REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 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 June 20, 2023 as amended to include item 7.1 amended Appendix B, item 7.2 and 9.1 amended Cemetary Management Bylaw No. 2367, 2023; item 7.4 amended Appendix B and item 12.6 late correspondence relating to the Temporary Use Permits for Cannabis Report No. 23-068 of a 51 additional letters. 

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of June 6, 2023.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

4.1

2022 Annual Report Delegation

A presentation by municipal staff. 

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

6.

MAYOR'S REPORT

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1

Whistler Blackcomb 2023 Crankworx – Temporary Use Area Liquor Licensed Event Report No. 23-065 File No. TUA00007

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council approve a Temporary Use Area liquor licensed event for a maximum of 2,000 persons to be held at the Whistler Mountain Boneyard, located above Skiers Plaza near the bottom of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, on Saturday July 29, 2023, or, alternatively, on Friday July 28, 2023 or Sunday July 30, 2023 in the event of inclement weather, consistent with the application materials presented in Appendix A: Event Description and Plan Drawing and Appendix B: Stamped Occupant Load Plan as amended, both attached to this Administrative Report No. 23-065. 

7.2

Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 2367, 2023 and Master Plan Update Report No. 23-066 File No. 3900-20-2367

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to “Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 2367, 2023”; and further

  That Council receive the Cemetery Future Needs Survey Results attached as Appendix B to this Administrative Report No. 23-066.

7.3

UBCM 2023-2024 Complete Communities Program Grant Application Report No. 23-067 File No. 7729.04

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council endorse and authorize staff to submit an application to the Union of B.C. Municipalities’ (UBCM) 2023/24 Complete Communities Program for a grant to undertake a geospatial land use assessment of the lands within the Whistler Urban Development Containment Area; and if successful, direct staff to provide overall grant management in accordance with the UBCM’s grant requirements as attached in Appendix A to this Administrative Report No. 23-067.

7.4

Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permits for Approval Report No. 23-068 File No. 7657.00

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council authorize approval of Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application TUP00106 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Village Centre Permit Area, for This is Cannabis at #201 A&B, 4293 Mountain Square, for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail licence and the applicant entering into a Good Neighbour Agreement (GNA) with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW);

• That Council authorize approval of TUP application TUP00114 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Village North Permit Area, for Main Street THC Canada Ltd at #115, 4368 Main Street for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the LCRB of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail licence and the applicant entering into a GNA with the RMOW;

• That Council authorize approval of TUP application TUP00112 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Creekside Permit Area, for Creekside Cannabis at #321, 2063 Lake Placid Drive, for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the LCRB of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail licence and the applicant entering into a GNA with the RMOW;

• That Council authorize approval of TUP application TUP00109 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Creekside Permit Area, for Spiritleaf Whistler at #103, 2011 Innsbruck Drive, for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the LCRB of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail licence and the applicant entering into a GNA with the RMOW;

• That Council authorize approval of TUP application TUP00107 for the Retail Sale of Cannabis in the Function Junction Permit Area, for A Little Bud at #1, 1050 Millar Creek Road, for a period of three years, subject to confirmation from the LCRB of issuance of a Provincial cannabis retail licence and the applicant entering into a GNA with the RMOW;

• That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a cannabis retail licence be issued to the above four applicants;

  That Council direct that the GNAs for each of the four recommended applications be finalized to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development;

• That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a licence not be issued in the Village Centre Permit Area to Seed and Stone at #4, 4122 Village Green, The Green Pineapple at #7, 4433 Sundial Place, and Inspired Cannabis at #5, 4122 Village Green;

  That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a licence not be issued in the Village North Permit Area to Mountain High at #211, 4368 Main Street;

  That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a licence not be issued in the Creekside Permit Area to Creekside Cannabis at #321, 2063 Lake Placid Drive; and further

  That Council direct staff to recommend to the LCRB that a licence not be issued in the Function Junction Permit Area to Team Cannabis at #9 and 10, 1100 Millar Creek Road.

7.5

Land Use Procedures and Fees Amendment Bylaw (Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Application Fees) No. 2404, 2023 – First, Second and Third Readings Report No. 23-069 File No. 3900-20-2404 

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to “Land Use Procedures and Fees Amendment Bylaw (Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Application Fees) No. 2404, 2023”.  

7.6

2022 Statement of Financial Information Report No. 23-070 File No. 4350

No presentation.

• That Council approve the 2022 Statement of Financial Information attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report No. 23-070.

7.7

Updated Whistler 2020 Development Corp Online Accommodation Provider Contribution Agreement Report No. 23-071 File No. 4350

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council direct staff to execute the updated 2023 Whistler 2020 Development Corp Online Accommodation Provider Contribution Agreement, attached as Appendix A to this Administrative Report No. 23-071.

8.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

8.1

Whistler Bear Advisory Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Whistler Bear Advisory Committee of February 8, 2023.

8.2

May Long Weekend Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the May Long Weekend Committee of April 12, 2023. 

8.3

Governance and Ethics Standing Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Governance and Ethics Standing Committee of May 15, 2023.

8.4

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

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

9.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

9.1

Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 2367, 2023

• That Council give "Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 2367, 2023" first, second and third readings.

9.2

Land Use Procedures and Fees Amendment Bylaw (Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Application Fees) No. 2404, 2023

• That Council give "Land Use Procedures and Fees Amendment Bylaw (Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Application Fees) No. 2404, 2023" first, second and third readings.

10.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

10.1

Five-Year Financial Plan 2023-2027 Amendment Bylaw (Hillcrest Culvert, SWWS Upgrade Grant, Transfer Station Scale Project, and Others) No. 2402, 2023

• That Council adopt “Five-Year Financial Plan 2023-2027 Amendment Bylaw (Hillcrest Culvert, SWWS Upgrade Grant, Transfer Station Scale Project, And Others) No. 2402, 2023."

11.

OTHER BUSINESS

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

12.1

Village Parking Rates File No. 3009

Correspondence from Johanna Aldred regarding hikes in parking prices in the Village. 

• That Council receive correspondence from Johanna Aldred regarding hikes in parking prices in the Village and refer it to staff.

12.2

UBCM Child Care Resolution File No. 3009

Correspondence from Sharon Gregson regarding the UBCM Child Care Resolution.

• That Council receive correspondence from Sharon Gregson regarding the UBCM Child Care Resolution and refer it to staff.

12.3

RMOW Fire Smart Thinning Projects File No. 3009

Correspondence from Kristina Swerhun regarding the RMOW Fire Smart thinning projects.

• That Council receive correspondence from Kristina Swerhun regarding the RMOW Fire Smart thinning projects and refer it to staff.

12.4

RMOW Transit Support Request File No. 3009

Correspondence from Mike Richman, Mayor of Pemberton, regarding RMOW Transit Support Request.

• That Council receive correspondence from Mike Richman, Mayor of Pemberton, regarding RMOW Transit Support Request and refer it to staff.

12.5

Lílwat Nation Support Letter- Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permit File No. 3009

Correspondence from Lílwat Nation Political Chief Dean Nelson, regarding Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permits.

• That Council receive correspondence from Lílwat Nation Political Chief Dean Nelson, regarding Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permits and refer it to staff.

12.6

Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Permit File No. 3009

Correspondence from Frank Hardinger, Ron Cheung, Shirley Kero, Mr. and Mrs. Wilberg, Justine Greer, Jessica Merritt, Kirandeep Jhand, Zoe Nish, Dylan Bishop, James Nichol, Eleni Spilotopoulos, Ian Parker, Ray Lavalee, Andrea Pirrotta of Kindred Canada, Jack Noesgaard, Lisa Morrison of Get the Goods, Maya Singh, Su Fen Sim, Amanda Drage, Dave Burch PREC, Tyler Mosher, Alan Gautier, Brad Broughton of Western Extraction Ltd, David Lluncor of White Rabbit Naturals Inc., Hayden Rintoul of Great North Distributions, Jeff Curtis of Boro & Beyond, Raymond and Kaori Zage, Shannon Intrieri of Great North Distributors, Zane Yassein of Village Supply Co., Philip Campbell, Paul Gibson-Tigh, Richard Langevin of Bear Construction Ltd, Simon Hayes, Anna Christiansen, Alex Tavuchis, Brad Nishimura of Adastra Labs, Louise Walker of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Ed Komo, Jasmine and Colin Daniels, Jesse Dhami, James Fairweather, Kathy Yip, Mackenzie Longhi, Mike Boulton, Nik Fabisiak, Oliver Fletcher, Paul Aceval Da Silva, Trevor Ferrao of Whistler Off Road Cycling Association, Wyatt McMillan, Adele Horn, Brady Loewen, Sara Dehier, Dr. Chanel Smythe, Cheyenne Dehier, Gabriela Oteiza, Isha Bhatti, Leah de Torres, Rosalyn Salanguit, Tony Ciaburri, Rose Garbutt and Nicholas Davies regarding the Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Administrative Report No. 23-068.

• That Council receive correspondence regarding the Cannabis Retail Temporary Use Administrative Report No. 23-068 from Frank Hardinger, Ron Cheung, Shirley Kero, Mr. and Mrs. Wilberg, Justine Greer, Jessica Merritt, Kirandeep Jhand, Zoe Nish, Dylan Bishop, James Nichol, Eleni Spilotopoulos, Ian Parker, Ray Lavalee, Andrea Pirrotta of Kindred Canada, Jack Noesgaard, Lisa Morrison of Get the Goods, Maya Singh, Su Fen Sim, Amanda Drage, Dave Burch PREC, Tyler Mosher, Alan Gautier, Brad Broughton of Western Extraction Ltd, David Lluncor of White Rabbit Naturals Inc., Hayden Rintoul of Great North Distributions, Jeff Curtis of Boro & Beyond, Raymond and Kaori Zage, Shannon Intrieri of Great North Distributors, Zane Yassein of Village Supply Co., Philip Campbell, Paul Gibson-Tigh, Richard Langevin of Bear Construction Ltd, Simon Hayes, Anna Christiansen, Alex Tavuchis, Brad Nishimura of Adastra Labs, Louise Walker of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Ed Komo, Jasmine and Colin Daniels, Jesse Dhami, James Fairweather, Kathy Yip, Mackenzie Longhi, Mike Boulton, Nik Fabisiak, Oliver Fletcher, Paul Aceval Da Silva, Trevor Ferrao of Whistler Off Road Cycling Association, Wyatt McMillan, Adele Horn, Brady Loewen, Sara Dehier, Dr. Chanel Smythe, Cheyenne Dehier, Gabriela Oteiza, Isha Bhatti, Leah de Torres, Rosalyn Salanguit, Tony Ciaburri, Rose Garbutt and Nicholas Davies and refer to staff. 

12.7

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

World PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Chloe Denny, representing the Inflamed Brain Alliance (IBA), requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red on October 9, 2023, in order to raise awareness about the autoimmune neuropsychiatric condition known as PANS/PANDAS.

• That Council receive correspondence from Chloe Denny, refer it to staff and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red on October 9, 2023, to raise awareness about the autoimmune neuropsychiatric condition known as PANS/PANDAS.

b.

Royal Canadian Air Force 2024 Centennial Anniversary File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Captain Aaron Niles, representing the Royal Canadian Air Force, requesting Mayor and Council proclaim April 1, 2024, as the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Day in Whistler and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red, white and blue. 

• That Council receive correspondence from Captain Aaron Niles, refer it to staff, proclaimed April 1, 2024, as the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial in Whistler, and that the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red, white and blue.

13.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 2023 at 8:34 p.m.