Town council makes decisions on cannabis bylaws, grants, and more
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Grant-in-Aid Policy: The council approved a new grant-in-aid policy, which will provide up to $10,000 per year to local organizations.
- passed — Social Media Policy: The council adopted a new social media policy, which outlines the principles of use for designated municipal staff when engaging and posting on the town's social media accounts. [5]
- passed — Code of Ethics Policy: The council adopted a new code of ethics policy, which outlines the principles of conduct for council members and staff. [6]
- recommended — 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw: The council gave first and second readings to the 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw and referred it to public consultation. [8][16]
- passed — Blue Box Transition: The council approved the supply of blue boxes for curbside recycling and awarded a contract to Nova Products for $14,683.60. [12]
- recommended — Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020: The council gave three readings to the Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020. [17]
- recommended — Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis: The council gave three readings to the Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis. [13][19][21]
What comes next
- The 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw will be referred to public consultation, and the council will review the progress of the grant-in-aid policy and the social media and code of ethics policies.
Who spoke
- Lynne McCutcheon - Concerned Citizen of Princeton, B.C. — The council to address concerns with Aim Roads (Contractor) and the contract for snow removal and road maintenance.
Stakes & interests
The grant-in-aid policy will provide financial assistance to local organizations, which may benefit the community.
The social media policy will help the town communicate with the community and provide additional platforms for direct engagement.
The code of ethics policy will ensure that council members and staff conduct themselves in a fair, open, and honest manner.
The 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw will outline the town's financial plan for the next five years, which may affect the community.
The blue box transition will provide curbside recycling services to the community, which may benefit the environment.
The Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020 may affect the community by outlining building regulations and standards.
The Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis may affect the community by outlining zoning regulations and standards for cannabis-related businesses.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
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The council received the public hearing report for the Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis.
“THAT Council receive, for information only, the Public Hearing Report – Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 977, 2020 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 978, 2020.”
Development Variance Permit at 297 Burton Avenue — Development Variance Permit No. 2020-03-DVP be approved. Staff Report 297 Burton DVP Draft Development Variance Permit 297 Burton Adjacent Property Owne r Letter (297 Burton)
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2020-03-DVP be approved. Staff Report 297 Burton DVP Draft Development Variance Permit 297 Burton Adjacent Property Owne r Letter (297 Burton)”
Award the supply of blue boxes to Nova Products in the amount of ($14,683.60) [12]
Town of Princeton Contracted Development Planning — Town council would authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into Planning Services Contracts with TRUE Consulting and Ecora Engineering & Resource Group Ltd.,
“THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into Planning Services Contracts with TRUE Consulting and Ecora Engineering & Resource Group Ltd., in addition to the Planning Services Contract the Town o f Princeton currently has with the Regional Distr”
Town of Princeton Grant in Aid Policy No. 001-2020 — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Grant in Aid Policy No. 001-2020; AND THAT all previous Grant in Aid Policies and amendments be rescinded. 001-2020 Grant in Aid Poli [4]
“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Grant in Aid Policy No. 001-2020; AND THAT all previous Grant in Aid Policies and amendments be rescinded. 001-2020 Grant in Aid Policy [4]”
Town of Princeton Social Media Policy No. 003-2020 — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Social Media Policy No. 003-2020; AND THAT all previous Social Media Policies and amendments be rescinded. 003-2020 Social Media [5]
“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Social Media Policy No. 003-2020; AND THAT all previous Social Media Policies and amendments be rescinded. 003-2020 Social Media [5]”
Town of Princeton Code of Ethics Policy No. 004-2020 — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Code of Ethics Policy No. 004-2020; AND THAT all previou s Code of Ethics Policies and amendments be rescinded. 004-2020 Code of Ethi [6]
“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Code of Ethics Policy No. 004-2020; AND THAT all previou s Code of Ethics Policies and amendments be rescinded. 004-2020 Code of Ethics [6]”
Letter from Lynne McCutcheon - Concerned Citizen of Princeton, B.C. [11]
Modernizing BC's Emergency Management Legislation — correspondence receive and file items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed.
“THAT correspondence receive and file items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed.”
Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020 — the Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020 be given three readings. Building Bylaw Staff Report Building Bylaw No. 976-2020 [17]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020 be given three readings. Building Bylaw Staff Report Building Bylaw No. 976-2020 [17]”
Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis — Bylaw No. 977, 2020, Town o f Princeton Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be adopted. AND THAT Bylaw No. 978, 2020, Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw be adopted. Counc [13][19][21]
“THAT Bylaw No. 977, 2020, Town o f Princeton Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be adopted. AND THAT Bylaw No. 978, 2020, Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw be adopted. Council Report Adoption (2020 Cannabis) OCP Amendment Bylaw (Cannabis) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 97 [13][19][21]”
2020 Fees and C — Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 be given three readings. 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw [14][15]
“THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 be given three readings. 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw [14][15]”
Town of Princeton Sign Bylaw No. 980, 2020 — the Town of Princeton Sign Bylaw No. 980, 2020 be given three readings. Sign Bylaw Staff Report Sign Bylaw No. 980-2020 [20]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Sign Bylaw No. 980, 2020 be given three readings. Sign Bylaw Staff Report Sign Bylaw No. 980-2020 [20]”
Town of Princeton Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2020 — the Town of Princeton Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2020 be given three readings. Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2020 Staff Report Bylaw No. 981- 2020 REPEAL Bylaw # - # [18]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2020 be given three readings. Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2020 Staff Report Bylaw No. 981- 2020 REPEAL Bylaw # - # [18]”
2020 Financial Plan Bylaw — Town council would give the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 first and second readings and refer the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial P [8][16]
“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 first and second readings and refer the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 to a period of public consultation. 2020 Financial Plan Report 2020 Fina [8][16]”
Open questions
- What are the details of the 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw, and how will it affect the community?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 001-2020 Grant in Aid Policy
- 003-2020 Social Media
- 004-2020 Code of Ethics
- 200124 Signed Ltr Modernizing Emergency Mgmt Act
- 2020 Financial Plan Report
- 20200130LTR Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Adjacent Property Owne r Letter (297 Burton)
- Aim Roads
- Blue Box Transition
- Council Report Adoption (2020 Cannabis)
- 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw
- 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report
- 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw
- Building Bylaw No. 976-2020
- Bylaw No. 981- 2020 REPEAL Bylaw
- 37867
- Sign Bylaw No. 980-2020
- 37866
- Regul ar Agenda - 03 Feb 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
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