Golden public meetings in 2024

Standing Committee on Finance - 17 Dec 2024 - CANCELLED

The Standing Committee on Finance meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, was cancelled. The provided text contains the agenda for the cancelled meeting and minutes from a previous meeting on December 2, 2024.

Regular Council

Council will discuss a time-limited agreement with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to provide fire suppression services to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The body is also deciding on a new Council Procedure Bylaw and reviewing an interim housing needs report.

• Proposed Fire Services Agreement with Columbia Shuswap Regional District for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1494, 2024 Town of Golden Council Procedure Bylaw
• Receipt and publication of the December 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report
• Resolution regarding offsite/frontage works for the owner of 401 Golden Donald Upper Road Rd (Kruse Subdivision)
• Proposed response letters to establishments regarding light pollution complaints

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance is receiving a workshop from Urban Systems on development cost charges (DCCs) as part of an update to the Town's DCC bylaw. The workshop covers DCC fundamentals, the current 2012 program, and next steps including draft rates and programs to be presented in the new year. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Urban Systems presents DCC 101 workshop covering DCC purpose, calculation, exemptions, and waivers
• Review of Golden's current DCC program (updated 2012) with water and sewer categories only
• Discussion of proposed new DCC categories: transportation, parks, protective services, solid waste
• Council to provide direction on Municipal Assist Factor and DCC waivers/reductions

Regular Council

Council will hear annual reports from the Golden Municipal Campground operator and Kicking Horse Culture. Correspondence includes a letter on aquatics in Golden and a BC Alert Ready program request. The meeting also covers adoption of previous minutes and council strategic priorities.

• Golden Municipal Campground 2024 Annual Report presented by Whistlestop Outpost Ltd.
• Kicking Horse Culture 2024 Annual Report presented by Executive Director Logan Thackray
• External correspondence re: Aquatics in Golden and BC Alert Ready Program
• Adoption of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Council Strategic Priorities & Municipal Objectives 2024-2026

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will meet to review a forthcoming report from the Chief Financial Officer regarding capital projects. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of land.

• Closed meeting regarding Disposition of Land
• Chief Financial Officer report on Budget - Capital Projects
• Review of 2025-2029 Financial Plan including $11.37 million for Transportation Services
• Review of 2025-2029 Financial Plan including $5.01 million for Water Services
• Review of 2025-2029 Financial Plan including $4.02 million for Parks, Recreation and Community Development

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will adopt the November 19 meeting agenda and review the Chief Financial Officer's report on the five-year financial plan, including municipal property tax revenue and the proposed meeting schedule.

• Adoption of November 19 meeting agenda
• Adoption of November 5 meeting minutes
• Chief Financial Officer report on five-year financial plan
• Presentation on municipal property tax revenue
• Proposed Standing Committee on Finance schedule

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will consider a second and third reading of Bylaw No. 1494, the 2024 Council Procedure Bylaw. It will also adopt a new Council Proclamation Policy and approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule with appointments. A closed session will be held to appoint a new member to the ReDi Grant Local Selection Committee. The Golden Cycling Club will present a report on the use of Resort Municipality Initiative funding and future trail plans.

• Second and third reading of Bylaw No. 1494, Council Procedure Bylaw
• Adoption of Council Proclamation Policy
• Adoption of 2025 Council Regular Meeting Schedule and appointments
• Closed meeting to appoint new member to ReDi Grant Local Selection Committee
• Golden Cycling Club presentation on Resort Municipality Initiative funding and trail network

Standing Committee on Finance

The Open Standing Committee on Finance will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting. The Chief Financial Officer will present an introduction to the town’s five-year financial plan. The committee will consider a memo proposing a schedule of SCOF meetings for the 2025‑2029 financial plan, including specific dates in November and December 2024. No new business or decisions are listed beyond these reports.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda (Nov 5, 2024)
• Adoption of the minutes from the April 2, 2024 finance committee meeting
• CFO presentation: introduction to the five-year financial plan
• Review of the “Proposed Standing Committee on Finance Schedule” memo (file 1700-01/2025 Master Budget/Scheduling)
• Proposed SCOF meeting dates in Nov‑Dec 2024 covering budget introduction, capital project budgets, operating budgets, and service‑area reviews

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will discuss updating its Council Procedure Bylaw and associated policies. The body is also deciding on several equipment and service contracts for public works. Additionally, a delegation from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce will request funding for a Forest Impact Recovery Advisor.

• Purchase of a 2025 Elgin Crosswind Vacuum Sweeper for $480,000 plus fees and taxes
• Contract award to Willowbank Land Management Corp. for Forest Fuel Reduction Work for $27,500 plus tax
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 1494, 2024 Council Procedure Bylaw
• Adoption of Council Notice of Motion and Council Meeting Live Streaming and Recording policies
• Funding request for the Forest Impact Recovery Advisor position

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will adopt Bylaw No. 1493, 2024, which establishes the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption. The meeting will also include presentations from the Golden Pride Society regarding a rainbow crosswalk and a wildfire risk reduction forester.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1493, 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption
• Golden Pride Society presentation on rainbow crosswalk installation
• Presentation on Pacific Woodtech wildfire risk reduction efforts
• Discussion of Racquet Sports Courts Project update
• Council to receive external and internal correspondence

Regular Council

The Town of Golden council will consider a contract of sale for $280,000 for lots at 525‑527 9th Ave N. It will also discuss the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption by‑law and approve a service agreement with the Cycling Without Age program. Additional items include a by‑law reading for the tax exemption and a strategic priorities review.

• Approve contract of sale for 525‑527 9th Ave N (Lots 10 & 11, Block 4) for $280,000 to Golden Community Economic Development
• First, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 1493, 2024 – 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption
• Approve Service Provider Agreement with Golden Cycling Without Age (MIABC Agreement)
• Review and discuss the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions report from Finance
• Review Council Strategic Priorities & Municipal Objectives 2024‑2026

Regular Council

The Regular Open Council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, review the 2024 second‑quarter financial report, and consider several staff recommendations. Council will approve contracts for a mini dump truck, a sewer‑camera inspection service, and two light pick‑up trucks, as well as a Cycling Without Age agreement that adds a $24,464 asset. The meeting also includes authorization of the Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement and approval of the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee funding agreement.

• Mini Dump Truck – purchase authorized for $110,301 plus tax (Commercial Truck Equipment Co.)
• Sewer Collection System Camera Inspection – 3‑year service contract at $94,667 (2024), $99,400 (2025), $104,133 (2026) (Superior City Contracting Services Ltd.)
• Public Works Light Pick‑up Trucks – purchase of two trucks for $106,904 including fees and taxes (Metro Motors Ltd.)
• Cycling Without Age Agreement – municipal insurance provider approved and $24,464 contributed asset added to budget
• Canada Community‑Building Fund Agreement – staff report authorizes Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign the 2024‑2034 agreement

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council will review a request to borrow $3,414,500 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. The agenda also includes multiple zoning amendment bylaws and various infrastructure and landscaping contract authorizations.

• Borrowing of $3,414,500 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia
• Purchase of a SCADA computer node for $41,300 plus taxes
• Application for a Water System Structures Asset Management Study up to $18,000
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1491, 2024 – Golden CED
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1492, 2024 - R1-R1S Transition

Regular Council

The Council will consider a new bylaw regarding recreation facility fees and a borrowing authorization for a 1-ton flat deck. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation from the Canyon to Confluence Initiative.

• Borrowing authorization of up to $146,175 for a 1-Ton Flat Deck
• Bylaw No. 1490, 2024: Recreation Facility Fees (First, Second, and Third Readings)
• Presentation by Canyon to Confluence Initiative regarding a ministerial appointment request
• Sanitary Sewer Master Plan draft presentation from Urban Systems

Regular Council

The Town of Golden Council is reviewing a development variance permit for a mixed-use building by BC Housing at 805-809 11th Ave N. The agenda also includes recommendations to award contracts for pipe lining and propane supply. Additionally, motions were introduced regarding herbicide use and recreation facility fees.

• Development Variance Permit for BC Housing at 805-809 11th Ave N
• $307,290 contract award to SCS Group for pipe lining
• Three-year propane supply contract with Superior Propane at $0.389 per litre
• Notice of motion to eliminate Roundup use on municipal lands
• Motion to reconsider fee rates for ball and soccer fields

Regular Council

Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and a first quarter financial report. The agenda includes a recommendation to award a three-year waste collection contract and several bylaw adoptions regarding taxes and recreation fees.

• Award of 3-year service contract to VP Waste Solutions Ltd. for residential and municipal large bin collection
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1487, 2024 - 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1489, 2024 - 2024 Tax Rates
• Consideration of Bylaw No. 1490, 2024 - Recreation Facility Fees
• UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant Application for up to $25,000

Regular Council

The Council will discuss a proposal to develop four pickleball and two tennis courts at Keith King Memorial Park (KKMP). Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw.

• Proposed construction of four pickleball and two tennis courts at KKMP
• $500,000 forthcoming from CSRD’s Community Works Fund for court development
• $16,500 budget for Golden Swimming Pool condition assessment via Read Jones and Christofferson
• 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1487, 2024
• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1489, 2024

Special Open Council

Council reviewed the 2024 Budget Public Consultation 'What We Heard' report. The report summarizes resident feedback from an online survey regarding municipal priorities and service satisfaction. Key themes identified include concerns over inflation, housing affordability, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Presentation of the 2024 Budget Public Consultation report
• Review of 69 online survey responses from residents
• Summary of resident priorities including water, roads, and sewer services
• Identification of community concerns regarding inflation and housing

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will review a presentation regarding 2024 property tax rates and assessment changes. The discussion includes comparisons of tax multiples across local communities and various scenarios for setting the upcoming municipal tax budget.

• Presentation of 2024 BC Assessment values totaling $1,229,887,895
• Review of property value changes including a $65,526,354 market increase
• Discussion of tax rate scenarios to meet the approved $935,470 municipal tax budget increase

Regular Council

Golden Council will consider adopting new traffic, parking, and street regulations. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2024-2028 five-year financial plan and 2023 reserve transfers. Additionally, staff may be authorized to fund improvements at the 13th Street rail crossing.

• $125,172.85 purchase order for 13th Street Rail Crossing Improvements
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1482 (Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations)
• Second reading of the 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan
• First, second, and third readings for 2023 Reserve Transfers

Standing Committee on Finance

The committee will hold a discussion regarding the setting of tax rates. This follows the recent recommendation to approve the initial draft of the 2024-2028 budget and five-year financial plan.

• Discussion regarding tax rate setting

Regular Council

Council is considering the first reading of the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, which includes a proposed 14.25% municipal tax budget increase for 2024. The agenda also covers updates on traffic regulations and consultation results for Reflection Lake.

• First reading of the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw
• Proposed 14.25% municipal tax budget increase for 2024
• Third reading of the Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw
• Second and third readings of the Lane Closure Bylaw
• Briefing on Reflection Lake Multi-Party Consultation Results

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance met to review several components of the upcoming five-year financial plan. Discussions included recreation budgets, capital projects, and annual reserve contributions.

• Initial Draft 2024-2028 Budget presentation
• Recreation General Parks and Cultural Services budget including a $10,000 increase for Kicking Horse Culture Summer Kicks
• Capital Projects Draft 2024-2028 Budget
• Funding application for two community misting stations
• Annual Reserve Contributions budget

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing budget recommendations for the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, covering utilities, protective services, and recreation. Additionally, staff are seeking authorization for several service contracts and a development variance permit.

• Construction contract to Set in Stone Landscape Construction for $145,242.68 plus GST
• Council Chambers AV Upgrades contract award to Okanagan Audio Visual Services Ltd
• Development Variance Permit for 616 8th ST S
• Budget recommendations for 2024-2028 water, sewer, and waste services
• Funding application support for two community misting stations

Regular Council

The Town of Golden is considering several items including a $198,580 FireSmart grant application and a $28,623.26 emergency preparedness grant. Additionally, local hockey representatives will request an extension for the Golden & District Arena operating period.

• $198,580 UBCM FireSmart grant application
• $28,623.26 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application
• Request to extend Golden & District Arena operating period by 4-6 weeks
• Presentation regarding Golden Rockets Tier 1 Jr. A status and expenses
• Adoption of Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing the Recreation General Parks and Cultural Services budget. The committee will recommend whether Council should approve this budget for inclusion in the Draft 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding reserves and capital projects.

• Recommendation to include Parks and Cultural Services budget in the 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan
• Discussion of Reserves and Capital Projects Draft 2024-2028 Budget

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will review the Recreation Services budget for inclusion in the Draft 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw. The committee will also discuss proposed budget meetings for 2024.

• Recreation Services budget recommendation for the Draft 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw
• Proposed Budget meetings for 2024

Regular Council

The Council will review a contract award for Visitor Information Centre washroom upgrades and consider the third reading of a traffic and parking bylaw. Additionally, delegations will present on community wellness trails and food security funding.

• Contract award to K4 Construction Ltd. for $266,151 plus GST for Visitor Information Centre washroom upgrades
• Third reading of Traffic, Parking & Streets Regulations Bylaw No. 1482, 2024
• Wildsight Golden presentation on Community Wellness Trail feasibility and Phase 2 recommendations
• Food security funding presentation by Local Food Matters and Golden Food Bank
• Development Variance Permit process for 616 8th St S (Hoke)

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing several departmental budgets for inclusion in the 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan. The committee also discussed potential capital expenditures related to traffic safety at Selkirk Hill.

• General Government Services budget recommendation
• Airport, Transportation Services, Cemetery and Golden & District Arena budgets
• Selkirk Hill rapid crossing flashers: $50,000 - $125,000
• Selkirk Hill informal crossing location changes: $40,000 - $50,000
• Selkirk Hill 11th St S right out only: $46,000 - $289,000

Regular Council

The Council will consider first and second readings for a new traffic bylaw and an electric scooter pilot project. Agenda items also include contract awards for dike improvements, weed control, and road painting. Additionally, the meeting includes budget amendments and grant funding for fitness equipment.

• First and second readings of Proposed Traffic Bylaw 1482, 2024
• Approval of Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project starting April 5, 2024
• $515,885 construction contract for 2024 Fisher Road Dike Improvements
• $290,500 budget amendment for the 2023 6th Street North Project
• $8,042.73 capital funding for spin bikes via Active Communities Grant

Regular Council

The Council will review a late item proposed by Councillor Manuel regarding the naming of fossil fuels. The proposal requests that the provincial government use the term 'fossil gas' instead of 'natural gas' in communications.

• Proposed resolution from Councillor Manuel to rename natural gas as 'fossil gas'
• Review of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Correspondence regarding Community Works Fund and housing legislation

Standing Committee on Finance

The Standing Committee on Finance will review budget recommendations for the Transportation, Cemetery, and Arena departments. These figures are proposed for inclusion in the Draft 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Budget recommendation for Transportation, Cemetery, and Arena
• Adoption of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes