TOWN OF CRESTON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


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Council Chambers, 238-10th Avenue North, Creston, BC

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
TRADITIONAL TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council ADOPTS the Regular Council Agenda of April 22, 2025.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

a.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2025

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council ADOPTS the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 8, 2025.

5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR'S REPORTS

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the verbal and written reports of Council, BE RECEIVED.

6.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

a.
Motion to Convene Committee of the Whole Meeting

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council now RESOLVES itself into a Committee of the Whole.

b.
Delegations

 

c.
Committee of the Whole Business

 

1.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP, Regarding Quarterly RCMP Update

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Committee of the Whole RECEIVES the delegation from Staff Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP, regarding the Quarterly Update. 

2.
Council Direction Request from the Director of Community Services regarding Re-occuring Open Park Booking Request

This item has attachments. 
1.20250422 - CDR - Re-occurring Open Park Booking Request.pdf
2.Appendix A - Application Package.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council RECEIVE the April 22, 2025, Council Direction Request title “Re-occurring Open Park Booking Request” for information;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council DIRECTS Staff to prepare a Request for Decision regarding the Parks Booking Request at an upcoming Council Meeting.

3.
Resident Directed Grant Awards

 

d.
Resolution to Rise from the Committee of the Whole

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council RISES from the Committee of the Whole. 

7.
DIVISION REPORTS

 

a.
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

 

Nil.

b.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

 

1.
Community Development Grant Request from the Creston Valley Community Housing Society for the Building Condition Assessments for $5000

This item has attachments. 
1.Community Development Grant Application.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council AUTHORIZES $_________ to the Creston Valley Community Housing Society through the Community Development Grant funding stream. 

2.
Request for Decision from the Director of Finance regarding the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Tax Rate Setting.pdf
2.2034-Tax Rates for 2025-DRAFT.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    That the report titled, 2025 Tax Rate Setting, dated April 22, 2024 from the Director of Finance, be received; AND FURTHER, THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025 be read a first time by title, a second time by content.

    THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025 be read a third time by title.

c.
INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Nil.

d.
COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

1.
Request for Decision from the Director of Community Services regarding the Parks Master Plan (Adoption)

This item has attachments. 
1.20250408 - RFD - Parks Master Plan - Adoption.pdf
2.Appendix A - Survey Results.pdf
3.Appendix B - Parks Master Plan.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council RECEIVES the April 22, 2025, Request for Decision titled “Parks Master Plan – Adoption”;

    THAT Council ADOPTS the “Town of Creston Parks Master Plan”, while reserving the right to consider each recommended action with an associated Staff Report;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council may prioritize the recommendations in a manner that aligns with the 2022-2026 Town of Creston Strategic Plan and the five-year financial plan.

2.
Request for Decision from the Director of Community Services regarding a DVP for 908 NW. Blvd.

This item has attachments. 
1.20250422 - RFD - DVP 908 NW Blvd.pdf
2.Appendix A - Draft DVP.pdf
3.Appendix B - Public Notice Package.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council RECEIVES the Request for Decision from the Director of Community Services regarding Development Variance Permit 25-01 to vary Sign Bylaw No. 1797, 2014;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council DIRECTS Staff to issue Development Variance Permit 25-01 to vary Sign Bylaw No. 1797, 2014, Section 7.3 Maximum # / Type of Permanent Signs Allowed from “One (1) fascia sign” to “Two (2) fascia signs” per business frontage, totalling two fascia signs on the building located at 908 Northwest Boulevard.

3.
Request for Decision from the Director of Community Services regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.20250422 - RFD - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027.pdf
2.Appendix A - DRAFT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council RECEIVE the April 22, 2025, Council Direction Request titled “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025”.

    THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025, be read a first time by title and a second time by content.

e.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES

 

Nil.

8.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Recommendation No.1 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 8, 2025:

    RECOMMENDATION NO 1:

    THAT the report titled “Partnering Agreement: Creston Valley Housing Corporation” dated April 8, 2025 from the Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information; AND FURTHER,

    THAT Council DIRECTS Staff to bring the Partnering Agreement between Creston Valley Housing Corporation (CVHC) and the Town of Creston forward for final approval upon the completion of CVHC review and the required public notice provisions of Section 24 of the Community Charter.

9.
CORRESPONDENCE

 

a.
Action Recommended

 

1.
Moose Hide Campaign Day Proclamation

This item has attachments. 
1.Moose HideCampaign.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Mayor is AUTHORIZED to Proclaim May 15, 2025 as Moose Hide Campaign Day in the Town of Creston. 

2.
Focus on Youth Proclamation Request

This item has attachments. 
1.Focus on Youth Proclamation.pdf
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Mayor is AUTHORIZED to proclaim May 5-9 Focus on Youth Week in the Town of Creston. 

b.
Receive for Information

 

Nil.

10.
ACTING MAYORS SCHEDULE

 
  • Jan: Councillor Holland
  • Feb:Councillor Arès
  • March: Councillor Baldwin
  • April: Councillor Dumas
  • May: Councillor Eisler
  • June: Councillor Hawton
  • July: Councillor Holland
  • August: Councillor Arès
  • September: Councillor Baldwin
  • October: Councillor Dumas
  • November: Councillor Eisler
  • December: Councillor Hawton

11.
QUESTION PERIOD 

 

12.
RECESS AND MOVE TO CLOSED MEETING

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regular Council Meeting of April 22, 2025, BE RECESSED at TIME and by the authority of the Community Charter, Council move to a Closed Council Meeting with this meeting being closed from the public and/or news media pursuant to:

    • 90(1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee, or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality. 
    • 90(1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 
    • 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements. 

     

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Regular Council Meeting of DATE be adjourned at TIME. 

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