Special Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 A.m. - 9:00 A.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 Special Council Meeting to Order

2.

Adoption of Agenda

(Time permitting, the items found on day 2 may be considered on day 1)

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on November 18, 2025 as presented.

3.

2026-2030 Draft Financial & Corporate Business Plan Overview

Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

4.

2026 Summary of Engagement Feedback

Anna Melnick, Manager of Communications & Engagement, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

5.

Debt, Borrowing and Reserves

5.1

Debt and Borrowing

Courtney Jones, Manager of Financial Planning, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Financial Plan Pages: 262, 290

5.2

Financial Health Reserves

Courtney Jones, Manager of Financial Planning, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Financial Plan Pages: 131-132

6.

2026 Budget Deliberations

6.1

Community Services

6.1.1

Community Services

Kelsey Johnson, General Manager of Community Services, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 67-73

Financial Plan Pages: 150-154, 211-212, 217, 220-221, 226-227, 228

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Community Services' 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.2

External

6.2.1

South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) Complex

Dean Clarke, Manager, OVG360, and Cliff Last, Director of Finance, OVG360

Financial Plan Pages: 228

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Oak View Group's 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.2.2

Penticton Public Library

Heather Buzzell, Chief Librarian, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 74-77

Financial Plan Pages: 218-219

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Penticton Public Library 2026-2030 Financial and Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.3

Public Safety

6.3.1

Penticton Fire Department

Mike Larsson, Fire Chief, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 108-112

Financial Plan Pages: 184-185

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Penticton Fire Department's 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.3.2

Penticton RCMP

Supt. Beth McAndie, Officer in Charge, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 114-117

Financial Plan Pages: 187-188

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Penticton RCMP's 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.3.3

Public Safety and Partnerships

Julie Czeck, General Manager of Public Safety & Partnerships, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 100-107

Financial Plan Pages: 177-179, 182-183, 186, 215-216

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle Public Safety and Partnerships' 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.4

Development Services

6.4.1

Development Services

Blake Laven, General Manager of Development Services, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services 

Business Plan Pages: 92-98

Financial Plan Pages: 180-181, 206-210, 213-214

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Development Services' 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.5

Corporate Administration

Anthony Haddad, City Manager, and Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 54-59

Financial Plan Pages: 172-173

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle Corporate Administration's 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.6

Corporate Services

6.6.1

Corporate Services

Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Business Plan Pages: 60-66

Financial Plan Pages: 148-149, 155-157, 165-171, 174-176

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Corporate Services Division's 2026-2030 Financial & Corporate Business Plan initiatives and proposed budget, subject to final review.

6.6.2

Civic Grants and Partnerships

Angela Campbell, General Manager of Corporate Services

Financial Plan Pages: 144-147

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve in principle the Civic Grants & Partnerships 2026-2030 proposed budget, with an amendment to reduce grant expenses by $100,000 for the Okanagan Granfondo for 2026 and 2027, subject to final review.

7.

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. 

8.

Adjournment

• Staff Recommendation:

  THAT Council adjourn the November 18, 2025 Special Council Meeting.