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, T. Battiston
  • General Manager of Infrastructure Services, J. Hallisey
  • General Manager of Resort Experience, J. Gresley-Jones
  • Director of Planning, M. Kirkegaard
  • Director of Finance, C. Price
  • Manager of Legislative Services/ Corporate Officer, P. Lysaght
  • Manager of Communications, G. Robinson
  • Manager of Planning, J. Chapman
  • Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, E. DalSanto
  • Climate Action Coordinator, L. Burhenne
  • Council Coordinator, M. Miklea

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.

  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council adopt the Regular Council meeting agenda of September 21, 2021.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Grills
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council adopt the Regular Council meeting minutes of September 7, 2021.

    CARRIED

There were no questions from the public.

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

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

  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive Information Report No. 21-104 Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. 

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive the “Whistler 2021 Transit Future Action Plan, Draft September 14, 2021” attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report 21-105 for information; and

    That Council direct staff to circulate the “Whistler 2021 Transit Future Action Plan, Draft September 14, 2021” attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report 21-105, to stakeholders for review and to return to Council with the final recommendations including updated five year municipal budget implications; and further,

    That Council authorize the execution of the first year of the Three-Year Whistler Transit System Expansion Plan – 2022/23 - 2024/25 memorandum of understanding between BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler, attached as Appendix B to this Administrative Report 21-105 and that staff return to Council with budget implications of the second and third year changes for consideration with the final Whistler 2021 Transit Future Action Plan.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council direct staff to collaborate with the District of Squamish and the Community Energy Association on the development of an embodied carbon guide for BC Municipalities – based on research and policies developed for the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the District of Squamish – as part of the Game-Changer Grant Program.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council endorse the RMOW’s application for the BC Hydro Beautification Grant; and
     
    That Council offer a formal expression of support to cover the remaining two-thirds of estimated BC Hydro costs by establishing a local service area, and related local area service tax payable, for the Alta Vista neighbourhood.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to “Housing Agreement Amendment Bylaw (Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2) No. 2332, 2021”.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council approve proposed modifications to Covenant BA311773 attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report to Council No. 21-109; and

    That Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the covenant modification. 

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to “Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Electronic Meetings) No. 2334, 2021".

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

    That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Recreation Leisure Advisory Committee of July 8, 2021.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor A. De Jong
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Ford

    That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee of July 14, 2021.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council give "Housing Agreement Amendment Bylaw (Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2) No. 2332, 2021" first, second and third readings. 

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council give "Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Electronic Meetings) No. 2334, 2021" first, second and third readings.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council adopt “Housing Agreement (1315 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2330, 2021”.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council adopt “Housing Agreement (1345 Cloudburst Drive) Bylaw No. 2331, 2021".

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor D. Jackson
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Whistler Seawolves Swim Club thanking Mayor and Council.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor A. De Jong
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Grills

    That Council receive correspondence from Regional District of Mount Waddington regarding rebuilding Lytton.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council receive correspondence from Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC, regarding paramedic services and healthcare and refer it to staff to write a letter in response.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Jackson

    That Council receive correspondence from John Konig regarding B.C. vaccine passports.

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

    That Council receive correspondence from Mitzi Deane, Minister of Children and Family Development, regarding October Foster Family Month.

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

    That Council receive correspondence from Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, regarding Childcare B.C New Spaces Fund.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive from Denzil Muncherji, Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C., refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit green on October 6, 2021 in support of World Cerebral Palsy Day.

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

    That Council receive correspondence from Kristen Haunss, Color The World Orange Group, refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit orange on November 2, 2021 in support of CRPS/RSD Orange Day.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor R. Forsyth
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Jewett

    That Council receive correspondence from Stephanie Koenig, My Gut Feeling, refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on November 30, 2021 in support of Stomach Cancer Awareness Day.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Jewett
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Forsyth

    That Council receive correspondence from Stephen Covey, Chief of Police and Chief Security Officer, CN Rail, and proclaim September 20-26, 2021 as Rail Safety Week.

    CARRIED
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Ford
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. De Jong

    That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 at 7:10 p.m.

    CARRIED
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