Council approves $30,000 grant for EOC and new electronic fare collection system
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — UBCM Grant Application to support EOC: The council approved a joint UBCM grant application with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the Village of Keremeos, the Town of Osoyoos, and the District of Summerland to the UBCM Community Emergency Operations Centre & Training. The grant is worth $30,000 and will be used to support the Town's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) program. [6]
- passed — Electronic Fare Collection System: The council approved the implementation of a new electronic fare collection system, which will make it easier and quicker for riders to hop on board the bus. The system will include contactless tap payment methods, a mobile app, debit card, credit card, and mobile wallet, and reloadable smart cards. Cash will still be accepted. [7]
- tabled — Permits for OHV use: The council discussed permits for OHV use on various roads and trails in the area, but the decision was tabled for further discussion.
What comes next
- The council will continue to discuss and finalize the permits for OHV use in the coming weeks.
Who spoke
- Chelsea Mossey and Erin Sparks from BC Transit — To present the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Action Plan to the council.
Stakes & interests
The EOC program is crucial for the Town's emergency response efforts, and the $30,000 grant will help support its operations.
The new electronic fare collection system will make it easier and quicker for riders to pay their fares, which will improve the overall transit experience in the Town.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit Future Action Plan [8]
Veterans Square Policy No. 003-2023 — the Town of Princeton adopt the Veteran’s Square Public Use Policy No. 003-2023 and Application Form; AND THAT the Town of Princeton Veterans Square Policy No. 007-2010a be rescind [4][5]
“THAT the Town of Princeton adopt the Veteran’s Square Public Use Policy No. 003-2023 and Application Form; AND THAT the Town of Princeton Veterans Square Policy No. 007-2010a be rescinded. Report for Veterans Square policy 003-2023 Veterans Square Use Policy 007-2010a Veterans Sq [4][5]”
Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 245 Highway 3 — Development Permit No. 2023-01 be issued conditional upon Staff approved Stormwater Management Plan; AND THAT Development Variance Permit 2023-01 be issued conditional upon Staff a [11][12][15][16][17][18][19][22]
“THAT Development Permit No. 2023-01 be issued conditional upon Staff approved Stormwater Management Plan; AND THAT Development Variance Permit 2023-01 be issued conditional upon Staff approved Stormwater Management Plan. Staff Report DP& DVP_245 Hwy3_Centex Attachment H. 245 Hwy [11][12][15][16][17][18][19][22]”
Development Variance Permit for 130 Harold Ave — Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2023-02 be approved. DVP Staff Report BCLS.Princeton.03.16.23 Adjacent Owner Letter [11]
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2023-02 be approved. DVP Staff Report BCLS.Princeton.03.16.23 Adjacent Owner Letter [11]”
The council approved a joint UBCM grant application with other local governments to support the Town's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) program. [6]
“THAT Town of Princeton participates in a joint UBCM grant application with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the Village of Keremeos, the Town of Osoyoos, and the District of Summerland to the UBCM Community Emergency Operations Centre & Training. [6]”
The council approved the implementation of a new electronic fare collection system, which will make it easier and quicker for riders to hop on board the bus. [7]
“THAT Council supports an application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, to receive and manage a fully funded UBCM EOC Support grant in the amount of $30,000 in coordination with the Princeton Emergency Program. [7]”
Princeton Community Arts Council-Copper Valley Music Festival-August 18-20th, 2023 — Town council would approve the request for an exemption of Bylaw #923, 2016 Noise Control (attached) and that staff provide written approval as per Part 6, section 13 (g) of the by
“THAT Council approve the request for an exemption of Bylaw #923, 2016 Noise Control (attached) and that staff provide written approval as per Part 6, section 13 (g) of the bylaw; AND THAT Council approve the closure of Vermilion Avenue from August 18th to August 20th, 2023; AND T”
Little Free Library-Bruce Barth — the Town of Princeton accept two (2) donated Little Free Libraries; AND THAT the public works crew install and maintain the two (2) Little Free Libraries: AND THAT Council approve
“THAT the Town of Princeton accept two (2) donated Little Free Libraries; AND THAT the public works crew install and maintain the two (2) Little Free Libraries: AND THAT Council approve the installation of one (1) of the Little Free Libraries at the Town owned park on Auburn Cresc”
Princeton Alcohol Use Disorder Working Group (PAUDWG)
select/appoint a Council member to represent the Town on the PAUDWG. — Town council would support the Princeton Alcohol Use Disorder Working Group in their effort to develop and initiate getting residents to rethink drinking; AND THAT Council appoint
“THAT Council support the Princeton Alcohol Use Disorder Working Group in their effort to develop and initiate getting residents to rethink drinking; AND THAT Council appoint Mayor Coyne as a member to the Princeton Alcohol Use Disorder Working Group. Princeton Alcohol Use Disorde”
Princeton Minor Ball Association
request that the Town of Princeton provide the installation and maintenance. — Town council would approve the requests from Princeton Minor Ball Association as follows: permission to place an electronic scoreboard at Memorial Park; and that the Town of Prince
“THAT Council approve the requests from Princeton Minor Ball Association as follows: permission to place an electronic scoreboard at Memorial Park; and that the Town of Princeton provide the installation and maintenance of the electronic scoreboard. Princeton Minor Ball Associatio”
Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia — Town council would approve the request from the of Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia for a permit for OHV use on Laurie Currie Way, Airport Road, the trail that paral [9]
“THAT Council approve the request from the of Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia for a permit for OHV use on Laurie Currie Way, Airport Road, the trail that parallels Airport Road up to China Creek Road and permission to cross over Princeton-Summerland Road to the Ind [9]”
2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw — the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1035, 2022 be adopted. Adoption-2023 Financial Plan Report ADOPTION-2023 Financial Plan Bylaw [13][21]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1035, 2022 be adopted. Adoption-2023 Financial Plan Report ADOPTION-2023 Financial Plan Bylaw [13][21]”
2023 Tax Rates Bylaw — the Town of Princeton Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023 be adopted. Adoption-2023 Tax Rate Report 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw [14][20]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023 be adopted. Adoption-2023 Tax Rate Report 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw [14][20]”
Open questions
- What are the specific details of the permits for OHV use that were discussed by the council?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 003-2023 Veterans Square Use Policy
- 007-2010a Veterans Square Use Policy
- 2023 EOC joint RDOS funding
- 2023 ESS joint RDOS funding
- 20230109 SOS TFAP - final
- ATVBC letter
- ATVBC letter to Town of Princeton
- Adjacent Owner Letter
- Adjacent Owner Letter - DP, DVP 245 Hwy 3
- Adoption-2023 Financial Plan Report
- Adoption-2023 Tax Rate Report
- Attachment A. Subject Property Map
- Attachment B. 245Hwy3_Development Permit
- Attachment C. 245Hwy3_Development Variance Permit
- Attachment E. 245Hwy3_DesignPlans
- Attachment F. 245Hwy3_CivilPlans
- 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw
- ADOPTION-2023 Financial Plan Bylaw
- Attachment D. Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 032, 2022
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