REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 
AGENDA

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 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 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

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting agenda of April 26, 2022.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 5, 2022; 

  That Council adopt the Public Hearing minutes for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2289, 2020 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2283, 2020 of April 6, 2022; 

  That Council adopt the Public Hearing minutes for Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Horstman Estates) No. 2323, 2022 of April 19, 2022; and 

  That Council adopt the Public Hearing minutes for Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (1200 Alta Lake Road) No. 2347, 2022 of April 19, 2022.

4.

PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1

DVP01222 – 8315 Mountain View Drive Setback Variance for Detached Dwelling Report No. 22-055 File No. DVP01222

No presentation.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01222, attached as Appendix C to Administrative Report to Council No. 22-055, for the proposed development located at 8315 Mountain View Drive to vary the east side building setback for the detached dwelling.

6.2

DVP01225 – 2605 Whistler Road – Setback Variances for Deck Report No. 22-056 File No. DVP01225

No presentation.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01225, attached as Appendix C to Administrative Report to Council No. 22-056, for the proposed development located at 2605 Whistler Road to vary the side and rear building setbacks for a proposed deck; and further 

  That Council direct staff to advise the applicant that prior to issuance of DVP01225, the existing shed located in the rear setback be removed or relocated to meet applicable setback requirements, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Resort Experience.

6.3

DVP01204 – 9270 Emerald Drive – Setback Variances for Detached Dwelling and Parking Stalls Report No. 22-057 File No. DVP01204

No presentation.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01204, attached as Appendix C to Administrative Report to Council No. 22-057, for the existing development located at 9270 Emerald Drive; to vary the front and side building setbacks for the detached dwelling, vary the front setback for the deck support post and vary the parking setback for two parking spaces.

6.4

RZ001144 – Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022 Report No. 22-058 File No. RZ001144

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to “Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022.

6.5

Protocol Agreement Working Committee – Member Appointment Report No. 22-059 File No. 0360-20

No presentation.

• That Council appoint Mayor Jack Crompton to the Protocol Agreement Working Committee as the representative for the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

6.6

2022 Property Tax And Utility Rate Bylaws Report No. 22-060 File No. 3900-20-2354

No presentation.

• That Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to the following bylaws:

  • “Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2354, 2022”;
  • “Water Tax Bylaw No. 2356, 2022”;
  • “Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 2357, 2022”;
  • “Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2022”;
  • “Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2022”;
  • “Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2022”; and
  • “Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Amendment Bylaw No. 2355, 2022”.

6.7

2022 Community Enrichment Program Grant Funding Report No. 22-061 File No. 1850-20-2022

No presentation.

• That Council approve the 2022 Community Enrichment Program grants funded from general revenue as follows:

  • Community Foundation of Whistler      $3,250.00
  • Howe Sound Women Centre - PEACE    $8,000.00
  • Howe Sound Women Centre - Whistler Women's Centre - Drop-in     $13,000.00
  • Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society     $5,000.00
  • Sea to Sky Community Services Society - Better at Home     $4,500.00
  • Sea to Sky Community Services Society - Whistler Playgroup     $5,000.00
  • Whistler Community Services Society - Counselling Assistance program     $14,000.00
  • Whistler Institute of Learning Society     $2,500.00
  • Whistler Mature Action Community     $2,000.00
  • Whistler Multicultural Society - Multicultural Community Kitchen     $6,274.00
  • Whistler Multicultural Society - Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network     $3,000.00
  • Zero Ceiling Society of Canada - Work 2 Live Program     $6,000.00
  • Whistler Farmer's Market     $3,000.00
  • Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE)     $3,000.00
  • Whistler Naturalists Society     $3,276.00
  • BC Luge Association     $2,000.00
  • Sea to Sky Nordics     $3,000.00
  • Whistler Adaptive Sports Program      $7,000.00
  • Whistler Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club     $4,000.00
  • Whistler Gymnastics Club     $2,500.00
  • Whistler Minor Hockey Association     $4,000.00
  • Whistler Mountain Ski Club     $3,000.00
  • Whistler Nordics Ski Club     $3,000.00
  • Whistler Sailing Association     $2,500.00
  • Whistler Sea Wolves Swim Club     $3,000.00
  • Whistler Skating Club      $4,000.00
  • Whistler Slo Pitch Association     $2,500.00
  • Whistler Sport Legacies Society     $2,000.00
  • Whistler Youth Soccer Club     $5,000.00
  • Axemen Rugby     $1,250.00
  • Whistler Field Hockey Club     $3,100.00
  • Yoga Buggy     $1,000.00
  • The Point Artist-Run Centre Society     $4,000.00
  • The Whistler Writing Society      $2,500.00
  • Whistler Singers     $1,650.00
  • Whistler Valley Quilters' Guild Society     $2,000.00
  • Whistler Chamber Music Society     $1,000.00
  • Whistler Secondary Scholarships     $6,000 
  • TOTAL     $151,800.00

6.8

2022 Election Bylaw Amendments Report No. 22-062 File No. 3900-20-2353

No presentation.

• That Council consider giving first, second, and third readings to the "Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Mail Ballot Schedule), No. 2353, 2022"; and 

  That Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the "General Local Government Elections Amendment Bylaw (Special Voting Opportunities) No. 2361, 2022". 

7.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

7.1

Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

Regular Meeting minutes of the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee of December 1, 2021.

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee of December 1, 2021.

7.2

Board of Variance

Regular Meeting minutes of the Board of Variance of January 31, 2022.

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Board of Variance of January 31, 2022.

7.3

Forest Wildland Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting minutes of the Forest Wildland Advisory Committee of March 9, 2022.

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Forest Wildland Advisory Committee of March 9, 2022.

8.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

8.1

Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022

• That Council give “Housing Agreement Bylaw (2077 Garibaldi Way) No. 2327, 2022” first, second and third readings.

8.2

Property Tax Rates Bylaw No 2354, 2022

• That Council give "Property Tax Rates Bylaw No 2354, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.3

Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Amendment Bylaw No 2355, 2022

• That Council give "Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Amendment Bylaw No 2355, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.4

Water Tax Bylaw No. 2356, 2022

• That Council give "Water Tax Bylaw No. 2356, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.5

Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 2357, 2022

• That Council give "Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 2357, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.6

Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2022

• That Council give "Water User Fee and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.7

Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2022

• That Council give "Sewer User Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.8

Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2022

• That Council give "Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.9

Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Mail Ballot Schedule), No 2353, 2022

• That Council give "Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Amendment Bylaw (Mail Ballot Schedule), No 2353, 2022" first, second and third readings.

8.10

General Local Government Elections Amendment Bylaw (Special Voting Opportunities) No. 2361, 2022

• That Council give "General Local Government Elections Amendment Bylaw (Special Voting Opportunities) No. 2361, 2022" first, second and third readings.

9.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

9.1

Housing Agreement Bylaw (Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2) No. 2352, 2022

• That Council adopt "Housing Agreement Bylaw (Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2) No. 2352, 2022".

10.

OTHER BUSINESS

10.1

Appointment of Chief Election Officer

• That Council appoint Pauline Lysaght, Manager of Legislative Services, as the Chief Election Officer for the 2022 Whistler General Local Election.

10.2

Appointment of Parcel Tax Roll (Alta Lake Road) Review Panel

• That Council appoint Carlee Price, Director of Finance, James Hallisey, General Manager of Infrastructure Services, and Brian Gilroy, Records and Information Management Coordinator to serve as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel ("Panel") for the subject bylaw, "Local Area Service Parcel Tax and Parcel Tax Roll (Alta Lake Road) Bylaw No. 2349, 2022".

  That Council establish May 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Flute Room, Municipal Hall, 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B.C. V8E 0X5, as the date, time and place for the sitting of the Panel; and 

  That Council direct staff to publish advance notice of the time and place of the Panel’s sitting in accordance with section 94 of the Community Charter.

10.3

Parks and Trails Officer Appointments

• Whereas the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) wishes to appoint Jonas Mislin as a Parks and Trails Officer pursuant to section 36 of the Police Act, and upon Jonas Mislin swearing the oath pursuant to section 1(b) of Police Oath/Solemn Affirmation Regulation, before a Commissioner for taking Affidavits in the Province of British Columbia, the RMOW hereby appoints Jonas Mislin as a Parks and Trails Officer to perform the functions and duties specified in the Parks and Trails Officers job descriptions; and

  Whereas the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) wishes to appoint David Sakolinsky as a Parks and Trails Officer pursuant to section 36 of the Police Act, and upon David Sakolinsky swearing the oath pursuant to section 1(b) of Police Oath/Solemn Affirmation Regulation, before a Commissioner for taking Affidavits in the Province of British Columbia, the RMOW hereby appoints David Sakolinsky as a Parks and Trails Officer to perform the functions and duties specified in the Parks and Trails Officers job descriptions; and further

  Whereas the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) wishes to appoint Philippe Melanson as a Parks and Trails Officer pursuant to section 36 of the Police Act, and upon Philippe Melanson swearing the oath pursuant to section 1(b) of Police Oath/Solemn Affirmation Regulation, before a Commissioner for taking Affidavits in the Province of British Columbia, the RMOW hereby appoints Philippe Melanson as a Parks and Trails Officer to perform the functions and duties specified in the Parks and Trails Officers job descriptions.

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Extended Hour Child Care for Shift Workers File No. 3009

Correspondence from Bonnie McCue, City of Fort St. John, regarding Extended Hour Child Care for Shift Workers.

11.2

Invasive Mussel Defense Program File No. 3009

Correspondence from Mayor Rysz, District of Sicamous, regarding the Invasive Mussel Defense Program.

11.3

Commercial and Office Space in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from Robyn Akehurst regarding Commercial and Office Space in Whistler.

11.4

White Gold Undergrounding Project File No. 3009

Correspondence from the following individuals regarding White Gold Undergrounding Project:

• C. MacDonald
• I. MacDonald
• R. Millikin
• D. Hughes
• L. Myers
• D. and K. Jazic
• A. Steiner
• K. Ford
• A. Morgan
• O. Seger
• T. Thompson
• B. Hall
• C. and T. Prochazka
• L. Vollmer
• D. Armour and B. Instance

11.5

Alta Vista Undergrounding File No. 3009

Correspondence from C. Doak regarding Alta Vista Undergrounding.

11.6

DVP01225 File No. 3009

Correspondence from the following individuals regarding Development Variance Permit 01225:

• B. and E. Sinclair; and
• D. Richards and J. Borgen.

11.7

Construction Hours in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from B. Bucholz regarding construction hours in Whistler.

11.8

Alta Lake Road Speed Limits File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Smyth regarding Alta Lake Road speed limits.

11.9

Protecting Home Buyers File No. 3009

Correspondence from D. MacPhail regarding protecting home buyers.

11.10

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

Worldwide Pneumonia Awareness Campaign File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Catia Cilloniz, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue on November 12, 2022, for the Worldwide Pneumonia Awareness Campaign.

 

b.

International MPS Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Jocelyn Chee, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit blue and yellow on May 15, 2022, for International MPS Awareness Day.

 

c.

Light Up For Mito File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Emily Ing, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit green on September 24, 2022, in support of those with mitochondrial diseases.

 

d.

World Ocean Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Paul Gregory, requesting the Resort Municipality of Whistler proclaim June 8, 2022, as World Ocean Day.

 

e.

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from Laurent Breault, requesting the Resort Municipality of Whistler proclaim May 17, 2022, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

12.

TERMINATION

• That Council terminate the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2022.