Council Highlights

Welcome to the Council Highlights page. These highlights are intended to provide a brief summary of recent Council proceedings. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items.

For a detailed account of the full agenda, including staff reports, other supporting documents and official meeting minutes, please consult the Council Meetings page or call the City’s Corporate Administration Department at 250-490-2400.

For list below dates back to 2022. For items prior to this date, view the Archived Council Highlights page.

2025

A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.ProclamationsSeptember 2025 was proclaimed “JCI Penticton Month”.
Here's a highlight of what happened at the last Council meeting on July 15⬇

✔ Received updated on the Civic Places and Spaces Project and directed staff to continue exploring commercial lease options for civic purposes in the downtown area.
✔ Directed staff to hold an info session about a proposed infrastructure levy in advance of the September 16 Council Meeting.
✔ Directed staff to report back with Terms of Reference and funding plans for an Urban Deer Advisory Committee.
✔ Approved a Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for 172 Green Avenue West.

Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 19 at 1 p.m. at City Hall

Find the Council Reports and a recording of the meeting on our Council Agendas webpage.
Check out this week's Council Highlights!

- 2024 Annual Report
- 2024 SOFI Report
- Social Housing and Infrastructure Project
- Tenant Protections Bylaw
- 2025 Community Survey Results

And so much more!!
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.Council DecisionsFacilities Project Upgrades 
Here are some key highlights of the latest meeting.

✔ Renewed BC Transit agreement
✔ Q1 2025 Quarterly Report update
✔ Leash-optional area at Riverside Park
✔ Development application for 235 Yorkton Avenue
Council Highlights for April 22:

- Power Street Child Care Centre Agreement
- Tax Rates Bylaw
- Free parking for people with disabilities policy
- Temporary Winter Shelter update
- Temporary Use Permits for 200 Carmi Ave and 341-363 Martin Street
Safe Routes to School Program update and a Recycle BC contract renewal are among this week's Council Highlights.
✅ 2024 public safety survey results
✅ Temporary Winter Shelter extension
✅ Land disposition
✅ KISU starting block partnership
✅ Zoning amendment for 270 Riverside Drive
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council. Council will share tariff concerns, revive Love Local
More mobi-mats, an improved Lakawanna Park, reports on community safety and housing, as well as investing in capital projects, were all part of the latest Council meeting.