REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

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Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maury Young Arts Centre
4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0X5

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.

  • That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of March 5, 2024.

  • That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of February 20, 2024.

A presentation by municipal staff. 

  • That Council receive Information Report No. 24-024 and the Big Moves Progress for Q3 and Q4 2023, attached as Appendix A to Information Report No. 24-024.

A presentation by municipal staff. 

  • That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001969 to authorize two new four-storey employee restricted apartment buildings with a total of 104 dwelling units at 1475 Mount Fee Road subject to the following items which are to be included as conditions within DP001969:

    1. The architecture and landscape shall be completed in accordance with the architectural plans labelled A-0.000, A-0.101, A-0.330, A-0.401, A-0.402, A-0.403, A-0.404, A-0.405, A-1.200, A-1.301, A-1.302, A-1.303, A-1.304, A-1.305, A-1.306, A-2.201, A-2.203, A-2.210, A-2.220, A-2.230, A-2.240, A-2.250, A-2.101, A-2.110, A-2.120, A-2.130, A-2.140, A-2.240, A-3.101, A-3.102, A-4.110, A-4.120, A-4.130, A-4.140, A-4.210, A-5.110, A-5.120, A-5.130, A-5.140, A-5.150, A-5.160, and A-5.170 prepared by Siegrist Architecture dated January 31, 2024 and landscape plans labelled L-1.0 and L-1.1 prepared by Tom Barratt Ltd. dated January 29, 2024, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-025;
    2. The civil works, grading, site servicing and stormwater management shall be in accordance with the civil plans labelled ESC-1, S-1, GR-1, and SS-1 prepared by Webster Engineering Ltd. dated November 9, 2023, attached as Appendix B to Administrative Report No. 24-025;
    3. Development on the site is to be carried out in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the FireSmart Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report prepared by Diamond Head dated September 24, 2023, attached as Appendix C to Administrative Report No. 24-025;
    4. Development of the site is to be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and conclusions of the Environmental Impact Study and Environmental Management Plan prepared by Cascade Environmental Resource Group Ltd. dated October 10, 2023, attached as Appendix D to Administrative Report No. 24-025;
    5. The following requirements and restrictions apply in relation to tree and vegetation removal:
      1. The applicant is to protect existing trees and forest to remain as shown on Tree Preservation Plan, attached as Appendix E to Administrative Report No. 24-025;
      2. Trees and vegetation to be removed must be flagged. Applicant is to obtain written approval from the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development Services, or designate prior to any removal;
      3. Any tree or vegetation removal that will occur in the bird nesting window (April 1 – September 1) will require a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) or other environmental professional to conduct a bird nest surveys prior to any vegetation clearing or removal. Any active nest found must be retained as per s. 34 of the Wildlife Act with an adequate buffer; and
      4. Raptor nest survey must be conducted by a QEP or other environmental professional prior to any vegetation clearing or removal at any time of the year.
    6. All water leaving the area of work must meet or exceed the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life (Environment Canada, 1999) and the BC Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life (Ministry of Environment, 2010);
    7. Must use clean, locally sourced fill only to prevent introduction of invasive species through soil/fill deposits; and
    8. There shall be no development outside the parcel boundaries, including any land alteration or vegetation removal; and

    That issuance of Development Permit DP001969 is subject to:

    1. Adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2 RM-CD2 Zone) No. 2419, 2023”; and
    2. Provision of a landscape security in the amount $192,662.55.
  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Emergency Planning Committee of October 31, 2023.

  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee of November 1, 2023.

  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Festivals Events and Animation Committee of February 1, 2024.

  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Transportation Advisory Group of January 4, 2024.

  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Advisory Design Panel Committee of December 20, 2023.

  • That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Governance and Ethics Standing Committee of January 8, 2024.

Correspondence from S. Krieger regarding the creation of a senior's centre in Whistler. 

Correspondence from P. Weiler regarding the Federal Government of Canada's bilateral agreement with the Province of British Columbia to help British Columbians age with dignity.

Correspondence from J. Leavitt regarding proposed Municipal projects on the River of Golden Dreams. 

Correspondence from E. Crowe regarding the River of Golden Dreams. 

Correspondence from C. Arola, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on April 29, 2024, in celebration of the first wish that inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish grants. 

Correspondence from P. Johansen requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit green on April 26, 2024, in honour of Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet. His family's decision to donate his organs has inspired thousands of people all over the world to register to become organ donors.  

  • That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of March 5, 2024.

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