Regular Council Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

City of Penticton, Council Chambers

171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C.

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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 April 21, 2026 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

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 21, 2026 as presented.

4.3

Delegations

4.3.1

South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy - Major Amendment

Ben Kent, Planner II, RDOS

4.3.2

Proclamation: "National Hospice Palliative Care Week" May 3-9, 2026

Wendy Nicol, Board Chair, Penticton & District Hospice Society

4.3.3

Proclamation: "Emergency Preparedness Week" May 3-9, 2026

Amanda Newell, Emergency Program Manager, and Mike Larsson, Fire Chief, City of Penticton

4.3.4

Role of Crown and the Criminal Justice System

Jessica Patterson, Regional Crown Counsel, BC Prosecution Service

4.3.5

Ebus Service to Penticton

John Cowan

4.4

Adjourn to Regular Meeting of Council

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adjourn the April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

5.

Reconvene the Regular Council Meeting

6.

Adoption of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 as presented.

7.

Consent Agenda

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Consent Agenda:

  1. Release of Items from Closed Meeting:

  • School District Agreements for Parkway and Carmi Elementary School Green Space
    • THAT Council approve the License Agreement with School District 67 for Parkway Elementary School green space and the License Agreement with School District 67 for Carmi Elementary School green space, to enable the public use of the facilities for recreation purposes; AND THAT Council direct the General Manager of Infrastructure and Corporate Officer to execute the agreements.

8.

Staff Reports

8.1

Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2026-20

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2026-20", a bylaw that establishes property taxation rates for the 2026 tax year.

8.2

QR Code Use in Parking Environments

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive into the record the report dated April 21, 2026, titled “QR Code Use in Parking Environments”;

  AND THAT Council maintain existing parking payment practices.

9.

Bylaws and Permits

10.

Notice of Motion

10.1

Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Stewart on April 7, 2026 for consideration:

• Motion:

  THAT Council request the Province of British Columbia to commission an independent third‑party audit of all BC Housing funded shelters and low‑barrier supportive housing facilities in Penticton, including:

  • Burdock House
  • Fairhaven Supportive Housing
  • Compass Court
  • Dawson Avenue Shelter
  • Snp̓aʔx̌tantn Healing House

  AND THAT the purpose of the audit be to provide updated comparative results to the April 14, 2022 Penticton Supportive Housing Review, as well as include metrics reflecting:

  • Evaluation of program delivery and overall operational effectiveness;
  • Assessment compliance with contractual, service, and performance requirements specifically around a sound business plan and a robust safety and security strategy;
  • Identify opportunities for improvement within each facility;
  • Examine the broader impacts of these facilities on surrounding neighbourhoods, informed through engagement with nearby residents; and
  • Recommend actionable steps for the Province and BCH to address any issues identified through the audit.

10.2

Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Graham on April 7, 2026 for considertion:

Staff Comments:

• As a result of the public interest in the South Okanagan, Ebus issued a media release on April 14, 2026, confirming that:
  
  • They welcome this public interest, are in the preliminary stages of exploring potential opportunities to serve the area, and welcome discussions with local governments
    
  • There is a regulatory process that needs to be followed which includes demonstrating public need (which differs from public interest)  
    
  • There are other practical considerations, including economic conditions that must be evaluated

• Staff have had a preliminary meeting with representatives from Ebus to further understand this process and what role the City could play to support them through this process
  
• Should Council support the notice of motion, Ebus would be looking for assistance from staff at the City and the Regional District to assist in their application to the Passenger Transportation Board and have noted that financial support may also be required to make the route (or connections to it) economically viable  
  
• While not directly related to the notice of motion, Staff also note that there may be additional opportunities to better connect existing regional transit routes (operated by BC Transit) to existing connections to Ebus, and staff have reached out to BC Transit to further these discussions

 

• Motion:

  THAT Council direct the CAO and Regional District CAO to dialogue with eBus for a regional service.

10.3

Notice of Motion introduced by Mayor Bloomfield on April 21, 2026 for consideration:

• Motion:

  THAT Council direct staff to create a Terms of Reference for a "Development Services Review Task Force" that will make recommendations to Council for their consideration related to development approval processes and other divisional improvements.

  The Task Force shall include representatives from:

  • The development industry
  • Architect professionals
  • Construction industry
  • The business community
  • A Council Liaison

  AND THAT staff bring back the Terms of Reference to the May 5th Council Meeting.

11.

Business Arising

12.

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. 

13.

Council Round Table

14.

Adjourn to a Closed Council Meeting

• Staff Recommendation:

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

  (c) labour relations or other employee relations;

  (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

  (g)litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and

  (I )the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.