REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 8:30 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 February 20, 2024.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of February 6, 2024.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTION PERIOD

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1

DVP01232 – 9237 Pinetree Lane – Front Setback, Parking Setback and Space Dimensions, and Auxiliary Building Setback Variances Report No. 24-019 File No. 3090-20-1232

No presentation.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01232, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-019, to vary the front setback for an attached parking platform/deck, below grade portions of a detached dwelling and access stairs, parking setback and parking space dimensions, with the exception of the non-staff-supported variance item 3.e) auxiliary building (shed) side setback variance; subject to architectural plan revisions detailing auxiliary building (shed) setback compliance to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Climate Action, Planning and Development Services.

6.2

CM000169 – 4901 Horstman Place – Modify Footprint Envelope Report No. 24-020 File No. 2450-20-0169

No presentation.

• That Council approve a modification to covenant GC125596 to:

  1. modify the footprint envelope as shown on plan A-1.02 dated January 25, 2024, prepared by Measured Architecture and attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-020;
  2. require landscape planting in accordance with Landscape Plans LC-1.01 A, LC-1.01 B, LC-1.01 C and LC-1.01 prepared by Paul Sangha Creative dated November 15, 2023, and attached as Appendix B to Administrative Report No. 24-020;
  3. specify a maximum peak roof elevation of 750 metres; and
  4. specify no burning of fossil fuels to heat the outdoor spaces and hot tub within the proposed footprint envelope for landscape improvement as shown on plan A-1.02 dated January 25, 2024 prepared by Measured Architecture and attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-020;

  all to facilitate the proposed development of a detached dwelling at 4901 Horstman Place. 

6.3

Air Quality and Asphalt Procurement Update Report No. 24-021 File No. T001-01-2024

A presentation by municipal staff. 

• That Council authorize the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and its contractors, to procure asphalt from Alpine Paving Ltd.’s asphalt plant located near Cheakamus Crossing, during the 2024 and subsequent construction seasons; and

  That Council direct staff to not continue air quality monitoring for Particulate Matter 2.5 in Cheakamus Crossing. 

6.4

Resort Municipality of Whistler Emergency Social Services Preparedness Grant Report No. 24-022 File No. 7130-20-2024

No presentation.

• That Council endorse submission of the grant application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Emergency Social Services Preparedness Grant, attached as Appendix A to Administrative Report No. 24-022; and

  That Council support the proposed activities in the grant application; and further

  That Council supports the RMOW Emergency Program utilizing the grant and providing overall grant management if the funding application is successful.

7.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES 

7.1

Festivals Events and Animation Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Festivals Events and Animation Committee of December 12, 2023.

7.2

Economic Partnership Initiative Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Economic Partnership Initiative Committee of October 3, 2023.

7.3

Audit and Finance Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee of October 25, 2023.

7.4

Forest Wildland Advisory Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Forest Wildland Advisory Committee of October 11, 2023, and January 10, 2024.

7.5

Recreation Leisure Advisory Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Recreation Leisure Advisory Committee of December 14, 2023.

7.6

Transit Management Advisory Committee

• That Council receive the Regular Meeting minutes of the Transit Management Advisory Committee of December 4, 2023.

8.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

8.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2423, 2023

• That Council adopt “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (5298 Alta Lake Road) No. 2423, 2023”.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

The City of Abbotsford's Proposed Union of B.C. Municipalities Resolution Support File No. 3009

Correspondence from R. Siemens, Mayor of the City of Abbotsford, requesting support for the City of Abbotsford's proposed Union of B.C. Municipalities resolution for additional detox beds in the Fraser Health Region. 

9.2

Data, Targets and Definitions in the Resort Municipality of Whistler Big Moves Strategy File No. 3009

Correspondence from B. Ladner regarding the data, targets and definitions outlined in the Resort Municipality of Whistler Big Moves Strategy. 

9.3

City of Port Alberni Resolution Support File No. 3009

Correspondence from S. Minions, Mayor of the City of Port Alberni, requesting support for proposed resolutions at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities 2024 AGM and Convention concerning pre-hospital care demand, enhancing communications for municipal Fire Departments responding to motor vehicle incidents, equitable funding of police services, sustainable and equitable funding of library services and increased funding for rural colleges.

9.4

 Woodfibre LNG Waste Discharge Permit Application File No. 3009

a.

Woodfibre LNG's Response to Waste Discharge Authorization Application 

Correspondence from R. Fox, from My Sea to Sky, regarding FortisBC Energy response to Dr. Vicki Marlatt's Report, "Potential Impacts of Woodfibre LNG's Waste Discharge Authorization Application on the Receiving Environment".

b.

FortisBC Energy Response to Waste Discharge Permit Application 

Correspondence from T. Saxby regarding FortisBC Energy response to Waste Discharge Permit Application.

9.5

Community Safety and Community Safety Amendment Act File No. 3009

Correspondence from K. Dahl, Mayor of the City of Campbell River, requesting support from the Province to bring the Community Safety and Community Safety Amendment Act into force. 

9.6

Federal Fund for Rural Transit Solutions File No. 3009

Correspondence from P. Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver, regarding the federal fund for Rural Transit Solutions. 

9.7

Highway 99 Bike Lane Conditions in Whistler File No. 3009

Correspondence from E. Dearden regarding Highway 99 bike lane conditions in Whistler.

9.8

Lil’wat Nation Response Letter to Cannabis TUP00116 The Nest Approval Report No. 24-016 File No. 3009

Correspondence from L. Pedrini, Territory Land Use Manager from the Lil’wat Nation, regarding approval of Cannabis Temporary Use Permit No. 00116 for The Nest.

9.9

Light-up and Proclamation Requests

a.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from A. Seidel, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on April 18, 2024, in support of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. 

b.

Global Porphyria Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from K. Burns, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on May 18, 2024, in support of Global Porphyria Awareness Day.

c.

Encephalitis Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from T. Garcia, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit red on February 25, 2024, in support of Encephalitis Awareness Day.

d.

World Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Day File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from C. Selzer, requesting the Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge be lit purple on May 5, 2024, in support of World Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Day.

e.

World Pulmonary Hypertension Proclamation File No. 3009.1

Correspondence from C. Selzer requesting that May 5, 2024, be proclaimed World Pulmonary Hypertension Day in Whistler. 

10.

TERMINATION

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