Town council makes decisions on paving, garbage cans, and more
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
What comes next
- The council will continue to work on addressing the town's housing needs and providing affordable housing options.
Who spoke
- Urbanics Consultants — Presented the Town of Princeton Housing Needs Report to Council.
Stakes & interests
The report highlighted the need for affordable housing options in the town and recommended increasing the supply of rental housing.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council approved a $174,260 increase to the 2020 Paving Budget. [4]
“THAT Council approve an increase to the 2020 Paving Budget to $174,260 corresponding to an increase in the Gas Tax reimbursement. [4]”
Council agreed to spend $52,000 on replacing stairs. [7]
“It is recommended that Council approve Option 1 for the replacement of the 2nd to 3rd Bench stairs at an estimated cost of $52,000. [7]”
Council approved spending $30,000 on bear-proof garbage cans. [10]
“THAT Council approve the purchase of 16 Bear Proof Cans from Rollins Machinery at an upset limit of $30,000. [10]”
2020 2nd Quarter Financial Update — Town council would receive the 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Update for information only. 2020 Quarter Financial Update Budget Analysis Prev Yr Comparison [5][11][18]
“THAT Council receive the 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Update for information only. 2020 Quarter Financial Update Budget Analysis Prev Yr Comparison [5][11][18]”
Volunteer Long Service Recognition for Eric and Lorna Gregson — Town council would directs staff to draft a letter of appreciation from the Town of Princeton recognizing Eric Gregson and Lorna Gregson for there Long Volunteer Service to the Com
“THAT Council directs staff to draft a letter of appreciation from the Town of Princeton recognizing Eric Gregson and Lorna Gregson for there Long Volunteer Service to the Community. Volunteer Recognition - Staff Report”
Princeton Food Bank ($5,000) [19]
UBCM - Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Payment ($174,259.82) [14]
Canadian Federation of Independent Business — items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. [12]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. [12]”
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 first, second and thir [13][15][21]
“THAT 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 be rescinded. Glenview Park APP Results Certificate for Alternative Approval Process [13][15][21]”
Open questions
- What are the next steps for addressing the town's housing needs?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2020 Paving Program
- 2020 Quarter Financial Update
- 2020-06-17 Open Meetings Guidance
- 2nd to 3rd Bench Stairs
- 465-262-01 - Option 1
- 465-262-01 - Option 2
- Bear Proof Can Purchase
- Budget Analysis
- CFIB Letter to BC Mayors - Small Business Every Day Campaign
- Certificate for Alternative Approval Process - Signed_Redacted
- Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Payment
- Glenview Park APP Results
- HNR-Executive Summary
- Ministerial Order No. M192
- Prev Yr Comparison
- Princeton Food Bank
- Princeton Housing Needs Report Presentation
- 40943
- Regular Agenda - 15 Jun 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
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