REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Road Closure Bylaw – San Clemente Avenue
Council gave first three readings to the Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 2447 which proposes to close a portion of San Clemente Avenue and consolidate it with three District-owned properties in support of the development of the new Peachland Fire Hall. The portion of San Clemente Avenue that is proposed to be closed currently functions as a municipal road that creates an intersection with 13th Street immediately adjacent to the Highway 97-Ponderosa Drive signalized intersection. The proposed road closure will effectively close the San Clemente Avenue-13th Street intersection. The newly consolidated parcel would require amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw before development of a new fire hall could proceed. Council will consider adoption of the bylaw at an upcoming meeting.
Outdoor Vending Changes
Council approved an updated Outdoor and Food Vending Policy. The changes to the policy include removing both the downtown location (at Heritage Park) and the Beach Avenue at 6th Street location due to challenges associated with competition with local businesses, garbage and noise. Established concession services at Swim Bay provide food and beverages to people enjoying the waterfront amenities. Three vending licences for food or retail will be available at Doggy Beach Boat Launch and two licences available for Beach Avenue and 13th Street.
Start Time of Council Meetings
Council agreed to maintain the start time of 3 pm for Council meetings after testing it with a pilot project to move the start times earlier from 6 pm. Council is able to adjust start times of Council meetings at any time. Meeting schedules are established by each Council to reflect operational needs and to balance accessibility for both Council members and the public. Future Councils may also review and adjust meeting times following a general local election or as circumstances and community needs dictate.
Traffic Surveillance Cameras
After being advised that the original intent of a motion to enhance traffic surveillance in Peachland could not be achieved, Council agreed to direct staff to prepare a report for Council’s consideration that addresses the installation of additional cameras at District-owned facilities to protect assets, deter vandalism and enhance safety. At its meeting on November 4, 2025, Council directed staff to investigate the implementation of traffic surveillance cameras at the two main entry points to downtown Peachland, the intersection of 13th Street and Beach Avenue and the intersection of Princeton Street and Beach Avenue. Administration recommended focusing surveillance on protecting municipal assets and deterring vandalism. Only the personal information necessary to protect municipal property should be collected. Transparency and public engagement are also essential; clear signage should explain the purpose, retention, and authority for the surveillance program, and the community should be informed that monitoring is municipal in scope and focused on asset protection. Regular review and oversight should be conducted.
Next Council Meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, beginning at 3 pm. Council meetings are open to the public and webcast live. Find the full schedule by visiting www.peachland.ca/government/meetings. Find webcasts of past meetings at www.peachland.ca/government/meetings/archived-webcasts. Keep informed; subscribe to get news and event information emailed directly to you at www.peachland.ca/services/subscribe.