Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Council Approves Funding for WildSafe BC Program and Proclaims Purple Day

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council approved funding for the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program, which aims to reduce human-wildlife conflicts through education. The program will be funded through a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities. Council also proclaimed March 26th, 2023, as 'Purple Day' in the Town of Princeton, in support of epilepsy awareness. This is in recognition of International Purple Day, which is celebrated globally to raise awareness about epilepsy. Additionally, Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022, which will rezone Culbertson Way for a mixed-use commercial and multiple-family development.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program: Council approved funding for the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program through a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities. [6]
  • passed — Purple Day Proclamation: Council proclaimed March 26th, 2023, as 'Purple Day' in the Town of Princeton, in support of epilepsy awareness.
  • passed — Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022: Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022, which will rezone Culbertson Way for a mixed-use commercial and multiple-family development. [7]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton Council will continue to work on implementing the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program and will provide updates on the progress of the program.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • BC Epilepsy Society — A proclamation from the Mayor and Council designating March 26th, 2023, as International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness in Princeton.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program

The program aims to reduce human-wildlife conflicts through education and will be funded through a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities. This is a positive step for the Town of Princeton, as it will help to educate residents and visitors about how to coexist with wildlife.

Purple Day Proclamation

The proclamation of March 26th, 2023, as 'Purple Day' in the Town of Princeton is a positive step in raising awareness about epilepsy. This will help to educate residents and visitors about epilepsy and promote understanding and acceptance.

Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022

The rezoning of Culbertson Way for a mixed-use commercial and multiple-family development will bring new businesses and residents to the area, which will help to revitalize the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program

Council approved funding for the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program through a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities. [6]

“THAT Council authorizes the submission of an application to WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2023 Community WildSafe Coordinator; [6]”

9.1 BC Epilepsy Society

BC Epilepsy Society — WHEREAS Purple Day is celebrated on March 26th annually, during Epilepsy Awareness Month, to increase knowledge and understanding of epilepsy in the community; AND WHEREAS Purple D [5][9]

“WHEREAS Purple Day is celebrated on March 26th annually, during Epilepsy Awareness Month, to increase knowledge and understanding of epilepsy in the community; AND WHEREAS Purple Day was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old girl from Nova Scotia, who wanted people li [5][9]”

10.1 Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022

Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1030 and 1031, 2022, which will rezone Culbertson Way for a mixed-use commercial and multiple-family development. [7]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1030, 2022 be given third reading; [7]”

Open questions

  • What is the timeline for implementing the WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 01 Feb 2023 — Agenda Package
  5. 2023 Proclamation Purple Day
  6. 2023 Report to Council
  7. 3rd reading Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendments redesignate Culbertson Way Report
  8. Archaeology Branch
  9. BC Epilepsy Society
  10. 53443
  11. Fortis
  12. Site Plan
  13. WildSafeBC Community Application 2023_fillable
  14. WildSafeBC Community Program Application Information 2023
  15. 2022-23-136 Response Princeton Bylaw Redacted
  16. MoTI File 2022-05468 - Bylaw Preliminary Approval - Jan 17-2023
  17. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1030, 2022
  18. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1031, 2022
  19. Regular Agenda - 18 Jan 2023 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 702 · 2023-02-01