Princeton Town Briefs

Independent notes on town council — facts from the record, context labeled separately.

What happened

Town council makes key decisions on permits, bylaws, and funding

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council made several significant decisions at its April 6 meeting. A development permit for a Highway 3 property was approved, and zoning amendment bylaws for Burton Avenue were adopted. The council also received a $100,000 grant from the Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource to support economic development and recovery. Additionally, the council amended the 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw and gave the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw three readings. The meeting was held in Council Chambers, and the next steps will be discussed at the council's next meeting.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Highway Corridor Development Permit Application – 367 Highway 3: Development Permit No. 2020-01-DP was approved. [8]
  • passed — Zoning Amendment Application for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue: The Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 were adopted.
  • passed — 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 982, 2020: The council amended the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 and referred it to an extended period of public consultation. [5]
  • passed — Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020: The council gave the Town of Princeton Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020 three readings.
  • received — Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource grant: The Town of Princeton received a $100,000 grant to support economic development and recovery. [9]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next steps for these decisions will be discussed at the council's next meeting.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Princeton Wood Preservers — A letter be sent requesting them to continue to work with Princeton Weyerhaeuser on securing fiber.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Economic development

The grant from the Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource will support economic development and recovery in the town.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

4 PETITIONS AND

PETITIONS AND

6.1 Highway Corridor Development Permit Application – 367 Highway 3

Development Permit No. 2020-01-DP was approved. [8]

“THAT Development Permit No. 2020-01-DP be approved. [8]”

6.2 Public Hearing Report – Zoning Amendment B

Public Hearing Report – Zoning Amendment B — Town council would receive for information only the Public Hearing Report - Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 968, 969, 970, 971, 2020. Public Hearing Staff Report [22]

“THAT Council receive for information only the Public Hearing Report - Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 968, 969, 970, 971, 2020. Public Hearing Staff Report [22]”

6.3 Princeton and Regional District of Okanagan Sim

Princeton and Regional District of Okanagan Sim — the Town of Princeton renew the Refuse Disposal Agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer [11]

“THAT the Town of Princeton renew the Refuse Disposal Agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execut e the attached “Princeton and Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Refuse Dispo [11]”

6.4 2020 1st Quarter Financial Update

2020 1st Quarter Financial Update — Town council would receive the 2020 1st Quarter Financial Update for information only. 2020 Quarter 1 Financial Update 2020 Q1 Comparison [6][7]

“THAT Council receive the 2020 1st Quarter Financial Update for information only. 2020 Quarter 1 Financial Update 2020 Q1 Comparison [6][7]”

8.1 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) [13]

8.2 Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource grant

The Town of Princeton received a $100,000 grant to support economic development and recovery. [9]

“THAT items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed. [9]”

8.3 Recommendation:

Recommendation:

9.1 Email from Princeton Wood Preservers

Email from Princeton Wood Preservers — a letter be sent requesting Princeton Wood Preservers to continue to work with Princeton Weyerhaeuser on securing fiber. PWP Council Letter [10]

“THAT a letter be sent requesting Princeton Wood Preservers to continue to work with Princeton Weyerhaeuser on securing fiber. PWP Council Letter [10]”

10.1 Zoning Amendment Application for 272, 288, 292, and 294 Burton Avenue

The Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 were adopted.

“THAT the Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaws 968, 969, 970, and 971 be adopted.”

10.2 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 982, 2020

The council amended the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2020-2024 No. 982, 2020 and referred it to an extended period of public consultation. [5]

“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. [5]”

10.3 Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020

The council gave the Town of Princeton Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020 three readings.

“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020 three readings.”

11 NEW

NEW

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the council's decision to amend the 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2019-01-DP- PERMIT
  5. 2020 Financial Plan Report
  6. 2020 Q1 Comparison
  7. 2020 Quarter 1 Financial Update
  8. 2020-1 DP Report to Council
  9. Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource
  10. PWP Council Letter
  11. Princeton and RDOS Disposal Agreement
  12. Princeton_Area_H_Landf ill_Agreement
  13. SILGA
  14. 2020 Financial Plan Bylaw
  15. Bylaw No. 985, 2020 Wildlife Attractant Bylaw
  16. MoT Approved Bylaw 968, 2020
  17. MoT Approved Bylaw 969, 2020
  18. MoT Approved Bylaw 970, 2020
  19. MoT Approved Bylaw 971 2020
  20. Regular Agenda - 16 Mar 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
  21. Special Meeting Agenda - 20 Mar 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
  22. Public Hearing Staff Report

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Brief 532 · 2020-04-06