Council Highlights

Welcome to the Council Highlights page. 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 Council Meetings page or call the City’s Corporate Administration Department at 250-490-2400.

For list below dates back to 2022. For items prior to this date, view the Archived Council Highlights page.

2026

🌟 Penticton Council Highlights – Jan 20, 2026
Here’s a quick recap of last week’s meeting:
Council proclaimed January as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and Community Radio Week (Feb 1–7), recognizing Peach City Community Radio volunteers.
🏛️ Key decisions included:
• A task force to review 2027 Council remuneration
• Approval of a 2‑year e‑scooter/e‑bike pilot launching April 1
• Extended night transit hours to support late‑night workers
• Continued operations of the temporary Dawson Ave emergency shelter, while staff work on longer-term housing solutions. A temporary use permit will return for council consideration at an upcoming meeting.
Council advanced BC Builds workforce housing at 995 Eckhardt Ave W.
Adopted the Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw.
A motion advocating for a detox and recovery centre was postponed for more information and will return at a later date.
Watch the meeting or read the Council Reports on Penticton.ca.

2025

✅ Curious about the latest decisions shaping our community? From key updates to exciting initiatives, we’ve got you covered with our Council Highlights recap.
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.ProclamationsCouncil proclaimed the following community observances:
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.Council Decisions2025 Local Government (Summer) By-Election SummaryCouncil received a report summarizing the recent by-election, which helps keep records transparent.…
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.ProclamationsSeptember 2025 was proclaimed “JCI Penticton Month”.
Here's a highlight of what happened at the last Council meeting on July 15⬇

✔ Received updated on the Civic Places and Spaces Project and directed staff to continue exploring commercial lease options for civic purposes in the downtown area.
✔ Directed staff to hold an info session about a proposed infrastructure levy in advance of the September 16 Council Meeting.
✔ Directed staff to report back with Terms of Reference and funding plans for an Urban Deer Advisory Committee.
✔ Approved a Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for 172 Green Avenue West.

Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 19 at 1 p.m. at City Hall

Find the Council Reports and a recording of the meeting on our Council Agendas webpage.
Check out this week's Council Highlights!

- 2024 Annual Report
- 2024 SOFI Report
- Social Housing and Infrastructure Project
- Tenant Protections Bylaw
- 2025 Community Survey Results

And so much more!!
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.Council DecisionsFacilities Project Upgrades 
Here are some key highlights of the latest meeting.

✔ Renewed BC Transit agreement
✔ Q1 2025 Quarterly Report update
✔ Leash-optional area at Riverside Park
✔ Development application for 235 Yorkton Avenue
Council Highlights for April 22:

- Power Street Child Care Centre Agreement
- Tax Rates Bylaw
- Free parking for people with disabilities policy
- Temporary Winter Shelter update
- Temporary Use Permits for 200 Carmi Ave and 341-363 Martin Street