Regular Council Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 1:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

City of Penticton, Council Chambers

171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C.

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

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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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2026 as presented.

4.3

Delegations

4.3.1

Proclamation: "Maternal Mental Health Day" May 6, 2026

Isabeau Venables

4.3.2

2026 Foundation Grants Program Review

Kevin Ronaghan, Community Investments Manager, and Aaron McRann, CEO - Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS)

4.3.3

Penticton Community Track & Field Renewal Project

Todd Manuel, Superintendent, Nicole Bittante, Secretary Treasurer, and James Palanio, Board Chair - School District 67

4.4

Adjourn to Regular Meeting of Council

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adjourn the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

5.

Reconvene the Regular Council Meeting

6.

Adoption of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 as presented.

7.

Consent Agenda

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Consent Agenda:

  1. Release of items from Closed Meeting:

  • THAT the Emergency Bulk Water Servicing Agreement be made public, following execution by the Mayor and General Manager of Infrastructure, at the Council-to-Council meeting expected to be held April 22, 2026.

8.

Staff Reports

8.1

2025 Audited Financial Statements

Delegation: Audit Partner - BDO Canada LLP

• Staff Recommendation:
• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the Audited Financial Statements, as co-presented by BDO Canada LLP, for the year ending December 31, 2025.

8.2

Track & Field Facility – Project Partnership

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to continue to collaborate with School District #67 on the track and field facility renewal project;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to return with a report that outlines defined project scope, construction timing, funding sources and financial contribution options & implications for Council’s consideration.

8.3

2026 Water Outlook and Water Restriction Awareness

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive into the record the report dated May 5, 2026 titled “2026 Water Outlook and Water Restriction Awareness”.

8.4

License to Use Agreement – Bishops Snow and Marine Ltd. (operating as Pier Water Sports)

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the five (5) year License to Use Agreement renewal with Bishops Snow and Marine Ltd. operating as Pier Water Sports, for the use of approximately 0.55 acres of Rotary Park foreshore and the associated building located at 185 Lakeshore Drive West, for the operation of water-based leisure activities;

  AND THAT Council authorize the GM Corporate Services and Corporate Officer to execute the License to Use Agreement.

8.5

Park Land Protection & Use Policy Update

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council rescind the 2018 Park Land Protection and Use Policy and approve Council Policy #2026-03 Park Land Protection & Use Policy.

8.6

Development Services Division Review Task Force

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the “Development Services Division Review Task Force – 2026 Terms of Reference”.

8.7

Development Variance Permit PL2026-10156

Re: Unit 101 and 102 - 602 Lakeshore Drive West

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council, approve “Development Variance Permit PL2026-10156”, for

  • Strata Lot 1 District Lot 2 Group 7 Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale-Lytton) District Strata Plan EPS 11326 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form V, located at 101-602 Lakeshore Drive W; and
  • Strata Lot 2 District Lot 2 Group 7 Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale-Lytton) District Strata Plan EPS11326 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form V, located at 102-602 Lakeshore Drive W

  A permit to vary the following section of Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22:

  1. Section 4.7.1 to permit hot tubs to be located in a required front yard.

9.

Bylaws and Permits

9.1

Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2026-20

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt "Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2026-20".

10.

Notice of Motion

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;

  (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;

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

  (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.