Proclamation “Penticton Beer Week” October 16-24, 2020
Council proclaimed October 16-24, 2020 as “Penticton Beer Week”.
Proclamation “Library Month” October 2020
Council proclaimed October 2020 as “Library Month”.
New Changes at Penticton Arts Council & the Local Art Community
Tim Tweed provided Council with an update on the new initiatives and partnerships that they have undertaken since the beginning of COVID-19, the importance of the arts for the community’s mental health and financial wellbeing, and how they have worked together with local artists.
Committee and Board Recommendations
Re: Special Community Sustainability Advisory Committee Recommendation from September 28, 2020
Council directed staff to prepare a grant funding application to the CleanBC Community Fund for the installation of four fast-charge electric vehicle charge stations to be located in the City of Penticton for public use.
FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Grant
Council supported the application for grant funding up to $150,000 from the UBCM under the Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program which provides 100% funding for the City of Penticton FireSmart program.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-41
Re: 375 Smythe Drive
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-41”, located at 375 Smythe Drive, a bylaw to rezone the subject property from A (Agriculture) zone to RM1 (Bareland Strata Housing) zone with site-specific provisions. Prior to the adoption of the Bylaw, the developer is required to pay an amount equal to 15% of the upgrade costs based on the final intersection design of Smythe Drive and Lakeside Road determined through the Transportation Masterplan.
Council also directed staff to refer the application to the October 21, 2020 meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for feedback and forwarded the Bylaw to the November 3, 2020 Public Hearing.
Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-37
Council gave first three readings and adopted “Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-37”, a bylaw to set the general 2021 fees and charges.
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-39
Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-40
Re: Parking Fines
Council gave first three readings to “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-39”, a bylaw to increase “A” Ticket overtime parking and “B” Ticket Infraction fines by $5. Council also gave first three readings to “Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-40”.
2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2020-36
Council gave first three readings and adopted “2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2020-36”, a bylaw granting $588,356 in permissive tax exemptions as listed in Schedule A granting 100% of the allowable exemptions for the 2021 Tax Year.
Local Government Approval for Temporary Expanded Liquor Service Areas
Council directed staff to inform the Liquor and Cannabis Control Branch (LCRB) of it preference to review and approve all individual requests (Option #02) for liquor primary and manufacturer expansions, prior to licensees submitting their applications to the LCRB for expanded service areas under the Temporary Expanded Service Area Authorization Policy.
RDOS Director Appointments for 2021
Council approved the following Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) director appointments and vote distributions effective November 2020:
• John Vassilaki (5);
• Judy Sentes (5);
• Katie Robinson (5);
• Campbell Watt (4);
• Frank Regehr, first alternate director;
• Julius Bloomfield, second alternate director; and
• Jake Kimberley, third alternate director.
200 Block Breezeway Upgrades
Council supported the Downtown Penticton Association (DPA) Breezeway Improvement Project, by directing $5,000 towards the initiative and giving approval for the works.
Temporary Use Permit PL2020-8834
Re: 352 Winnipeg Street
Council postponed “Temporary Use Permit Pl2020-8834”, a permit to allow the use ‘emergency shelter’, located at 352 Winnipeg Street, and invited Penticton and District Society for Community Living (PDSCL) to an upcoming meeting to discuss their plans.
Notice of Motions:
Two (2) Additional RCMP Officer
Council approved to include funds in the 2021 budget discussion for two additional RCMP members.
Increase of Development Cost Charges by 40% on January 1, 2021
Council directed staff to bring back an amending bylaw to “Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2007-79” that increases all non-open space (parks) DCCs by 25% on January 1, 2021.
Amendments to the DCC Reduction Bylaw
Council directed staff to bring back a bylaw that repeals “Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw 2010-11” and preserves DCC reductions for affordable housing.
Public Washroom Security/Attendance
Council approved to include funds in the 2021 budget discussion for a plan to address the public washroom safety concerns, this may include security or an attendant.
Parks
Council approved to include funds in the 2021 budget discussion for improve garbage receptacles and maintenance in City parks.
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.