REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of July 22, 2025.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of July 8, 2025.

5.

DELEGATIONS

5.1

Community Reusables Pilot Project - CleanBC Community Fund  

A presentation by C. Ruddy, Principal of EcoTone Strategies, regarding the Community Reusable Pilot Project funded by the CleanBC Community Fund. 

6.

PRESENTATION

6.1

Whistler 2020 Development Corp Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2 Lot 3 Updated Project Plan 

A presentation by Chief Administrative Officer, V. Cullen, Whistler 2020 Development Corp (WDC) President, J. Morley and the WDC Board of Directors Chair, E. Martin, regarding the updated Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2, Lot 3 Project Plan.

• That Council refer the updated Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2, Lot 3 Project Plan to staff and direct staff to return to a future Regular Council Meeting with a report on the updated Project Plan.

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

8.

MAYOR'S REPORT

9.

CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMENDATION

9.1

Lost Lake Disc Golf Feasibility Study 

• That Council endorse the Disc Golf Feasibility Study, attached as Appendix A to COTW Report No. W25-010; and

  That Council direct staff to explore external funding opportunities for capital development and annual operating costs for the Lost Lake Disc Golf Course, including grants and sponsorship, in accordance with Council Policy F-31: Sponsorship.

10.

INFORMATION REPORTS

10.1

2025 First Quarter Financial Report No. 25-060 File No. 1880-20-2025

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council receive Information Report No. 25-060 and the 2025 First Quarter Financial Report for the period ended March 31, 2025, attached as Appendix A. 

11.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Whistler Transit System 2025-2026 Annual Operating Agreement Report No. 25-061 File No. 1660-20-2025/26

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council authorize the execution of the 2025-2026 Whistler Transit System Annual Operating Agreement between British Columbia Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler for the provision of transit services, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report 25-061; and

  That Council direct staff to include the associated increases in Whistler transit system operating costs in an amendment to the “Five-Year Financial Plan 2025 – 2029 Bylaw No. 2465, 2025”, to be considered by Council later this year; and further

  That Council direct staff to review the feasibility of the free summer weekends and statutory holidays initiative and present a report to Council at a future Regular Council Meeting detailing savings and impacts resulting from eliminating this initiative starting in 2026.

11.2

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2492 and Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 2478 Report No. 25-062 File No. 3900-20-2492/2478

No presentation.

• That Council consider first, second and third readings of “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw (Building and Heliport) No. 2492, 2025”; and

  That Council consider rescinding third reading of “Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Environmental, Tree Protection and Solid Waste Fines Update) No. 2478, 2025”, and giving third reading to the renamed “Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Environmental, Tree Protection, Solid Waste, Building and Heliport) No. 2478, 2025”. 

12.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES 

12.1

Governance and Ethics Standing Committee 

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Governance and Ethics Standing Committee of April 3, 2025.

12.2

Emergency Planning Select Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Emergency Planning Select Committee of April 15, 2025.

12.3

Housing and Strategy Select Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Housing and Strategy Select Committee of March 10, 2025.

13.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

13.1

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw (Building and Heliport) No. 2492, 2025

• That Council give "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw (Building and Heliport) No. 2492, 2025" first, second and third readings.

14.

BYLAWS TO RESCIND AND REREAD THIRD READING

14.1

Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Environmental, Tree Protection, Solid Waste, Building and Heliport) No. 2478, 2025

• That Council rescind third reading given to "Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Environmental, Tree Protection, and Solid Waste Fines Update) No. 2478, 2025", and give third reading to "Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Environmental, Tree Protection, Solid Waste, Building and Heliport) No. 2478, 2025", as revised to:

  • Update the Amendment Bylaw title;
  • Add Schedule B1 related to "Building Regulation Bylaw No. 2482, 2025";
  • Revise amend Schedules B3, B8, B18 and B23; and
  • Add Schedule B24 related to "Whistler Municipal Heliport Bylaw No. 2490, 2025".

15.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

15.1

Whistler Municipal Heliport Bylaw No. 2490, 2025

• That Council adopt “Whistler Municipal Heliport Bylaw No. 2490, 2025".

15.2

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 2482, 2025

• That Council adopt “Building Regulation Bylaw No. 2482, 2025”.

15.3

Building Permit Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2483, 2025

• That Council adopt “Building Permit Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2483, 2025”.

15.4

Cemetery Management Amendment Bylaw (Misc Fees and Plot Updates) No. 2484, 2025

• That Council adopt “Cemetery Management Amendment Bylaw (Misc Fees and Plot Updates) No. 2484, 2025”.

16.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.1

Amendment of Acting Mayor Schedule

• That Council amend the 2025 Acting Mayor schedule by appointing Councillor J. Murl as Acting Mayor from July 23, 2025 to August 9, 2025 (inclusive).

16.2

2026 Council Meeting Schedule

That Council endorse the following Council Meeting Schedule for the Resort Municipality of Whistler for 2026 (Municipal Election Year):

• January 6           January 20
• February 3          February 24
• March 10            March 24
• April 14               April 28
• May 12               May 26
• June 9                June 23
• July 14               July 28
• September 1      September 22
• November 3       (Inaugural Council Meeting)
• November 17  
• December 1       December 15

16.3

2026 Acting Mayor Appointments

That Council appoint as Acting Mayor for the Resort Municipality of Whistler for the months of January 2026 to October 2026 (inclusive):

• January:        Jeff Murl      
• February:      Jeff Murl    
• March:          Cathy Jewett    
• April:             Cathy Jewett      
• May:              Ralph Forsyth  
• June:             Ralph Forsyth
• July:              Jen Ford  
• August:         Jen Ford      
• September:   Jessie Morden
• October:       Jessie Morden

17.

CORRESPONDENCE

17.1

Request for an Investment in Pickleball Courts in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from S. Johnston requesting that the Resort Municipality of Whistler invest in pickleball courts in Whistler.

17.2

Support for the Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 2426, 2025 and Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2435, 2025 File No. 3009

Correspondence from K. Shoup and G. Long regarding support for the "Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 2426, 2025" and "Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2435, 2025".

17.3

Support for the Zero Waste Action Plan's Implementation File No. 3009

Correspondence from K. Shoup regarding support for the Zero Waste Action Plan's implementation.

17.4

Request for New Skate Park in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from T. Smith requesting a new skate park in Whistler. 

17.5

Spring Creek Hall #3 Firefighters Response to the Function Junction Fire File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Fournier regarding the Spring Creek Hall #3 Firefighters' Response to the Function Junction fire.

17.6

Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment Input on the Resort Municipality of Whistler Parks and Valley Trail Strategy File No. 3009

Correspondence from P.  Pourkarimi regarding the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment input on the Resort Municipality of Whistler Parks and Valley Trail Strategy.

17.7

Proclamation Request

a.

Arthritis Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from A. Ranjhan, requesting that September 2025 be proclaimed Arthritis Awareness month in Whistler. 

18.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2025.