Town of Princeton Council Meeting - February 4, 2026
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- recommended — Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw: The council recommended that the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw be approved, allowing the town to borrow $1,389,086.00 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. [9]
- recommended — 2026 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw: The council recommended that the 2026 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw be given three readings. [14]
- recommended — Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025-Adoption: The council recommended that the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 be adopted.
- recommended — To Amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for 82, 84, 88 and 87 Fenchurch Avenue and 195 Bridge Street: The council recommended that the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw be amended for 82, 84, 88 and 87 Fenchurch Avenue and 195 Bridge Street. [16]
What comes next
- The next steps for these items will be determined at a future council meeting.
Who spoke
- Danielle Hubbard, CEO of the Okanagan Regional Library — An update on the library's services and economic contributions to the community.
Stakes & interests
The library's services and economic contributions to the community are important for residents and businesses in the area.
The bylaw would allow the town to borrow funds for a second Fire Hall and training facility for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department, which would improve public safety in the area.
The bylaw would allow the town to borrow funds for various projects and initiatives, which would support the town's growth and development.
The bylaw would update the Official Community Plan to reflect the town's changing needs and priorities, which would support the town's growth and development.
The amendment would update the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the specified properties, which would support the town's growth and development.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Princeton RCMP
The council recommended that the Public Hearing Report for the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 be received and filed. [19]
“THAT the Public Hearing Report for the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 to align the Housing Needs Report as required by new legislation be received and filed. [19]”
The council recommended that the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw be approved, allowing the town to borrow $1,389,086.00 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. [9]
“THAT Council approve borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of the 2026 Spring Borrowing Session, $1,389,086.00 as authorized through Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024; [9]”
Heritage BC — Town council would proclaim February 16th to 22nd, 2026 as Heritage Week in the Town of Princeton. Heritage BC_Redacted Heritage BC Poster [7][8]
“THAT Council proclaim February 16th to 22nd, 2026 as Heritage Week in the Town of Princeton. Heritage BC_Redacted Heritage BC Poster [7][8]”
The council recommended that the Town of Princeton “Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2026” be given three readings. [21]
“THAT Council gives the Town of Princeton “Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2026” three readings. [21]”
The council recommended that the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 be adopted. [15]
“THAT the Town of Princeton “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025” be adopted. [15]”
The council recommended that the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw be amended for 82, 84, 88 and 87 Fenchurch Avenue and 195 Bridge Street. [16]
“THAT Bylaw No.1063, 2025, a bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate Lot A, DL 706, Plan EPP 125792 and Lot A, DL 706, Plan EPP 133196 (82, 84, 86 and 87 Fenchurch Avenue) from MR, Medium Density Residential to TC, Town Centre and AND THAT Bylaw No.1064, 2025, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the lands located at Lot A, DL 706, Plan EPP 125792 and Lot A, DL 706, Plan EPP 133196 (82, 84, 86 and 87 Fenchurch Avenue) from RM2, Multi-Family Residential to C2, Central Business Be given third reading. [16]”
The council recommended that the 2026 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1065, 2026 be given three readings. [14]
“THAT Council gives the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1065, 2026 three readings. [14]”
Open questions
- What are the next steps for the items discussed at the meeting?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2026 ORL Council Presentation
- 71135
- 71136
- Heritage BC Poster
- Heritage BC_Redacted
- Loan Authorization Report
- 71207
- Okanagan Regional Library
- 69094
- 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw
- 2026 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025
- 71290
- Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2026
- 71208
- Public Hearing Staff Report
- Staff Report - OCP Bylaw Adoption
- Staff Report-Property Maintenance Bylaw
- Third Reading-Staff Report - Fenchurch Land Use Amendments
Spot an error?
If something in this brief doesn’t match the agenda, minutes, a linked report, or the meeting recording, send a fact-check note. Submissions go to the editor — they are not published automatically.