Proclamation ‘Seniors’ Week’ May 31-June 5, 2021
Council proclaimed May 31-June 5, 2021 as ‘Seniors’ Week’ in the City of Penticton.
Update of SOICS efforts in Community (Youth Crew, LIP)
Catarina Oliveria, Cherry Fernandez and Elmira Galiyeva provided Council with a presentation on SOICS efforts in the community, along with South Okanagan Similkameen Local Immigration Partnership Initiates, and the OneWorld Youth Crew activities to create more inclusive communities through the South Okanagan.
BC Transit City of Penticton Annual Operating Agreement 2021-2022
Council authorized the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the 2021 – 2022 Annual Operating Agreement Conventional and Custom Transit.
Shelter and Supportive Housing Location Selection Guidelines
Council adopted the Shelter and Supportive Housing Location Selection Guidelines developed by the Safety and Security Advisory Committee.
City Review of RDOS Overhead Cost Allocations
Council received into the record the report dated May 18, 2021 titled “City Review of RDOS Overhead Cost Allocations”, a report that compares the practices of four regional districts’ administration overhead allocation methods.
Council will also share the results of the report with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and request that the RDOS Board develop a general principle for allocating overhead costs for service provision. Council will also request the RDOS Board direct the RDOS staff to undertake a thorough and comprehensive review of their current overhead allocation practices to ensure fairness to all taxpayers and ratepayers in the regional district.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2021-18
Development Variance Permit PL2021-8977
Development Permit PL2021-8978
Re: 296 Abbott Street
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-18”, located at 296 Abbott Street, a bylaw to rezone the subject property from RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing).
Council forwarded the bylaw to the May 31, 2021 Public Hearing and subject to adoption of the bylaw, consider “Development Variance Permit PL2021-8977”, a permit to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw No. 2017-08:
- Section 10.8.2.7.i: to reduce the minimum interior side yard from 3.0m to 1.8m; and
- Section 10.8.2.8.i: to reduce the minimum exterior side yard from 4.5m to 3.0m.
Lastly, subject to approval of “Development Variance Permit PL2021-8977” Council approve “Development Permit PL2021-8978”, a permit to allow for the construction of a triplex.
Zoning Bylaw No. 2021-01
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Bylaw No. 2021-01”, a bylaw intended to repeal and replace “Zoning Bylaw No. 2017-08”, and forwarded the bylaw to the May 31, 2021 Public Hearing.
Development Variance Permit PL2021-8973
Re: 1220 Munson Avenue
Council approved “Development Variance Permit PL2021-8973”, located at 1220 Munson Avenue, a permit to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw No. 2017-08:
- Section 4.8.4.5: to increase the maximum number of metal storage containers permitted on a property within the A zone from 1 to 3; and
- Section 8.1.4.2: to increase the maximum gross floor area of a secondary suite from 90m2 or 40% of the habitable area of the building, whichever is less, to 117m2 or 40% of the habitable area of the building, whichever is less.
Council then directed staff to issue “Development Variance Permit PL2021-8973”.
Road Dedication Condition for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-27
Re: 2475 Skaha Lake Road
Council approved the removal of the condition of a 2.2m road dedication along the Skaha Lake Road frontage prior to the adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-27” and required that the 2.2m road dedication be completed prior to the issuance of the Occupancy Permit.
Council then adopted “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-27” and approved “Development Permit PL2020-8759” for 2475 Skaha Lake Road, a permit to allow for the construction of a motor vehicle sales and rental business.
Manufacturing Brewery Facility and Lounge Endorsement
Re: 1220 Davenport Avenue
Council recommended to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to support the request for the proposed brewery manufacturing facility and lounge endorsement application for Abandoned Rail Brewing Company located at 1220 Davenport Avenue with restrictions of exterior patio service hours from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm with an occupant load up to 65 people.
Budget Amendment and Latecomer Agreement for Juniper Drive Main Extensions
Re: Juniper Drive
Council approved a budget amendment to pre-service development along the south end of Juniper Drive to be funded from the Water Surplus up to a maximum up $23,900, and from the Sewer Surplus up to a maximum of $42,500.
Council also directed staff to create a latecomers agreement affecting properties along Juniper Drive for the proposed installation of water and sewer services to recover the actual costs from the property owners when they develop, or request to connect to the City service with any funds recovered being returned to the respective Water and Sewer Surpluses.
Applying for Two Grants from BC Healthy Communities (PlanH)
Council approved the following regarding Grant A – PlanH Community Connectedness Grant:
- Directed staff to apply for the PlanH: Community Connectedness Grant for $5,000 and work with community partners to implement the grant activities;
- Directed staff to work with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan to seek $5,000 from the Vancouver Foundation’s neighbourhood grants program to supplement the PlanH: Community Connectedness Grant activities;
- Directed staff to work with community partners to implement the grant activities should the grant application be successful; and
- Authorized the Social Development Specialist to submit the PlanH: Community Connectedness Grant online application.
Council approved the following regarding Grant B – PlanH Healthy Public Policy Grant:
- Directed staff to apply for the PlanH: Healthy Public Policy Grant for $15,000 to go towards the youth homelessness work;
- Approved the spending of $1,000 of cash from the Social Development budget as a matching contribution to the grant application;
- Directed staff to work with community partners to implement the grant activities should the grant application be successful; and
- Authorized the Social Development Specialist to submit the PlanH: Healthy Public Policy online application.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-15
Re: 583 Ellis Street
Council gave second and third reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-15”.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-13
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-14
Re: 435 Green Avenue West
Council did not give the second and third reading to “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-13” or the “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-14”.
Notice of Motion
Mayor Vassilaki provided a Notice of Motion to increase the notification distances for Development Variance Permits, Temporary Use Permits and Public Hearings to 100 metres and direct staff to bring back an amendment to the Development Procedures and Delegation Bylaw. It will be considered at the June 1, 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.