Questions asked in person.
Sheila Waterman, 3112 Panorama Ridge
Ms. Waterman asked if Council decides which areas in Whistler are subject to pay parking.
Mayor J. Crompton advised this was decided years ago between the RMOW and Whistler Blackcomb, there is a partnership for the day lots at the base of Blackcomb.
General Manager Corporate and Community Services, T. Battiston added there are many privately managed parking lots in town.
Ms. Waterman asked how she should communicate to staff and Council that the parking in Brio is filled with people who are going to the bike park and looking for free parking.
Mayor J. Crompton offered to speak with Ms. Waterman about this issue.
Brendan Greene, 5205 Jordan Lane
Mr. Greene asked if RMOW's cybersecurity insurance covered the RMOW's litigation against the Pique Newsmagazine.
Mayor J. Crompton advised he does not have this information and it is not public at this time.
Mr. Greene asked regarding the figure of over $28,000 reported in the 2021 financial statements represents the cybersecurity insurance deductible or the cost of the legal action.
Mayor J. Crompton advised he cannot comment on that.
Mr. Greene asked if the decision to sue the Pique Newsmagazine was made on behalf of the insurance corporation or at the recommendation of staff.
Chief Administrative Officer, V. Cullen advised the RMOW had the support of the insurance company regarding the litigation action.
Mr. Greene asked who initiated the decision to undertake legal action.
Chief Administrative Officer, V. Cullen advised this is not public information.
Mr. Greene asked why RMOW chose to sue the Pique Newsmagazine and not other news agencies.
Mayor J. Crompton advised was a difficult decision to make and it was done to protect the personal information of RMOW staff.