The complete package before council on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 was 516 pages, composed of various communications and staff reports. Following are some of the highlights:
August 20, 2024 highlights from the agenda:
• Johnny Strilaeff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Basin Trust, appeared virtually to provide an organizational update to Council.
• The annual budget and funding request from the Golden and District Museum, with a slight increase in the request for funding.
• 2024 Mid-year Communications update from Alysha Saville, Director of Corporate Services.
• Briefing Note from Chris Cochran, Director of Public Works, regarding Spruce Drive signage, presented options for consideration.
• A monthly report from Golden Fire Rescue for June and July 2024.
• THAT per the Staff Report Municipal Campground Contract Determination received August 20th, 2024, from the CAO, Council AUTHORIZE a 3-year contract extension to Whistlestop Outpost Ltd. for Municipal Campground Operations;
AND THAT Council DIRECT such extension be non-renewable and subject to the contractor releasing the municipality from any further claims for capital reimbursement associated with the facility’s 2019 capital electrification upgrades.
AND THAT Council DIRECT the original $12,000 subsidy for such upgrades BE REALLOCATED to the Recreation Facility Reserve.
• Ben Van Nostrand, General Manager, Environmental and Utility Services for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District gave a virtual presentation to Council to provide an update on the Public and Technical Advisory Committee process for the regional update to the existing Solid Waste Management Plan.
• THAT based on the August 20, 2024 report from the Director of Public Works, Local Government Climate Action Program Grant – Proposed Reserve Expenditures, Council AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with eligible reserve expenditures in the amount of up to $215,000;
AND, THAT Council AUTHORIZE a budget amendment to transfer reserve funds to respective 2024 financial plan operating and capital projects.
• THAT based on the August 20, 2024 report from the Director of Public Works, Pine Drive Sanitary Main Replacement Options, Council DIRECT staff to proceed with detailed design for Option 3, the new pipe alternate alignment, to facilitate tendering and construction in 2025 at an estimated construction cost of $690,000 to be funded from the Sewer Capital Reserve.
• Stolen Bell Distillery – Liquor Application:
THAT per the August 20th, 2024 staff report Stolen Bell Distillery (Liquor Application) received from the Director of Planning and Developing, the following prescribed criteria per s.71 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation have BEEN CONSIDERED, being:
– The location of the establishment;
-The person capacity and the hours of liquor service;
-The impact of noise on the community in the immediate vicinity of the establishment;
-The general impact on the community; and
-The view of residents;
AND THEREFORE Council RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the Lounge and Outdoor Patio application for 591300 BC Ltd. operating as Stolen Bell Distillery Ltd. located at Unit 101 – 616 – 8th Avenue North in Golden, with a maximum person capacity of 133 persons (75 interior and 116 on the patio) and hours of Monday to Sunday 11:00AM – 1:00AM, subject to the outdoor patio closing at 11:00 PM.
July 30, 2024 highlights from the minutes:
Motions:
• THAT per the Staff Report Council Approval for Columbia Basin Trust Community Resiliency Investment Program Activity received July 30th, 2024, from the CAO, Council APPROVE the proposed activities in this grant from the Trust to the Golden Cycling Club to be undertaken on PID 010-576-568 located within the Town of Golden’s municipal boundary. Carried.
• THAT per the July 30, 2024 Staff Report Riverstone Servicing Agreement received from the Director of Planning and Development, Council RESOLVE that as per Section 8.1 of the Town’s Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, the owner of 901 7th St N be responsible for the off-site works described within this report. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 30, 2024 report Development Related Infrastructure Financing Guidance Project from the Director of Planning and Development, Council AUTHORIZE a 2024 budget amendment for a new project in the amount of $40,000 to be funded from general surplus. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 30th, 2024 report from the Manager of Protective Services, 2024 CRI FireSmart Agreement, Council AUTHORIZE an amendment to the 2024 adopted budget in the amount of $75,416 in expenditures associated with grant deliverables. Carried.
July 16, 2024 highlights from the minutes:
• DELEGATION – Ron Watson, President of the Golden Light Horse Club, made an in-person presentation to Council to discuss the club’s concerns about the Reflection Lake Licence of Occupation.
• LETTER from Arnold Benty regarding Stop Signs on Spruce Drive
Motions:
• THAT Council SUPPORT the contribution of $285,000 from the Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) in 2024 as a grant to the Golden Community Economic Development (CED) Society for social and CED services provided to the Golden area for 2024-25. Carried.
• THAT Council APPROVE installation of the proposed protective fencing at the Keith King Memorial Park Playground; AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to amend the capital budget to include a $10,000 KKMP Fencing project with $7,000 of funding contributed by the Golden Rotary Club and $3,000 of funding paid from the Town of Golden’s Operating Parks and Sites reserve. Carried.
• THAT per the Staff Report 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement received July 16th, 2024, from the CAO, Council AUTHORIZES the Mayor and the Corporate Officer to sign this agreement on behalf of the Town of Golden. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 16, 2024 report from the Director of Public Works, Mini Dump Truck – Recommendation to Award, Council AUTHORIZE staff to award supply of a work-ready unit to Commercial Truck Equipment Co. for a total cost of $110,301 plus tax. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 16, 2024 report from the Director of Public Works, Collection System Camera Inspection Program – Recommendation to Award, Council AUTHORIZE staff to award a 3-year service contract to Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. for a total annual cost of $94,667 (2024), $99,400 (2025), and $104,133 (2026), excluding tax. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 16, 2024, report from the Manager of Operations, 2024 Public Works Light Pick-up Trucks – Recommendation to Purchase, Council authorize staff to purchase two light trucks from Kicking Horse Ford for a total price of $114,413 including all applicable fees and taxes. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 16, 2024, report from the Manager of Operations, Street Sweeper Replacement – Authorization to Solicit Pricing, Council authorize staff to seek pricing now from Canoe Procurement for intended unit replacement in 2025. Carried.
• THAT based on the July 16, 2024, Staff Report from the Director of Recreation Services, Cycling Without Age Agreement, Council APPROVE a Municipal Insurance Association Service Provider Agreement with the Golden Cycling Without Age chapter.
AND FURTHER THAT Council AUTHORIZE an amendment to the 2024 adopted budget to include a $24,464 contributed asset of the two Triobike Taxis to the Town of Golden.
The full package is available to anyone online at the Town’s website www.golden.ca.
