Pemberton public meetings in 2024

Workshop

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Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975, 2024, which addresses housing density and parking requirements. The council also supports a six‑month lease extension for Blackbird Bakery at 7424 Frontier Street and updates the alternate approval process for the Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization, setting a response deadline of 4:00 pm on January 31, 2025. Additional items include adopting Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976 and approving the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975, 2024 (housing density and parking)
• Six‑month lease extension for Blackbird Bakery, 7424 Frontier Street
• Rescinding Resolutions 1610‑11, 1610‑12, 1610‑13 and setting Jan 31, 2025 deadline for Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization responses
• Adoption of Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2024
• Approval of minutes from Regular Council Meeting No. 1611 (Nov 19, 2024)

Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975 (HAF Initiatives – SSMUH – Density – Parking) and Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976. It also rescinded prior resolutions and set a January 31, 2025 deadline for elector responses on the Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922, approving the response form and estimating 2,832 eligible electors. Additionally, Council supported a $10,000 grant application for the 2025 Nuk̓w7ántwal̓ Gathering and approved a six-month lease extension for Blackbird Bakery.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975, 2024 (HAF Initiatives – SSMUH – Density – Parking)
• Adopted Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2024
• Rescinded Resolutions 1610-11, 1610-12, 1610-13 (Nov 5, 2024) on water treatment loan
• Set Jan 31, 2025, 4:00pm deadline for elector responses on Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922
• Approved elector response form for water treatment loan alternate approval process
• Estimated 2,832 eligible electors for water treatment loan alternate approval process
• Supported $10,000 UBCM grant application for 2025 Nuk̓w7ántwal̓ Gathering
• Approved six-month lease extension for Blackbird Bakery at 7424 Frontier Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. It will receive reports on Housing-Related Infrastructure Planning, including a lift‑station map, and on public attendance at council meetings with the 2025 schedule. The meeting will conclude with a termination motion.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 267 (Nov 19, 2024)
• Review HAF Planning for Housing‑Related Infrastructure update
• Review Lift Station Map and Catchment Areas
• Review public attendance report and 2025 Council Meeting Schedule

The Committee of the Whole received two informational reports: one on Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) infrastructure planning projects and another on public attendance at council meetings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 267 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. It will review the draft Accessibility and Inclusion Plan provided in three attached documents. After consideration, the committee will vote to terminate the meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 266 (Nov 5, 2024)
• Review Accessibility and Inclusion Draft Plan (three PDF attachments)
• Terminate the meeting

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the Accessibility and Inclusion Draft Plan for the Village and the Library, seeking input. No formal decisions were made; the plan will be revised after feedback and the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will reconvene.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 266 as circulated (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider three applications to the B.C. Air Access Program: funding for sealing runway, apron and taxiway cracks up to $200,000 with a $50,000 matching contribution; replacement of the East Taxiway Access Road gate up to $26,000 with a $10,400 match; and airport master planning support up to $35,000. The council will also give first, second and third readings to Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975. All items are presented for council approval.

• BC Air Access Program grant for runway, apron, taxiway sealing – up to $200,000, $50,000 match
• BC Air Access Program grant for East Taxiway Access Road gate replacement – up to $26,000, $10,400 match
• BC Air Access Program grant for airport master planning – up to $35,000
• Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976 – first, second, third readings
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975 – first, second, third readings

Council approved three BC Air Access grant applications, gave first, second, and third readings to a winter parking restrictions bylaw and a zoning amendment bylaw (with two sections removed), and adopted a fire prevention amendment bylaw. Council also directed staff to consult with 13 organizations on the draft Hillside Neighbourhood Plan before first reading of the OCP amendment.

• Approved BC Air Access grant application for airport master planning up to $35,000
• Approved BC Air Access grant application for East Taxiway Access Road gate replacement up to $26,000, with $10,400 in matching funds
• Directed staff to bring crack sealing grant application back to Council on December 10, 2024
• Directed staff to consult with 13 organizations on draft Hillside Neighbourhood Plan
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Parking and Traffic Control Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2024
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 975, 2024, after removing sections 2(o) and 2(p)
• Adopted Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2024

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the 2024 Village of Pemberton Housing Strategy. It will give first, second, and third readings to the Fire Prevention Amendment (Bylaw No. 974, 2024). The council will direct staff to conduct an alternate approval process for the Water Treatment Facility loan, with a response deadline of 4:00 pm on Monday, January 6 2025. A $500 donation request from the Pemberton Red Devils Alumni Association will be considered.

• Adoption of the 2024 Village of Pemberton Housing Strategy (Development Services report)
• First, second, and third readings of Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2024
• Alternate approval process for Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922, 2022, with elector response deadline Jan 6 2025
• Approval of a $500 donation request to the Pemberton Red Devils Alumni Association from the Community Enhancement Fund
• Approval of the Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination Policy annual review

Council adopted the 2024 Village of Pemberton Housing Strategy and directed staff to undertake an alternative approval process for long-term borrowing for the Water Treatment Facility, with a response deadline of January 6, 2025. Council also approved several community donations and gave three readings to a fire prevention bylaw update.

• Adopted 2024 Village of Pemberton Housing Strategy (carried)
• Directed alternative approval process for Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922, 2022 (carried)
• Set elector response deadline for loan approval process to Jan 6, 2025 (carried)
• Approved elector response form and estimated 2,940 eligible electors (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2024 (carried)
• Approved $250 donation to Santa PAWS fundraiser (carried)
• Approved $500 donation to Red Devils Alumni Association 2025 fundraiser (carried)
• Approved $500 for Christmas Hamper and $500 for Funds for Food Challenge (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider direction on the draft 2025 operations budget and any changes to council members' benefit package. It will also review the draft Hillside Neighbourhood Plan and hear a delegation about the Meager Creek Landslide Fan project. The meeting concludes with a vote to terminate.

• Draft 2025 Operations Budget – staff report and expense appendix attached
• Council Remuneration – discussion of benefits and start dates
• Hillside Neighbourhood Plan Workshop – draft plan and status report
• Delegation from Pemberton Valley Diking District on Meager Creek Landslide Fan
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and termination of the meeting

The Committee of the Whole held a workshop on the Hillside Neighborhood Plan, discussing land use approaches and policy directions, with next steps including staff review and referral to external agencies. They also received a presentation on the Meager Creek Landslide Fan study and reviewed the first draft of the operations budget. Two resolutions were carried directing staff to write letters to Whistler and Vail Resorts requesting future transit contributions.

• Approved agenda as presented (266-1)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 265 (266-2)
• Directed staff to write letter of appreciation to Resort Municipality of Whistler for transit support (266-3)
• Directed staff to write letter to Vail Resorts requesting transit contributions (266-4)

Special Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton is holding a special council meeting to consider the adoption of one bylaw. The primary focus is a permissive tax exemption for a local childcare organization.

• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 973, 2024 (Pemberton Childcare Society)

At a special meeting held by Zoom, Council adopted the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 973, 2024, which grants a tax exemption to the Pemberton Childcare Society. The meeting was brief and included only this substantive decision, along with the adoption of the agenda.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted Tax Exemption (Pemberton Childcare Society) Bylaw No. 973, 2024 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to provide input on a draft Housing Strategy and proposed zoning amendments. The body will also review a draft for the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan and hear from a delegation regarding the Sue Big Oil Campaign.

• Housing Action Project: Housing Strategy and Pre-Zoning Previews
• Draft Hillside Neighbourhood Plan
• Delegation from West Coast Environmental Law regarding the Sue Big Oil Campaign

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and the minutes of the October 8 meeting, then received two presentations. West Coast Environmental Law outlined the Sue Big Oil class action campaign seeking a $1.00 per resident contribution from supporting municipalities. Staff and a consultant presented the draft Housing Strategy and pre-zoning previews, with next steps to bring the strategy to Council on November 5 and the zoning bylaw to Council on November 19. The committee made no substantive decisions on either item and terminated the meeting at 3:11pm.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution 265-1, carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 264 (Oct 8, 2024) as circulated (Resolution 265-2, carried)
• Received delegation from West Coast Environmental Law on the Sue Big Oil campaign; no decision recorded
• Received presentation on Housing Action Project housing strategy and pre-zoning previews; no decision recorded
• Draft Hillside Neighbourhood Plan listed on agenda with no details recorded in the minutes
• Terminated the Committee of the Whole meeting at 3:11pm

Council Meeting

The council gave first, second, and third readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 973, 2024 for the Pemberton Childcare Society. It adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 for the Parkside parcel at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East and authorized the mayor and CAO to execute the related covenant. The council also approved a $500 contribution from the Community Enhancement Fund to the Lil'wat Christmas Spirit initiative.

• First‑through‑third readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 973, 2024 (Pemberton Childcare Society)
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 for Parkside at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East
• Authorization for mayor and CAO to execute covenant on the title of 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East
• Council contribution of $500 to the Lil'wat Christmas Spirit initiative from the Community Enhancement Fund
• Presentation of the First Poppy by the Royal Canadian Legion, Pemberton Branch 201

Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 for the Parkside property at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East, and authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute a covenant on the title to secure housing mix restrictions. Council also gave three readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 793, 2024 for the Pemberton Childcare Society, and approved a $500 contribution to the Lil'wat Christmas Spirit initiative. The meeting closed to the public for law enforcement and other matters, rising without report.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to execute covenant on title at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East for housing mix restrictions
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Permissive Tax Exemption (Pemberton Childcare Society) Bylaw No. 793, 2024
• Approved $500 contribution from Community Enhancement Fund to Lil'wat Christmas Spirit initiative
• Directed staff to respond to Lee Edwards regarding safety concerns at Vine Road and Hwy 99
• Approved agenda as amended to move Legion delegation to 10:00am
• Approved minutes of Regular Council Meeting No. 1607
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(f) and (m)

Closed Council Meeting

The closed council meeting on 2024-10-22 in Pemberton, British Columbia did not list any agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Closed Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966 for the Parkside development at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East. The council will also approve the Privacy Management Program Policy (ADM‑029) and the 2025 council meeting schedule. In addition, the council will direct staff on the format for a formal council remuneration review under Amendment Bylaw No 972, 2024.

• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966 (Parkside, 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)
• Approve Privacy Management Program Policy (ADM‑029)
• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule (Appendix A)
• Direct format for council remuneration review per Amendment Bylaw No 972, 2024
• Approve minutes of Regular Council Meeting No. 1606 (Sept 10, 2024)

Council authorized the Mayor and CAO to execute a covenant securing community amenity contributions for the Parkside development at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East, and approved the Procurement Policy and Privacy Management Program Policy. The zoning amendment bylaw for Parkside was not adopted; instead, staff were directed to return the draft covenant to the proponent for further discussion on financing impacts. Council also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and directed staff to explore extending benefits to elected officials, with Councillor Ramsden opposed.

• Authorized Mayor and CAO to execute covenant for Parkside community amenity contributions (7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)
• Approved Procurement Policy as presented at Committee of the Whole
• Approved Policy ADM-029, Privacy Management Program Policy
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule, amended May 6 evening meeting to morning
• Directed staff to return draft restrictive covenant to Parkside proponent for further discussion (zoning bylaw not adopted)
• Directed staff to explore extending benefits to elected officials; remuneration unchanged (opposed: Councillor Ramsden)
• Approved letter of support for Sea to Sky Community Services New Horizons Seniors Program grant

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda, adopt the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting, and consider two reports. One report recommends adopting the Procurement Policy presented in the attached draft documents. The other report provides an introduction to the 2025 budget process. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Adopt Procurement Policy (Recommendation: Council adopts the policy as presented)
• Introduce 2025 Budget Process
• Adopt minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 263 (July 9, 2024)
• Approve agenda as presented
• Adjourn meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved a new procurement policy that guides staff in purchasing processes, emphasizing best value for money and social procurement values. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. A presentation on the 2025 budget process was given but no decisions were made on it.

• Approved the Procurement Policy as presented (carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 263 (carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider the 2023 Annual Report and an Interim Housing Needs Report. The body is also deciding on new transit fare options and the 2024-2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement.

• Proposed transit fares: $9 adult and $8 student/senior pre-purchased day passes
• Adoption of a 30-day pass fare to replace the existing monthly fare
• Review of the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Annual Water Report
• Acceptance of the Interim Housing Needs Report
• Resolution to support national Rail Safety Week from September 23 to 29, 2024

Council authorized the mayor and CAO to execute the 2024-2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit and Whistler Transit, subject to approvals from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and Lil'wat Nation. Council also approved fare review recommendations, including removing the top-up fare, introducing a $9 adult/$8 student-senior day pass, and adopting a 30-day pass. The Interim Housing Needs Report was accepted, and staff were directed to contact West Coast Environmental Law for a presentation. Several correspondence responses were approved.

• Authorized execution of 2024-2025 BC Transit Operating Agreement (subject to SLRD and Lil'wat Nation approval)
• Approved fare review: remove top-up fare, add $9/$8 day pass, adopt 30-day pass (subject to approvals)
• Accepted Interim Housing Needs Report
• Directed staff to contact West Coast Environmental Law for a presentation
• Directed staff to respond to John and Liz Corrigan with RCMP update
• Directed staff to respond to Laura Donovan re: suicide prevention
• Directed staff to respond to Diane Rothdram re: OCP status
• Directed staff to respond to Beechwood Strata re: pedestrian access

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is meeting to discuss housing incentives, financial statements, and equipment financing. The agenda includes proposals for a purpose-built rental program and the appointment of a new emergency coordinator.

• Proposal to borrow up to $96,000 for a Public Works Skid Steer and Snowblower Attachment
• Approval of the Housing Accelerator Fund Purpose-Built Rental Incentive Program
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970, 2024 (Aspect Rental Suites)
• Appointment of Jonny Cox as emergency coordinator and rescinding the appointment of Adam Malpus
• Adoption of Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2024

Council authorized borrowing up to $96,000 for a Public Works skid steer with snow blower attachment, adopted the Housing Agreement Bylaw for Aspect Rental Suites, and approved the 2023 Statement of Financial Information. They also directed staff to investigate relocating the Visitor Centre trailer to the airport and approved a $500 contribution to the 2024 Slow Food Cycle.

• Authorized $96,000 loan for skid steer and snow blower (carried)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970, 2024 (Aspect Rental Suites) (carried)
• Adopted Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2024 (carried)
• Approved 2023 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Pemberton Flying Club on relocating Visitor Centre trailer to airport (carried)
• Approved $500 contribution to 2024 Slow Food Cycle (carried)
• Rescinded appointment of Adam Malpus as emergency coordinator (carried)
• Appointed Jonny Cox as emergency coordinator (carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is meeting to adopt bylaws regarding short-term vacation rentals and water usage. The agenda also includes first, second, and third readings for the Aspect Rental Suites housing agreement.

• Adoption of Short-Term Vacation Rentals Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 967, 2024
• First, second, and third readings for Aspect Rental Suites Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970, 2024
• Adoption of Once Through Water Usage Bylaw No. 971, 2024
• Approval in principle for Blackcomb Helicopters Lease Renewal and Expansion
• Partnering agreement with R&G Holdings for roadway use at 1356 Aster Street

Pemberton council adopted two bylaws: one amending business licensing for short-term vacation rentals and one on once-through water usage. Council also gave first three readings to a housing agreement for Aspect Rental Suites and to a bylaw amending mayor and councillor wages. In closed session, council approved a lease agreement with Blackcomb Helicopters and directed staff to engage John Leeburn for the CAO performance evaluation.

• Adopted Business Licence Amendment (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) Bylaw No. 967, 2024
• Adopted Once Through Water Usage Bylaw No. 971, 2024
• Gave first, second and third readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970, 2024 (Aspect Rental Suites)
• Gave first, second and third readings to Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2024
• Approved lease agreement with Blackcomb Helicopters (closed session)
• Supported application to Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Arn Canal Pumping station
• Authorized mayor and corporate officer to sign 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement
• Approved $500 sponsorship for 2024 Pemberton Barn Dance from Community Enhancement Fund

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a workshop on purpose-built rental incentive recommendations. The committee will also consider recommending support for nature playscape relocation plans for the Daycare Project.

• Housing Workshop regarding purpose-built rental incentive recommendations
• Recommendation to support nature playscape structure relocation plans by Tom Barratt Landscape Architects

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council support the first phase and long-term relocation concepts for the nature playscape structure. The meeting also included a housing workshop to gather input on a housing action project before public reports are released in the fall.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 262 (Carried)
• Recommended Council support for Nature Playpark relocation concepts by Tom Barratt Landscape Architects (Carried)
• Directed staff to begin looking at funding considerations for the Nature Playpark (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

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Closed Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

Council will consider three new bylaws regarding short-term rentals, water usage, and rental suites. The agenda also includes a request to borrow $853,754 for a pumper truck. Additionally, the council will review reports on skatepark development and a water connection request for 1460 Vine Road.

• $853,754 loan for a Triple Combination Pumper Truck
• Short-Term Vacation Rentals Bylaw No. 967 amendment
• Once Through Water Usage Bylaw No. 971
• Aspect Rental Suites Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970
• Water connection request for 1460 Vine Road

Council passed three readings for bylaws regarding short-term vacation rentals and once-through water usage. The board also authorized borrowing $853,754 for a pumper truck and approved a water service connection for 1460 Vine Road.

• Approved Business Licence Amendment (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) Bylaw No. 967, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Once Through Water Usage Bylaw No. 971, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved borrowing $853,754 from Municipal Finance Authority of BC for a pumper truck (Carried)
• Approved out of boundary water service connection for 1460 Vine Road (Carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate unit caps and leasing timelines for Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 970 (Carried)
• Approved $1,500 bursaries each for Rebecca Beaton and Violet Cleland (Reported from closed session)
• Directed staff to provide a letter of support for adding Lot 1, District Lot 209 to reserve (Carried)
• Directed staff to link BC Hydro EMF information to website regarding skatepark (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review minutes from April 30 and May 7, 2024 meetings. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Pemberton Valley Dyking District concerning the Arn Canal Pumping Station.

• Delegation regarding Arn Canal Pumping Station by Kevin Clark
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from April 30, 2024
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from May 7, 2024

The Committee of the Whole approved supporting a funding application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for the proposed Arn Canal pumping station. The application will be submitted by the Village on behalf of the Pemberton Valley Dyking District.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 30, 2024 and May 7, 2024 meetings (Carried)
• Approved support for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application for the Arn Canal pumping station (Carried)

Airport Users Meeting

The Airport Users Meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 budget and runway crack sealing. The provided agenda does not include specific details or dollar amounts for these items.

• 2024 Budget review
• Runway crack sealing

Public Hearing

The Village of Pemberton is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the Official Community Plan and zoning for the Parkside project. The meeting includes a presentation of the bylaws and an opportunity for public comment.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 965, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is reviewing several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments, including the Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan and the Parkside development. The body is also discussing CAO performance evaluation and resolutions for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 956 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 957 for Nkwúkwma
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 960 regarding Small Scale Multi Unit Housing and Short-Term Vacation Rentals
• Third reading and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 965 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 966 for 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East (Parkside)
• Proposal to contract an external consultant and assessors for the 2024 CAO performance evaluation
• Resolutions for UBCM regarding Wildlife Safety Response Officer funding, Zero Emission Vehicles, and Active Transportation

Council adopted Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024, with Councillors Helmer and Nightingale opposed, and gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood), also opposed by Helmer and Nightingale. Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 960, 2024 on small-scale multi-unit housing and short-term vacation rentals. In the evening session, council gave third reading to and adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 965, 2024 (Parkside, 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East) and gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 for the same site, with an added obligation to work with the proponent on a mix of housing types.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024 (opposed: Councillors Helmer and Nightingale)
• Gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood) (opposed: Councillors Helmer and Nightingale)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 960, 2024 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing Compliance and Short-Term Vacation Rentals)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 965, 2024 (Parkside, 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 (Parkside, 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East) with an added obligation on housing mix
• Approved three resolutions for submission to the 2024 Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention
• Directed staff to request a meeting with Minister Rob Fleming on roaming horses and road maintenance
• Directed staff to bring back Sophie Rivers' points on the proposed Prospect Place development at a future meeting

Public Hearing

The Village of Pemberton is holding a public hearing to discuss Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 956, 2024. The meeting includes a presentation of the bylaw and a period for public comment.

• Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024
• Correspondence from resident Andrew Eells regarding expansion of the Benchlands neighbourhood

Special Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton is holding a special meeting to address bylaws regarding the Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood. Council will consider readings for a zoning amendment and the adoption of a sub area plan.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood)
• Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024

The Village of Pemberton held a special council meeting to review two bylaws related to the Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan. Council decided to defer the adoption of the Official Community Plan Amendment and the Zoning Amendment to the regular meeting on May 28, 2024. No bylaws were adopted or rejected during this session.

• Agenda amended to reorder bylaw readings (Carried)
• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 956 deferred to May 28 (Carried)
• Readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957 deferred to May 28 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton is holding a special meeting to adopt several bylaws related to financial planning and taxation. Council will consider the five-year financial plan and annual tax rates, as well as amendments to water and sewer rates and frontage taxes.

• 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 961, 2024
• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 962, 2024
• Water Regulation Connection and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2024
• Sanitary Sewer System Rates, Rents and Charges Bylaw No. 964, 2024
• Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaws No. 968 and 969, 2024

Council adopted the five-year financial plan and the annual tax rates for 2024. Additionally, several bylaws regarding water and sewer connection rates and frontage taxes were approved.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 961, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 962, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Water Regulation Connection and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Sanitary Sewer System Rates, Rents and Charges Bylaw No. 964, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 968, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Sewer Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 969, 2024 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw regarding short-term vacation rentals. The committee is being asked to refer the draft bylaw to Council for readings and to direct staff to publish public notice. A presentation on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and local government is also scheduled.

• Introduction of a Business Licence Bylaw amendment for Short-Term Vacation Rentals
• Referral of the draft bylaw to Council for first, second, and third readings
• Direction to staff to publish public notice in Pique Newsmagazine and on the Village website
• Presentation on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Local Government

The Committee of the Whole referred a proposed amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw regarding short-term vacation rentals to Council for future readings. Staff were directed to provide public notice of these readings in the Pique Newsmagazine and on social media. The Committee also directed staff to bring back discussion on short-term vacation rentals for a future meeting in late 2024 or early 2025.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 261-01)
• Business licence amendment referred to Council for readings (Resolution 261-2)
• Staff directed to provide public notice of bylaw readings (Resolution 261-2)
• Staff directed to return short-term rental discussion in Dec 2024/Jan 2025 (Resolution 261-3)

Council Meeting

Council will consider first, second, and third readings for several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing and short-term vacation rentals, the 2024-2028 five-year financial plan, and annual tax rates. They will also vote on adopting a code of conduct bylaw and a council remuneration amendment. Additionally, council will discuss resolutions for submission to the UBCM 2024 conference and consider a sponsorship request for the Lil'wat Nation Rodeo.

• First, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 960 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing Compliance and Short-Term Vacation Rentals)
• First, second, and third readings of 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 961
• First, second, and third readings of 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 962
• Adoption of Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958 and Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 959
• Council to advise staff on resolutions for submission to the UBCM 2024 conference

Council gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 960, 2024, which restricts short-term vacation rentals to detached dwellings, secondary suites, or accessory units on the same lot as a principal residence. Council also adopted the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and 2024 Annual Tax Rates bylaws. Additionally, Council approved a $500 contribution to the 2024 Lil'wat Nation Rodeo and adopted new Code of Conduct bylaws.

• Amended Zoning Bylaw No. 960, 2024 to limit short-term rentals to lots with a principal residence
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 960, 2024
• Gave third reading to 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 961, 2024
• Gave third reading to 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 962, 2024
• Gave third reading to Water Regulation Connection and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2024
• Gave third reading to Sanitary Sewer System Rates, Rents and Charges Bylaw No. 964, 2024
• Adopted Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958, 2024
• Approved $500 contribution from Community Enhancement Fund for 2024 Lil'wat Nation Rodeo

Closed Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2024 draft budget, tax implications, and five-year financial plan. Staff are seeking feedback and direction on any changes to the budget and the proposed tax increase. The committee will also receive a presentation on active transportation.

• Discussion of 2024 Draft Budget Tax Implications and Five Year Financial Plan
• Staff seeking direction on proposed tax increase
• Active Transportation Presentation

The Committee of the Whole approved a 9.8% increase to the 2024 tax rate as presented by staff and directed staff to prepare the 2024 annual tax rate bylaw for readings at the next regular Council meeting. The committee also received a presentation on active transportation and a budget session on draft budget tax implications and the five-year financial plan. The meeting was called to order at 9:01am and terminated at 11:13am.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution 260-1, carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 258 held April 9, 2024 (Resolution 260-2, carried)
• Supported a 9.8% increase to the 2024 tax rate and directed staff to prepare the 2024 annual tax rate bylaw for readings at the next regular Council meeting (Resolution 260-3, carried)
• Terminated the meeting (Resolution 260-4, carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will discuss Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for the Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood and 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East. The meeting also includes reviews of council remuneration, a new Code of Conduct bylaw, and a policy on legal advice for conflict of interest.

• First and second readings for Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan (Bylaw No. 956) and Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No. 958)
• First and second readings for Parkside OCP Amendment (Bylaw No. 965) and Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No. 966) at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East
• First, second, and third readings for Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958 and Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 959
• Approval of Policy COU-08 regarding legal advice for council members on conflict of interest
• Discussion on a donation amount for the 21st St'at'imc Declaration Gathering

Council gave first and second readings to bylaws amending the Official Community Plan and zoning for the Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan and the Parkside development at 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East. Public hearings for these amendments were scheduled for May 14 and May 28, 2024. Council also approved a Code of Conduct bylaw, directed staff to draft a remuneration amendment, and awarded the Multi-Modal Transportation Hub contract in a closed session.

• Approved agenda and previous minutes
• Approved Policy COU-08 on conflict of interest
• Directed staff to draft Council Remuneration Bylaw amendment
• Gave first/second reading to Nkwúkwma OCP and Zoning bylaws
• Scheduled Nkwúkwma public hearing for May 14, 2024
• Gave first/second reading to Parkside OCP and Zoning bylaws
• Scheduled Parkside public hearing for May 28, 2024
• Gave first/second/third reading to Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will meet to decide on a zoning amendment for the Prospect Apartments and a loan authorization for a pumper truck. The body will also discuss affordable housing and a lease modification for the Pemberton Children's Centre.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Comprehensive Development Zone 7 – Prospect Apartments) Bylaw No. 948, 2023
• Adoption of Triple Combination Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 954, 2023
• Pemberton Children's Centre Lease Modification and Building Transfer Agreement
• Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
• Sponsorship request for the 19th Annual Pemberton Golf Tournament

Council authorized the transfer of a new daycare building to the Pemberton Childcare Society and adopted a loan bylaw for a pumper truck. The board also approved funding for a community centre playscape design and a zoning amendment for Prospect Apartments.

• Authorized lease and transfer of new daycare building to Pemberton Childcare Society
• Approved up to $10,000 for a playscape design at Pemberton and District Community Centre
• Adopted Triple Combination Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 954, 2023
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 948, 2023 for Prospect Apartments
• Proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Approved $500 bronze sponsorship for the 19th Annual Pemberton Golf Tournament
• Directed staff to include green space preservation in the Official Community Plan process

Closed Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Village of Pemberton's Committee of the Whole will meet on April 9, 2024, to consider a delegation from the Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee regarding the location of a playscape structure at the Nature Play Park. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Delegation from Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee (Director Russell Mack and Alternate Director Jan Kennet) on Nature Play Park playscape location

The Committee of the Whole met on April 9, 2024, to discuss the location of a nature play park playscape structure after a stalemate in the Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee. The Committee passed four resolutions recommending that Council direct staff to hire a landscape architect (up to $10,000) to design the playscape at the northern end of the great lawn, determine budget allocation for that design, request a quote for shade trees and sanctuary spaces, and include green space preservation in the Official Community Plan process. All resolutions carried; no final decisions were made by Council at this meeting.

• Recommended hiring landscape architect for playscape design at northern great lawn (up to $10,000) — carried
• Recommended Council determine budget allocation for playscape design — carried
• Recommended requesting quote for shade trees and sanctuary spaces in great lawn — carried
• Recommended including green space preservation in Official Community Plan process — carried

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to address complaints received regarding the tax roll. The panel will decide whether to confirm and authenticate the parcel tax assessment roll as amended by the Collector.

• Review of complaints submitted by March 28, 2024
• Authentication of the parcel tax assessment roll

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel met to review the parcel tax assessment roll. The Collector reported that no written complaints were received by the March 28, 2024, deadline. The panel subsequently confirmed and authenticated the roll.

• Appointed Councillor Helmer as chair
• Approved the agenda
• Authenticated the parcel tax assessment roll

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is discussing requests to include the village in provincial principal residence requirements for short-term rentals. The meeting also includes proposals for key staff appointments and a parcel tax roll review panel.

• Proposal to request provincial principal residence requirements for short-term rentals
• Proposed appointment of Adam Malpus as emergency coordinator
• Proposed appointment of Cameron Adams as fire chief
• Proposed electronic parcel tax roll review panel for April 3, 2024
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 832 and Business Licence Bylaw No. 855

Council directed staff to update zoning and business bylaws to align short-term rental definitions with the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. The council also requested the Province of British Columbia include the Village in the principal residence requirement for such rentals.

• Requested inclusion in provincial principal residence requirement for short-term rentals (Carried)
• Directed staff to align short-term rental definitions with the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Carried)
• Appointed Cameron Adams as fire chief (Carried)
• Appointed Adam Malpus as emergency program officer (Carried)
• Directed staff to hold 2024 parcel tax roll review panel electronically on April 3, 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended protecting the Pemberton and District Community Centre green space for social gathering (Carried)
• Directed staff to issue a community update regarding roaming horses (Carried)
• Appointed Laura Spence and Pat Kelly to the Advisory Design Review Commission (Carried)

Public Information Session

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to provide feedback on the 2024 draft operating budget and determine the direction for a proposed tax increase. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding wildlife safety.

• Review of 2024 Draft Budget and preliminary tax implications
• Delegation from Wildlife Safety Response Officer Calvin Rochon and Sergeant Dean Miller

The Committee directed staff to coordinate with the Líl̓wat Nation and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to implement a wildlife safety program for 2025. Additionally, staff were directed to refine the 2024 draft budget by identifying deferrable projects and potential uses for the Growing Communities Fund.

• Directed staff to strategize 2025 Wildlife Safety Response Officer program implementation with Líl̓wat Nation and SLRD Electoral Area C
• Directed staff to contact Wildlife Safety Response Officer regarding accessing services this year
• Directed staff to identify projects that can be deferred or may not be completed this year
• Directed staff to identify one-time operating budget costs for allocation to the Growing Communities Fund
• Directed staff to bring back scenarios for Growing Communities Fund use, including up to $1.5 million for the water treatment plant
• Directed staff to clarify if the Growing Communities Fund can be directed to reserves

Council Meeting

The Village Council is reviewing requests to extend three service agreements with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District through December 31, 2025. Council is also considering a $3,000 grant for Whistler Animals Galore and discussing short-term rental licensing requirements.

• Proposed $3,000 funding for Whistler Animals Galore from the Community Enhancement Fund
• Proposed 15-month extension of the Recreation Service Delivery Agreement with SLRD
• Proposed 15-month extension of the License of Use Agreement for Recreation and Community Use
• Proposed 15-month extension of the Bylaw Enforcement Agreement at Meadows Field
• Discussion on protecting bed and breakfast licences regarding provincial short-term rental requirements

Council approved several 15-month extensions for recreation and bylaw enforcement agreements with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The Village also approved a $3,000 funding application for Whistler Animals Galore.

• Approved $3,000 Community Enhancement Fund application for Whistler Animals Galore
• Approved 15-month extension of Recreation Service Delivery Agreement until December 31, 2025
• Approved 15-month extension of License of Use Agreement for Recreation and Community Use until December 31, 2025
• Approved 15-month extension of Bylaw Enforcement Agreement at Meadows Field until December 31, 2025
• Directed staff to research protecting bed and breakfast licences regarding provincial short-term rental requirements
• Directed staff to respond to correspondence from residents Joseph Lax and Ulla Clark

Council Meeting

Council will consider supporting a grant application for up to $200,000 from the Union of BC Municipalities for the Village of Pemberton FireSmart program. The meeting also includes receiving 2023 fourth-quarter reports from several departments and a year-end presentation from the Sea to Sky RCMP. Council will also discuss correspondence regarding roaming horses in the Sunstone area.

• Support for a $200,000 FireSmart grant application from the Union of BC Municipalities
• 2023 fourth-quarter operational priorities update from the CAO
• 2023 fourth-quarter reports from Corporate Services, Development Services, Recreation, and Pemberton Fire Rescue
• Sea to Sky RCMP year-end presentation
• Correspondence from a resident regarding roaming horses at Sunstone

Council approved a grant application for fire resiliency and updated the code of conduct bylaw regarding penalty funds. The board of variance received three appointments, and staff were directed to respond to resident concerns about roaming horses.

• Approved grant application up to $200,000 for FireSmart program (Carried)
• Directed staff to use code of conduct penalty funds to offset investigation costs (Carried)
• Directed staff to respond to residents regarding roaming horses issue (Carried)
• Reappointed Trevor Burton to board of variance through December 2026
• Reappointed Phill Read to board of variance through December 2026
• Appointed Shawn Tiedeman to board of variance through December 2026
• Approved agenda and February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35) and a housing update. The body will consider providing directions to staff regarding short-term rentals and endorsing a housing work plan.

• Bill 35: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act
• Housing Update and housing work plan

The Committee of the Whole endorsed a housing work plan as presented. It also recommended that staff report back on whether the Village can protect current bed and breakfasts and their business licences if it opts in to the provincial principal residence requirement and accepts the provincial definition of short-term rental accommodation. Both items carried; no vote tallies were recorded. The committee also approved its agenda and the minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 255 (Feb 13, 2024) as circulated (carried)
• Recommended staff bring back information on protecting current bed and breakfasts and licences if the Village opts in to the provincial principal residence requirement and provincial short-term rental definition (carried)
• Endorsed the housing work plan as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will set the timeline and rules for a public vote on borrowing for a new fire pumper truck, discuss council pay benchmarks, and respond to student letters about relocating a basketball court. A closed session will cover personnel, a tribunal, and negotiations.

• Alternative approval process for Triple Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 954, 2023, with a March 25, 2024 deadline for elector responses.
• Council remuneration review: staff recommend identifying 12 comparable organizations and establishing a pay philosophy before October 2024.
• Adoption of Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, Amendment (Definitions Update) Bylaw No. 955, 2024.
• Council to respond to six letters from École La Vallée students regarding relocation of the outdoor basketball court at the Pemberton and District Community Centre.
• Council to respond to correspondence about roaming horses and a housing authority inquiry.

Pemberton Council directed staff to issue notices of intent to provide assistance and lease the Sunstone Golf Course at 1730 Airport Road to Sunstone Ranch Golf Course Ltd., and authorized the mayor and CAO to execute the lease and partnering agreement after the notification period. Council also set a March 25, 2024 deadline for elector responses to the Triple Combination Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 954, 2023, approved the response form, and estimated 2,940 eligible electors. Other decisions included adopting an animal control definitions update bylaw, directing a council remuneration review, and approving responses to correspondence on the community centre basketball court, a housing authority, and roaming horses.

• Directed staff to issue notices of intent to assist and lease the Sunstone Golf Course at 1730 Airport Road to Sunstone Ranch Golf Course Ltd.
• Authorized the mayor and CAO to execute the Lease and Partnering Agreement after the notification period
• Set 4:00pm on Monday, March 25, 2024 as the deadline for elector responses to Triple Combination Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 954, 2023
• Approved the elector response form for the pumper truck loan alternative approval process
• Estimated 2,940 eligible electors for the pumper truck loan alternative approval process
• Adopted Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, Amendment (Definitions Update) Bylaw No. 955, 2024
• Directed staff to bring back a proposal for review of council remuneration
• Directed staff to amend Policy COU-008 to allow reimbursement of independent legal advice up to $400 per year per council member

Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2024 revised operating and capital budgets. Members are also reviewing the location for a daycare nature playscape and potential monetary penalties for code of conduct breaches.

• Proposed location for daycare nature playscape: south/east corner of the great lawn
• Review of monetary penalties for code of conduct breaches and potential amendment to Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 849, 2018
• Budget Session No. 2: 2024 Revised Operating, Approved Capital and Project Budgets

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council refer the daycare nature playscape location decision back to the Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee and invite all of Council to that meeting. It also recommended directing staff to add a code of conduct bylaw provision that monetary penalties for breaches offset investigation costs. During the 2024 draft budget review, the committee discussed transit service hours, signs, and a Fraser Road connector trail environmental assessment, but approved no budget items. The committee also closed part of the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(k).

• Recommended referring the daycare nature playscape location decision back to the Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee (PVUS) and inviting all of Council to that meeting (CARRIED)
• Recommended directing staff to include a code of conduct bylaw provision that monetary penalties for breaches offset investigation costs (CARRIED)
• Approved the agenda as circulated (CARRIED)
• Approved the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 254 held January 23, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is reviewing development applications for mixed-use and affordable housing projects. The body is also considering an amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw and discussing short-term rental legislation.

• Proposed mixed-use development at 7451 and 7453 Frontier Street
• Proposed OCP amendments for the Hillside Development
• Development Permit No. 93 for affordable housing at 7000 Harrow Road, including a $175,998 security deposit for landscaping
• First, second, and third readings of Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, Amendment (Definitions Update) Bylaw No. 955, 2024
• Donation request from Pemberton Red Devils Alumni Association for 'The Shaker' fundraiser

Council authorized a development permit for the Sea to Sky Community Services Society project on Harrow Road. The board also advanced an animal control bylaw amendment and requested public consultations for two other proposed developments.

• Authorized Development Permit No. 93 for Sea to Sky Community Services subject to $175,998 security for landscaping
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Animal Control Bylaw No. 955, 2024 (Opposed: Councillor Craddock)
• Requested applicant for 7451 & 7453 Frontier Street host at least one public information meeting
• Requested applicant for Hillside Development host at least two public information meetings
• Approved $350 donation to Pemberton Red Devils Alumni Association fundraiser
• Directed staff to seek provincial funding for transit services related to new housing
• Approved resolutions for submission to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association

Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2024 Initial Budget Report. The body is also considering resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association regarding policing costs and housing development funding.

• 2024 Initial Budget Report
• Resolution to increase RCMP contract policing cost population thresholds from 5,000 to 10,000
• Resolution seeking provincial funding for services associated with housing development
• Resolution seeking provincial funding to offset waived development fees for attainable housing

The Committee of the Whole approved two recommendations to Council on resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, including directing staff to draft a resolution seeking provincial funding to offset transit costs tied to new housing development. The committee also held its first 2024 budget session, where staff presented market conditions and capital projects and Council members listed priorities, with housing identified as the number one priority. No budget figures were decided; staff said public engagement, including an information session on March 5, will follow. The committee supported holding another meeting on housing opportunities.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted Dec 5, 2023 minutes as circulated (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to draft a provincial transit-funding resolution tied to new housing, to return by Feb 27, 2024 (carried)
• Recommended Council approve staff's proposed LMLGA resolutions as presented (carried)
• Received 2024 initial budget report; no budget decisions made
• Terminated the meeting (carried)