Town Council Approves Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and Liquor License Amendment
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: Council adopted the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, which aims to reduce the risk of wildfires in the area. [14]
- passed — Liquor License Amendment for Brown Bridge Pub: Council supported the amendment of the liquor license for the Brown Bridge Pub, allowing it to increase its outdoor patio capacity.
- recommended — 2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update: Council received and filed the 2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update report, which details emergency expenditures made by the town. [4]
- recommended — Micro-Cultivation-Cannabis Act and Regulations report: Council received and filed the Micro-Cultivation-Cannabis Act and Regulations report, which details the issuance of a micro-cultivation license to 1207410 B.C. Ltd. [3]
What comes next
- The Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan will be implemented by the town's emergency management team, while the liquor license amendment will be implemented by the Brown Bridge Pub.
Who spoke
- Bruce Blackwell and Louis Orieux — Presented the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan to Council.
- Carolyn Blank — Presented the WildSafeBC Annual Report 2021 to Council.
- Johanna Nott — Provided comments on the liquor license amendment application for the Brown Bridge Pub.
Stakes & interests
The plan aims to reduce the risk of wildfires in the area, which is a concern for residents and emergency responders.
The amendment will allow the pub to increase its outdoor patio capacity, which may impact nearby residents and businesses.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan [14]
WildSafeBC Annual Report 2021
Council adopted the plan, which aims to reduce the risk of wildfires in the area. [15]
“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton 2021 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. [15]”
Council supported the amendment, which will allow the pub to increase its outdoor patio capacity. [5][7]
“THAT Council support the amendment of the license for the Brown Bridge Pub located at 271 Vermillion Avenue to increase the occupant load and approve an extension to the outdoor patio; [5][7]”
Development Variance Permit for 25 Aspen Street — Development Variance Permit No. 2021-06-DVP, to reduce the rear yard to 1.5m be approved, on the condition that the south east side interior setback be increased to a minimum of 4. [6][8]
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2021-06-DVP, to reduce the rear yard to 1.5m be approved, on the condition that the south east side interior setback be increased to a minimum of 4.5m from the deck. DVP Staff Report DVP Permit Adjacent Owner Letter [6][8]”
2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update — Town council would receive and file this report on emergency expenditure authorizations for information only. 2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update [4]
“THAT Council receive and file this report on emergency expenditure authorizations for information only. 2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update [4]”
Office of the Premier [13]
Ministry of Municipal Affairs [11]
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development [9][10]
Assistant Deputy Minister and Provincial Director of Child Welfare [12]
Micro-Cultivation-Cannabis Act and Regulations — items 8.1 to 8.5 be received and filed. [3]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.5 be received and filed. [3]”
Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 — the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-Staff Report Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 Council Procedure Amend [20]
“THAT the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-Staff Report Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1016, 2021 Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw [20]”
2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw — the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1017, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report 2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw [17][19]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1017, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report 2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw [17][19]”
2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw — the Town of Princeton Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1018, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw Report 2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw [16][18]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1018, 2021 be adopted. Adoption-2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw Report 2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw [16][18]”
Open questions
- What are the implications of the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan on local emergency responders and residents?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- 1207410 BC Ltd.-Issuance of Licence - Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations-Micro-Cultivation_Redacted
- 2021 Emergency Expenditure Authorization Update
- 21-09_-_temporary_expanded_service_area_extension_of_provisions_and_application_deadline
- Adjacent Owner Letter
- Comments from Johanna Nott_Redacted
- DVP Permit
- LNROS Design Principles
- Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations_Redacted
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs_Redacted
- November as Adoption Awareness Month
- Office of the Premier_Redacted
- 48226
- Town of Princeton Community Wildfire Protection Plan Report
- 48137
- 48144
- Adoption-2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw Report
- Adoption-2022 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report
- 48091
- Committee of the Whole - 03 Nov 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
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