Golden, British Columbia

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Public Hearing

Regular Council

The Regular Open Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, approve a $10,075 operating budget amendment for new council orientation training, and direct staff to award a $286,000 construction contract to convert the Rec‑Plex tennis court into a skatepark. The council will also adopt Bylaw No. 1515 (revision and consolidation authority), give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 1517 (development cost charges), and authorize a development variance permit (DVP 2026‑01) for the Lough property.

• Operating Budget Amendment: $10,075 for council orientation training (funded from the Financial Stabilization Reserve).
• Rec‑Plex Whitetooth Legacy Park tennis court to skatepark reconfiguration contract: $286,000 to Set in Stone Landscaping.
• Adopt Bylaw No. 1515, 2026 – Town of Golden Bylaw Revision and Consolidation Authority.
• First and second reading of Bylaw No. 1517, 2026 – Town of Golden Development Cost Charges.
• Authorize issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP 2026‑01 for the Lough property (Lot B, Section 12, Township 27, Range 22).

Special Open Council

This special open council meeting focuses on two major items: a presentation on four options for new Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates, and first reading of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1516. Council will be asked to direct staff to prepare a DCC Background Report and Bylaw using one of the scenarios. The OCP bylaw would then be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission and a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.

• Presentation of four DCC rate scenarios (3a/3b/4a/4b) with per-unit rates ranging from $15,426 (high density, Option 4A) to $36,251 (low density, Option 3A)
• Council to direct staff to prepare DCC Background Report and Bylaw for first and second reading using chosen scenario
• First reading of Bylaw No. 1516, 2026 Town of Golden Official Community Plan
• Public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. for the OCP
• OCP bylaw to be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment

Regular Council

Council will consider a late item to direct staff on meeting requests for the 2026 UBCM convention with provincial ministers. Staff recommend council support a $60,000 Economic Opportunity Fund request from the Golden Community Economic Development Society. Council will also receive a development variance permit application for 909 10th St S, hear presentations from the Kootenay Conservation Program and the Golden Food Bank and Local Food Matters, and give readings to Bylaw 1515 for bylaw revision and consolidation.

• Late item: direction on requesting meetings with Premier Eby and cabinet ministers at UBCM 2026
• Staff report: recommend $60,000 from Economic Opportunity Fund for Golden Community Economic Development Society
• Development Variance Permit DVP2026-01 for property at 909 10th St S — staff directed to proceed with public notice
• Bylaw 1515 for bylaw revision and consolidation authority — first, second, and third readings proposed
• Presentations: Kootenay Conservation Program on Local Conservation Fund; Golden Food Bank and Local Food Matters requesting EOF funding

Regular Council

Council will consider approving the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and hear a funding request from the Columbia Woodlot Association. Delegations include updates from the Okanagan Regional Library and Golden Community Economic Development, which will also seek funding. Correspondence includes a letter from Minister Ma regarding the Golden Medical Clinic.

• Approval of 2025 Statement of Financial Information
• Columbia Woodlot Association Economic Opportunity Fund request
• Okanagan Regional Library presentation on its role in the community
• Golden Community Economic Development annual report and funding request
• Letter from Minister Ma concerning Golden Medical Clinic

Regular Council

Council will consider delegating authority to sign a 20-year infrastructure access agreement with Columbia Basin Broadcast Corporation for fibre installation on the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and through Spirit Square. Other decisions include awarding a $151,073 construction contract for CIPP lining, a $292,850 contract for a Rec-Plex washroom/gazebo, and a $10,650 hot water tank replacement. Council will also consider renewing a temporary use permit for staff housing at Prestige Inn and supporting a feasibility study for airport instrument approach procedures with up to $40,000 in requested funding.

• Delegation of authority for 20-year broadband fibre access agreement with Columbia Basin Broadcast Corporation
• Award of $151,073 plus GST contract to Insituform Technologies for Cast-in-Place Pipe lining
• Request for up to $40,000 from Economic Opportunity Fund for airport instrument flight procedures feasibility study
• Award of $292,850 contract for Rec-Plex Whitetooth Legacy Park washroom/gazebo to Shamrock Mountain Building
• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit 2023-01 for staff housing at 1022 11th Avenue North (Prestige Inn)

Regular Council

Council will consider adopting the 2026 tax rates, the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, and recreation facility fees. The meeting also includes a 2025 audit presentation and a contract award for arena machine room maintenance.

• Bylaw No. 1514: 2026 Tax Rates for adoption
• Bylaw No. 1513: 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan for adoption
• Bylaw No. 1512: 2026 Town of Golden Recreation Facility Fees for adoption
• Arena machine room maintenance contract award to Yeti Refrigeration
• Liability insurance extension for Emergency Support Services Director Leanne Simonson

Special Open Council

The Town of Golden Council will consider second and third readings for Bylaw No. 1513, the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, and Bylaw No. 1514, the 2026 Tax Rates. The meeting agenda includes a report on public feedback from the 2026 Budget consultation.

• Bylaw No. 1513: 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan (second and third reading)
• Bylaw No. 1514: 2026 Tax Rates (second and third reading)
• Budget What We Heard Report (52 survey responses)
• Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) discussion
• Committee Reports

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will consider awarding a contract for an aquatic facility study and give first reading to the 2026 tax rates bylaw. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Official Community Plan and a recess for a public dialogue session on the 2026-2030 financial plan.

• Award contract for Golden Municipal Aquatic Services Facility Options Study ($150,000)
• Award 2026 Pavement Patching Program contract (up to $325,000)
• Award Pine Drive Sanitary Main Replacement contract ($759,100)
• Give first reading to Bylaw No. 1514, 2026 Town of Golden 2026 Tax Rates
• Give third reading to Bylaw No. 1512, 2026 Town of Golden Recreation Facility Fees

Regular Council

Council will consider the Draft 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan, including a 10% tax revenue budget increase and the approval of tax rate scenario #1. The meeting also includes the awarding of several construction and service contracts.

• Approval of 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan and tax rate scenario #1
• Award of $158,000 construction contract for Public Works Electrical Upgrades
• Award of $99,625 landscaping contract for KKMP Racquet Courts
• Establishment of Aquatics Study Select Committee
• Bylaw 1512: 2026 Recreation Facility Fees

Regular Council

Council will debate a late‑item motion on how Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area A should observe time, including options for a regional survey. The council will also approve the operating budget for General Government Services as part of the draft 2026‑2030 financial plan. Additional items include first, second and third reading of the Recreation Facility Fees Bylaw, adoption of the Sevens short‑term rental OCP and zoning amendments, and authorization to begin detailed design of the 12th Street lift‑station project.

• Late‑item motion on time‑zone observance for Golden and Area A (option 1: regional survey)
• Approval of Draft 2026‑2030 General Government Services Operating Budget
• First, second and third reading of Bylaw 1512, 2026 Recreation Facility Fees
• Adoption of OCP Amendment and Zoning Amendment for Sevens short‑term rental (1551 Bowle Evans Drive)
• Authorization for detailed design of 12th Street Lift Station pumps and pipes; funding revision for Well 7 using Growing Communities Fund grant

Standing Committee on Finance

The Open Standing Committee on Finance will review the draft 2026‑2030 budget. Topics include property taxation and reserve contributions, an introduction to tax rate setting, updates to the capital and operating budgets, and a recap of the financial plan. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Draft 2026‑2030 Budget discussion
• Property Taxation and Reserve Contributions
• Tax Rate Setting introduction
• Capital and Operating Budget updates
• Financial Plan 2026‑2030 recap

Standing Committee on Finance

The Open Standing Committee on Finance will discuss the draft 2026‑2030 budget, including specific amendment proposals for recreation and protective services. It will review the general government services operating budget, reserve contributions, and property taxation. The committee may direct staff to prepare reports on these items for Council.

• Draft Budget Amendment for Recreation – Columbia Basin Trust Climate Grants
• Draft Budget Amendment for Protective Services – FireSmart and Columbia Basin Trust Community Readiness grants
• General Government Services Operating Budget
• Reserve Contributions
• Property Taxation

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Recreation Services operating budget and a zoning amendment for 1122 10th Avenue South. The meeting includes a presentation on local food production and a request for mosquito control funding.

• Proposed $40,000 from the Economic Opportunity Fund for a LiDAR survey for mosquito control
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1510, 2026, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
• Zoning amendment and floodplain exemption for 1122 10th Avenue South (Bylaw No. 1511, 2026)
• Approval of the Operating Budget for Recreation Services for the 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan
• Discussion on a request to join a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

Regular Council

Council will decide on a budget amendment increasing the Pine Drive Sanitary Main Replacement project to $1,260,000 and retendering the contract. They will also give first, second, and third readings to a zoning amendment for 1122 10th Avenue S. A presentation will be made regarding a proposal to join a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies, and an update on the Official Community Plan will be provided.

• Budget amendment and retender for Pine Drive Sanitary Main Replacement, total $1,260,000, funded from Sewer Surplus and Sewer Capital Reserve
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 1511 for zoning amendment at 1122 10th Avenue S.
• Presentation by Calvin Beauchesne proposing the Town join a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
• Official Community Plan presentation by EcoPlan and Matthew Thomson Design

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will consider draft operating budgets for Recreation Services, General Government Services, and Property Taxation and Reserve Contributions as part of the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan. The meeting also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Discussion of Recreation Services Operating Budget for 2026-2030
• Discussion of General Government Services Operating Budget for 2026-2030
• Discussion of Property Taxation and Reserve Contributions for 2026-2030
• Adoption of minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting

Regular Council

Council will consider authorizing staff to sign a $400,000 grant agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for Whitetooth Legacy Park enhancements, including a beginner skate and bike park, year-round washroom, and climate-resilient landscaping. Other business includes third reading of a responsible pet ownership bylaw, reallocation of $110,357 in Economic Opportunity funds for the Golden to Nicholson Trail, and a corporate policy review. The meeting also includes late items on building inspection coverage and a Whitetooth Park funding update.

• Authorize $400,000 grant from Columbia Basin Trust for Whitetooth Legacy Park enhancements (Project #22,606)
• Third reading of Bylaw No. 1510, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
• Reallocation of $110,357 in Economic Opportunity Fund monies from Golden and Area A Trail Alliance to Golden to Nicholson Active Transportation Corridor capital project
• Late item on building inspection relief services from Director of Planning and Development
• Corporate policy review: adoption of Policy Development & Review Policy and rescission of four outdated policies

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will continue its review of the Draft 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, focusing on operating budgets for Recreation Services, Transportation Services, and General Government Services. This follows previous meetings where budgets for Protective Services, Arena, Cemetery, Economic Development, Planning, and Environmental services were approved. No reports are attached to the agenda; they are noted as forthcoming.

• Draft 2026-2030 Operating Budget discussion for Recreation Services, Transportation Services, General Government Services (reports forthcoming)
• Adoption of minutes from January 13 and 14, 2026 meetings (those meetings approved budgets for Protective Services, Arena, Cemetery, and directed staff to report on Old Town Works Yard options)
• Previous meeting directed staff to bring back funding options for remediation of the Old Town Works Yard

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will consider approving the Draft 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw, including water and sewer budgets, and will give second reading to a Responsible Pet Ownership bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on a construction contract for Well 7 and a public hearing record from December 16, 2025.

• Approve 2026-2030 water and sewer operating budget
• Authorize $133,415 contract for facility HVAC maintenance
• Direct staff to proceed with 1122 10th Avenue South rezoning
• Give second reading to Responsible Pet Ownership bylaw
• Authorize budget amendment for Well 7 construction

Standing Committee on Finance

Standing Committee on Finance

The Open Standing Committee on Finance will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report from the Chief Financial Officer introducing the draft 2026‑2030 operating budget for recreation, waste and recycling, planning and development, economic development, transportation, and general government services. The committee may recess to reconvene on January 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. if further discussion is needed. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda for January 13, 2026
• Adoption of minutes from the December 17, 2025 finance committee meeting
• Chief Financial Officer report: draft 2026‑2030 operating budget discussion (reports forthcoming) for multiple town services
• Potential recess to continue discussion on January 14, 2026 at 10 a.m.
• Adjournment of the committee meeting

Special Open Council

The Town of Golden Special Open Council meeting on January 6, 2026, is largely procedural, beginning with a land acknowledgement and adoption of the agenda. The main action is a motion to recess to a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter to discuss legal matters. The open meeting will then reconvene for any reports from the closed session before adjourning.

• Recess to closed meeting for legal matters under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter