REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

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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 Corporate and Community Services/Acting Corporate Officer, T. Battiston
  • General Manager of Infrastructure Services, J. Hallisey
  • General Manager of Resort Experience, J. Gresley-Jones
  • Director of Planning, M. Kirkegaard
  • Manager of Communications, G. Robinson
  • Council Coordinator, M. Miklea

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 ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of September 7, 2021 as amended to include under correspondence letters from Alex Dobson and Dennis van Dongen regarding the Local Traffic Calming and Speed Reduction Program.

    CARRIED

3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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1.2021-08-17 Regular Council Minutes.DRAFT.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of August 17, 2021. 

    CARRIED

4.
PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
 

Steve Anderson, 3257 Arbutus Drive

Mr. Anderson asked a question regarding the new corporate protocols. He noted they are changing and now contain land acknowledgments. Mr. Anderson expressed a concern about how this will affect private property and what level of taxation will be imposed.

Mayor Crompton advised nothing has changed in taxation, the Municipality is simply recognizing the people who had lived on the land before us.

Mr. Anderson had an additional question noting the declaration in the Official Community Plan acknowledging those that came before us. He wanted to understand what Council is doing or where it is coming from.

Mayor Crompton advised the goal is to join in reconciliation.

Wolfgang Lindemann, PO Box 1466

Mr. Lindemann asked if anyone was familiar with Corman-Drosten scientific papers and if setting up a Science Committee was possible.

Mayor J. Crompton advised there is currently no plans to convene such a Committee and the majority of work of Municipal Council is regarding land use within the bounds of the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

Mr. Lindemann requested a time to meet with Mayor Crompton.

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.
LIGHT-UP AND PROCLAMATION REQUESTS
 

6.1
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-25 Edmondson PILA Proclamation_.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from the Edmondson Family, refer it to staff and proclaim October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit pink and blue.

    CARRIED

6.2
Waste Reduction Week File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-20 J. Christophersen Waste Reduction Proclamation1.pdf
2.2021-08-20 J. Christophersen Waste Reduction Proclamation2.pdf

Mayor J. Crompton declared a recess at 5:57 p.m.

Mayor J. Crompton called the meeting back to order at 5:58 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor A. De Jong
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Jessie Christophersen, Recycling Council of BC, refer it to staff and proclaim October 18-24 as Waste Reduction Week.

    CARRIED

7.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
 

7.1
RZ001147 - 1315 and 1345 Cloudburst Drive - Whistler Sport Legacies Society Employee Housing - Modified Housing Agreements Report No. 21-100 File No. RZ001147
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1.1-2021-09-07-RZ001147 Housing Agreements(1).pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Grills
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to “Housing Agreement Bylaw (1315 Cloudburst Drive) No. 2330, 2021"; and

    That Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to “Housing Agreement Bylaw (1345 Cloudburst Drive) No. 2331, 2021".

    CARRIED

7.2
DVP01220 to Waive the Subdivision Servicing Security Requirements for Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2 Subdivisions Report No. 21-101 File No. SA. 21-01
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1.2-2021-09-07 Subdivision Servicing Securities DVP_Regular(1).pdf
2.Appendix A - DVP01220 Application .pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council formally consider DVP01220 consistent with the direction previously provided by Council at the August 17, 2021 regular meeting of Council; and

    That Council direct staff to issue DVP01220, which is consistent with the direction provided by Council at the August 17, 2021 regular meeting of Council.

    CARRIED

7.3
2022 Council Meeting Schedule and Acting Mayor Appointments Report No. 21-102 File No. 3014.02
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1.3-2021-09-07-2022 Council Meeting Schedule and Acting Mayor Appointments.pdf
2.Appendix A - Regular Council Schedule for 2022.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2022 Acting Mayor Appointments.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council endorse the following Regular Council Meeting Schedule for 2022:

    January 11 February 8 March 8 April 5
    January 25 February 22 March 22 April 26
    May 10 June 7 July 5 August 2
    May 24 June 21 July 19  
    September 6 October 4 November 1 December 6
    September 20   November 15 December 20

     

    and further;

    That Council appoint as Acting Mayor for the months of January 2022 to October 2022 (inclusive), as amended,

    January:   

    John Grills

    July:

    Jen Ford

    February:

    John Grills

    August:

    Jen Ford

    March:

    Cathy Jewett

    September:

    Arthur De Jong

    April:

    Cathy Jewett

    October:

    Arthur De Jong

    May:

    Ralph Forsyth

    November:

    New Council Member

    June:

    Ralph Forsyth

    December:

    New Council Member

     

    CARRIED

7.4
Governance and Ethics Committee Terms Of Reference Report No. 21-103 File No. 0640-00
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1.4-Governance and Ethics Standing Committee - Terms of Reference Update.pdf
2.Appendix A - Governance and Ethics TOR 2021.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council adopt the updated Terms of Reference for the Governance and Ethics Standing Committee, attached to Administrative Report 21-103 as Appendix A.

    CARRIED

8.
MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
 

8.1
Whistler Bear Advisory Committee
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1.WBAC_Minutes 2021-06-09.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor A. De Jong
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive the regular meeting minutes of the Whistler Bear Advisory Committee of June 9, 2021.

    CARRIED

8.2
Transit Management Advisory Committee
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1.TMAC_Minutes_Signed_20210705.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council receive the regular meeting minutes of the Transit Management Advisory Committee of July 5, 2021.

    CARRIED

9.
BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS
 

9.1
Housing Agreement (1315 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2330, 2021
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1.B1-Bylaw No. 2330 with schedule A new template 1315 cloudburst lot C(1).pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council give "Housing Agreement (1315 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2330, 2021" first, second and third readings.

    CARRIED

9.2
Housing Agreement (1345 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2331, 2021
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1.B2-Bylaw No. 2331 with schedule A new template 1345 cloudburst lot B(1).pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council gives "Housing Agreement (1345 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2331, 2021" first, second and third readings.

    CARRIED

10.
BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION
 

10.1
Parks & Recreation Fees & Charges Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2021
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1.BYL002243.pdf
2.Appendix_5_Bylaw2243.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council adopt “Parks & Recreation Fees & Charges Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2021”.

    CARRIED

10.2
Noise Control Bylaw No. 2295, 2021
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1.BYL002295.pdf

Mayor J. Crompton declared a recess at 6:49 p.m.

Mayor J. Crompton called the meeting back to order at 6:52 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council adopt “Noise Control Bylaw No. 2295, 2021”.

    DEFEATED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council direct staff to consider seasonal changes to the starting time for permissible construction noise as referenced in the August 23 Canadian Home Builders' Association letter to Council for further consideration by Council at a future Council meeting.

    CARRIED

10.3
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2296, 2021
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1.BYL002296.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council defer adoption of “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2296, 2021”.

    CARRIED

10.4
Cheakamus Crossing District Energy System Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2311, 2021
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1.BYL002311.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council adopt “Cheakamus Crossing District Energy System Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2311, 2021”.

    CARRIED

10.5
Five-Year Financial Plan 2021 – 2025 Amendment Bylaw No. 2325, 2021
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1.BYL002325.pdf
2.Schedule B - Bylaw 2325.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council adopt “Five-Year Financial Plan 2021 – 2025 Amendment Bylaw No. 2325, 2021”.

    CARRIED

10.6
Local Road Traffic Calming & Speed Reduction Program Bylaw No. 2326, 2021
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1.BYL002326.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council adopt “Local Road Traffic Calming & Speed Reduction Program Bylaw No. 2326, 2021”.

    CARRIED

11.
CORRESPONDENCE
 

11.1
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Survey File No. 3009
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1.2021-07-14 T. Goels TRC Survey_.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Trudi Goels regarding a Truth and Reconciliation Commission Survey.

    CARRIED

11.2
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Follow-up File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-19 S. Fujimaki Nagano.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Mayor Susumu Fujimaki, Karuizawa, Nagano, regarding a follow-up of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    CARRIED

11.3
Fish Farms Out Of Coastal Waters File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-04 CC Coastal Fish Farms.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Richard Hagensen regarding the Fish Farms Out Of Coastal Waters campaign.

    CARRIED

11.4
Carbon Emission Reductions File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-13 R. Kruse Carbon Emission Reductions.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council receive correspondence from Randi Kruse regarding carbon emission reductions.

    CARRIED

11.5
Carbon Emission Reductions File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-22 B.A. Ladner Climate Targets.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council receive correspondence from Brendan and Amanda Ladner regarding carbon emission reductions and refer it to staff.

    CARRIED

11.6
Tourist Carbon Emissions File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-22 R. Kruse Tourism Emissions.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council receive correspondence from Randi Kruse regarding tourist carbon emissions.

    CARRIED

11.7
Carbon Emissions Caused by Buildings File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-25 E. Dearden Carbon Emission Reduction.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Edgar Dearden, GNAR Inc. regarding carbon emissions caused by buildings.

    CARRIED

11.8
Building Start Times File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-23 CHBA Building Start Times.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council receive from Chris Addario, Canadian Home Builders' Association, regarding building start times and refer it to staff.

    CARRIED

11.9
Whistler Racket Club Noise Pollution File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-23 Montebello Noise Concerns.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive correspondence from Sheila Walker regarding Whistler Racket Club noise pollution.

    CARRIED

11.10
Rainbow Daycare File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-26 A. Hunter Rainbow Daycare.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Allison Hunter regarding Rainbow Daycare.

    CARRIED

11.11
Christine Dolling passing File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-27 D. Hughes C. Dolling Passing_.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council receive correspondence from David Hughes regarding Christine Dolling passing.

    CARRIED

11.12
Alpha Lake Stalls File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-27 J. Greenhalgh Alpha Lake Stall.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive correspondence from Jake Greenhalgh regarding Alpha Lake parking stalls and refer it to staff.

    CARRIED

11.13
E-Bikes on Valley Trail File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-30 F. Moldovan EBikes on Valley Trail.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Florin Moldovan regarding E-Bikes on Valley Trail.

    CARRIED

11.14
Traffic Intersection Concerns File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-23 C. Boone Traffic Concerns.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive correspondence from Christian Boone regarding traffic intersection concerns and refer it to Transport Advisory Group (TAG).

    CARRIED

11.15
Local Road Traffic Calming and Speed Reduction Program File No. 3009
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1.2021-08-30 E. Vazquez Speed Limits_.pdf
2.2021-09-01 J. Lloyd Alpine Speed Control.pdf
3.2021-09-01 JM Richoz Alpine Speed Control.pdf
4.2021-09-01 S. Trenciansky Alpine Speed Control_.pdf
5.2021-09-02 P. Bennett Alpine Speed Control_.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive correspondence from the following individuals regarding the Local Road Traffic Calming and Speed Reduction Program:

    • Eduardo Vazquez-Vela;
    • Janice Lloyd;
    • Joan Richoz;
    • Stephanie Trenciansky;
    • Peter Bennett;
    • Alex Dobson; and
    • Dennis van Dongen.
    CARRIED

12.
TERMINATION
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Grills
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 2021 at 7:16 p.m.

    CARRIED
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