REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 8:30 P.m.

Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maury Young Arts Centre

4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0X5

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Líl̓wat People, known in their language as Lil̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We respect and commit to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of May 14, 2024.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 23, 2024.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1

DVP01243 – 9151 Emerald Drive – Building Setback and Hard Surface Coverage Variances Report No. 24-045 File No. 3090-20-1243

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01243, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-045, to vary the front building setbacks for a detached dwelling and attached garage and hard surface coverage requirements within the front setback, with the exception of the non-staff-supported variance items 3.b) and 3.c) side setback variances; subject to architectural plan revisions detailing compliant side setbacks for the proposed building additions to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development Services.

6.2

Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw (Tourist Accommodation Fine Amounts) No. 2427, 2024 Report No. 24-046 File No. 3900-20-2427

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the “Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Tourist Accommodation Fine Amounts) No. 2427, 2024”.

6.3

Solid Waste Facility Operations Contract Award Report No. 24-047 File No. 5360-20

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council award the Solid Waste Facility Operations Contract to Green For Life Environmental Inc. as a five-year agreement per the unit rates identified in the Budget Section of Administrative Report No. 24-047.

6.4

Canada Day Concept 2024 Report No. 24-048 File No. 8100-20

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council endorse the Canada Day Village Festival concept for the 2024 celebrations as described in Administrative Report No. 24-048.

6.5

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024 Report No. 24-049 File No. RZ001185

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council consider giving first, second and third reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024” (SSMUH Bylaw); and

  That Council authorize staff, subject to adoption of SSMUH Bylaw, to provide written notice to the Minister of Housing of adoption of SSMUH Bylaw and pursuant to Section 481.4 of the Local Government Act, identify the locations of any exempted lands and the legislative provisions supporting the exemptions.

6.6

Whistler Village Land Co. Ltd. – 2024 Annual Filing Report No. 24-050 File No. 0500-02-0008

No presentation.

• That Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in open meeting assembled, hereby resolve that the RMOW, as the sole shareholder of Whistler Village Land Co. (WVLC) pass the consent resolutions of WVLC, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-050, and that the consent resolutions be executed and delivered on behalf of the RMOW.

6.7

Whistler 2020 Development Corp – 2024 Annual Filing Report No. 24-051 File No. 0500-02-0006

No presentation.

• That Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in open meeting assembled, hereby resolve that the RMOW, as the sole shareholder of Whistler 2020 Development Corp. pass the Shareholder’s Resolutions attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-051, and that the Shareholder’s Resolutions be executed by the corporate signatories on behalf of the RMOW.

7.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES 

7.1

Emergency Planning Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Emergency Planning Committee of February 13, 2024.

8.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

8.1

Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Tourist Accommodation Fine Amounts) No. 2427, 2024

• That Council give "Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Tourist Accommodation Fine Amounts) No. 2427, 2024" first, second and third readings.

8.2

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024

• That Council give "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024" first, second and third readings.

9.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

9.1

Property and Parcel Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2443, 2024

• That Council adopt “Property and Parcel Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2443, 2024”.

9.2

Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2444, 2024

• That Council adopt “Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2444, 2024”.

9.3

Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2445, 2024

• That Council adopt “Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2445, 2024”.

9.4

Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2446, 2024

• That Council adopt “Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw (2024 Rates) No. 2446, 2024”.

9.5

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2436 2024

• That Council adopt “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2436, 2024”.

9.6

Outdoor Potable Water Usage Amendment Bylaw (Irrigation Definitions, Stages and Schedules) No. 2428, 2024

• That Council adopt “Outdoor Potable Water Usage Amendment Bylaw (Irrigation Definitions, Stages and Schedules) No. 2428, 2024”.

10.

OTHER BUSINESS

10.1

Amendment to Acting Mayor Schedule

• That Council amend the Acting Mayor schedule to remove Councillor Jen Ford as Acting Mayor for the months of July and August 2024 and appoint Councillor Cathy Jewett as Acting Mayor for the month of July 2024, and Councillor Ralph Forsyth as Acting Mayor for the month of August 2024.

10.2

2010 Games Operating Trust Appointment 

• That Council, pursuant to Bylaw 2.3 of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society (Society), on behalf of the Canadian Olympic Committee, hereby nominates Carlee Price, Chief Financial Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, to serve as a member of the Society until the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Society or until such nomination is revoked, whichever is earlier.  

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Fire Smart Protection Units in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from S. Sloan regarding fire smart protection units in Whistler. 

11.2

Municipal Flag Redesign for Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Ely and L. Northeast regarding municipal flag redesign for Whistler.

11.3

Housing is Healthcare File No. 3009

a.

 Housing as a Critical Component of Healthcare Resolution Support File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Adams requesting support for the "Housing is Healthcare" resolution. 

b.

Housing Healthcare Resolution Support File No. 3009

Correspondence from J. Podewils requesting support for longer-term accommodations for specialized medical treatment in British Columbia. 

11.4

Canada Day Parade in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Smyth regarding having a Canada Day Parade in Whistler.

11.5

B.C's Wildfire Prevention File No. 3009

Correspondence from A. Pawliuk regarding B.C.'s Wildfire prevention suggestions.

11.6

Non-Smoking Signage and Bylaws in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from H. Castonguay regarding the need for more non-smoking signage and bylaws enforcement in Whistler. 

11.7

Illegal Camping in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from C. Kaipio regarding illegal camping in Whistler. 

11.8

Outdoor Potable Water Usage Amendment Bylaw (Irrigation Definitions, Stages and Schedules) No. 2428, 2024 File No. 3009

Correspondence from S. Bayly regarding "Outdoor Potable Water Usage Amendment Bylaw (Irrigation Definitions, Stages and Schedules) No. 2428, 2024".

11.9

Southbound Bus Route in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from D. Mulcahy regarding the southbound bus route in Whistler.

11.10

Sea to Sky Corridor Population Growth 

Correspondence from J. Wood regarding the population growth in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

11.11

Suggestions for Whistler's Environmental Policy

Correspondence from E. Dearden regarding suggestions for Whistler's Environmental Policy.

11.12

Stand-Up Paddle Board Storage in Whistler

Correspondence from S. Carrell regarding stand-up paddle board storage in Whistler. 

11.13

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

World Schizophrenia and Psychosis Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from K. St. Cyr, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on May 24, 2024, in support of World Schizophrenia and Psychosis Day.

b.

Shine the Light on Woman Abuse Campaign File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from G. McVicar requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on November 25, 2024, in support of the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse Campaign.

c.

50 Days to the Paralympic Games in Paris File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from E. Blaskie requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red on July 9, 2024, in support of the Canadian Paralympic Committee fundraising initiative to celebrate 50 days to the Paralympic Games in Paris.

d.

Hope Air Day Proclamation File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from P. Lazier requesting that June 17th, 2024, be proclaimed Hope Air Day in Whistler in recognition of Hope Air's invaluable contributions to the health and well-being of individuals in British Columbia's remote, rural and underserved communities.

12.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of May 14, 2024.