REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 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 June 11, 2024.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Special Regular Council Meeting minutes of May 24, 2024, and the Regular Council Meeting minutes of May 28, 2024.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

YVR Highlights of 2023 and Priorities for 2024

A presentation by T. Boudreau, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Director of Government Relations, regarding an update on the YVR operations. 

4.2

Resort Municipality of Whistler Corporate Plan Update 

A presentation by municipal staff regarding an update on the Resort Municipality of Whistler Corporate Plan.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

6.

MAYOR'S REPORT

7.

INFORMATION REPORTS

7.1

Smart Tourism Progress Update Report No. 24-060 File No. 6750-2024

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council receive the Smart Tourism Progress Update Information Report No. 24-060.

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

DP001961 – 1000 Alpha Lake Road – Additional Employee Housing and Housing Agreement Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2438, 2024 Report No. 24-061 File No. 3060-20-1961/3360-20-1184

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001961 (DP001961), which is an amendment to issued Development Permit DP001337 (DP001337) for additional employee housing and site planning, building and landscape alterations at 1000 Alpha Lake Road, with permit terms and conditions as follows:

  1. DP001337 is amended as follows:
     1. Schedule A of DP001337 is amended in accordance with the architectural and landscape drawings (Drawings) attached as Appendix A and listed for reference as Appendix B to Administrative Report No. 24-061;
     2. Section 4(k) of DP001337 is deleted and replaced with the following: 
        k. Prior to any construction of buildings on proposed Lot 1 (as shown on the Drawings attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-061) provide a security amount of $185,584.37, to ensure that the hard and soft landscaping works are carried out consistently with the terms and conditions of Development Permit DP001337, with the security to be administered in accordance with Council Policy G-09: Landscape Security for Development Permit.
  2. Prior to construction of any buildings on proposed Lot 2 (as shown on the Drawings attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-061) a security amount of $255,355.63 must be provided, to ensure that the hard and soft landscaping works are carried out consistently with the terms and conditions of Development Permit DP001961, with the security to be administered in accordance with Council Policy G-09: Landscape Security for Development Permit;
  3. The Resort Municipality of Whistler “Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015” is varied as follows:
     1. The maximum building height is increased from 12 metres to 13 metres, as shown on the architectural plans attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-061; and
     2. The requirement under Part 6, Section 4(4) that states that when “…a building is enlarged, altered, or a change in the use occurs which requires a greater number of parking or loading spaces, the additional parking or loading spaces required under the provisions of this Part shall be provided…” is not applicable for future alterations or changes in use of the commercial units in the proposed buildings on proposed Lot 2 provided that (a) a minimum of 42 parking spaces be available on proposed Lot 2 for use by non-residential users, and (b) the building alteration or change in use is consistent with the applicable regulations of the IS5 Zone; and further

  That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to “Housing Agreement Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2438, 2024”.

8.2

Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement Report No. 24-062 File No. 1650-20

No presentation.

• That Council approve the Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement (Agreement) with Microsoft Canada Inc. on the terms and conditions established through the Microsoft Business and Services Agreement for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, for a minimum total commitment of $680,403 (exclusive of PST), plus any required additional licensing costs as set out in the Agreement and Schedule of Fees and direct the corporate signatories to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

8.3

Transit-Oriented Development Area Designation Bylaw No. 2442, 2024 and Zoning and Parking Amendment Bylaw (Transit-Oriented Development Area – Residential Parking) No.2441, 2024 Report No. 24-063 File No. 3900-20-2441/2442 

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council consider giving first, second and third reading to “Transit-Oriented Area Designation Bylaw No. 2442, 2024” (TOD Area Bylaw); and 

  That Council consider giving first, second and third reading to “Zoning and Parking Amendment Bylaw (Transit-Oriented Development Area – Residential Parking) No. 2441, 2024” (Residential Parking Amendment Bylaw); and further

  That Council direct staff, subject to adoption of TOD Area Bylaw and Residential Parking Amendment Bylaw, to provide written notice to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure of the adoption of the bylaws, including copies of the bylaws. 

8.4

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024 Report No. 24-064 File No. 3900-20-2440

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council consider rescinding third reading of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024”; and

  That Council consider giving third reading and adopt “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024”, as revised. 

8.5

Housing Agreement Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2437, 2024 Report No. 24-065 File No. 3360-20-1182/3900-20-2437

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council consider giving third reading to “Housing Agreement Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2437, 2024”.

8.6

Road and Valley Trail Reconstruction Project - Contract Award Report No. 24-066 File No. T00102-2024

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council award the contract to Alpine Paving (1978) Ltd. for the Road and Valley Trail Reconstruction Project in the amount $1,043,491.75 (exclusive of GST) in accordance with the T001-T021 Tender Award Recommendation, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-066. 

8.7

2024 Community Enrichment Program Grant Funding Report- Allocation of Remaining Funds Report No. 24-067 File No. 1850-20-2024

No presentation.

• That Council direct staff to allocate the remaining $1,319 available in the 2024 Community Enrichment Program grant budget to one of the eligible organizations.

9.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

9.1

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee of February 7, 2024.

10.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

10.1

Housing Agreement Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2438, 2024

• That Council give "Housing Agreement Bylaw (1000 Alpha Lake Road) No. 2438, 2024" first, second and third readings.

10.2

Transit-Oriented Development Area Designation Bylaw No. 2442, 2024

• That Council give "Transit-Oriented Development Area Designation Bylaw No. 2442, 2024" first, second and third readings.

10.3

Zoning and Parking Amendment Bylaw (Transit-Oriented Development Area – Residential Parking) No. 2441, 2024

• That Council give "Zoning and Parking Amendment Bylaw (Transit-Oriented Development Area – Residential Parking) No. 2441, 2024" first, second and third readings.

11.

BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING

11.1

Housing Agreement Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2437, 2024

• That Council give "Housing Agreement Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2437, 2024" third reading.

12.

BYLAWS FOR RESCINDING, THIRD READING AND ADOPTION

12.1

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

• That Council rescind third reading of "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024"; and

  That Council give third reading and adopt "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing) No. 2440, 2024", as revised.

13.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

13.1

Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2397, 2023

• That Council adopt “Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2397, 2023”.

13.2

Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028 Amendment Bylaw (Fire Staffing, RMI and Miscellaneous) No. 2439, 2024

• That Council adopt “Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028 Amendment Bylaw (Fire Staffing, RMI and Miscellaneous) No. 2439, 2024”.

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

World Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from A. Levinson, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit teal on September 1, 2024.

b.

Whistler Secondary School Graduation File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from P. Lysaght, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue and yellow from June 13 to June 15, 2024, in celebration of the 2024 Whistler Secondary School graduates. 

c.

Indigenous Peoples Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from P. Lysaght requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit orange from June 20 to June 21, 2024, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.

d.

Canada Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from P. Lysaght requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit white, red and orange on July 1, 2024, in celebration of Canada Day.

e.

Arthritis Awareness Month Proclamation File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from T. Lee requesting that September 2024 be proclaimed Arthritis Awareness Month in Whistler. 

15.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2024.