Town of Princeton Council Meeting Summary
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — UBCM Emergency Operations Center and Training 2020 Grant: Council authorized staff to apply, receive, and manage the UBCM Emergency Operations Center and Training 2020 Grant in the amount of $25,000. [12]
- passed — Development Variance Permit at 210 Granite Street: Council approved the Development Variance Permit for 210 Granite Street, allowing the construction of a roof extension over the existing stairs.
- passed — Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue: Council passed a motion to read a third time the Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue.
- passed — 2020 General Goods and Services Bylaw: Council gave three readings to the 2020 General Goods and Services Bylaw. [19][20]
- passed — 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw: Council amended the 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw and referred it to an extended period of public consultation from March 17th to April 1st, 2020. [4][18]
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton Council will be held on March 23rd, 2020.
Who spoke
- Les Weber — opposition to the Development Variance Permit for 257 Vernon Avenue
Stakes & interests
The grant will support emergency management equipment, furniture, computers, and communications to update and coordinate emergency operations centers, which is crucial for the safety of the community.
The permit will allow the construction of a roof extension over the existing stairs at 210 Granite Street, which may impact the property value and neighborhood character.
The bylaws will affect the zoning regulations for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue, which may impact property owners and developers in the area.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council approved the Development Variance Permit for 210 Granite Street, allowing the construction of a roof extension over the existing stairs.
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2020-04-DVP be approved.”
Council authorized staff to apply, receive, and manage the UBCM Emergency Operations Center and Training 2020 Grant in the amount of $25,000. [12]
“THAT Council authorize staff to apply, receive and manage the UBCM Emergency Operations Center and Training 2020 Grant in the amount of $25,000; [12]”
Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade — Town council would ratify the 2020 list of Officers for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade as attached. Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade [8]
“THAT Council ratify the 2020 list of Officers for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade as attached. Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade [8]”
UBCM Funding - CEPF 2019-Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training ($25,000) [14]
The Office of the Ombudsperson [11]
The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) [10]
Corporation of the City of New Westminster — Items 8.1 and 8.4 be received and filed. [5]
“THAT Items 8.1 and 8.4 be received and filed. [5]”
Council passed a motion to read a third time the Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue.
“THAT the Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 be read a third time.”
2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw — Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 third reading be rescinded; AND THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 be amended; AND THAT Town of Prin [16][17]
“THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 third reading be rescinded; AND THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 be amended; AND THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 979, 2020 be given third reading as amended. 2020 Fees and Cha [16][17]”
2020 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 982, 2020 — Town council would amend the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 and refer the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 9 [4][18]
“THAT Council amend the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 and refer the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 to an extended period of public consultation from March 17th to April 1st, 2020. 2020 Financial P [4][18]”
2020 General Goods and Services Bylaw — Town of Princeton General Goods Bylaw No. 983, 2020 be adopted. 2020 General Goods Bylaw Report 2020 General Goods Bylaw [19][20]
“THAT Town of Princeton General Goods Bylaw No. 983, 2020 be adopted. 2020 General Goods Bylaw Report 2020 General Goods Bylaw [19][20]”
Open questions
- What are the implications of the Zoning Amendment Bylaws for property owners and developers in the area?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2020 Financial Plan Report
- City of New Westminster letter to Federal Gov't re National Pharmacare Program
- NP Letter
- Photo showing the existing stairs and house entrance.
- Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Referral Sheet 210 Granite Street
- The Board of Education of School District No. 58 - Nicola-Similkameen
- The Office of the Ombudsperson
- UBCM Emergency Operations Centres & Training 2020 Program
- UBCM Emergency Operations Centres & Training 2020 Program Application Guide
- UBCM Funding
- Variance Permit 210 Granite
- 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw
- 2020 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report
- 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw
- 38823
- 2020 General Goods Bylaw Report
- 38794
- 38795
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