Council Highlights
A brief and informal summary of the latest decisions made by Penticton City Council.
Proclamations
- April 17, 2025 as ‘Bat Appreciation Day’ and October 24- 31, 2025 as ‘National Bat Week’
- April 27 – May 3, 2025 as ‘National Volunteer Week’
- May 4 -10, 2025 as ‘National Hospice Palliative Care Week’
- May 1 – 31, 2025 as ‘Melanoma and Skin Care Awareness Week’
Council Decisions
Power Street Child Care Centre Agreement
Council approved a 15-year lease with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association for the Power Street Child Care Centre, located at 325 Power Street.
Tax Rates Bylaw
Council gave three readings to “Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2025-06”, a bylaw that establishes property taxation rates for the 2025 tax year.
2025 Local Government By-Election Summary
Council received the 2025 Local Government By-Election Summary report that includes the ballot account from the spring by-election.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy
Council approved CP#2025-02 “Permissive Tax Exemption Policy”, a policy that provides direction on the requirements and evaluation of applications made pursuant to section 224 of the Community Charter.
Free Parking for People with Disabilities Policy.
Free Parking for People with Disabilities Policy
Council approved CP#2025-01 “Free Parking for People with Disabilities Policy”. A policy that allows for free parking for individuals with disabilities displaying a valid disability parking placard in the City of Penticton paid parking lots and on-street city metered parking spaces for the period of time permitted.
Temporary Winter Shelter Update
Council received the final report regarding the temporary winter shelter located at 402 Warren Ave (441 Dawson Avenue). The report covers data from November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, as provided by all participating agencies.
Temporary Use Permits
Council approved two Temporary Use Permits:
- The permit at 200 Carmi Avenue was renewed to allow a recycling material drop-off site for used cans and bottles operated by Return-It as a “Express & Go Station.
- The permit to allow temporary off-site construction materials storage, construction office and vehicle parking at 341, 347, 353, 357, 359 and 363 Main Street was approved for a three-year period, with the condition that visually appealing screening will be used to minimize visual impact on the surrounding area.
To find out more about these Council decision’s, visit the Council Agenda Page for April 22, 2025.
