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The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72955/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1AF65F3E943B49B2BFB773AB71B0A094", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=907" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss $15,000 Wild Animation Festival sponsorship", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a request for speed bumps on Halliford Avenue and a proposal to sponsor the 2nd Annual Wild Animation Festival with $15,000 plus GST. The meeting also includes correspondence from the British Columbia Utilities Commission regarding energy supply.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72932/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=9A5F89FD07DF4901B79E2773037A70BC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=923" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to read and consider Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067", "summary": "The Princeton Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public petitions, and consider several staff reports. Items include a $15,000 plus GST sponsorship for the Princeton Wild Animation Festival, an expression of interest for a federal Health, Wellness and Aquatic Centre grant, and a Phase 2 Water Meter Installation and rebate program. The council will also give first, second, and third readings to Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72857/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1B53733912AB480DB04C0D85E139C44C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=906" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council to approve up to $500,000 for Phase 2 water meter installation", "summary": "The council will consider and file the Town of Princeton's 2025 Annual Report, which has no financial or policy implications. It will also direct staff to purchase the remaining residential water meters and cellular wall units from Neptune Technology Group for up to $500,000, funded through the Water Meter Grant Program. Additionally, the council will approve a homeowner‑led installation program that includes an incentive or utility bill rebate to maximize grant eligibility.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72789/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=317D6629094547C4A750E4C03C162819", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=942" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to award road line painting contract for $39,000", "summary": "Princeton Council will decide on awarding a road line painting contract to Aardvark Pavement Marking Services for up to $39,000, approve development variance permits for two properties, and allocate a $3,000 grant to the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club. Council also will approve the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and then hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72741/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=6E18CE58310644F28F3BF349FBB24074", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=905" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council adopts the 2025 Annual Report and schedules public review for June 30", "summary": "The Town of Princeton Council will receive and approve the prepared 2025 Annual Report. Council will direct staff to post the report for public inspection under Section 97(d) of the Community Charter. The report will be considered, and public submissions and questions will be accepted, at a special meeting on June 30, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72642/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=544F36B35B7645AFABE491E30112285A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=941" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council discusses $43,970 in grant requests with only $25,000 available", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss 2026 Grant in Aid requests totaling $43,970.22 from six local organizations, but only $25,000 is budgeted. They will also receive an update on water meter installation statistics from the Director of Civic Works. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72499/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4A49C0C9D7CB4EE7A01BDDC02C84F39E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=922" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council holds special meeting with procedural items and MATRIX program presentation", "summary": "The Princeton Council will adopt the meeting agenda and note that there are no minutes, unfinished business, staff reports, or bylaws to consider. Council members will allow public petitions and delegations limited to fifteen minutes each, subject to a two‑thirds vote for longer periods. Students from the Princeton & District Community Skill Centre will present information on the MATRIX Program. No other business is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72472/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CCDFC40EEB4C4D948BC0EB76F0283397", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=938" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to approve 2025 Statement of Financial Information", "summary": "Council will vote to adopt the 2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), a required annual financial report to the province. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and receipt of correspondence, including a letter from Saanich regarding the Local Government Climate Action Program.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72470/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E76C29EAD16D4E0B80354E1BE3C84E09", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=904" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council to discuss residential water meter program", "summary": "The Council will hold discussions regarding the 2026 Water Meter Program. This follows a previous decision to apply for the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Project, which provides up to $5,000,000 in 100% provincial funding for residential meter installation and data infrastructure.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72447/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9F1619BABBED4082ADB5F07810CEBF5B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=939" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to vote on BC Transit 2026/27 annual operating agreement", "summary": "Council will decide on renewing the BC Transit annual operating agreement and the RDOS emergency services MOU for one year. A development variance permit for 67 Kenley Avenue is also up for approval. Council will adopt minutes from two previous meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72238/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=995D5585A98846E6B17ACA98F61DD930", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=902" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council to adopt the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan and new tax rates", "summary": "The Princeton Town Council will vote to adopt the five‑year financial plan bylaw and the 2026 tax rates bylaw. It will also consider a mutual‑aid fire protection agreement with the Eastgate Fire Protection Society and delegate authority for water‑restriction regulations. The council will receive and approve the 2025 audited financial statements and address related correspondence.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/72185/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=840F1DF73A4840C496DC6327637A74CF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=936" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to approve $200,000 arena condenser replacement contract", "summary": "Council will consider several staff reports, including a request from the Princeton Rodeo Club to level the old motocross track at no cost and to waive rental fees for ten years, which will be referred back to staff. Council will also hear a request from the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce to waive the arena rental fee for its Community Trade Show on July 18, 2026, with staff directed to negotiate a fee. Council is recommended to award the arena condenser replacement contract to Norlock Refrigeration for $196,000 (plus tax) and approve a total project budget of $200,000 from the arena capital section. Finally, Council will adopt the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 1062) and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 1066).", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71951/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=DD87C311923E4F34BB064BF2460B31BF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=901" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Rodeo Club seeks to level motocross track and waive fees for 10 years", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider petitions from the Princeton Rodeo Club to level the old motocross track at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds for expanded parking and to waive rental fees for ten years. It will also hear a request from the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce to waive the rental fee for the July 18, 2026 Community Trade Show at the Princeton Arena. Staff will present quarterly reports from multiple departments before the meeting concludes.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71878/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=0AFF991B068C4013B64E16BF1B33B1FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=920" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to support $30,000 grant for Emergency Operations Centre equipment", "summary": "The Princeton Council will adopt its agenda and the March 18 minutes, hear a presentation from Princeton Ground Search and Rescue, and consider a resolution to back the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen’s application for a $30,000 Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant on behalf of the town. The council will also receive and file correspondence from the Town of View Royal and the Gorman Group.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71865/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2001%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=5643616EAE8142B2A6BE96CBAAB5AC0A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=900" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to decide on $2.2M Allison Avenue sewer upgrade contract", "summary": "Council will vote on a $2.2M sewer realignment contract for Allison Avenue, a $2M reserve transfer for capital assets, and a $200K hockey club grant from Copper Mountain Mine. Also on the agenda: a development variance at 146 Deerview Crescent and endorsements of a forestry campaign and the RDOS solid waste plan.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71824/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=9D426830EA9942578869AA9BC2071B5A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=899" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "RDOS presents Solid Waste Management Plan, seeks council support resolution", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole hears a delegation from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) presenting a draft Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for the next 10 years. The plan sets a target of 450 kg/capita waste disposal per year by 2036 and includes 47 initiatives to reduce waste, increase diversion of organics and construction materials, and optimize landfill operations. Council is asked to adopt a resolution supporting the SWMP and to provide comments. No other substantive business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71715/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2010%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=B55F11477F1F4DE8BB3E80AF6D9C036B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=919" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council to authorize a development permit for 315 Laurie Currie Way", "summary": "The Princeton Council will consider adopting the minutes from its February meetings and authorizing a development permit for a business park at 315 Laurie Currie Way. The body will also hear a request to proclaim March 26th as International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71682/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2004%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=94D60EBF78A345159229C8288DA90DF0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=898" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council votes to close meeting for confidential service negotiations", "summary": "The council will adopt its agenda and then consider a motion to close the special meeting to the public. The closure is intended to allow discussion of preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service under section 90.1(k). No other business or reports are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71537/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=184E6969D21E4C6A90D7E08605C835A2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=932" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council considers rezoning for 58-unit senior apartment and mixed-use commercial project", "summary": "The Town of Princeton Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, including a new property maintenance law and a revenue anticipation bylaw. They will also consider rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments for a mixed-use development on Fenchurch Avenue and Bridge Street.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71427/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=56FD8946AEDA4A4F97F476FFADFE5FFA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=897" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on Fenchurch Avenue rezoning for 58 housing units", "summary": "This public hearing considered OCP and zoning amendments to allow a mixed-use development with 58 residential units and office space at 82, 84, 87, and 88 Fenchurch Avenue. The hearing was held and closed with no public speakers. Council subsequently gave third reading and adopted the bylaws.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71354/Public%20Hearing%20-%2004%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=1F20C7D911F84B8D8A54F8A9F23F795F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=929" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Third reading for 58-unit senior apartment and commercial project on Fenchurch Avenue", "summary": "Council will consider third reading of bylaws rezoning 82–87 Fenchurch Avenue and 195 Bridge Street for a mixed-use commercial and 58-unit senior apartment building. Also up for decision: a $1,389,086 fire hall loan authorization, adoption of an OCP amendment to align the Housing Needs Report, three readings of a Property Maintenance Bylaw, and a Heritage Week proclamation. A delegation from the Okanagan Regional Library and introduction of the new RCMP sergeant are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71352/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2004%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=0F0A56AD8CB84178B4F71CA1ECBA5B44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=896" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Princeton council holds public hearing on updated housing plan", "summary": "The Town of Princeton is holding a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025. The bylaw updates the town's housing projections and policies to align with provincial legislation and the 2024 Housing Needs Report.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71211/Public%20Hearing%20-%2021%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=1DC11BF51AB240A4900C5B2BBBB3F554", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=928" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Regular Agenda", "headline": "Council approves $529,851 Klargester RBC replacement contract", "summary": "The Princeton Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, appoint Murray Smith of KPMG as municipal auditor for the 2025 fiscal year, and approve the Klargester RBC and supporting structure replacement contract for $529,851 (excluding GST) with a total project cost of $556,343.55. It will also give a third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025. Additional items include a presentation of the RDOS budget and a motion to close part of the meeting for labour‑relations discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71282/Regular%20Agenda%20-%2021%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=1201D1259A564AF4B90553DA345EBB90", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=892" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Council reviews 2026 budget with 3.02% tax increase and 5% inflation hike", "summary": "Council is discussing the third draft of the 2026 municipal budget and five-year financial plan, which includes a 5% inflationary increase and a 3.02% tax increase based on BC Assessment's preview roll. They will also consider priority budget items involving surplus operational revenue, land sales reserve, and recreational facility funding. Additionally, two requests are on the table: the Princeton and District Museum and Archives Society seeks a new assistant manager position, and the Princeton Community Arts Council asks to double its grant from $5,000 to $10,000.", "agenda_url": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/71140/Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%2013%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=F59B52FC8C0145378029310643A826EA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://princeton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=895" } ] }