Town Council Approves Budget Additions and Donations
Quick view
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.
What comes next
- The next council meeting is scheduled for June 15th, where they will consider third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 989, 2020.
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.
Stakes & interests
The grant will be used for community funding and supports, which will benefit the community during the pandemic.
The donation will help support local families in need during the pandemic.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
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]”
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]”
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.”
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]”
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.”
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]”
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]”
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]”
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]”
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]”
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]”
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]”
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
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 151 Edgewood Newspaper ad
- 151 Edgewood Rezone Report
- 2020 Report on 5 - 406 Brandlmayr Gate
- 2020 SOFI Report
- 2020-05-25 Town of Princeton
- AAP Advertising Glenview Park
- Elector Response Form.asd
- Guide to Sidewalk Cafes
- Letter to owners 70004051
- Lindsay van Genne - Grad 2020
- Ministry of Children and Family Development
- NP Letter
- Princeton Museum Virtual Tour
- Princeton SOFI 2019
- Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application
- 2020 Tax Prepayment Bylaw Report
- 40805
- Bylaw No. 984-2020 Removal of Park - Glenview
- Bylaw No. 989, 2020 Zoning Amendment - 151 Edgewood
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