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What happened

Council Approves 2026 Meeting Schedules and Official Community Plan Amendment

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved the 2026 meeting schedules for regular and committee of the whole meetings. The schedules include regular meetings every two weeks and committee of the whole meetings every four weeks. Council also gave first and second readings to the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025. The bylaw aims to address anticipated housing needs over a 20-year period, consistent with the findings of the Housing Needs Report. The council rescinded the third reading of the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060, 2025, and amended the bylaw as presented. The amended bylaw will be given third reading.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2026 Meeting Schedules: Council approved the 2026 meeting schedules for regular and committee of the whole meetings. [6][7][17]
  • recommended — Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025: Council gave first and second readings to the bylaw, which aims to address anticipated housing needs over a 20-year period.
  • passed — Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060, 2025: Council rescinded the third reading of the bylaw and amended it as presented. [12]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will schedule a public hearing for the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025, on January 21st, 2026.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Meraki Community Planning, Maren Luciani — Council's approval of the Official Community Plan amendments to address anticipated housing needs.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Housing Needs

The Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025, aims to address anticipated housing needs over a 20-year period, consistent with the findings of the Housing Needs Report. This is a significant development for the town, as it will help to ensure that there is adequate housing for residents and visitors.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 Official Community Plan Bylaw-2025 Amendment Housing Needs Report Alignment

Official Community Plan Bylaw-2025 Amendment Housing Needs Report Alignment [4]

6.1 Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer

Council appointed Carrie Kassa as Chief Election Officer and Jeanie Williams as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election. [15]

“THAT pursuant to Section 58 (1) of the Local Government Act, Council appoints the following election officials for the purpose of conducting the 2026 General Local Election. [15]”

6.2 2026 Meeting Schedules-Regular and Committee of the Whole Council Meetings

Council approved the 2026 meeting schedules for regular and committee of the whole meetings. [6][7][17]

“THAT the 2026 Council meeting schedules for Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings as attached be approved; [6][7][17]”

8.1 sparc bc

sparc bc — item 8.1 be received and filed. Sparc BC_Redacted [9]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. Sparc BC_Redacted [9]”

10.1 Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw

Council rescinded the third reading of the bylaw and amended it as presented. [12]

“THAT the third reading of Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060, 2025 be rescinded. [12]”

10.2 Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No.1061, 2025-First and Second Readings

Council gave first and second readings to the bylaw, which aims to address anticipated housing needs over a 20-year period. [8][11][16]

“THAT Council give first and second readings to “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025”; [8][11][16]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025, on the town's housing needs?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 69078
  5. 183.OCPUpdateHighlighted.06.11.25
  6. 2026 COTW Meetings
  7. Regular Meetings 2026
  8. 69094
  9. Sparc BC_Redacted
  10. 2025 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw
  11. OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025
  12. Third Reading 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment 2 Report
  13. Committee of the Whole - 12 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf
  14. Regular Agenda - 05 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf
  15. Appointment of Chief and Deputy Election Officer Staff Report
  16. Staff Report - OCP Bylaw first and second readings
  17. Staff Report 2026 Schedule of Meetings

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Brief 844 · 2025-12-03