PEOPLE in Penticton (via sharps retrieval and outreach program)
Dhorea Ramanula, Executive Director of PEOPLE, provided Council with an update on the work that is being done by PEOPLE in Penticton via the sharps retrieval and outreach projects.
Vancouver Foundation Grant Application on Behalf of Community Action Team
Council directed staff to apply for three years of funding on behalf of the Community Action Team, through the Vancouver Foundation’s Systems Change Test Grants program for the creation of a substance use response strategy.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Grant
Council supported the application for grant funding from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) costs for equipment, supplies and training for the City of Penticton EOC.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) Review of 2020, and Priorities and UBCM Grant for 2021 Alida Erickson, Emergency Support Services Director supported that staff apply for the Emergency Support Services/Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for $25,000 in funding for equipment, planning, recruitment, training, and other eligible and related expenses for Penticton’s Emergency Support Services team. Council directed the Fire Chief as Emergency Planning Coordinator for the City of Penticton to sign and submit the application document and that a letter be sent from Council to the members of the Penticton Emergency Support Services team thanking them for their services in 2020.
Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement
Council endorsed that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the “Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement” to continue with the Dispute Adjudication System from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2024.
Council also designated Tina Mercier, Bylaw Services Supervisor (or acting staff member) as the City’s Screening Officer and designate Ken Kunka, Deputy Director Development Services (or acting staff member) as alternate Screening Officer.
Penticton Child Care Assessment and Action Plan
Council endorsed the “Penticton Child Care Action Plan” and directed staff to collaboratively work with community partners on implementing the Penticton Child Care Action Plan. Council also recommended that a final Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) grant report is submitted to UBCM and the Province of British Columbia in order to meet the UBCM grant program obligations.
Edmonton Avenue Child Care Centre: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-42
Public Engagement Results
Re: 470, 490 and 500 Edmonton Avenue
Council received into the record the results of the public engagement completed in accordance with the Parkland Protection and Use Policy for the Edmonton Avenue Child Care Centre, located at 470, 490 and 500 Edmonton Avenue. Council gave second reading as amended to ‘Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-42’, a bylaw that adds the use ‘day care centre, major’ as a site specific use in the P2 (Parks and Recreation) zone 470 and the western portion of 490 Edmonton Avenue, and be forwarded to the February 1, 2021 Public Hearing.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-03
Development Permit PL2020-8882
Re: 533 Forestbrook Drive
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-03”, a bylaw to rezone 533 Forestbrook Drive, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) zone to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing) zone, with the following site-specific provision that a maximum of four (4) dwelling units shall be permitted. Council forwarded “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-03” to the February 1, 2021 Public Hearing.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-04
Re: 487 Churchill Avenue
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-04” for 487 Churchill Avenue, a bylaw to rezone the subject property from RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing) zone to R2 (Small Lot Residential) zone, in order to proceed with the construction of a single detached dwelling. Council forward “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-04” to the February 1, 2020 Public Hearing. Prior to the adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-04”, a 1.5m road dedication will be registered with the Land Titles Office.
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8874
Re: 1712 Ridgdale Avenue
Council approved “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8874” for 1712 Ridgedale Avenue, a permit to vary Section 8.2.3.9 of Zoning Bylaw 2017-08, to increase the maximum carriage house floor area from 135m2 to 178.5m2 to allow additional living space in the basement of an existing carriage house.
Manufacturing Brewery Lounge Endorsement for Highway 97 Brewing Company Ltd Liquor Licence
Re: 200 Ellis Street
Council provided a recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to support the Brewery Lounge endorsement application from Highway 97 Brewing Company Inc. located at 200 Ellis Street with restrictions on exterior patio service hours of 11:00pm and no exterior amplified music past 09:00pm.
BC Transit City of Penticton 2020-2021 Amended Annual Operating Agreement
& Safe Restart Contribution
Council authorized the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the amended 2020 - 2021 Annual Operating Agreement for Conventional and Custom Transit and that any excess Provincial funds received over and above expected revenue shortfalls will be transferred into deferred revenues and used to offset future transit expenditures or continued revenue shortfalls, the 2021-2025 Financial Plan will be amended accordingly.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-51
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8812
Re: 575 Ellis Street
Council gave second and third reading to and adopted “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-51” and approved “Development Permit PL8812” for 575 Ellis Street.
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 City’s website (www.penticton.ca/council) or call the City’s Corporate Administration Department at 250-490-2400.