Golden public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Golden Council will discuss several operational items including a water conservation plan and beetle control measures. The agenda also includes a contract extension for roadway and airport line painting. Additionally, the council will receive an update on the Golden and Area Emergency Program.
- Contract extension for roadway and airport line painting with Aardvark Pavement Marking Services up to $55,300
- Recommendation to proceed with 2022 order of MCH Beetle Block Pheromone Patches
- Endorsement of the Town of Golden’s Water Conservation Plan
- Presentation of the Kicking Horse Culture Annual Report
Regular Council
The Town of Golden Council will review 2022 budget proposals for shared and core services. The agenda includes a request to declare a climate emergency and a presentation on the Golden Landfill. Council will also consider zoning amendments and new administrative fee bylaws.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2021 – CD-1
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 1462, 2021 (Administrative Fees and Information Access)
- 5-year renewal of the GAEMP Coordinator contract
- Presentation requesting a motion to declare a climate emergency
- 2022 shared and core service budget proposals
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing proposed 2022 budgets for shared and core services. The committee will recommend Council approval of these proposals and submit them to the CSRD for its 2022 budget.
- 2022 budget proposal for Golden Civic Centre
- 2022 budget proposal for Mt 7 Rec Plex
- 2022 budget proposal for Municipal Pool
- 2022 budget proposal for Seniors' Centre
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 6, 2021. A report regarding the Shared Service Budget is expected as a late item.
- Adoption of April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Shared Service Budget report
Regular Council
The Town of Golden Council will review a bylaw regarding electric vehicle charging station user fees. The meeting also includes decisions on renewing emergency management services and recreation centre management agreements.
- Proposed 5-year Emergency Management Services Agreement with CSRD
- Renewal of four-year contract for Recreation Centre management
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 1462, 2021 (Administrative Fees)
- Briefing on future swimming pool capacity
Public Hearing
The Town of Golden is holding a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2021 – CD-1. The amendment establishes specific regulations for lot area, building height, and setbacks within the Gateway zone to align with the Official Community Plan. The proposal also includes requirements for commercial use on the first story of new developments.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1460 2021 – CD-1 regarding development regulations
- Establishment of a 14 m maximum building height, up to 15.5 m with a pitched roof
- New minimum lot area requirement of 1,400 m² and minimum frontage of 30.0 m
- Requirement for commercial use on the first story of dwelling units
Regular Council
The Golden Council will review a recommendation to award a contract for a new fire-rescue vehicle exhaust system. The agenda also includes presentations on the Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 project and the BC Social Procurement Initiative. Additionally, the Golden Cycling Club will report on annual trail work and funding.
- $105,500 contract recommendation for fire-rescue vehicle exhaust system to Parky’s Heating and Cooling
- Presentation on Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 project
- Golden Cycling Club delegation regarding annual trail work and funding
- Briefing note on 2021 Campground Year End Report
- Briefing note on 2021 Annual Pool Report
Regular Council
The Council will consider renewing the land and building lease for the Golden Seniors Centre at 1401 9th Street South. The meeting also includes the adoption of a 2022 tax exemption bylaw and a response to a delegation regarding inclusive public washrooms.
- Lease renewal with Golden and Region Seniors Society for the Golden Seniors Centre
- Adoption of Bylaw 1459, 2021 – “2022 Tax Exemption”
- Response to delegation regarding inclusive public washrooms
Regular Council
The Golden Council will consider first and second readings for two land-use bylaws regarding corridor and CD-1 zoning. A resident will also present a delegation regarding inclusive bathroom signage. The agenda includes reviewing external correspondence.
- First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2021 – Corridor
- First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2021 – CD-1
- Presentation by Kalika Bowlby regarding inclusive bathrooms and signage
Regular Council
The Golden Council will consider a contract up to $16,500 with Green Leaf Tree Services Ltd. for removing dead standing timber at the disk golf course. The meeting also includes readings for the 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and a presentation on the BC Social Procurement Initiative.
- Contract up to $16,500 to Green Leaf Tree Services Ltd. for pine beetle removals at the disk golf course
- First, second, and third readings of the 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1459, 2021
- Presentation on the BC Social Procurement Initiative by Rob Fisher
- Review of external correspondence regarding emergency paramedics and dispatchers
Regular Council
Council will decide whether to continue the moratorium on Recreation Season Passes for the fall and winter 2021/22 season. The Golden Rockets hockey club will also present concerns regarding arena advertising rules and dressing room access. Additionally, staff will provide updates on local forest matters.
- Continuation of recreation season pass moratorium for 2021/22 season
- Delegation from Golden Rockets regarding arena advertising and facility access
- Selkirk Hill Traffic Safety Study briefing note
- Update on local forest matters from Louisiana Pacific Corporation
- Correspondence regarding wildfire concerns with Canadian Pacific Railway
Regular Council
The Golden Council is meeting to consider the adoption of new bylaws regarding waste management and temporary borrowing. The agenda also includes reviewing applications for 2022 permissive tax exemptions. Additionally, council will receive staff reports on railway crossing safety and facility condition assessments.
- Adoption of Waste Management and Collection Services Bylaw No. 1458, 2021
- Adoption of 2021 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1457, 2021
- Approval of 2022 Permissive Tax Exemption (PTE) application advertising and bylaw development
- Review of Railway Crossing Safety Assessment Outcome memorandum
Regular Council
Council will consider bylaw amendments for the Francophone Playground and waste management services. The agenda includes a recommendation to award an HVAC contract for Mount 7 Rec/Plex. A delegation will also present regarding public washroom use at Spirit Square.
- $175,485 HVAC contract award for Mount 7 Rec/Plex to Bry-Mac Mechanical Ltd.
- Adoption of Francophone Playground OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments
- Active Transportation Network Planning Grant application with a $31,563 commitment
- Development Variance Permit for 901 7th Street North (Riverstone)
- Consideration of Waste Management and Collection Services Bylaws
Regular Council
The meeting includes discussions on a Community Forest Agreement Memorandum of Understanding and a contest to name a downtown back alley. Council will also review the 2020 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information. Additionally, staff are directed to proceed with public notice for a development variance permit at 901 7th Street North.
- Approval in principle for Community Forest Agreement MOU
- Community contest to name downtown back alley
- Development Variance Permit public notice for 901 7th Street North
- Review of 2020 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information
Regular Council
Council will consider a proposal to implement a local area waste collection service for properties between 409 and 429 9th Avenue North. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding a community forestry agreement and the re-establishment of a community funds selection committee.
- Proposed waste collection service for 409 to 429 9th Avenue North
- Delegation from GACFT regarding a community forestry agreement and MOU
- Re-establishment of the CBT Community Funds Local Selection Committee
- Clerical revisions to Road Rescue Protocols
- Review of internal correspondence regarding Frontage Taxes
Regular Council
Council will consider several service contract awards, including residential waste collection and propane supply. The agenda also includes decisions on sidewalk renewals and zoning amendments for the Kaurhause Veera project.
- 3-year waste collection contract award to VP Waste Solutions Ltd ($158,000-$198,000 annually)
- Propane supply contract award to Superior Propane at $0.4214 per litre
- Sidewalk capital renewal contract to Olson Projects Ltd for up to $70,430
- Adoption of Kaurhause Veera OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1445 and 1446
- Development Variance Permit for 520 6th Street South
Special Open Council
Council will review a presentation regarding the CSRD Pool Feasibility Study for a proposed Golden Aquatic Centre. The study includes a preliminary project cost estimate of $31,237,900. The concept design features a 25m lap tank, leisure pool, and hot pools.
- Preliminary project cost estimate of $31,237,900 for the Golden Aquatic Centre
- Presentation of the CSRD Pool Feasibility Study by Paul Fast (HCMA Architecture + Design)
- Projected net annual operating cost of $519,332 for the new facility
Regular Council
Golden Council will review the 2020 audited financial statements and consider adopting several bylaws, including new 2021 tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on a new affordable housing strategy and approval for road rescue protocols.
- Adoption of 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1455
- $117,543 contract for three light vehicles from Kicking Horse Ford Sales Ltd.
- $128,130 contract for 7th Street South repaving by Terus Construction Ltd.
- Adoption in principle of the Affordable Housing Strategy
- Approval in principle of road rescue protocols for Highway 1 and Highway 95
Regular Council
The Town of Golden Council will consider adopting the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw and the 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan. The agenda also includes contract awards for tree removal and facility upgrades.
- 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings)
- 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw (2nd, 3rd reading, and adoption)
- $12,000 contract for pine beetle tree removal at the Disc Golf Course
- $16,400 contract for automatic door openers at Mount 7 Rec/Plex
- Road Closure Bylaw No. 1454 (Rear Lot 12 NEP4080)
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing six options for the 2021 property tax rates. The committee aims to recommend a first reading of the Property Tax Bylaw to Council. This discussion considers how changes in property assessments will affect revenue needs of $5,898,958.
- Review of six options for 2021 property tax rates
- Discussion regarding required revenue of $5,898,958
- Analysis of a net increase in property assessments of $50,035,273
Regular Council
The meeting includes recommendations for several infrastructure projects, including water and sewer planning and vehicle replacements. The agenda also features a zoning amendment for Bears Paw Phase 5 Duplex and a motion regarding Economic Opportunity Fund applications.
- Recommendation to award LED lighting contract to Golden Installations Ltd. for $44,356
- Recommendation to proceed with water and sewer infrastructure replacement planning for $130,000
- Adoption of Recreation Facility Fees Bylaw No. 1443, 2021
- Third reading and adoption of Bears Paw Phase 5 Duplex zoning amendment
- Recommendation to award precast pit toilet contract to Tri-Kon Precast Concrete Products for $24,760
Regular Council
Golden Council is considering a motion for an indefinite moratorium on all Economic Opportunity Fund applications. The agenda also includes the adoption of the Golden Municipal Airport Strategic and Tactical Plan and readings for recreation facility fee bylaws.
- Notice of Motion: Indefinite moratorium on Economic Opportunity Fund applications
- Adoption in principle of the Golden Municipal Airport Strategic and Tactical Plan
- Second and third readings for Recreation Facility Fees Bylaw No. 1443, 2021
- Adoption of 2020 Reserve Transfers Bylaw No. 1451, 2021
- Review of briefing notes regarding a housing agreement and water system bylaws
Special Open Council
Council will consider three readings of Bylaw No. 1451, 2021, regarding 2020 reserve transfers totaling $2,097,308. The agenda also includes first readings for recreation facility fees and the 2021-2025 five-year financial plan.
- Bylaw No. 1451, 2021: 2020 Reserve Transfers with $2,097,308 in net transfers
- Bylaw No. 1443, 2021: Recreation Facility Fees first reading
- Bylaw No. 1452, 2021: 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan first reading
- Provincial Covid Safe Restart Grant of $757,800 included in transfers
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing the introduction of the 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1452, 2021. The committee will consider recommending that Council provide the bylaw with its first reading. The meeting also includes the adoption of the February 23, 2021 agenda and minutes.
- First reading of the 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1452, 2021
- Adoption of the February 23, 2021 meeting agenda
- Adoption of the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes
Public Hearing
The Town of Golden is holding a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1450, 2021. The proposal seeks to rezone part of the Bears Paw Phase 5 development from R1S to R1D to allow for the construction of a duplex on Lot 33. A written submission opposing the rezoning was also included in the agenda.
- Rezoning of Lot 33 (Bears Paw Phase 5) from R1S to R1D
- Written opposition to Bylaw No. 1450, 2021 by Jessica and Brandon Churchill
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing zoning amendments for a playground and a campground-foodbank. They are also considering a proposal to invite bids for lighting and HVAC upgrades at the Mount 7 Rec/Plex. A presentation on the Golden Flood Study is also scheduled.
- Proposal for LED lighting and HVAC replacement at Mount 7 Rec/Plex with up to $61,200 budget
- Second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1447 (Francophone Playground)
- Second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1448 (Francophone Playground)
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1449 (Campground - Foodbank)
- Presentation on the Golden Flood Study
Regular Council
The Golden Town Council will review grant applications for poverty reduction and emergency services. The meeting also includes decisions on several service contracts and two bylaw readings.
- Replacement pump hardware for 12th Street Lift Station ($33,383 plus tax)
- Facilities condition assessments awarded to FCAPX ($40,685 plus taxes)
- Three-year noxious weed control contract with Spectrum Resource Group Inc. ($9,344 per year)
- Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1445 (Veera)
- Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1446 (Veera)
Public Hearing
The Town of Golden is holding a public hearing to consider rezoning 804 11 Ave S for a playground and playfield. This proposal aims to provide additional outdoor space for students at L’école La Confluence Francophone School. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for a campground and food bank.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1447, 2021 (Francophone Playground)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1448, 2021 (Francophone Playground)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1449, 2021 (Campground - Foodbank)
- Written submissions regarding Bylaw No. 1448, 2021
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 9, 2021, meeting. The Chief Financial Officer is scheduled to present a report regarding the General and Consolidated Operating Budget.
- Adoption of February 9, 2021, meeting minutes
- Chief Financial Officer report on General and Consolidated Operating Budget
Special Open Council
Council is considering amendments to Bylaw No. 1444, 2021, to change the maximum debt term from 30 to 25 years and remove a reference to 8th Avenue North. The agenda also includes rezoning for Bears Paw Phase 5 Duplex and updating signing authority for the Cemetery Care Fund.
- Amending Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1444, 2021 to change debt term to 25 years
- Proposed $5,000,000 loan for infrastructure renewals on 9th Avenue North and 6th Street South
- First and second readings for Bears Paw Phase 5 Duplex rezoning (Bylaw No. 1450, 2021)
- Updating signing authority for the Golden and District Cemetery Care Fund
- COVID-19 arena operations update
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance will meet to adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting. The Chief Financial Officer is scheduled to present a report regarding the General Operating Budget.
- Adoption of January 26, 2021, meeting minutes
- Chief Financial Officer report on General Operating Budget
Public Hearing
The Town of Golden is holding a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. The proposal seeks to change the designation of 1200 11th Ave N from industrial to residential to allow for multi-family dwellings. The amendment also includes increasing the maximum building height for R4 zones from 12m to 16m.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1445, 2021 (Industrial to Creative Residential)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1446, 2021 (M2 Light Industrial to R4 High Density Residential)
- Proposed increase in R4 building height from 12m to 16m
- Commitment to secure 15% of units as staff or affordable housing
Regular Council
Council will consider a development variance permit for the property known as The Works. The agenda also includes briefing notes regarding skate park expansion and recreation facility requests. A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP 2021-01) for 904 10 Street North
- Briefing note on Golden Skate Park Association expansion
- Briefing note on Rotary Skills Program ice rink and basketball court request
- Golden Community Coop Q4 2020 CED Report
Regular Council
The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for a playground and a campground-foodbank area. Council will also consider a loan authorization bylaw and a lease for the Golden Food Bank Society. Additionally, staff will seek authorization for a $60,000 payment to the Golden District Arts Council.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1449 (Campground - Foodbank)
- $60,000 payment to Golden District Arts Council
- Land and building lease for the Golden Food Bank Society
- OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for Francophone Playground
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1444, 2021
Standing Committee on Finance
The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing how to allocate a $1,263,000 provincial grant for COVID-19 recovery. Discussion includes potential expenditures for IT upgrades, fiber optic installation, and facility improvements at the Rec Plex and Arena. The committee will also review the proposed 2021 Water & Sewer budget.
- $1,263,000 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant allocation
- Proposed 2021 Water & Sewer budget
- Potential IT and fiber optic infrastructure upgrades
- Facility improvements for the Rec Plex and Arena
Regular Council
The Golden Council is reviewing infrastructure funding requests, including up to $1,477,700 for dike and floodwall improvements. The agenda also includes first readings for Veera staff housing amendments and the proposed adoption of water system rate bylaws. Additionally, council will discuss traffic safety measures for 11th Street South.
- $1,477,700 funding request for dike improvements and floodwall monitoring
- First reading of Veera staff housing zoning amendments
- Adoption of Water System Rates and Regulations Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1442, 2020
- Development Variance Permit for 904 10 Street North
- Research into a community-wide 40km/hr speed limit