REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maury Young Arts Centre

4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0X5

PRESENT:

• Mayor J. Crompton
• Councillor A. De Jong
• Councillor J. Ford
• Councillor R. Forsyth
• Councillor J. Grills
• Councillor D. Jackson
• Councillor C. Jewett

STAFF PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer, V. Cullen
• General Manager of Infrastructure Services, J. Hallisey
• General Manager of Resort Experience, J. Gresley-Jones
• Director of Planning, M. Kirkegaard
• Acting General Manager of Corporate and Community Services and Director of Finance, C. Price
• Economic Development and Tourism Recovery Manager, T. Metcalf
• Acting Manager of Legislative Services and Corporate Officer, J. Nelson
• Manager of Environmental Stewardship, H. Beresford
• Manager of Planning, C. Beaubien
• Planner, J. Rees
• Planner, P. Gibbins
• Strategy Analyst, R. Zalmanowitz
• Council Coordinator, M. Miklea

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor J. Crompton recognized the Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat 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

• Moved By Councillor D. Jackson
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of May 10, 2022 as amended to include the Notification of LLAC Appointments in item 13, Other Business.

  CARRIED

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor A. De Jong

  That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 26, 2022; and

  That Council adopt the Public Hearing minutes for Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Multi-family) No. 2344, 2022 of May 3, 2022.

  CARRIED

4.

PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

There were no questions from the public.

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor Crompton provided an update on activities happening within the community.

Councillor Jewett provided an update on the arts activities happening in the community.

6.

INFORMATION REPORTS

6.1

Whistler Housing Needs Report No. 22-062 File No. 7724

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council receive the Whistler Housing Needs Report, attached as Appendix A to this Information Report to Council No. 22-062.

  CARRIED

6.2

Whistler Transit System Update No. 22-063 File No. 536

• Moved By Councillor D. Jackson
  Seconded By Councillor C. Jewett

  That Council receive the Whistler Transit System Update Information Report No. 22-063.

  CARRIED
• Amendment:
  Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  Amendment: That Council direct staff to:

  • End the RMOW's contract with BC Transit;
  • Start a municipal shuttle service; and
  • Stop paying the lease to BC Transit.

  OPPOSED: (5)

  Mayor J. Crompton, Councillor A. De Jong, Councillor J. Grills, Councillor D. Jackson, and Councillor C. Jewett

  DEFEATED
• Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  Amendment: That Council direct staff to explore legal options to provide notice to BC Transit that we intend to cancel the contract and stop paying the lease, and also that staff explore legal options to operate a shuttle service.

  OPPOSED: (5)

  Mayor J. Crompton, Councillor A. De Jong, Councillor J. Grills, Councillor D. Jackson, and Councillor C. Jewett

  DEFEATED

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1

Land Use Contract Termination (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022 Report No. 22-064 File No. LUC00022

Councillor J. Grills declared a conflict and left the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor A. De Jong

  That Council consider giving first and second readings to “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022”; and

  That Council authorize staff to schedule a Public Hearing for “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022” and to provide notice of the Public Hearing; and

  That Council authorize staff, subject to adoption of “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022”, to give written notice of termination to the Registrar of Land Titles, pursuant to section 548(6) of the Local Government Act; and further

  That Council authorize staff, subject to adoption of “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022”, to give written notice of termination to the affected property owners pursuant to section 549 of the Local Government Act.

  CARRIED

7.2

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022 – Public Hearing, Third Reading And Adoption Report No. 22-065 File No. LUC00004

Councillor J. Grills returned to the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor J. Grills

  That Council consider giving third reading to “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022”; and further 

  That Council consider adopting “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022” as permitted under section 480 of the Local Government Act. 

  OPPOSED: (1)

  Councillor R. Forsyth

  CARRIED

7.3

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (1200 Alta Lake Road) No. 2347, 2022 – Public Hearing and Third Reading Report No. 22-066 File No. LUC00009 

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council consider giving third reading to “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (1200 Alta Lake Road) No. 2347, 2022”.

  CARRIED

7.4

Lakes Management Options Report No. 22-067 File No. 8381

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council approve the submissions of foreshore applications for adjacent upland municipal park and/or municipal lands attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report to Council No. 22-067; and

  That Council receive the Resort Municipality of Whistler Lakes Management Options Report prepared by McElhanney Ltd., dated December 21, 2021 and attached as Appendix B to this Administrative Report to Council No. 22-067.

  CARRIED

7.5

Whistler 2020 Development Corp. – 2022 Annual Filing No. 22-068 File No. 0500-02-0006

• Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  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. (the Company), pass the consent resolutions of the Company; a copy of which is attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report No. 22-068; and that the consent resolutions be executed and delivered on behalf of the RMOW.

  CARRIED

8.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

8.1

May Long Weekend Committee

• Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor C. Jewett

  That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the May Long Weekend Committee of April 21, 2021.

  CARRIED

9.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

9.1

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022

Councillor J. Grills declared a conflict and left the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

• Moved By Councillor A. De Jong
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council give “Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Blackcomb Mountain) No. 2350, 2022” first and second readings.

  CARRIED

10.

BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING

Councillor J. Grills returned to the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

10.1

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (1200 Alta Lake Road) No. 2347, 2022

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council give "Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (1200 Alta Lake Road) No. 2347, 2022" third reading.

  CARRIED

11.

BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING AND ADOPTION

11.1

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council give third reading and adopt "Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022".

  OPPOSED: (1)

  Councillor R. Forsyth

  CARRIED

12.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

12.1

Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor J. Grills

  That Council adopt “Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022”.

  CARRIED

12.2

Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (2021 Karen Crescent) No. 2343, 2022

• Moved By Councillor A. De Jong
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council adopt "Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (2021 Karen Crescent) No. 2343, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.3

Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Mail Ballot Schedule), No 2353, 2022

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council adopt "Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Mail Ballot Schedule), No 2353, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.4

General Local Government Elections Amendment Bylaw (Special Voting Opportunities) No. 2361, 2022

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor J. Grills

  That Council adopt "General Local Government Elections Amendment Bylaw (Special Voting Opportunities) No. 2361, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.5

Property Tax Rates Bylaw No 2354, 2022

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council adopt "Property Tax Rates Bylaw No 2354, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.6

Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Amendment Bylaw No 2355, 2022

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor C. Jewett

  That Council adopt "Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Amendment Bylaw No 2355, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.7

Water Tax Bylaw No. 2356, 2022

• Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor C. Jewett

  That Council adopt "Water Tax Bylaw No. 2356, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.8

Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 2357, 2022

• Moved By Councillor J. Grills
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council adopt "Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 2357, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.9

Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2022

• Moved By Councillor D. Jackson
  Seconded By Councillor C. Jewett

  That Council adopt "Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.10

Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2022

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council adopt "Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2022".

  CARRIED

12.11

Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2022

• Moved By Councillor A. De Jong
  Seconded By Councillor J. Grills

  That Council adopt "Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2022".

  CARRIED

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

13.1

2022 Appointment of the 2010 Games Operating Trust nominee for the RMOW

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That pursuant to Section 2.2 of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society's Bylaws, Carlee Price is nominated to be a member of the Society on behalf of the Resort Municipality of Whistler until her membership ceases in accordance with the Society's Bylaws; and further

  That Council authorize the Corporate Officer to sign this nomination on behalf of the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

  CARRIED

13.2

Notification of LLAC Appointment

Mayor Crompton gave notice of the appointment of Jeremy Peterson to a two-year term as the Food and Beverage Sector – Restaurants representative on the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee, effective immediately.

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Community Enrichment Program and Whistler Chamber Music Society File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council receive correspondence from J. Reid regarding the Whistler Chamber Music Society use of Community Engagement Program funding.

  CARRIED

14.2

Traffic on Alta Lake Road File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor A. De Jong

  That Council receive correspondence from the following individuals regarding traffic on Alta Lake Road and refer them to staff:

  • P. Smyth; and
  • A. Hunter.
  CARRIED

14.3

White Gold Undergrounding Project File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council receive correspondence from the following individuals regarding White Gold Undergrounding Project and refer them to staff:

  • S. Fleckenstein; 
  • S. Frood; 
  • J. Budge; and
  • K. Stovkis.
  CARRIED

14.4

Proposed BC Parks Helipad at Spruce Lake File No. 3009

Correspondence from D. Perry regarding a proposed BC Parks helipad at Spruce Lake.

• Moved By Councillor A. De Jong
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council receive correspondence from D. Perry regarding a proposed BC Parks helipad at Spruce Lake.

  CARRIED

14.5

Whistler Transit Strike File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor R. Forsyth

  That Council receive correspondence from A. Bordignon regarding the Whistler Transit strike and refer it to staff.

  CARRIED

14.6

Intrusive Lighting Bylaws File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council receive correspondence from O. Dunin-Bell regarding intrusive lighting bylaws and refer it to staff.

  CARRIED

14.7

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council receive correspondence from F. Lewis, refer it to staff and that June 15, 2022, be proclaimed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple.

  CARRIED

b.

National Injury Prevention Day File No. 3009.1

• Moved By Councillor D. Jackson
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council receive correspondence from D. Wilson, refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit green on July 5, 2022, for National Injury Prevention Day.

  CARRIED

c.

Falun Dafa Day File No. 3009.1

• Moved By Councillor J. Ford
  Seconded By Councillor J. Grills

  That Council receive correspondence from V. Sun, refer it to staff and that May 13, 2022, be proclaimed Falun Dafa Day.

  CARRIED

d.

Apraxia Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

• Moved By Councillor R. Forsyth
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council receive correspondence from M. Adach, refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on May 27, 2022, in support of Apraxia Awareness Day.

  CARRIED

e.

Access Awareness Day File No. 3009

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor J. Ford

  That Council receive correspondence from L. Copas, refer it to staff and that June 4, 2022, be proclaimed Access Awareness Day and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit teal.

  CARRIED

15.

TERMINATION

• Moved By Councillor C. Jewett
  Seconded By Councillor D. Jackson

  That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2022 at 9:02 p.m.

  CARRIED