Pemberton public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
Workshop
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
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
Closed Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
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
Closed Council Meeting
The agenda for the Pemberton council meeting on 2024-10-08 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural or closed session with no public agenda details.
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 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 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
Closed Council Meeting
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics or decisions documented for the July 9, 2024, closed council meeting.
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
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
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
Closed Council Meeting
The provided text contains only software interface labels and boilerplate information. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in this record.
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
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