What happened

Town Council Approves Budget Additions and Donations

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The Town of Princeton council approved adding $51,150 to the 2020 budget for a FireSMART Community investment program grant. They also donated $5,000 to the Princeton Food Hamper from unused grant funds. The council waived 2020 fees for Sidewalk Cafe permits to support local businesses during the pandemic. The council approved a distress sale of a manufactured home at 5 - 406 Brandlmayr Gate, but the sale is pending a court order. They also approved a new virtual tour of the Princeton Museum, which is now live on the town's website. The council received a letter from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, which they will file. They also maintained the lease agreement with the Board of Education for the Riverside Centre property on a month-to-month basis.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Addition of a 2020 budget line for the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program; Fire SMART Community Funding and Supports 2020 Grant for $51,150.00: The council approved adding $51,150 to the 2020 budget for a FireSMART Community investment program grant.
  • passed — Donation to the Princeton Food Hamper: The council donated $5,000 to the Princeton Food Hamper from unused grant funds.
  • passed — Waiving 2020 fees for Sidewalk Cafe permits: The council waived 2020 fees for Sidewalk Cafe permits to support local businesses during the pandemic.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next council meeting is scheduled for June 15th, where they will consider third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 989, 2020.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) — To maintain the lease agreement with the Town of Princeton for the Riverside Centre property on a month-to-month basis.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

FireSMART Community investment program grant

The grant will be used for community funding and supports, which will benefit the community during the pandemic.

Donation to the Princeton Food Hamper

The donation will help support local families in need during the pandemic.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 2019 Statement of Financial Position

The council approved the 2019 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2019. [7]

“THAT the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2019 be approved. [7]”

6.2 Distress Sale at 5 – 406 Brandlmayr Gate

Distress Sale at 5 – 406 Brandlmayr Gate — Town council would approves a distress sale of the following improvement under Section 252 of the Community Charter : Manufactured Home Number 27558 Currently located at Unit 5 – 4 [6][12]

“THAT Council approves a distress sale of the following improvement under Section 252 of the Community Charter : Manufactured Home Number 27558 Currently located at Unit 5 – 406 Brandlmayr Gate, Princeton. 2020 Report on 5 - 406 Brandlmayr Gate Letter to owners 70004051 [6][12]”

6.3 Addition of a 2020 budget line for the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program; Fire SMART Community Funding and Supports 2020 Grant for $51,150.00

The council approved adding $51,150 to the 2020 budget for a FireSMART Community investment program grant.

“THAT Council approves the addition of the fully funded FireSMART Community investment program UBCM Grant in aid in the amount of $51,150.00 to the 2020 budget for expenditure.”

6.4 Town of Princeton Museum New Virtual Tour

Town of Princeton Museum New Virtual Tour — Town council would receive for information as part of The Town of Princeton’s marketing plan, a new virtual online tour of the Princeton Museum is now live and available to the pub [16]

“THAT Council receive for information as part of The Town of Princeton’s marketing plan, a new virtual online tour of the Princeton Museum is now live and available to the public. Princeton Museum Virtual Tour [16]”

7.2 Princeton Food Hamper

Princeton Food Hamper ($5,000) — the Town of Princeton donate $5,000 to the Princeton Food Hamper from the 2020 unused grant in aids.

“THAT the Town of Princeton donate $5,000 to the Princeton Food Hamper from the 2020 unused grant in aids.”

7.3 Sidewalk Cafe 2020 Fees

Sidewalk Cafe 2020 Fees — Town council would waive the 2020 fees for a Sidewalk Cafe Permits, in support of our local business/restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic; AND THAT staff work with the business [11][18]

“THAT Council waive the 2020 fees for a Sidewalk Cafe Permits, in support of our local business/restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic; AND THAT staff work with the business owners to maintain a safe area with some of the regulations, as set out in Bylaw No. 890, 2014 and the Gu [11][18]”

8.1 Letter from the Ministry of Children and Family Development

Letter from the Ministry of Children and Family Development — item 8.1 be received and filed. Ministry of Children and Family Development [14]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. Ministry of Children and Family Development [14]”

9.1 Lease Agreement - Riverside Centre - 145 Old Hedley Road

Lease Agreement - Riverside Centre - 145 Old Hedley Road — the Town of Princeton maintain the lease agreement with the Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) on a month to month basis after the expiration of the [8]

“THAT the Town of Princeton maintain the lease agreement with the Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) on a month to month basis after the expiration of the term for the property known as Riverside Centre; located at 145 Old Hedley Road; legally descri [8]”

9.2 2020 Princeton Secondary Parent Grad Committee - Lindsay van Genne

2020 Princeton Secondary Parent Grad Committee - Lindsay van Genne — the Town of Princeton approve the requests from the 2020 Princeton Secondary Parent Grad Committee for : reverse parade; road closures on Bridge Street; permission to hang banners [13]

“THAT the Town of Princeton approve the requests from the 2020 Princeton Secondary Parent Grad Committee for : reverse parade; road closures on Bridge Street; permission to hang banners for each grad for a predetermined amount of time to celebrate them; AND THAT the request be ref [13]”

10.1 Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to Remove the Park Dedication and Authorize the Disposal of the Park for the Purpose of a Residential Subdivision

Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to Remove the Park Dedication and Authorize the Disposal of the Park for the Purpose of a Residential Subdivision — Town council would give Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to remove the park dedication and authorize the disposal of the park for the purpose of a residential subdivisio [9][10][21]

“THAT Council give Bylaw No. 984, 2020 (Glenview Park) a Bylaw to remove the park dedication and authorize the disposal of the park for the purpose of a residential subdivision first, second and third readings; AND THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the Alternative Appro [9][10][21]”

10.2 Rezoning for a Cannabis Retail Store at 255 Vermilion Avenue

Rezoning for a Cannabis Retail Store at 255 Vermilion Avenue — Bylaw No. 988, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create a Site Specific C2 zone to add a “ Cannabis Retail Sales Establishment ” rezone for N1/2, Lot 6, Block 25, KAP55, D [20]

“THAT Bylaw No. 988, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create a Site Specific C2 zone to add a “ Cannabis Retail Sales Establishment ” rezone for N1/2, Lot 6, Block 25, KAP55, DL 706, YDYD (255 Vermilion Avenue) be given third reading. 255 Vermilion Avenue Staff Report Th [20]”

10.3 Rezoning of 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 to RD for a Secondary Suite

Rezoning of 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 to RD for a Secondary Suite — Bylaw No. 989, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lot 51, DL 361, Plan KAP 20867, YDYD located at 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 -Single Family Residential to RD – Two [4][5][15][22]

“THAT Bylaw No. 989, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lot 51, DL 361, Plan KAP 20867, YDYD located at 151 Edgewood Drive from RS1 -Single Family Residential to RD – Two Family Residential be given first and second readings; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464(2) [4][5][15][22]”

10.4 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw

2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw — Town council would give the Town of Princeton Tax Prepayment Bylaw No. 990, 2020 three readings. 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Report Bylaw No. 990, 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Tax Prepa [19]

“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton Tax Prepayment Bylaw No. 990, 2020 three readings. 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Report Bylaw No. 990, 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Tax Prepayment Form [19]”

Open questions

  • What is the status of the manufactured home sale at 5 - 406 Brandlmayr Gate?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 151 Edgewood Newspaper ad
  5. 151 Edgewood Rezone Report
  6. 2020 Report on 5 - 406 Brandlmayr Gate
  7. 2020 SOFI Report
  8. 2020-05-25 Town of Princeton
  9. AAP Advertising Glenview Park
  10. Elector Response Form.asd
  11. Guide to Sidewalk Cafes
  12. Letter to owners 70004051
  13. Lindsay van Genne - Grad 2020
  14. Ministry of Children and Family Development
  15. NP Letter
  16. Princeton Museum Virtual Tour
  17. Princeton SOFI 2019
  18. Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application
  19. 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Report
  20. 40805
  21. Bylaw No. 984-2020 Removal of Park - Glenview
  22. Bylaw No. 989, 2020 Zoning Amendment - 151 Edgewood

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