February 2, 2021 - Council Meeting Highlights
Proclamation “Real Acts of Caring Week” February 14-20, 2021
Ms. Burdock and KVR Grade 7 students provided a presentation encouraging Council and City of Penticton residents to participate in the Real Acts of Caring Week, February 14-20, 2021. Mayor Vassilaki proclaimed February 14-20, 2021 as ‘Real Acts of Caring Week’ in the City of Penticton.
Riordan House Heritage Protection
Randy Manuel and Anne Hargrave provided Council with a presentation on the Riordan House at 689 Winnipeg Street and requested Council approve the heritage covenant on the property.
Heritage and Museum Advisory Committee Recommendation from January 13, 2021
Council directed staff to apply for grant funding to prepare a plan with details regarding the City heritage registry.
Arts, Creative, and Cultural Innovations Advisory Committee Recommendation from January 15, 2021
Council supported the recommendation that the Arts, Creative and Cultural Innovations Advisory Committee and the Heritage and Museum Advisory Committee pursue options for the light scrolls as a public art project.
Heritage Conservation Covenant for 689 Winnipeg Street (Riordan House)
Council authorized the registration of a heritage conservation covenant on the title of 689 Winnipeg Street, recognizing the significant heritage value of the property and building (Riordan House) and establishing protections from future redevelopment. Council directed staff to update the City of Penticton Heritage Registry with a revised statement of significance for Riordan House, reflecting the further research done on the history of the property.
RCMP Quarterly Update
Council received into the record the report titled “RCMP Quarterly Report” dated February 2, 2021.
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8905
Re: 1101 Johnson Road
Council approved the “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8905” for the portion of Lot 39 located at 1101 Johnson Road, a permit to vary Section 10.1.2.8 of Zoning Bylaw No. 2017- 08, to increase the maximum floor area of all accessory buildings on the property from 75m2 to 147m2 and directed staff to issue “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8905”.
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8895
Re: 425 Douglas Avenue
The motion for the “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8895” at 425 Douglas Avenue, a permit to vary Section 10.2.2.1.i of Zoning Bylaw 2017-08 to reduce the minimum lot frontage in the R2 zone from 13m to 10.68m was defeated by Council.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-46
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8782
Re: 665 Westminster Avenue East
Council moved to postpone the motion that Council close and abandon “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-46 and approve “Development Variance Permit PL2020-8782”, a permit to reduce the minimum road vertical curve on Oliver Place from a K-value of 6 to 4 to the next Council meeting. The addition motion that Council, in accordance with Section 507 of the Local Government Act, require full construction of road, curb, gutter and sidewalk across the full width of Oliver Place along the frontage of 665 Westminster Avenue East will also be postponed until a future meeting of Council.
Section 57 Notice on Title – Contraventions against the Building Bylaw
Re: 154 Brentview Place
Council moved to notify the owner(s) of 154 Brentview Place (the Property) that Council will consider passing a resolution to place a Notice on Title under Section 57 of the Community Charter with respect to a contravention of the City of Penticton Building Bylaw No. 2018-01 at 154 Brentview Place, stating the following: “Failure to obtain a building permit. Further information about it may be inspected at the municipal hall.” And that the owner be notified of the proposed Notice on Title report, and given the opportunity to speak to the matter at the Regular Council meeting on March 2, 2021.
Economic Development Priorities for 2021
Council received into the record the report dated February 2, 2021 titled “Economic Development Priorities for 2021” and supported the Economic Development Priorities for 2021.
Lake to Lake Cycling Route – Consultation Update
Council receive into the record the report dated February 2, 2021 titled “Lake to Lake Cycling Route – Consultation Update”.
FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund Grant Application
Council supported the application for grant funding up to $150,000.00 from the UBCM under the new 2021 FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund - Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program which provides 100% funding for the City of Penticton FireSmart program.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-42
Re: 470 and 490 Edmonton Avenue
Council gave third reading and adopted “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-42”.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-03
Development Variance Permit PL2020-8882
Re: 533 Forestbrook Drive
Council gave second and third reading to and adopted “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-03” and approved “Development Permit PL2020-8882”.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-04
Re: 487 Churchill Avenue
Council gave second and third reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-04”.
For Consideration February 2, 2021 – Introduced January 26, 2021:
Independent Audit of BC Housing Funded Projects in Penticton
Council requested the Province of BC hire, with consultation with Council, an independent third party to complete an independent audit of the BC Housing funded projects in Penticton (Compass House, located at 1706 Main Street, Burdock House, located at 594 Winnipeg Street and Fairhaven located at 2670 Skaha Lake Road) to determine if sufficient actions have been taken to support those in need of housing and what the impact of these housing projects have been on the community. Council also approved that BC Housing not apply for a development permit (for 3240 Skaha Lake Road) until the audit is complete and shared with the community.
Councillor Regehr and Councillor Bloomfield each read into the record a Notice of Motion for consideration at the February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.
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.