Affordable Housing Project for Seniors and Families
Bob Hughes, ASK Wellness Society, and Leah Schulting, CMHA, provided Council with a presentation on bringing forward an affordable housing project to Penticton and requested a letter.
During the ‘Business Arising’ portion of the agenda, Council approved to provide ASK Wellness Society and Canadian Mental Health Association with a letter of support to accompany their application for an affordable housing project for seniors and families in Penticton.
Activate Penticton – Public Skating Rink Update
Drew Barnes provided Council with an update on the public skating rink and requested on behalf of Activate Penticton Society to move the capital funds for the Gyro Bandshell Washroom from 2022 to 2021 be considered as part of the upcoming budget deliberations.
During the “Business Arising’ portion of the agenda, Council will consider as part of the upcoming budget deliberations the request from Activate Penticton Society to move the capital funds for the Gyro Bandshell Washroom from 2022 to 2021.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-49
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8866
Re: 603 Main Street
Council determined that consultations conducted to date regarding “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-49”, a bylaw to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08” to allow a 5 storey building at 603 Main Street, have been sufficient and gave first reading to the bylaw and also forwarded the bylaw to the December 7, 2020 Public Hearing.
Prior to adoption of “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2020-49”, Council will consider “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8866”, located at 603 Main Street, a permit to vary Zoning Bylaw 2017-08 Section 11.5.2.5.i to increase the maximum height of a building located on Main Street from 15.0m to 17.5m.
Council also directed staff to refer the Development Permit for the proposal to Council for consideration to review for alignment with the Official Community Plan Development Permit Guidelines and Zoning Bylaw Regulations.
Strata Conversion PL2020-8856
Council postponed consideration of strata conversion PL2020-8856 at 135 Front Street until parking covenant details on the neighbouring property can be answered.
Penticton Restart: Second Recreation & Culture Update
Council received into the record the report and accompanying presentation entitled ‘Penticton Restart: Second Recreation & Culture Update’, dated November 17, 2020.
Liquor Primary License Change of Hours of Liquor Service
Re: 21 Lakeshore Drive West
Council recommended to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to support the application from the Penticton Lakeside Resort located at 21 Lakeshore Drive West, for a Liquor Primary Change in hours of service from 12:00 (noon) – 02:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – 02:00 a.m.
Responsible Liquor Consumption in Designated Public Places – Pilot Project
Council received into the record the final results and observation of the “Responsible Liquor Consumption in Designated Public Places – Pilot Project”.
Council gave direction for staff to plan for a similar program next year for the same areas of Okanagan Lake waterfront (Okanagan Beach east of Power Street, Rotary Park, Okanagan Lake Park and Marina Way Park) and Skaha Lake waterfront (Skaha Park between South Beach Drive and Parkview Street).
Additional Bylaw Services Patrols in December
Council received into the record the report “Additional Bylaw Services Patrols in December”.
Development Cost Charges Reduction Repeal Bylaw No. 2020-44
Council adopted “Development Cost Charges Reduction Repeal Bylaw No. 2020-44”, a bylaw to repeal Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw No. 2010-11 and amendment thereto.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-46
Re: 665 Westminster Avenue East
Council postponed further reading of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-46” to allow the applicant to address concerns raised at the public hearing held on November 16, 2020.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-45
Re: 452 Lakeshore Drive West
Council adopted “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-45”, a bylaw to rezone the property located at 452 Lakeshore Drive West from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing) and allow a maximum of four (4) dwelling units.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-48
Re: Proposed Location for the Lake-to-Lake All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Route
Council gave second and third reading and adopted “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-48”, a bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2019-08 by replacing Map 2: Transportation Network with an updated version that includes the location of the Lake-to-Lake AAA Bicycle Route including Section 1 – South Main Street, Section 2 – Atkinson Street, Section 3 – Fairview Road and Section 4 – Martin 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.