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Town of Princeton Council Approves Funding for Emergency Bridge Replacement

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The Town of Princeton Council approved funding for the emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge. The cost is $40,409.25, including tax. The council also authorized the submission of an application to the WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2024 Community WildSafe Coordinator. The town will participate in a joint UBCM grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS Modernization and Training, in cooperation with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the Village of Keremeos, the Town of Osoyoos, and the District of Summerland.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge: Council approved funding in the amount of $40,409.25, including tax, for the emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge.
  • recommended — WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program: Council authorized the submission of an application to the WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2024 Community WildSafe Coordinator. [8]
  • recommended — 2024 UBCM Grant Application to Support ESS: Town of Princeton participates in a joint UBCM grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS Modernization and Training. [5]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The town will continue to work on the joint UBCM grant application and will provide updates on the progress of the emergency bridge replacement project.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Jim Zaffino — Presentation on the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen budget
  • Ed Atkinson — Presentation on the 2024 UBCM Grant Application to Support ESS
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Emergency Support Services

The town's participation in the joint UBCM grant application is expected to support the modernization and training of emergency support services, which is a critical component of the town's emergency response plan.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 RDOS Budget Presentation to Council

RDOS Budget Presentation to Council

5.1 SILGA Call for Resolutions for the 2024 Convention

SILGA Call for Resolutions for the 2024 Convention — WHEREAS , private highway contractors primarily aim to generate profit, which can lead to compromised safety and quality in highway construction and maintenance; WHEREAS , the esse [9]

“WHEREAS , private highway contractors primarily aim to generate profit, which can lead to compromised safety and quality in highway construction and maintenance; WHEREAS , the essential goal of highway management should be to prioritize public safety and infrastructure integrity [9]”

6.1 WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program

Council authorized the submission of an application to the WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2024 Community WildSafe Coordinator. [8]

“THAT Council authorizes the submission of an application to WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2024 Community WildSafe Coordinator; [8]”

6.2 Emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge

Council approved funding in the amount of $40,409.25, including tax, for the emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge.

“THAT Council approves funding in the amount of $40,409.25 including tax, for the emergency replacement of the West China Creek walking path bridge, located at ASP street and Nechiefman Street.”

6.3 Street Banner Policy 001-2024

Street Banner Policy 001-2024 — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Street Banner Policy 001-2024. Report Street Banner Policy No. 001-2024 2024-001 street-banner-policy [10]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Street Banner Policy 001-2024. Report Street Banner Policy No. 001-2024 2024-001 street-banner-policy [10]”

6.4 Donation Agreement-Princeton Exhibition Association

Donation Agreement-Princeton Exhibition Association — Town council would enter into the Donation agreement with Princeton Exhibition Association as attached; AND THAT Council approve acceptance of the donation as per schedule “A” desc [14][21]

“THAT Council enter into the Donation agreement with Princeton Exhibition Association as attached; AND THAT Council approve acceptance of the donation as per schedule “A” description of donated assets; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute th [14][21]”

6.5 Princeton Exhibition Grounds Caretakers Residence-5-yr Lease -#309 Princeton Summerland Road, Princeton, BC

Princeton Exhibition Grounds Caretakers Residence-5-yr Lease -#309 Princeton Summerland Road, Princeton, BC — Town council would approve the proposed lease between the Town of Princeton and Princeton Exhibition Grounds Caretakers Residence, Ed, and Sally Nault, for a five (5) year term for [6][18][19][22]

“THAT Council approve the proposed lease between the Town of Princeton and Princeton Exhibition Grounds Caretakers Residence, Ed, and Sally Nault, for a five (5) year term for the use of the lands described as: #309 Princeton Summerland Road, Princeton BC AND THAT Council approve [6][18][19][22]”

6.6 Town of Princeton 10-year Recreation Master Plan Recommendation for the Consultant Contract Award

Town of Princeton 10-year Recreation Master Plan Recommendation for the Consultant Contract Award ($77,105.00) — Town council would awards the Town of Princeton 10-year Recreation Master Plan consulting contract to Lees and Associates for the sum of $77,105.00 plus tax. AND THAT Mayor and CAO [11]

“THAT Council awards the Town of Princeton 10-year Recreation Master Plan consulting contract to Lees and Associates for the sum of $77,105.00 plus tax. AND THAT Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Recreation Master Plan Staff Recommendation_Jan 24_2024 20 [11]”

6.7 Well #4 On-line UVT Monitor

Well #4 On-line UVT Monitor ($24,710.60, $28,946.13) — Town council would authorize staff to purchase an on-line UVT monitoring device from Ramtech Environmental Products for Well site #4 for the sum of $24,710.60 plus tax, freight, &

“THAT Council authorize staff to purchase an on-line UVT monitoring device from Ramtech Environmental Products for Well site #4 for the sum of $24,710.60 plus tax, freight, & programing. AND THAT Council approve the total expenditure of $28,946.13 from the water reserve. Well 4 UV”

6.8 2024 UBCM Grant Application to Support ESS

Town of Princeton participates in a joint UBCM grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS Modernization and Training. [5]

“THAT Town of Princeton participates in a joint UBCM grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS Modernization and Training; [5]”

8.1 Net Zero Waste East Gate

Net Zero Waste East Gate

8.2 Princeton Fish & Game Association

Princeton Fish & Game Association

8.3 Letter from the Ministry of Housing

Letter from the Ministry of Housing ($164,382) [16]

8.4 Letter from Okanagan Basin Water Board

Letter from Okanagan Basin Water Board [12]

8.5 BC Housing

BC Housing

8.6 Fraser Lake, BC

Fraser Lake, BC [13]

8.7 Letter from the District of Sicamous

Letter from the District of Sicamous — items 8.1 to 8.7 be received and filed.

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.7 be received and filed.”

9.1 Girl Guides of Canada-

Girl Guides of Canada- — Town council would approve the request from the Girl Guides of Canada to light up Town Hall in the colour blue on February 22nd, 2024. Guiding Lights Invitation Email-Guiding Light

“THAT Council approve the request from the Girl Guides of Canada to light up Town Hall in the colour blue on February 22nd, 2024. Guiding Lights Invitation Email-Guiding Lights Across BC”

9.2 Heritage BC-Heritage week - February 19-25, 2024

Heritage BC-Heritage week - February 19-25, 2024 ($100) — Town council would : Proclaim Heritage Week in the Town of Princeton from February 19th to 25th, 2024 (as per the attached Heritage Week 2024 Proclamation statement). Visit a Herit

“THAT Council : Proclaim Heritage Week in the Town of Princeton from February 19th to 25th, 2024 (as per the attached Heritage Week 2024 Proclamation statement). Visit a Heritage Site, Museum, or Cultural Centre as available. Learn about the basics of local heritage conservation. ”

9.3 SILGA Forest and Wildfire Management Webinar

SILGA Forest and Wildfire Management Webinar — Town council would and staff attend the SILGA Forest and Wildfire Management Webinar being held on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, as available. SILGA Forest and Wildfire Managemen [7]

“THAT Council and staff attend the SILGA Forest and Wildfire Management Webinar being held on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, as available. SILGA Forest and Wildfire Management Webinar 2024 SILGA Forest and Wildfire Seminar [7]”

9.4 Parkinson Society British Columbia

Parkinson Society British Columbia — WHEREAS Parkinson's disease, for which there is no known cause or cure, is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder which causes tremor or trembling of the arms and legs,

“WHEREAS Parkinson's disease, for which there is no known cause or cure, is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder which causes tremor or trembling of the arms and legs, muscular rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with speaking and swallowing; and WHEREAS Par”

10.1 To amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate 89 Tapton Avenue from TC, Town Centre to MR, Medium Density Residential; and

To amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate 89 Tapton Avenue from TC, Town Centre to MR, Medium Density Residential; and — Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1047, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1048, 2024 be read a first and second time and proceed to a public hearing; AND THAT Council c [17][20]

“THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1047, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1048, 2024 be read a first and second time and proceed to a public hearing; AND THAT Council considers the process, as outlined in the Staff report to be appropriate consultation for the pu [17][20]”

Open questions

  • What is the status of the joint UBCM grant application?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 1 - SK-1 - Rev A
  5. 2024 ESS joint RDOS Funding
  6. 2024 Lease Agreement Letter_ Naults
  7. 2024 SILGA Forest and Wildfire Seminar
  8. 2024 Wildsafe Report to Council
  9. 60423
  10. 2024-001 street-banner-policy
  11. 2024-01-09 Princeton Proposal RC Strategies
  12. 2024-01-18_OBWB ltr re Invasive Mussels Calls to Action_Federal_FINAL_Redacted
  13. 2024-01-24 West Fraser Saw Mill Closure MEDIA RELEASE
  14. 2024-PXA-Donation Agreement
  15. 23108 Town of Princeton China Creek Bridge Inspection (003)_Redacted
  16. 63760 LGHI Funding Letters_Town of Princeton_Redacted
  17. 89 TAPTON AVE - SUBJECT PROPERTY REZONE-OCP
  18. APPENDIX A _ Lease Agreement MAP
  19. APPENDIX B & C _ Lease Agreement
  20. CD3 Duplex Laneway
  21. Donation agreement PXA 2024
  22. Draft Princeton Exhibition Grounds Caretaker Lease Agreement_NAULT_2024

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