Town Council makes decisions on WildSafe BC, zoning bylaw, and more
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program: Council authorized the submission of an application to the WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2022 Community WildSafe Coordinator. [5]
- passed — Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Council passed a zoning bylaw amendment to create a RS1, Site Specific Zone to amend the provisions for a 'Major Home Occupation' at 315 - 8th Avenue. [6]
- recommended — Net Zero Waste Eastgate: Council directed staff to investigate the request from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band regarding Net Zero Waste Eastgate and report back to Council. [7]
What comes next
- The next steps for the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program will be determined after the application is submitted and reviewed.
Who spoke
- Upper Similkameen Indian Band — The Upper Similkameen Indian Band requested that the Town Council formally rescind the Town's letter of support for Net Zero Waste Eastgate until the facility can demonstrate it is working in compliance with BC Environmental regulations, and to provide a contact person who can receive updates from the USIB Natural Resources Team.
Stakes & interests
The WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program aims to reduce human-wildlife conflicts through education and community engagement. The program is funded by the BC Conservation Foundation and is designed to educate people and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
The Upper Similkameen Indian Band has concerns about the operation of Net Zero Waste Eastgate, an industrial composting facility located near Princeton. The facility has been authorized to process bio-solids, which were not indicated in initial discussions with the owner.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council authorized the submission of an application to the WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2022 Community WildSafe Coordinator. [5]
“THAT Council authorize the submission of an application to WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2022 Community WildSafe Coordinator; [5]”
Information Release-RDOS — s: THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [10]
“s: THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [10]”
Girl Guides of Canada's British Columbia Council — staff turn the exterior lighting on Town Hall to the colour blue on February 22nd, 2022, for World Thinking Day, a day of international friendship. Guiding Lights Across BC - Feb 2 [9]
“THAT staff turn the exterior lighting on Town Hall to the colour blue on February 22nd, 2022, for World Thinking Day, a day of international friendship. Guiding Lights Across BC - Feb 22 2022 [9]”
Council directed staff to investigate the request from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band regarding Net Zero Waste Eastgate and report back to Council. [7]
“THAT Council direct staff to investigate the request from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band in regard to Net Zero Waste Eastgate and report back to Council. [7]”
to provide a contact person who can receive updates from the USIB Natural Resources Team, and who may be invited to join a stewardship working group or otherwise contribute to responsible management of the facility, including oversite and monitoring in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment. — Town council would direct staff to investigate the request from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band [7]
“THAT Council direct staff to investigate the request from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band in regard to Net Zero Waste Eastgate and report back to Council. 5.10_USIB to Town of Princeton re Net Zero Waste 011021_Redacted [7]”
Council passed a zoning bylaw amendment to create a RS1, Site Specific Zone to amend the provisions for a 'Major Home Occupation' at 315 - 8th Avenue. [6]
“THAT Bylaw No. 1014, 2022, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Parcel C, Block 17, DL 1824, Plan 998 located at 315 – 8th Avenue from RS1 - Single Family Residential to a new RS1, Site Specific Zone be read a first and second time; [6]”
Open questions
- What are the next steps for the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program after the application is submitted and reviewed?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2021-12-17 - Ltr - District of Lillooet re BC Wildfires Petition_As Sent_Redacted
- 2022 WildSafeBC Report to Council
- 315 8th Avenue Council Report
- 5.10_USIB to Town of Princeton re Net Zero Waste 011021_Redacted
- District of Lillooet Email
- Guiding Lights Across BC - Feb 22 2022
- INFORMATION RELEASE RDOS draft Budget 2022
- Notice Letter
- Notice to Waive Public Hearing
- Parcel Map
- Site Plan 8th Ave Rezone-8.5 X 11 revised (002)
- WildSafeBC Community Application 2022_fillable
- WildSafeBC Community Program Application Information 2022
- WildSafeBC Community Program Application is Now OPEN for 2022
- Bylaw No. 1014, 2022
- Regular Agenda - 20 Dec 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
- Special Meeting Agenda - 11 Jan 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
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