REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 06, 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 February 6, 2024.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1

DVP01253/CM000174 – 2913 Kadenwood Dr – Building Setback and Covenant Modification Report No. 24-014 File No. 3090-20-1253/174

No presentation.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01253, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-014, to vary the south side building setback for an addition to an existing detached dwelling located at 2913 Kadenwood Drive subject to the owner addressing the following items to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development Services:

  1. Registration of a modification to covenant BT193218 as described in Administrative Report No. 24-014; and
  2. Receipt of a landscape security in the amount of 135 per cent of the estimated cost of installing landscaping; and

  That Council approve a modification to covenant BT193218 to facilitate the development proposed under DVP01253 by modifying the building envelope and specifying no burning of fossil fuels to heat the covered outdoor space labelled as existing and new covered patio in the architectural plans attached as Appendix B to Administrative Report No. 23-014.

6.2

Whistler Fire Rescue Services Pumper Truck Replacement Contract Extension Report No. 24-015 File No. 7200-20

No presentation.

• That Council authorize staff to enter into contract extensions with Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. for a total price of up to $2.64 Mm for the purchase of two new Rescue Pumper Trucks for the Whistler Fire Rescue Service and authorize the corporate signatories to execute the agreements.

6.3

Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permit (TUP00116) The Nest for Approval Report No. 24-016 File No. 7657.00

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council authorize approval of Temporary Use Permit application TUP00116 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Nesters Plaza Permit Area, for The Nest at #103 - 7015 Nesters Road, for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail store (CRS) licence and the applicant entering into a Good Neighbour Agreement (GNA) with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW); and 

  That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a CRS licence be issued to The Nest at #103 - 7015 Nesters Road; and further 

  That Council direct that a GNA for the application be finalized to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development Services.

6.4

Whistler.com Systems Inc. 2023 Annual Filing and Director Updates Report No. 24-017 File No. 0500-02-0009

No presentation.

• That Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in open meeting assembled, hereby resolves that the RMOW, as a shareholder of Whistler.com Systems Inc. pass the Consent Resolutions attached as Appendices A, B and C to Administrative Report No. 24-017, and that the consent resolutions be executed by the corporate signatories on behalf of the RMOW.

6.5

Tourdex.com Systems Inc. 2023 Annual Filing and Directors Updates Report No. 24-018 File No. 0500-02-0005

No presentation.

• That Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in open meeting assembled, hereby resolves that the RMOW, as a shareholder of Tourdex.com Systems Inc. pass the Consent Resolutions attached as Appendices A, B and C to Administrative Report No. 24-018, and that the consent resolutions be executed by the corporate signatories on behalf of the RMOW.

7.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES 

7.1

Transportation Advisory Group 

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Transportation Advisory Group of October 23, 2023.

8.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

8.1

Building and Plumbing Regulation Amendment Bylaw (Fee Update) No. 2425, 2024

• That Council adopt "Building and Plumbing Regulation Amendment Bylaw (Fee Update) No. 2425, 2024".

8.2

Housing Agreement Bylaw (1475 Mount Fee Road) No. 2422, 2024

• That Council adopt "Housing Agreement Bylaw (1475 Mount Fee Road) No. 2422, 2024".

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

West Fraser Sawmill Closure File No. 3009

Correspondence from E. Fredeen regarding the closure of the West Fraser sawmill.

9.2

Trapped Great Horned Owl File No. 3009

Correspondence from K. Swerhun regarding a great horned owl that was trapped in a driving range net in Whistler. 

9.3

Seniors Centre in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from E. Durlacher regarding the need for a seniors' centre in Whistler.

9.4

Carbon Credit Sales to Fossil Gas Projects File No. 3009

Correspondence from E. Dearden regarding carbon credit sales to fossil gas projects.

9.5

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

Helpline Service - 211 Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from G. Krikorian, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red on February 11, 2024, in support of 211 Day for British Columbia Helpline Services.

b.

Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from B. Buchert, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit teal on April 15, 2024, in support of Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month.

c.

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from T. Flynn, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on May 12, 2024, in support of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

d.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from S. Werk, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on September 17, 2024, in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

e.

Alzheimer's Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from S. Silverstein, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit teal on November 1, 2024, in support of Alzheimer's Awareness Day. 

f.

World Press Freedom Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from M. Petricevic, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on May 2 - May 4, 2024, in support of World Press Freedom Day. 

g.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from D. Askin, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit on purple and blue on October 17, 2024, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

h.

Parkinson's Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from R. Quak, requesting that April 2024, be proclaimed Parkinson's Awareness Month in Whistler. 

i.

World Press Freedom Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from M. Petricevic, requesting May 3, 2024, be proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in Whistler. 

j.

Elimination of Racial Discrimination File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from J. Eberhard, requesting that March 21, 2024, be proclaimed Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day in Whistler.

10.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of February 6, 2024.