Condolences
Mayor J. Crompton shared condolences on behalf of Council and the RMOW with the family and friends of Henny Dallago.
2010 Games 10-Year Anniversary Celebrations
Mayor J. Crompton noted that the celebrations of ten-year anniversary of the 2010 Games are underway. He noted that the RMOW has 33 events planned for the two-month celebration period of the 2010 Winter Games. He invited the community to join the events.
Audain Art Museum
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he attended the opening of the Audain Art Museum’s new exhibit: The Extended Moment: Fifty Years of Collecting Photographs. He added that the exhibit follows the international arc of photography from the 19th century to present times, and noted that it is an important collection organized by the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada. He noted that the project is funded in part by the RMOW through the Province of British Columbia’s Municipal and Regional District Tax. He encouraged community members to visit the exhibition before it ends on May 25, 2020.
Georgian Diaspora Celebration of Nodar Kumartashitvili
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he attended the Georgian Diaspora Celebration of Nodar Kumartashitvili. He noted it was a privilege to be part of a very cultural Georgian event, and noted that the Georgian Ambassador to Canada was also in attendance.
Cypress Point Winter Carnival
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he attended the Cypress Point Winter Carnival at the Point Artist-Run Centre. He noted that the theme was Art-lympics, with Olympic-inspired activies, games and entertainment. He thanked all those who contributed and attended the event.
Family Day
Mayor J. Crompton noted that February 17, 2020 was Family Day, and he noted that the RMOW offered discounts for Meadow Park Sports Centre, skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Lost Lake Nordic Trails, and also held a special Games-themed Family Après.
Community Life Survey
Mayor J. Crompton advised that the online version of the Community Life Survey is now open at whistler.ca/survey. He added that the results of this annual survey help Council and RMOW staff better understand community priorities to inform plans, municipal services and other community initiatives.
Poet’s Pause
Mayor J. Crompton noted that the Poet’s Pause competition is open for submissions until March 9, 2020. He encouraged anyone who enjoys writing submit original, unpublished poems. He noted that the winning poems will be displayed at the Poet’s Pause sculpture sites in Alta Lake Park: at the large metal chimes and the giant Adirondack chairs at the north and south ends of the park, and the winning poems will be read at the Council meeting in April as part of National Poetry Month, and the winning poets will receive $200 each. More information can be found online at whistler.ca.
Whistler Podcast
Mayor J. Crompton noted that episode eight of The Whistler Podcast is now available. He noted that this episode has a 2010 Games theme, and he chatted with four-time Olympian Mercedes Nicoll. The episode is online at whistler.ca/whistlerpodcast.
MP Patrick Weiler Meeting
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he met the MP Patrick Weiler last week. He added that he talked about his advocacy for Whistler’s community in Ottawa, and Mayor J. Crompton added that he looks forward to working with him on how the federal government can support and grow a sustainable tourism industry for Canada.
MLA Jordan Sturdy Meeting
Mayor J. Crompton also met with MLA Jordan Sturdy, and talked about a lot of regional issues including the work that is happening around housing in our region.
Sea to Sky Gondola
Mayor J. Crompton noted that the Sea to Sky Gondola reopened on Friday. He congratulated Kirby Brown and his team.
GLOBE Conference
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he and Councillor A. De Jong attended the GLOBE Conference in Vancouver. Globe is a business summit that has been in Vancouver for the last 20 years. He noted that he was struck by the value of the work that has been done by the Whistler community over the last 15 years through Whistler 2020. He added that the primary topic of conversation focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
National Housing Innovation Series
Mayor J. Crompton noted that he attended the Globe and Mail’s National Housing Innovation Series: Innovations in Design and Construction, with Councillors C. Jewett and A. De Jong. He noted that he left with a real sense of gratitude for the work that has been done in Whistler around housing. He noted that the most significant takeaway was a discussion of accessibility.
Final Meeting for General Manager of Resort Experience Jan Jansen
Mayor J. Crompton noted that tonight’s meeting is the last for General Manager of Resort Experience Jan Jansen. He noted that Jan Jansen announced his retirement in January and his departure at the end of February will mark an incredible 30-year career with the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
Mayor J. Crompton gave an overview of the highlights of Jan Jansen’s career with the RMOW. On behalf of Council, Mayor J. Crompton thanked him and wished him the best.
Councillors added their comments regarding their working relationships with Jan Jansen.
Chief Administrative Officer M. Furey thanked Mr. Jansen for his service and provided some highlights of his career.
Councillor C. Jewett noted that the exhibition at MYAC, Art in the Heart closed on February 23, 2020. She noted that Barbed Choir will be performing Wavin’ Flag on February 23, and there is a celebration of Whistler Volunteers on February 28 as part of the ten-year Games anniversary. Councillor C. Jewett noted that the next event at MYAC will be the Anonymous Art Show, which is Whistler Arts biggest fundraiser on April 3, 2020.
Councillor J. Ford thanked all those who attended the Transportation Open House before the Council meeting, and noted there is an online survey at Whistler.ca/movingwhistler to get feedback from those not able to attend.
Councillor A. De Jong provided some of his highlights from the GLOBE conference that he attended.
Councillor R. Forsyth noted that he has received many compliments from visitors on the lights in the village.
Mayor J. Crompton declared a brief recess of the Meeting at 6:03 p.m.
The Meeting was reconvened at 6:04 p.m.