Princeton public meetings in 2025

Regular Agenda

The council will adopt a Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw (No. 1060, 2025). It will also consider two land‑use amendments: an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw 1063) to redesignate 82‑87 Fenchurch Avenue and 195 Bridge Street to Town Centre, and a Zoning Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1064) to rezone those parcels to C2 Central Business. The agenda includes receipt of SILGA 2026 Resolutions and Community Excellence Awards correspondence and notes that there are no unfinished business or staff reports.

• Adopt Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw (No. 1060, 2025)
• Amend Official Community Plan (Bylaw 1063) to redesignate 82‑87 Fenchurch Ave and 195 Bridge St to Town Centre
• Amend Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 1064) to rezone those parcels to C2 Central Business
• Receive and file SILGA 2026 Resolutions and Community Excellence Awards correspondence
• No unfinished business or staff reports on the agenda

Committee of the Whole

Council will hear a delegation from the Princeton Community Arts Council requesting an increase in annual budget support from $5,000 to $10,000. Also on the agenda is an update on Project No. 2024-002 regarding caboose refurbishment and signage for the Airplane/Weathervane. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Princeton Community Arts Council delegation requesting budget increase from $5,000 to $10,000
• Unfinished business: Project No. 2024-002 Caboose Refurbishment and Signage for the Airplane/Weathervane — drawings to be presented
• Princeton Family Services Society delegation listed but no details provided in the agenda
• Adoption of the December 10th, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda

Regular Agenda

The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, appoint a Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer, and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. It will conduct the third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060, 2025 and amend it as presented. The council will give first and second readings to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 and direct staff to schedule a public hearing for it on January 21, 2026. Petitions and delegations will be heard with a fifteen‑minute limit per presenter.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 – first and second readings; public hearing set for Jan 21, 2026
• Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060, 2025 – third reading and amendment
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer (Carrie Kassa) and Deputy Chief Election Officer (Jeanie Williams) for 2026 election
• Approval of 2026 Council regular and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule
• Petitions and delegations – each limited to 15 minutes unless extended by 2/3 council vote

Special Meeting Agenda

Council is considering the first draft of the 2026 Municipal Budget and 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan. The proposed budget includes a 5% inflationary increase and a 3.02% tax increase. If approved, the budget will move to a public consultation process.

• Proposed 3.02% tax increase for 2026
• Proposed 5% inflationary increase compared to 2025 budget
• 2026 Capital Expenditure proposal for Water: $8,292,215
• 2026 Capital Expenditure proposal for Sewer: $5,567,548
• 2026 Capital Expenditure proposal for Public Works: $2,763,000

Special Meeting Agenda

The special meeting is called to review the first draft of the 2026 Municipal Budget and 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, presented by Director of Finance James Graham. The draft includes a 5% inflationary increase and a 3.02% tax increase based on the BC Assessment preview roll. Council will discuss the budget and may authorize a public consultation process.

• First draft of the 2026 Princeton Municipal Budget with a proposed 3.02% tax increase
• Total 2026 revenue forecast at $29.8 million, with $8.3 million in water capital and $5.6 million in sewer capital
• Staff request council approval to launch a public consultation on the first draft
• Budget includes $2.1 million in protective services capital and $2.8 million in public works capital for 2026

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, allow public delegations of up to fifteen minutes, hear a staff report updating the Princeton FireSmart Program, and then adjourn. No decisions beyond routine procedural approvals are listed.

• Adopt November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt minutes (none pending)
• Public delegations limited to 15 minutes each, 2/3 vote to extend
• Staff report: update on Princeton FireSmart Program by Dave Stringfellow
• Adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting

Regular Agenda

At the November 5, 2025 regular council meeting, members will consider several staff reports and resolutions. The council will adopt the Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2025 and the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1060, 2025, including directing staff to sign an agreement with Fire Marque Inc. to administer the new fees. Additional items include approval of a development variance permit for 480 Mayne Avenue, support for two UBCM grant applications (Emergency Support Services equipment and FireSmart program), and acceptance of the 2025 tax‑sale report for information.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-03 for 480 Mayne Avenue
• Give three readings to Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2025
• Give three readings to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1060, 2025 and authorize an agreement with Fire Marque Inc. to administer the fees
• Support joint UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application for ESS equipment and training
• Support UBCM 2026/27 FireSmart Community Funding grant application

Committee of the Whole

Council hears a delegation from Fire Marque Inc. proposing an indemnification program to recover fire department response costs from insurance companies, potentially requiring new bylaws and an agency agreement. Staff also present quarterly reports from multiple departments for information.

• Delegation from Fire Marque Inc. on fire department cost recovery program
• Quarterly reports from CAO, Corporate Services, Building, Civil Works, Finance, Recreation, Protective Services, Planning
• Proposal would require enacting two bylaws: a cost-recovery bylaw or fee schedule amendment, and an agency agreement bylaw

Regular Agenda

Council will decide on awarding a $58,862.50 contract to Josh Coyne Contracting to replace the heating and air conditioning system at the Town Annex building, which currently lacks functional heating. The meeting also includes a delegation from Nick Arkle of Gorman Group and a request to pay a $545 registration fee for a student to attend the Youth Parliament of British Columbia session.

• Contract award to Josh Coyne Contracting for HVAC replacement at Town Annex building: $58,862.50
• Delegation from Nick Arkle, CEO of Gorman Group
• Council to pay $545 registration fee for a student to attend Youth Parliament of British Columbia session in Victoria
• Receipt and filing of correspondence from West Vancouver and Minister of Children and Family Development (Foster Family Month)
• Adoption of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting

Regular Agenda

The Princeton Council will consider a financial transfer of up to $126,164 from the Climate Action Reserve to the Future Amenity Reserve to fund the Arena Improvement Project. The body will also receive a staff report on the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption and approve a $3,000 grant for the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club.

• Authorize transfer of up to $126,164.00 from Climate Action Reserve to Future Amenity Reserve
• Grant $3,000 to Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club
• Receive 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only
• Princeton Fire Department to provide updates on calls from Jan 1 to Aug 1, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on September 9, 2025 to consider several staff reports. Items included a discussion of the Splash and Play Park location, a review of the Revved Up and Rockin’ event held August 29, and a discussion of the 2025 Grant‑in‑Aid program and its policy. Council also reviewed the petition and delegation procedures and adopted the agenda.

• Splash and Play Park location – discussion (staff report)
• Revved Up and Rockin’ event (held August 29) – discussion (staff report)
• 2025 Grant‑in‑Aid program – discussion of policy, including $10,000 annual maximum per organization
• Petitions and Delegations – public comment procedure (15‑minute limit, 2/3 vote for extensions)
• Adoption of agenda – resolution to adopt the September 9, 2025 agenda

Regular Agenda

The Town of Princeton Council is meeting to discuss the 2025 Tax Sale and the 2024 Annual Report. Council is considering authorizing the CAO to bid on delinquent properties up to 50% of their assessed value. Additionally, the body is reviewing a request to waive rental fees for a local rodeo event.

• Authorization for CAO to bid up to 50% of assessed value at the September 29, 2025 Tax Sale
• Receipt and filing of the 2024 Annual Report
• Request to waive two days of rent at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds for the High School Rodeo on September 20-21, 2025

Regular Agenda

The council will decide whether to apply for a $7.71 million grant to replace the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station and to use up to $710,000 from existing borrowing for the project. It will also consider a fireworks display request for Halloween Family Fun Night, a $5,000 façade grant for 219 Vermilion Avenue, and a letter of support for Hudbay Minerals’ New Ingerbelle Expansion Project.

• Approve application for $7,710,000 grant to replace Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station
• Authorize up to $710,000 from the 2025‑2029 infrastructure borrowing for the lift station project
• Conditional approval for Halloween Family Fun Night fireworks at Princeton Fairgrounds
• Approve $5,000 façade improvement grant for 219 Vermilion Avenue
• Issue letter of support to Hudbay Minerals for New Ingerbelle Expansion Project

Special Meeting Agenda

The Town of Princeton is holding a special meeting to receive and approve the 2024 financial statements presented by KPMG. Council is also discussing the replacement of the heating and air conditioning system at the Annex building.

• Approval of 2024 Financial Statements presented by Murray M. Smith of KPMG
• Contract award to G.P.H. Mechanical Ltd. for Annex building HVAC replacement totaling $72,673.20

Regular Agenda

Council will consider several staff reports, including authorizing a 12‑month social media marketing contract with Luke MacBain at $5,500 per month plus taxes. It will approve the 2025/26 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement. The council will review three quotes and award the HVAC replacement contract for the Annex building to G.P.H. Mechanical Ltd. for $72,673.20 (including GST). Additional items include a zoning variance for 235 Penryn Avenue and a $5,000 façade improvement grant for 285 Bridge Street, plus readings of the Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw.

• Authorize 12‑month social media marketing contract with Luke MacBain at $5,500 per month plus taxes
• Approve 2025/26 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
• Award HVAC replacement contract to G.P.H. Mechanical Ltd. for $72,673.20 (incl. GST) at the Annex building
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP‑2025‑02 for 235 Penryn Avenue (setback exception)
• Approve business façade improvement grant for 285 Bridge Street, up to $5,000 reimbursement

Special Meeting Agenda

This special meeting agenda is mostly procedural, with the sole substantive item being a motion to close the meeting to the public. The closed session will involve discussions with municipal officers regarding objectives, measures, and progress reports for the purpose of preparing the annual municipal report under section 98 of the Community Charter.

• Motion to close meeting under section 90.1(l) for annual report discussions
• No other business, delegations, or bylaws on the agenda

Regular Agenda

The Princeton Council will consider approving several capital projects, including a sewer control kiosk upgrade, road line painting, and an arena compressor replacement. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous council minutes and a proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week.

• Klargester RBC electrical control kiosk upgrade to CENTRIX Control Solutions ($122,068.80)
• 2025 Annual Road Line Painting to Aardvark Pavement Marking Services ($38,000.00)
• Princeton & District Arena compressor replacement to Norlock Refrigeration ($128,667.00)
• Masonic Hall Demolition to CC Contracting ($63,525.00)
• Discussion on Fire Department Response Cost Recovery

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a project update from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen regarding a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis. Council will also receive a status report on the Bridge Street Plaza, including progress and year-to-date financials.

• Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) presentation on the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) project
• Status report on Bridge Street Plaza progress and year-to-date financials
• Bridge Street Bandshell contract award report
• Report on Bridge Street Plaza furnishings and shade sails

Regular Agenda

Princeton Council will consider delegating authority to staff to set 2025 water restriction stages, and receive an update on the Bridge Street Plaza project including progress and year-to-date finances. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for land matters.

• Delegation of authority to CAO and Infrastructure Technologist to determine 2025 sprinkling regulation stages
• Status report on Bridge Street Plaza with progress and year-to-date financials
• Correspondence from MLA Wilson regarding FortisBC Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy to be received and filed
• Closed session under section 90.1(e) for land acquisition/disposition

Special Meeting Agenda

The council will adopt the special‑meeting agenda and allow limited public delegations of up to fifteen minutes each. Afterward, it will vote on a motion to close the meeting to discuss confidential negotiations under section 90.1(k). No other reports, bylaws, or new business are on the agenda.

• Adopt the May 26, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
• Allow public delegations/petitions limited to 15 minutes each
• Motion to close the meeting for confidential negotiations (90.1(k))

Regular Agenda

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 7th meeting. They will consider a proclamation declaring June 1-8 as Rodeo Week. The meeting will then close to the public to discuss land acquisition/disposition and potential litigation.

• Proclamation of June 1-8, 2025 as Rodeo Week
• Motion to close meeting for land acquisition/disposition and litigation
• Receive and file letter from City of Enderby regarding Bill 7-2025 Economic Stabilization Act
• Invitation for council to tour Brenda Renewables facility on May 26 and/or 28

Regular Agenda

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Committee of the Whole

Council receives quarterly departmental reports for information, covering projects such as the $4.5 million Fire Hall #2 construction (completion fall 2025), flood mitigation study, and adopted Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations discussions.

• Fire Hall #2 construction underway with $4.5 million budget, completion set for fall 2025
• 13 new building permit applications listed, including a 6-storey apartment at 309/311 Highway 3
• Arena solar PV system (50 kWac) complete, expected to offset 20% of annual operating costs
• Union collective agreement negotiations ongoing with term expired December 31, 2024
• Recreation and Parks Master Plan adopted, guiding 10-year priorities

Regular Agenda

Princeton Council will consider awarding a $51,963.63 timber staining and refinishing contract to The Carving Lot for town signs and log structures. They will also authorize a 2025 landfill wood chipping/grinding contract to Huska Holdings at $9.40 per cubic meter. Council will receive and file correspondence including a letter on cannabis taxation and a federal transit funding announcement.

• Award timber staining contract to The Carving Lot for $51,963.63 plus GST for 10 town signs and structures
• Authorize 2025 landfill wood chipping/grinding contract to Huska Holdings at $9.40 per cubic meter
• Receive and file letter from Minister of Housing on BC Transit Baseline Funding Stream
• Receive and file letter from Village of Daajing Giids on cannabis taxation sharing
• Adopt minutes of March 19, 2025 regular meeting

Regular Agenda

The Town of Princeton Council will meet to decide on the adoption of a 10-year recreation plan and a poverty reduction strategy. The body will also review the transfer of over $1.1 million in reserve funds for capital assets and interest allocation.

• Adoption of the 2025 Town of Princeton 10-Year Recreation Master Plan
• Adoption of the 2025 Poverty Reduction Strategy-Reducing Housing Challenges & Homelessness
• Authorization to spend $1,114,259.17 from reserve funds for capital assets and interest
• Allocation of $1,142,038.20 into various reserve funds for the 2024 fiscal year
• Financial sponsorship request from Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo for Rodeo Queen Reva Shopshire

Committee of the Whole

The Princeton Committee of the Whole will receive two presentations: the final 10-year Recreation Master Plan and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation seeking a stronger partnership. No formal decisions are scheduled; council will hear the presentations and may discuss. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Presentation of the final Town of Princeton 10-Year Recreation Master Plan 2025 by Lees & Associates.
• South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation requests council input and partnership on healthcare equipment needs.
• Medical Foundation reports $315,000 in equipment purchased for Princeton over the last five years, including a portable X-ray machine and Lucas chest compression devices.
• Medical Foundation seeks $1 million to finish the Oncology Unit upgrade at Penticton Regional Hospital.
• Recreation Master Plan includes goals to strengthen partnerships, upgrade facilities, maintain parks and trails, and support active transportation.

Regular Agenda

Council will consider approving $45,000 for structure protection equipment, launching an alternative approval process for a $1.39 million fire hall loan, and extending a lease at 120 Veterans Way. Also on the agenda are reserve fund transfers totalling $1.1 million and an in-kind contribution for the Copper Valley Music Festival.

• $45,000 for purchase of structure protection equipment
• Alternative approval process for Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw (up to $1,389,086) for new fire hall at 322 Laurie Currie Way
• Lease extension with Princeton & District Community Services Society at 120 Veterans Way until March 2027
• Transfer of $1,114,259.17 from reserve funds for capital assets
• In-kind contribution of $1,800 ($600/day for 3 days) for Copper Valley Music Festival

Committee of the Whole

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes a motion to close the session to the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, land acquisition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Motion to close meeting for personnel and labour relations discussions
• Discussion on land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Discussion on preliminary municipal service negotiations

Regular Agenda

The Town of Princeton is reviewing a $40,000 grant application for Emergency Operations Centre equipment and training. Council is also considering the purchase of a 2003 Ford F550 fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

• Grant application for $40,000 for Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) Equipment and Training
• Purchase of one 2003 Ford F550 4X4 fire protection vehicle for $14,000 plus taxes
• RDOS 2025 Budget presentation by Jim Zaffino and Wayne Making

Regular Agenda

The Princeton Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public reports, and vote on several items. Staff reports include a request to apply for up to $5,000,000 from the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program for a residential metering project. The council will also consider a funding proposal for a Diking System Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike upgrades, and adopt a Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment. Additional items include an agricultural land exclusion application for 151 Airport Road and a request for council attendance at the May 17, 2025 Annual Rendezvous Opening Ceremony.

• Authorize staff to apply for up to $5,000,000 for the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program (residential water metering)
• Approve submission of a full proposal for a Diking System Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre‑Design Report via the DRIF program
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1 (Bylaw No. 1055, 2024)
• File the Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion Application for the property at 151 Airport Road
• Approve council attendance and remarks at the Annual Rendezvous Opening Ceremony on May 17, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Mateo Ocejo of Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd. The presentation provides an update on the Eastgate composting facility’s operations, recent upgrades, and a proposal to offer cost‑saving waste services to the valley. Council members may ask questions but no formal decision is on the agenda.

• Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd. – operational update on the composting facility
• Proposal to provide cost‑saving waste services and invitation for a facility tour