Interior Health Update
Dr. Sue Pollock, Medical Health Officer and Carl Meadows, Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Acute & Community, South Okanagan reviewed some of the collaborative initiatives undertaken by the City of Penticton and Interior Health during 2020, specifically COVID-19 and Christie Mountain Fire.
Mountain Biking Skills Park
Patrick Dowler, Skills Subcommittee, Penticton and Area Cycling Association provided Council with an overview of a mountain biking skills park.
During the ‘Business Arising’ portion of the agenda Council referred the request from the Penticton and Area Cycling Association for assistance in securing a location for a mountain biking skills park at the north end of Campbell mountain to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Electric Utility Master Plan
Council approved the Electric Utility Master Plan presented by Jonathan Palmer and Wesley Nygaard from CIMA+ as a guiding document for delivering City Services in an economical and sustainable way.
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8806
Re: 2985 Juniper Drive
Council denied the “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8806” for 2985 Juniper Drive, a permit to allow an accessory structure to store items and machinery.
Youth Homelessness Project Update and Questionnaire
Kim Lyster, Kim Conroy, and Melisa Edgerly provided Council with a presentation on the needs in our region for affordable youth housing and better housing options for vulnerable youth.
Council received the report “Youth Homelessness Project Update and Questionnaire” and directed staff to collaborate with School Board 67 on the youth homelessness questionnaire.
Penticton Indian Band (PIB) Fire Service Agreement Renewal
Council approved the renewal of the Fire Service Agreement with the Penticton Indian Band.
Lake-to-Lake All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Route – Project Update
Council received into the record a project update on the Lake-to-Lake All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Route and endorsed the plan to involve the affected residents and businesses in the detailed design of the Lake-to-Lake AAA Bicycle Route beginning with Martin St. and Fairview Road. Staff will bring back to Council the results of the detailed design and landowner consultation before moving ahead with construction.
Temporary Use Permit PL2020-8875
Re: 269 Haynes Avenue
Council approved the “Temporary Use Permit PL2020-8875”, a permit to allow ‘motor vehicle and equipment repair shop’ as a temporary permitted use, to allow the continued operation of a mechanic shop located at 269 Haynes Street, for a three-year period.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-51
Development Permit PL2020-8812
Re: 575 Ellis Street
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-51”, a bylaw to rezone the subject property from C1 (Commercial Transition) to RM5 (Urban Residential), and forwarded “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-51” to the January 18, 2021 Public Hearing.
Manufacturing Brewery Lounge and Special Event Area Endorsement for Highway 97 Brewing Company Ltd Liquor Licence
Re: 200 Ellis Street
Council approved the request to commence public notification of the proposed Brewery Lounge endorsement application from Highway 97 Brewing Company Inc. with restrictions of exterior patio service hours of 11:00pm and no exterior amplified music past 09:00pm. This will be revisited following the results of the public consultation at the January 19, 2021 Council meeting.
Parking Covenant and Easement Registered on 143 Front Street
Re: 135 and 143 Front Street
Council approved the strata conversion at 135 Front Street to create fourteen (14) residential strata lots and one (1) commercial strata lot.
Lakeside Road Traffic Safety Improvements
Council received the report as information and directed staff to undertake engagement with the community at large and the Lakeside Road residents regarding the possible safety improvements to the work on the Transportation Section of the Integrated Master Plan. Staff will report back on these findings with a recommendation on future options.
2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2020-50
Council did not support a 0% tax increase and a 3% reduction to electrical rates for 2021 using reserves but supported a 3% reduction in electric utility rates and reduce taxes to 1.75% and will hold a Special Council Meeting on December 10, 2020 to consider the bylaws.
Penticton COVID-19 Safe Restart Task Force
Council supported the creation the Penticton COVID-19 Safe Restart Task Force and directed staff to advertise for up to 12 task force members.
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.