

13.

Notice of Motion

13.1

Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Stewart on October 21, 2025 for consideration:

Notice of Motion Staff Comment: 

Staff have confirmed that there is existing operating budget.

• Notice of Motion:

  THAT Council extend transit hours to support the 2025/2026 evening Penticton Vees hockey games at an estimated cost of $2,000 to be funded by existing operating budgets.

14.

Business Arising

14.1

Business Arising from COW

• Staff Recommendation:

  continuance of BC Farmer;s Market

14.2

Business Arising from Item 8.1

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to arrange a facility tour of Kelowna's ______ before the December 2 Regular Council meeting.

15.

Public Question Period

If you would like to ask Council a question with respect to items that are on the current agenda, please visit our website at
www.penticton.ca to find the telephone number or Zoom link to ask your question before the conclusion of the meeting. Use the raise hand feature and you will be given the opportunity to turn on your camera and unmute your microphone and ask Council your questions. Please note that the meeting is streaming live and recorded, access to recordings can be found on the City’s website. 

16.

Council Round Table

17.

Adjournment

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adjourn the November 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.