REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 
AGENDA

Tuesday, December 03, 2019 at 5:30 P.m. - 11:00 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

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of December 3, 2019.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• That Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2019.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

4.1

Employee Recognition Week Awards

A presentation by Mayor Jack Crompton and Chief Administrative Officer Mike Furey regarding Employee Recognition.

5.

PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW (GLACIER 8 – RM13 ZONE) NO. 2250, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.

• Councillor A. De Jong declared a conflict on this item. (Perceived bias as Whistler Blackcomb is his employer.)

5.1

Call to Order

This Public Hearing is convened pursuant to section 464 of the Local Government Act to allow the public to make representations to Council respecting matters contained in “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Glacier 8 – RM13 Zone) No. 2250, 2019” (the “proposed Bylaw”).

Everyone present shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. No one will be discouraged or prevented from making their views known. However, it is important that remarks be restricted to matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

When speaking, please commence your remarks by clearly stating your name and address.

Members of Council may ask questions following presentations; however, the function of Council at a Public Hearing is to listen rather than to debate the merits of the proposed Bylaw.

5.2

Purpose of "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Glacier 8 – RM13 Zone) No. 2250, 2019"

As stated in the Notice of Public Hearing, the purpose of the "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Glacier 8 – RM13 Zone) No. 2250, 2019" is to modify the existing RM13 Zone to permit 66 additional dwelling units in a 6-storey building for employee housing and include additional floor area for employee service uses on the lands.

5.4

Submissions from the Public

Submissions by any persons concerning the proposed Bylaw.

5.5

Correspondence

Receipt of correspondence or items concerning the proposed Bylaw.

5.6

Motion to Close the Public Hearing

• That the Public Hearing for "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Glacier 8 – RM13 Zone) No. 2250, 2019" be closed at 6:12 p.m.

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

8.

MAYOR'S REPORT

9.

INFORMATION REPORTS

9.1

Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System (Ticketing) Report No. 19-152 File No. 4700.5

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council receive Information Report No. 19-152 regarding an update on the Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System.

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

LLR1341 – Conference Centre Extension of Hours for Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Event Report No. 19-153 File No. LLR1341

No presentation.

• That Council authorize hours of liquor sale to 4:00 a.m. on the night of Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Whistler Conference Centre for a special Whistler Pride and Ski Festival event.

10.2

DVP1185 – 1350 Cloudburst Drive – Setback Variance Report No. 19-154 File No. DVP1185

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP1185 for the proposed development located at 1350 Cloudburst Drive to vary the minimum front setback from 10.0 metres to 7.8 metres for Buildings 8, 9 and 10 to recognize six existing fin wall foundations and seven posts, as shown on the Survey Plan prepared by Douglas Bush Survey Services Ltd., dated September 5, 2019, attached as Appendix “C” to Administrative Report to Council No. 19-154.

10.3

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Report No. 19-155 File No. 854

No presentation.

• That Council endorse the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Air Management Project application and, if successful, direct staff to provide overall grant management as per the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ grant requirements.

10.4

Whistler Transit System Annual Operating Agreement Amendment No. 1 Effective December 7, 2019 Report No. 19-157 File No. 546

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the “2019-2020 Whistler Transit System Annual Operating Agreement Amendment – December 7, 2019” for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 attached as Appendix “A” to Administrative Report to Council No. 19-157.

10.5

2020 Budget Guidelines Report No. 19-156 File No. 4350

A presentation by municipal staff.

• That Council direct the Director of Finance to prepare the “Five-Year Financial Plan 2020-2024 Bylaw” based on these specific guidelines:

  • To implement a 2.8 per cent increase to property value taxes in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to sewer parcel taxes and user fees in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to solid waste parcel taxes and fees in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to water parcel taxes and user fees in 2020; and
  • To include the project amounts as described in Appendix “A” and attached to Administrative Report to Council No. 19-156.
• Amendment:

  That project P075 be amended to be fully funded 100% out of the RMI reserve.

• Motion as Amended:

  The main motion as amended with the final wording being as follows:

  That Council direct the Director of Finance to prepare the “Five-Year Financial Plan 2020-2024 Bylaw” based on these specific guidelines:

  • To implement a 2.8 per cent increase to property value taxes in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to sewer parcel taxes and user fees in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to solid waste parcel taxes and fees in 2020;
  • To implement a 2.0 per cent increase to water parcel taxes and user fees in 2020;
  • To include the project amounts as described in Appendix “A” and attached to Administrative Report to Council No. 19-156, with the exception that project P-075 be amended to be fully funded from the RMI reserve.

11.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

11.1

Liquor Licence Advisory Committee 

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee of March 14, 2019.

• That the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee of March 14, 2019 be received.

11.2

Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee of October 9, 2019.

• That Regular Meeting Minutes of the Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee of October 9, 2019 be received.

11.3

Whistler Bear Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Whistler Bear Advisory Committee of October 9, 2019.

• That the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Whistler Bear Advisory Committee of October 9, 2019 be received.

11.4

Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee of October 10, 2019.

• That the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee of October 10, 2019 be received.

12.

BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING

12.1

Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2253, 2019

• That "Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2253, 2019" be given third reading.

12.2

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw (Business Licence and Regulation) No. 2254, 2019

• That "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw (Business Licence and Regulation) No. 2254, 2019" be given third reading.

12.3

Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Business Licence and Regulation) No. 2255, 2019

• That "Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Amendment Bylaw (Business Licence and Regulation) No. 2255, 2019" be given third reading.

13.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

13.1

Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2019

• That “Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2019” be adopted.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.1

Bylaw Officer Appointment

• Whereas the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (“Whistler”) wishes to appoint Kyle Forder as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to section 36 of the Police Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c 367, and upon Kyle Forder swearing the oath pursuant to section 1(b) of Police Oath/Solemn Affirmation Regulation, B.C. Reg. 136/2002 before a Commissioner for taking Affidavit in the Province of British Columbia, Whistler hereby appoints Kyle Forder as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to perform the functions and duties specified in the Bylaw Officers job descriptions.

14.2

Notification of Committee Appointments

Notification of the appointments to the following committees:

• Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee
• Whistler Bear Advisory Committee
• Zero Waste Committee.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

2020 Budget Feedback File No. 3009

Four pieces of correspondence from the following individuals regarding the 2020 Budget:

• Brandon Smith;
• Linda Zurkirchen;
• Adam Naundorf; and
• Benoit Reneault.

• That four pieces of correspondence Budget from the following individuals, regarding the 2020 be received and referred to staff:

  • Brandon Smith;
  • Linda Zurkirchen;
  • Adam Naundorf; and
  • Benoit Reneault.

15.2

Support For Staff Housing Initiatives File No. 3009

Correspondence from Jackie Bissillion, Owner and President, Whistler Personnel Solutions, regarding support for staff housing initiatives.

• That correspondence from Jackie Bissillion, Owner and President, Whistler Personnel Solutions, regarding support for staff housing initiatives, be received and referred to staff.

15.3

RZ1157 - 5298 Alta Lake Road File No. RZ1157

Correspondence from Blair Russel and Jennifer Munro, regarding RZ1157 - 5298 Alta Lake Road.

• That correspondence from Blair Russel and Jennifer Munro, regarding RZ1157 - 5298 Alta Lake Road be received and referred to staff.

15.4

DVP1185 - 1350 Cloudburst Drive File No. DVP1185

Correspondence from Scott Laird, regarding DVP1185 - 1350 Cloudburst Drive.

• That correspondence from Scott Laird, regarding DVP1185 - 1350 Cloudburst Drive be received and referred to staff.

15.5

UBCM – 2020 Age Friendly Community Funding File No. 3009

Correspondence from Kathy White, Chair, Mature Action Community, regarding UBCM – 2020 Age Friendly Community Funding.

• That correspondence from Kathy White, Chair, Mature Action Community, regarding UBCM – 2020 Age Friendly Community Funding be received and referred to staff.

16.

TERMINATION

• That the Regular Council Meeting of December 3, 2019 be terminated at 8:00 p.m.