Pemberton, British Columbia
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Council Meeting
The agenda for the Pemberton council meeting on October 27, 2026, is available online via eSCRIBE software. The document lists meeting details, categories, and departmental attachments but does not contain specific agenda items, vote results, or discussion topics.
Inaugural Meeting
The Pemberton council held its first meeting on November 3, 2026, with no items on the agenda.
Council Meeting
The council agenda for the November 17, 2026 meeting contains no listed items. The document only shows template headings and no decisions, proposals, or discussions. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural or empty.
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Council Meeting
The council agenda for December 8, 2026, lists procedural items and a video recording of the meeting. The document contains no specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings.
- Meeting scheduled for Dec 8, 2026
- Video recording available
- Procedural agenda items listed
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Recent meetings
Council Meeting
The agenda for the July 14, 2026 council meeting is available online but contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics in the provided text.
Committee of the Whole
The agenda for the July 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions or discussions.
Special Council Meeting
This is a special meeting where Council will consider adopting the Election and Political Signage Bylaw No. 1010, 2026. The bylaw sets rules for election and political signage within the village. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Adoption of Village of Pemberton Election and Political Signage Bylaw No. 1010, 2026
Public Hearing
The Village of Pemberton is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1017, 2026, which would rezone property at 6991 Highway 99 (Tisdale). The meeting includes presentation of the bylaw, public comment, and any correspondence received. No other business is on the agenda.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1017, 2026 for 6991 Highway 99
- Public hearing format: presentation, correspondence, and public comment
- Deadline for written comments was June 22, 2026 at 12:00pm
- Meeting held in Council Chambers and via Zoom Webinar
Closed Council Meeting
The agenda lists a closed council meeting for Pemberton, British Columbia, on June 23, 2026. The document is a procedural placeholder with no listed items, attachments, or discussion topics.
Council Meeting
The council will consider the third reading and adoption of the Village of Pemberton Zoning Amendment (6991 Highway 99 – Tisdale) Bylaw No. 1017. It will also direct staff to establish reserve funds for development cost charges and for RCMP municipal contract policing, and to prepare bylaws for a new fire inspection fee structure. Additional items include the creation of an Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee and the first, second, and third readings of several other bylaws.
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1017 (6991 Highway 99 – Tisdale)
- Establish reserve fund for development cost charges
- Establish reserve fund for RCMP municipal contract policing costs
- Create Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee as a select committee
- Fire Inspection Fee Program and Tiered Fee Structure proposal – staff to prepare bylaws
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a draft Election and Political Signage Regulation Bylaw and consider a recommendation to not proceed with Living Wage Employer certification in 2026. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal advice under Community Charter section 9(1)(i).
- Review of draft Election and Political Signage Regulation Bylaw
- Recommendation to not proceed with Living Wage Employer certification in 2026
- Closed session for legal advice
- Approval of minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 286 (April 28, 2026)
Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will hold its annual meeting to review the 2025 Annual Report and approve several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for 6991 Highway 99 and amendments to nuisance and noise fee regulations.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1017 for 6991 Highway 99
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1023 (Nuisance Fees)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1018 (Noise Regulations)
- Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1019
- Review of 2025 Annual Report
The Village of Pemberton Council approved several bylaws regarding nuisance fees, noise regulations, and a zoning amendment for 6991 Highway 99. Additionally, staff were directed to host a public hearing for the Tisdale zoning amendment in June.
- Approved agenda (Resolution No. 1641-9)
- Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 meeting (Resolution No. 1641-10)
- Passed first and second readings for 6991 Highway 99 - Tisdale zoning amendment (Resolution No. 1641-11)
- Directed staff to host public hearing for 6991 Highway 99 - Tisdale on June 23, 2026 (Resolution No. 1641-12)
- Passed first, second, and third readings for Nuisance Fees amendment bylaw (Resolution No. 1641-13)
- Adopted Noise Regulations Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment (Resolution No. 1641-14)
- Adopted Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Amendment regarding noise (Resolution No. 1641-15)
- Directed staff to respond to correspondence from Martin Bell (Resolution No. 1641-16)
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Closed Council Meeting
The council meeting on June 9, 2026, has no agenda items recorded in the provided document. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed. The agenda appears to be empty or procedural.
Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will give first and second readings to Zoning Amendment (6991 Highway 99 – Tisdale) Bylaw No. 1017 and direct staff to hold a public hearing on June 23, 2026. It will also approve amendments to the Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy (DEV‑012) and to two noise‑related bylaws (Bylaw Nos. 1018 and 1019). Additional agenda items include routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, reports, and a resolution to seek funding support for public engagement at the 2026 UBCM Convention.
- Zoning Amendment (6991 Highway 99 – Tisdale) Bylaw No. 1017 – first and second readings; public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026
- Amendment to Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy No. DEV‑012 – council approval
- Village of Pemberton Bylaw No. 1018 – Notice Enforcement (Noise Regulations) – first, second, and third readings
- Village of Pemberton Bylaw No. 1019 – Municipal Ticket Information Utilization (Noise Regulations) – first, second, and third readings
- Resolution for Funding Support for Public Engagement and Communications in Small Communities for submission to the 2026 UBCM Convention
The council directed staff to prepare a report on short‑term rental business‑licence fee options and approved changes to the Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy (Resolution 1640‑6). It also gave first, second and third readings to two noise‑regulation bylaws (Resolutions 1640‑8 and 1640‑9) and instructed staff to submit topics for the 2026 UBCM Convention (Resolution 1640‑3). Additional actions included directing staff to respond to a resident request and to provide information on penalty fines for a zoning amendment.
- Approved amendments to Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy No. DEV‑012 (Resolution 1640‑6, carried)
- Directed staff to submit UBCM Convention meeting requests on Hwy 99 intersection upgrades and ditch/culvert maintenance (Resolution 1640‑3, carried)
- Approved Funding Support for Public Engagement and Communications submission to UBCM Convention (Resolution 1640‑4, carried)
- Directed staff to prepare a report on short‑term rental licence‑fee options (Resolution 1640‑5, carried)
- Gave first, second, and third readings to Noise Regulations Bylaw No. 1018 (Resolution 1640‑8, carried)
- Gave first, second, and third readings to Noise Regulations Bylaw No. 1019 (Resolution 1640‑9, carried)
- Directed staff to provide information on penalty fines and tax implications for the 6991 Highway 99 Tisdale zoning amendment (Resolution 1640‑7, carried)
- Directed staff to respond to resident Rya Letham’s field‑opening inquiry (Resolution 1640‑10, carried)
Airport Users Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Pemberton Airport Users group. Items include approval of the agenda and minutes from October 2025, and receiving an Airport Update report along with the attached 2026 Budget. No new business items are listed.
- Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Airport Update report (attached)
- Appendix A: 2026 Budget (attached)
Closed Council Meeting
The Pemberton council held a closed meeting on May 12, 2026. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural and did not include a public vote.
- Closed council meeting
- No public vote recorded
Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will consider adopting several key bylaws, including the five-year financial plan and annual tax rates. The meeting also includes the acceptance of 2025 audited financial statements and a request to appoint a representative for the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Corporation.
- Adoption of 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1011, 2026
- Adoption of 2026 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1012, 2026
- Acceptance of 2025 audited financial statements
- Adoption of Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1006, 2026
- Funding request for Líl̓wat Nation - Open Rodeo 2026
The Village of Pemberton Council approved multiple bylaws regarding noise, election signs, voting, taxes, and utility rates. Additionally, Council appointed Mayor Richman as the representative for Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Corporation budgets.
- Appointed Mayor Richman as representative and signatory for Speĺkúmtn Community Forest annual budgets
- Accepted 2025 audited financial statements
- Approved 2025 Statement of Financial Information
- Approved FireSmart Funding Support resolution for UBCM Convention
- Approved $750 request for Líl̓wat Nation - Open Rodeo 2026
- Adopted Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1006, 2026
- Adopted Sign Amendment (Election Signs) Bylaw No. 1008, 2026
- Adopted Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 1009, 2026
Council Meeting
Council will consider several bylaws, including the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, annual tax rates, water and sewer rates, and a noise regulation bylaw. A noise enforcement policy is also up for approval. Council will receive correspondence on daylight saving time, Highway 99 conditions, and a provincial request to explore policing models. The meeting will close to the public for solicitor-client privilege and preliminary service negotiations.
- Consider first, second, and third readings of 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1011 and related tax and fee bylaws (Nos. 1012-1016)
- Approve Noise Regulation Bylaw Enforcement Policy ADM-030
- Give first, second, and third readings to Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1006
- Rescind and re-give third reading to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 1009 with amended election sign provisions
- Correspondence from Ministry of Public Safety urging exploration of policing models
Council approved the establishment of a Recreation Service Advisory Committee and directed staff to invite community groups and regional partners to join. The council also approved a direction to advocate to the Premier and MLA about the Local Government Climate Action Program. Additional actions included approving noise‑regulation enforcement policy, amending a rail‑corridor resolution for presentation at a regional conference, and processing several financial and utility bylaws.
- Approved amendments to the District of Squamish rail‑corridor resolution for presentation at the LMLGA conference (carried)
- Approved Noise Regulation Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. ADM‑030 and directed staff to review it within one year (carried)
- Gave first, second and third readings to 2026 financial, tax, water, sewer and frontage tax bylaws (carried)
- Rescinded third reading and then gave third reading to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 1009, 2026, as amended (carried)
- Directed staff to determine existing advocacy on LGCAP and, if needed, send correspondence to Premier David Eby and MLA Jeremy Valeriote (carried)
- Approved establishment of the Recreation Service Advisory Committee and its terms of reference (carried)
- Approved agenda amendment adding Local Government Climate Action Program funding item (carried)
- Approved closed‑session resolution to discuss privileged advice and preliminary municipal service negotiations (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will approve previous minutes and hear a presentation from the Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society. The committee will also discuss the establishment of a Recreation Service Advisory Committee and review the form and character of small-scale multi-unit housing developments.
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
- Presentation by Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS)
- Recommendation to establish a Recreation Service Advisory Committee
- Discussion on small-scale multi-unit housing developments
- Public hearing on Form and Character of Small Scale Multi Unit Housing
The Committee of the Whole recommended the creation of a Recreation Service Advisory Committee and its associated terms of reference. It also directed staff to develop a plan for increasing transparency regarding development and subdivision approvals.
- Recommended establishing the Recreation Service Advisory Committee as a select committee of council
- Recommended approving the Recreation Service Advisory Committee terms of reference
- Recommended directing staff to call for public and community group expressions of interest for the Recreation Service Advisory Committee
- Recommended inviting representatives from Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Líl̓wat Nation, School District No. 48, and School District No. 93 to join the committee
- Directed staff to bring a future discussion on improving transparency for development and subdivision approvals issued by delegated officers
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended (Resolution No. 286-1)
- Approved minutes from Meeting No. 285 (Resolution No. 286-2)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the final draft of the 2026 budget and related financial plans. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a year-end report from the Pemberton RCMP detachment.
- Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 284 minutes
- Review of 2026 Budget Final Draft and financial plan
- 2025 Year-End Report from Sea to Sky RCMP
- Recommendation to direct staff on future bylaw preparation
The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. The committee heard a 2025 year-end report from the Sea to Sky RCMP and discussed local safety, enforcement, and community engagement priorities. The committee voted to recommend that the Village Council accept the 2026 draft budget, which outlines proposed tax and utility rate increases, and direct staff to draft the necessary bylaws for future Council consideration.
- Approved meeting agenda (Resolution 285-1, CARRIED)
- Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 meeting (Resolution 285-2, CARRIED)
- Received 2025 year-end report from Sea to Sky RCMP
- Recommended Village Council accept 2026 draft budget (Resolution 285-3, CARRIED)
- Directed staff to prepare 2026 tax and utility rate bylaws for Council consideration
Council Meeting
The Pemberton Council will hold a closed session to discuss confidential matters, then proceed with regular business. Items include approving the updated north and south gateway signage and relocating the south sign to the One Mile Lake location, reviewing a tourism funding request for the Slow Food Cycle, and conducting first, second and third readings of several bylaws. The meeting also covers the third reading and adoption of the Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44).
- Closed session to discuss confidential items under Community Charter section 90
- Approve updated north and south gateway signage and relocate south sign to One Mile Lake
- Consider Tourism Pemberton funding request for Slow Food Cycle 2026
- First, second and third readings of Sign Amendment (Election Signs) Bylaw No. 1008, 2026
- Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025
Council adopted the Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025, with Councillor Helmer opposed. The 2026 draft budget was approved, directing staff to prepare the five-year financial plan, tax, and utility rate bylaws. Other decisions included approving updated gateway signage and a $1,500 grant for Tourism Pemberton's Slow Food Cycle Sunday, giving readings to election-related bylaws, and directing staff to send a letter opposing PST expansion on professional services.
- Approved Blackcomb Helicopters' sub-lease of hydro wire training facility to Summit Helicopters (from closed session report)
- Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025 (4-1, Helmer opposed)
- Approved 2026 drafted budget and directed preparation of financial plan and tax/utility rate bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved updated north and south gateway signage design and relocation of south sign to One Mile Lake (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 funding for Tourism Pemberton's Slow Food Cycle Sunday 2026 (unanimous)
- Gave first, second, third readings to Sign Amendment (Election Signs) Bylaw No. 1008, 2026 (unanimous)
- Gave first, second, third readings to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 1009, 2026 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to send letter to province opposing PST expansion on professional services (unanimous)
Public Hearing
The Village of Pemberton Council is holding a public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025, which amends the Official Community Plan in response to provincial Bill 44. The hearing will receive public comments; three pieces of correspondence have been received — two opposing and one supporting the bylaw.
- Public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025
- Correspondence from Marc Kuiper (Pemberton resident) opposing the bylaw
- Correspondence from Erica Hurtubise (Pemberton resident) opposing the bylaw
- Correspondence from Anna McLeod (D'Arcy resident) supporting the bylaw
- Public comments accepted until 12:00 pm April 13, 2026
Council Meeting
The council will vote to refund $8,090 in building permit fees to Sea to Sky Community Services. It will also direct staff to move a draft noise regulation bylaw forward for first, second and third readings and to develop an enforcement policy. Additional items include a solar energy initiative presentation and proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Francophonie Month.
- Refund of $8,090 building permit fees for BP 2331 to Sea to Sky Community Services
- Direction to staff to present noise regulation bylaw for readings and create enforcement policy
- Presentation of Solar Energy Initiative materials (PDFs) by Erich Baumann and Marilou Gauthier Carswell
- Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Media post preparation to recognize March Francophonie Month
The council directed staff to submit an application to the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program for about $557,000 to map floodplains of six major watercourses. It also approved a resolution to prepare a rail‑corridor preservation resolution, a refund of $8,090 in building‑permit fees, and to advance a noise‑regulation bylaw. Additional actions included media and proclamation items for March Francophonie Month and April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Approved $557,000 Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program application (Resolution 1636-4)
- Directed staff to prepare a rail‑corridor preservation resolution (Resolution 1636-3)
- Approved refund of $8,090 building‑permit fees to Sea to Sky Community Services (Resolution 1636-5)
- Directed staff to present a noise‑regulation bylaw and develop enforcement policy (Resolution 1636-6)
- Approved media post for March Francophonie Month (Resolution 1636-7)
- Proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Resolution 1636-8)
- Received correspondence items a, c and d (Resolution 1636-9)
- Received correspondence item b (Resolution 1636-10)
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Public Hearing
The Village of Pemberton is holding a public hearing to present and discuss Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw 1007, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation of the bylaw and a period for public comment.
- Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw 1007, 2026
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Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will hold a closed session to discuss land matters, then move to public business including reports and a $200,000 grant request for the FireSmart program. Council will give a second reading to the Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025 and schedule a public hearing. The council will also consider the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, 2026, and a letter of support for the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
- Closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of land or improvements (Community Charter s.90(1)(e) & (j))
- Grant funding request of up to $200,000 for the Village FireSmart program from the Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment program
- Second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025 and direction to hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, 2026
- Letter of support to the Minister of Health for continued funding of the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program
The council adopted the Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, 2026. It approved $3,000 in the 2026 budget for the Council Community Engagement Strategy and directed staff to prepare a sewer‑rates bylaw with an 8% increase. Council also supported a FireSmart grant application for up to $400,000 and sent correspondence on child‑care funding and farmer’s market nutrition support.
- Adopted Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, 2026 (carried)
- Approved $3,000 in 2026 budget for Council Community Engagement Strategy (carried)
- Directed staff to prepare 2026 sewer rates bylaw with an 8% increase (carried)
- Supported FireSmart grant application for up to $400,000 over two years (carried)
- Directed staff to send correspondence to Minister of Education on child‑care funding challenges (carried)
- Directed staff to host public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) on April 14, 2026 (carried)
- Approved letter of support to Minister of Health for BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (carried)
- Approved closing of meeting to discuss confidential matters (Resolution 1635‑1) (carried)
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2026 proposed budget, taxation, and utilities. The body is also considering a community engagement strategy and hearing presentations on rail studies.
- Review of 2026 Proposed Budget, Taxation and Utilities
- Proposed $3,000 budget allocation for the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan
- Delegation from Cairnstone Planning regarding Northern Development Initiative Trust
- Delegation from Mountain Valley Institute on the Sea-to-Sky Near-Term Passenger Rail Study
The Committee of the Whole approved the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan, and recommended $3,000 in the 2026 budget to support it. It directed staff to prepare a bylaw for an 8% increase in the 2026 municipal tax rate, despite opposition from Councillor Craddock. It also approved a 6.53% increase in water rates for 2026.
- Approved Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan (Resolution 284-3)
- Recommended $3,000 budget allocation for the engagement strategy (Resolution 284-4)
- Directed staff to prepare 8% tax rate increase bylaw for 2026 (Resolution 284-5, opposed by Councillor Craddock)
- Directed staff to prepare 6.53% water rates increase bylaw for 2026 (Resolution 284-6)
- Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 284-1)
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (Resolution 284-2)
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda and the minutes from meeting 282. It will discuss the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan and recommend that Council approve the plan and allocate $3,000 in the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2025 Living Wage Report and a workshop on Development Cost Charge priorities.
- Approve agenda as presented
- Approve minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 282 (Jan 20, 2026)
- Recommend Council approve the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan
- Recommend Council include $3,000 in the 2026 budget for the Community Engagement Strategy
- Presentation on Development Cost Charge (DCC) Priorities and Considerations Workshop
The Committee approved the meeting agenda, deferring Item 5.1 on the Council Community Engagement Strategy and 2026 Plan. It approved the minutes from the January 20 meeting. It passed a resolution directing staff to investigate the Living Wage program and its potential impact on village wages and report back at a future meeting.
- Approved agenda, deferring Item 5.1 Council Community Engagement Strategy (carried)
- Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 282 (carried)
- Directed staff to investigate Living Wage program and potential wage impacts (carried)
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Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will consider several land‑use and bylaw actions at its February 10 meeting. Items include a development variance permit for the Parkside Phase 1 setbacks at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East, first and second readings of Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, and adoption of three other bylaws covering the Nkwúkwma neighbourhood, council funding procedures, and animal licence fees. The council will also review reports from the CAO, finance, fire rescue and other departments.
- Development Variance Permit No. 136 – Parkside Phase 1 Setbacks at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East
- Zoning Amendment (Residential Consolidation) Bylaw No. 1007, 2026 – first and second readings
- Adopt Village of Pemberton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood)
- Adopt Council Procedure Amendment (Funding Requests) Bylaw No. 1004, 2026
- Adopt Fees and Charges Amendment (Animal Licence and Impound) Bylaw No. 1005, 2026
The council authorized issuance of Development Permit No. 136 to vary setbacks for Lots 1‑9 at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East. It also approved the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy and its advisory committee terms, adopted several bylaws, and directed letters of support for organic waste processing and FireSmart funding. Additional $500 community grants were approved for a school graduation and the Barn Dance.
- Authorized Development Permit No. 136 (Parkside Phase 1 setbacks) – CARRIED
- Approved Accessibility and Inclusion Policy (REC‑03) – CARRIED
- Approved Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference – CARRIED
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood) – CARRIED
- Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1004 (Funding Requests) – CARRIED
- Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1005 (Animal Licence and Impound) – CARRIED
- Directed staff to provide a letter of support to Sea to Sky Soils – CARRIED
- Directed staff to submit a letter advocating continued FireSmart funding – CARRIED
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan and potential capital projects for 2026 and 2027. The body is also reviewing resolutions for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and a draft of the 2026 Capital Projects Summary.
- Hillside Neighbourhood Plan: Proposal to prepare amending bylaws and host a second public open house
- One Mile Lake Boardwalk: Proposed inclusion in 2026 or 2027 capital budget
- Lot 8 Fraser Connector Trail and Downtown Community Barn Ice Rink project charters
- 2026 Capital Projects Review - Draft 1
- Lower Mainland Local Government Association Resolutions for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. It instructed staff to prepare amending bylaws for the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan based on the report’s recommendations. The Committee also approved several allocations from the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund for community projects, while rejecting a $8,000 garden‑phase allocation.
- Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 281 – carried
- Directed staff to research and draft a resolution on mobile library services and First Nations participation – carried
- Recommended Council have staff prepare amending bylaws for the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan – carried
- Supported allocating $7,500 from the Forest Legacy Fund to the Community Enhancement Fund – carried
- Supported allocating $25,000 for the Harrow Road Connector Trail project in the 2026 capital budget – carried
- Supported allocating $65,000 for the Gateway signage project in the 2026 capital budget – carried
- Defeated allocation of $8,000 for the second phase of the Stewardship Pemberton Portage Community Garden – defeated (Opposed: Helmer, Nightingale, Ramsden)
- Supported inclusion of section one of the One Mile Lake Boardwalk project in the 2026 budget – carried
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Council Meeting
The Village of Pemberton Council will meet to appoint election officials for the 2026 general local elections and consider a new noise regulation bylaw. The body is also reviewing a temporary use permit policy for shipping containers in the C-1 Zone and a bylaw enforcement agreement for Meadows Fields.
- Appointment of Sheena Fraser as chief election officer and Elena Aranguren and Angelena Jarl as deputy chief election officers
- Proposed noise regulation bylaw and accompanying enforcement policy
- Bylaw enforcement agreement with Squamish-Lillooet Regional District for Meadows Fields
- Approval of Shipping Containers Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Policy No. DEV-013 for the C-1 Zone
- Fees and Charges Amendment (Animal Licence and Impound) Bylaw No. 1005, 2026
The council approved a resolution directing staff to prepare amending bylaws and a revised version of the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan based on Committee of the Whole recommendations. Staff will refer the amending bylaw to external agencies and hold a second public open house before further consideration. Additional actions included adopting the Advisory Design Panel bylaw, approving a shipping‑container temporary use permit policy, and appointing election officers for the 2026 local elections.
- Resolution 1633-3: Direct staff to prepare amending bylaws for the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan and to hold a second public open house – carried
- Resolution 1633-4: Direct staff to prepare correspondence for Mayor Richman on Bill C‑15 – carried
- Resolution 1633-5: Appoint Sheena Fraser as chief election officer for the 2026 general local elections – carried
- Resolution 1633-6: Appoint Elena Aranguren and Angelena Jarl as deputy chief election officers – carried
- Resolution 1633-7: Support entering a bylaw enforcement agreement for Meadows Fields property – carried
- Resolution 1633-8: Approve Shipping Containers Temporary Use Permit Policy No. DEV‑013 with specified changes – carried
- Resolution 1633-9: Give first, second, and third readings to Council Procedure Amendment (Funding Requests) Bylaw No. 1004, 2026 – carried
- Resolution 1633-11: Adopt Advisory Design Panel Bylaw No. 982, 2025 – carried