Pemberton public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will discuss an amendment to the Official Community Plan related to Bill 44 and consider funding for air facility projects. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation and municipal service negotiations.

• First reading of Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025
• BC Air Access Program application for air facility master plan (total cost $35,000; municipal contribution up to $10,500)
• BC Air Access Program application for tree felling east of the runway (total cost $20,146; municipal contribution up to $5,036.50)
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment (Recreation) Bylaw No. 1002, 2025
• First, second, and third readings of Advisory Design Panel Bylaw No. 982, 2025

Council endorsed the Village Accessibility & Inclusion Plan and approved the Recreation Services Policy. It directed staff to revisit the One Mile Lake Boardwalk Replacement project and supported two BC Air Access Program applications with financial contributions. The council also allocated funds to Tourism Pemberton and the Youth Advisory Committee, and gave the first reading to the Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44).

• Endorsed Village Accessibility & Inclusion Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved Recreation Services Policy (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to bring One Mile Lake Boardwalk Replacement project back to council (CARRIED)
• Supported BC Air Access Program application for air facility master plan, approved up to $10,500 contribution (CARRIED, opposed by Helmer and Craddock)
• Supported BC Air Access Program application for tree felling, approved up to $5,036.50 contribution (CARRIED)
• Allocated $500 to Tourism Pemberton for 2025 Slow Food Cycle Sunday (CARRIED)
• Allocated $1,050 to Pemberton Youth Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
• Gave first reading to Official Community Plan Amendment (Bill 44) Bylaw No. 1003, 2025 (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and provide recommendations to Council on two primary policy documents. These include a plan for accessibility and inclusion and a policy regarding recreation services.

• Accessibility and Inclusion Plan and Policy review
• Recreation Services Policy
• Bylaw 1914-2025 Recreation Fees and Charges

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 25 meeting. It supported the Village of Pemberton Accessibility & Inclusion Plan and recommended that Council endorse it. It also recommended that Council approve the Recreation Services Policy. The meeting was terminated at 1:19 pm.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• Minutes of Meeting No. 280 approved (CARRIED)
• Support Accessibility & Inclusion Plan and recommend Council endorsement (CARRIED)
• Recommend Council approve Recreation Services Policy (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will give a third reading and adopt the Zoning Amendment (Short-term Rentals and Home Occupations) Bylaw No. 1000. It will also consider the Fees and Charges Amendment (Recreation) Bylaw No. 1002, approve a new Recreation Services Code of Conduct, and establish a committee to recruit a representative to the Spelkúmtn Community Forest Board. Additionally, the Council will support a $500 contribution from the 2025 Community Enhancement Fund to local charitable programs.

• Third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment (Short-term Rentals and Home Occupations) Bylaw No. 1000
• First, second, and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment (Recreation) Bylaw No. 1002
• Approval and implementation of the Recreation Services Code of Conduct Policy
• Establishment of a recruitment committee for a Village representative on the Spelkúmtn Community Forest Board, appointing Mayor Richman, Councillor Ramsden, and CAO Tracy
• $500 contribution from the Community Enhancement Fund to the Christmas Hamper program and Healthy Futures, Healthy Communities Campaign

Council approved a Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No. 1000, 2025) for short‑term rentals and home occupations, giving it a third reading and adopting it. It also established a committee to recruit a Village representative to the Spelkúmtn Community Forest Board, approved a $500 contribution from the Community Enhancement Fund to charitable programs, and adopted the Recreation Services Code of Conduct Policy and its implementation directive. In closed session, Council approved commercial use of property at the Pemberton Regional Airport and directed staff to respond to a roaming horses issue.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment (Short‑term Rentals and Home Occupations) Bylaw No. 1000, 2025
• Established committee to recruit Village representative to Spelkúmtn Community Forest Board
• Approved $500 contribution to Christmas Hamper program and Healthy Futures campaign
• Approved Recreation Services Code of Conduct Policy
• Directed staff to implement Recreation Services Code of Conduct Policy
• Approved commercial use of property at Pemberton Regional Airport
• Directed staff to prepare response to roaming horses issue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a review of the Annual Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination Policy and the presentation of the 2026 Operational Budget Draft 1.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 279 minutes
• Annual Review of Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• 2026 Operational Budget Draft 1 presentation

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 280-1). It also approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting (Resolution 280-2). Council reviewed the Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy and decided no revisions are required at this time (Resolution 280-3).

• Approved agenda (Resolution 280-1) – carried
• Approved minutes from Oct. 7 meeting (Resolution 280-2) – carried
• Determined no revisions needed to Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy (Resolution 280-3) – carried

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider several items, including adopting the Fees and Charges Amendment (Airport Fees) Bylaw No. 1001, 2025. It will also approve the 2026 Council meeting schedule and the acting‑mayor appointment periods for 2026. Staff will be directed to draft a new noise‑regulation bylaw to replace Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, and to allocate Community Enhancement Fund money to several local projects.

• Adopt Village of Pemberton Fees and Charges Amendment (Airport Fees) Bylaw No. 1001, 2025
• Approve 2026 Council meeting schedule (Appendix A)
• Approve acting‑mayor appointment periods for 2026 (four three‑month terms)
• Direct staff to prepare a new noise‑regulation bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 699, 2012
• Allocate Community Enhancement Fund money to Portage Road Community Garden, Santa Paws fundraiser, Holiday Mixer, and Christmas Hamper programs

Council directed staff to provide a letter of support and draft a lease agreement for the proposed arts and culture centre on Lot 8. It also approved $7,000 for the Portage Community Garden, adopted a new airport fees bylaw, and ordered a new noise‑regulation bylaw. The council approved the 2026 meeting schedule and confirmed numerous board and committee appointments. Additional funds were allocated to community and charitable programs.

• Directed staff to provide a letter of support for Lot 8 arts centre lease (Resolution 1630-9) – Carried
• Directed staff to develop a memorandum of understanding and lease terms for the arts centre (Resolution 1630-9) – Carried
• Approved $7,000 from the Community Enhancement Fund for the Portage Community Garden (Resolution 1630-9) – Carried
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment (Airport Fees) Bylaw No. 1001, 2025 (Resolution 1630-23) – Carried
• Directed staff to prepare a new noise‑regulation bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 699, 2012 (Resolution 1630-22) – Carried
• Approved the 2026 Council meeting schedule (Resolution 1630-21) – Carried
• Confirmed 2026 appointments to various boards and committees (Resolutions 1630-10 to 1630-20) – Carried
• Approved $250 support for the 2025 Santa Paws fundraiser from the Community Enhancement Fund (Resolution 1630-24) – Carried

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider several bylaws, including a tax exemption for the Harrow Road Affordable Housing and Community Hub. It will also vote on an internship program with $12,500 in salary and $2,500 in training costs, and commit to fund 20% of an airport study up to $8,000. Additional items include readings of the Airport Fees Bylaw and adoption of false‑alarm related bylaws.

• Adopt Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 997 for Harrow Road Affordable Housing
• Commit to pay 20% of airport study costs, up to $8,000, under the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program
• Approve $12,500 salary and $2,500 training expenses for a Local Government Management Association internship
• Give first, second, and third readings to Airport Fees Bylaw No. 1001
• Adopt False Alarm Bylaw No. 998 and Fees and Charges Amendment (False Alarms) Bylaw No. 999

Council approved a resolution to support an application to the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program for a residential retrofit assist program. The council committed to cover up to $51,492 of the project costs, providing $35,000 in cash and the remainder as in‑kind staff time. The resolution passed despite opposition from Councillors Helmer and Nightingale. Additional decisions included supporting a compact gravel surface for a multi‑use trail, adopting several bylaws, and directing staff to explore funding for a community garden project.

• Approved support for REDIP residential retrofit assist program, committing up to $51,492 (Opposed: Helmer, Nightingale)
• Approved compact gravel surface for multi‑use trail at Harrow Road (Opposed: Mayor Richman)
• Directed staff to identify funding for $25,000 pre‑development costs for Phase 2 of Harrow Road project
• Approved $12,500 salary and $2,500 training expenses for LGMA internship program (Opposed: Helmer)
• Adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 997, 2025 (Harrow Road affordable housing)
• Adopted False Alarm Bylaw No. 998, 2025
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment (False Alarms) Bylaw No. 999, 2025
• Directed Mayor Richman to request an open house for the proposed subdivision at 7471 Urdal Road

Airport Users Meeting

The Pemberton Airport Users Committee will hold a routine meeting on October 9, 2025 at the Pemberton & District Community Centre. The agenda includes a call to order, designation of a chair, review of the April 8, 2025 minutes, and presentation of an Airport Update report. No specific decisions or motions are listed.

• Presentation of the Airport Update report (2025.10.07_Airport_Update_Report.pdf)
• Review of minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting (2025.04.08_Minutes.pdf)
• Procedural items: call to order, designation of meeting chair, agenda adoption

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review a report on shipping containers within the Commercial, Town Centre (C-1) Zone. The body will determine changes to be incorporated into a zoning bylaw amendment for future Council presentation.

• Zoning bylaw amendment regarding shipping containers in the Commercial, Town Centre (C-1) Zone

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It also directed staff to prepare a report for Council on policy considerations for temporary use permits for shipping containers in the Commercial, Town Centre (C‑1) zone, including setback and visibility criteria.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 279-1) – carried
• Approved minutes from Sep 9 meeting (Resolution 279-2) – carried
• Directed staff to report on shipping‑container temporary‑use policy in C‑1 zone (Resolution 279-3) – carried

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear reports, and consider a series of bylaws. Key actions include first and second readings of Zoning Amendment No. 1000 for short‑term rentals and home occupations, with a waiver of the public hearing. Additional items are a tax‑exemption bylaw for the Harrow Road affordable‑housing hub, false‑alarm bylaws, and the conversion of 7318 Industrial Way to a strata title.

• Zoning Amendment (Short‑term Rentals and Home Occupations) Bylaw No. 1000, first and second readings, public hearing waived
• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 997 for Harrow Road Affordable Housing and Community Hub, first‑third readings
• False Alarm Bylaw No. 998 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 999, first‑third readings
• Strata title conversion of property at 7318 Industrial Way, Lot 9, District Lot 210, Lillooet District
• Adoption of Business Licence Amendment (Short‑Term Rentals) Bylaw No. 984

Council unanimously approved relocating the proposed sanitary dump from Stonecutter Place to the Village property at 1950 Venture Place. The council also approved the strata title conversion of 7318 Industrial Way and gave first and second readings to the Short‑Term Rentals and Home Occupations zoning amendment, waiving its public hearing. Several bylaws were adopted, including tax exemption for the Harrow Road affordable housing hub, false alarm regulations, a short‑term rentals business licence amendment, construction‑hour noise limits, parking‑standards changes, and building‑permit requirements.

• Approved changing sanitary dump location to 1950 Venture Place (unanimous)
• Approved strata title conversion of 7318 Industrial Way (carried)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment (Short‑Term Rentals and Home Occupations) Bylaw No. 1000, waived public hearing (carried)
• Adopted Permissive Tax Exemption (Harrow Road Affordable Housing and Community Hub) Bylaw No. 997 (carried)
• Adopted False Alarm Bylaw No. 998 (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment (False Alarms) Bylaw No. 999 (carried)
• Adopted Business Licence Amendment (Short‑Term Rentals) Bylaw No. 984 (carried)
• Adopted Noise Regulation Amendment (Construction Hours) Bylaw No. 995 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a Sea to Sky Soils update on processing biosolids. It will review recommendations from the Hillside Neighbourhood Plan workshop and ask staff to examine suggested changes and schedule a public open house. The committee will also discuss Bill 44 and related council guidance on the subdivision process.

• Sea to Sky Soils Update – Processing of Biosolids
• Hillside Neighbourhood Plan Workshop – staff to examine suggestions and plan public consultation
• Bill 44, Subdivision Process, and Council’s Guidance

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then terminated at 4:03 pm.

• Agenda approved (Resolution No. 278-1, carried)
• Minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting approved (Resolution No. 278-2, carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will hold a closed session before approving the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. It will rescind the appointment of Thomas Sikora as financial officer and appoint Yun Ke (David) Ni to that role, granting signing authority on municipal bank accounts. The council will also consider several bylaw readings and a short‑term rental exemption policy.

• Rescind appointment of Thomas Sikora as financial officer
• Appoint Yun Ke (David) Ni as financial officer with signing authority on TD and Blueshore bank accounts effective September 16, 2025
• Approve Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy No. DEV‑012
• Give first, second, and third readings to Noise Regulation Amendment (Construction Noise) Bylaw No. 995, 2025
• Give first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment (Parking Standards) Bylaw No. 994, 2025

The council authorized the chief administrative officer to sign recreation agreements with the Squamish‑Lillooet Regional District and to transfer recreation services to the Village on Jan 1 2026. It rescinded Thomas Sikora’s appointment as financial officer and appointed Yun Ke (David) Ni to that role with signing authority on village bank accounts. The Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy (DEV‑012) was approved, and first‑through‑third readings were given to noise, parking‑standard, building‑permit, and short‑term‑rental business licence bylaws. Staff were directed to respond to several pieces of public and inter‑municipal correspondence.

• Authorized CAO to sign recreation agreements and transfer services to Village effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)
• Rescinded Thomas Sikora’s appointment as financial officer (carried)
• Appointed Yun Ke (David) Ni as financial officer, effective Sep 16 2025 (carried)
• Granted Yun Ke (David) Ni signing authority on village and Blueshore bank accounts (carried)
• Approved Short‑Term Rental Exemption Policy No. DEV‑012 (carried)
• Gave first‑through‑third readings to Noise Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 995, 2025 (carried)
• Gave first‑through‑third readings to Zoning Amendment (Parking Standards) Bylaw No. 994, 2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to multiple public and inter‑governmental correspondence items (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will adopt the agenda as presented, review the Chief Administrative Officer's report, and decide on a sponsorship for the Pemberton & District Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament. The report includes a request from the Royal Canadian Legion for assistance with Remembrance Day banners. The council will also consider a recommendation to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter and related statutes.

• Adopt agenda as presented (Recommendation to adopt agenda).
• Legion request for assistance with installing and removing Remembrance Day lamp post banners.
• Sponsorship for the Pemberton & District Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament (amount not specified).
• Recommendation to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e), (k), (m) and FOIP Act provisions.
• Termination of the special meeting (Recommendation to terminate).

The council adopted the meeting agenda and directed staff to explore installing Remembrance Day banners in the downtown core. It approved a $500 sponsorship for the Pemberton & District Healthcare Foundation golf tournament. The council closed part of the meeting to the public and later supported an application for up to $7 million from the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for a new fire hall.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 1626-1) – Carried
• Directed staff to explore downtown banner installation (Resolution 1626-2) – Carried
• Approved $500 sponsorship for healthcare foundation golf tournament (Resolution 1626-3) – Carried
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter provisions (Resolution 1626-4) – Carried
• Supported application for up to $7 million fire hall funding from UBCM (Closed‑session resolution) – Carried

Closed Council Meeting

The Pemberton, British Columbia council held a closed meeting on July 15, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. No public agenda items were recorded for discussion or vote.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed zoning bylaw amendments for single-detached neighbourhoods and updates to short-term rental regulations. The body is also discussing amendments to the village noise regulation bylaw and receiving a report on residential retrofit feasibility.

• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for single-detached neighbourhoods
• Review of Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 984 regarding short-term rentals
• Proposed amendments to Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012
• Residential Retrofit Feasibility Study presentation by Katherine McDougal
• HAF Initiative Update on innovative housing

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It recommended staff prepare zoning bylaw amendments and consider community feedback. It directed staff to bring a noise‑regulation amendment and additional communication information to future meetings. It also instructed staff to add a documentation requirement for short‑term rentals to Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 984 and to issue public notice of the upcoming third reading.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee No. 276 (carried)
• Recommended staff prepare zoning bylaw amendments and communications strategy (carried)
• Directed staff to consider comments and return zoning amendments for future review (carried)
• Directed staff to bring Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699 amendment to Council (carried, opposed by Councillor Craddock)
• Directed staff to bring additional information on a communication strategy for noise regulations (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate short‑term rental occupancy documentation into Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 984 (carried)
• Recommended public notice of Council’s intention to consider third reading of Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 984 (carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council approved several items, including the Road Maintenance Policy (PW-012) and two new bylaws (Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993, 2025 and Public Notice Bylaw No. 990, 2025). It also authorized staff to increase the borrowing limit for TD Visa credit cards from $70,000 to $140,000. Additionally, the council adopted the Public Engagement During Council Meetings Policy (COU_015).

• Adoption of Road Maintenance Policy (PW-012)
• Authorization to raise TD Visa credit card borrowing limit from $70,000 to $140,000
• Adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993, 2025
• Adoption of Public Notice Bylaw No. 990, 2025
• Approval of Public Engagement During Council Meetings Policy No. COU_015

The council approved a direction for staff to move forward with zoning bylaw changes affecting single‑detached neighbourhoods. It also approved the Road Maintenance Policy, a new public‑engagement policy for meetings, and increased the borrowing limit for TD Visa credit cards. Two new bylaws – Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993 and Public Notice Bylaw No. 990 – were adopted, and a $500 bronze sponsorship for the 2025 Pemberton Barn Dance was approved.

• Directed staff to provide public notice for third reading of Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 984, 2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to pursue zoning bylaw amendments and communications strategy for single‑detached neighbourhood changes (carried)
• Approved Road Maintenance Policy (PW‑012) (carried)
• Approved Public Engagement During Council Meetings Policy No. COU_015 (carried)
• Authorized increase of TD Visa credit card borrowing limit from $70,000 to $140,000 (carried)
• Adopted Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Public Notice Bylaw No. 990, 2025 (carried)
• Supported 2025 Pemberton Barn Dance with a $500 bronze sponsorship from the Community Enhancement Fund (carried)

Annual Meeting

Council will meet for a special session to present the 2024 Annual Report. The meeting includes an opportunity for public comment and questions regarding the report.

• Presentation of 2024 Annual Report

The council adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution 1624-1) and recorded it as carried. No written submissions or public comments were received. The meeting was formally terminated at 9:13 am.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 1624-1, carried)
• Terminated meeting (procedural)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider several bylaws, including first‑through‑third readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993 and Public Notice Bylaw No. 990. It will adopt the Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991 and the Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992. Staff reports include requests to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for health, emergency‑management and highway improvements. The meeting will close with a closed‑session to discuss confidential matters.

• Adopt Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025
• Adopt Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992, 2025
• First, second, third readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 993, 2025
• First, second, third readings of Public Notice Bylaw No. 990, 2025
• Submit UBCM meeting requests: Foundry Sea‑to‑Sky health support, fire mitigation, Highway 99 improvements

Council adopted two bylaws—Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991 and Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992. It approved lease and building‑transfer agreements with the Pemberton Child Care Society. The council also supported the CAO executing the contribution agreement for the BC Water Meter Pilot Project to achieve universal water metering by March 2027.

• Adopted Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992, 2025 (carried)
• Approved Pemberton Child Care Society lease agreement modifications (carried)
• Approved building transfer agreement with Pemberton Child Care Society (carried)
• Supported CAO executing contribution agreement for BC Water Meter Pilot Project (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to Alissa Powell correspondence (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to Sierra Townley correspondence (carried)
• Closed meeting to public under section 90(1) of the Community Charter (carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will give first, second, and third readings to the Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025 and the Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992, 2025. The council also directs staff to develop a fire inspection fee structure after creating a risk‑based compliance monitoring system. A resolution supporting the Natural Asset Inventory Development for the 2025 UBCM Convention will be approved. The meeting includes a closed‑session portion for confidential matters and a presentation of audited financial statements.

• First, second, and third readings of Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025
• First, second, and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992, 2025
• Council directs staff to develop a fire inspection fee structure after risk‑based compliance monitoring
• Approval of resolution titled Support for Natural Asset Inventory Development for 2025 UBCM Convention
• Presentation of Audited Financial Statements by Jennifer Saville, CPA, MNP Assurance Services

Council approved the 2024 audited financial statements and the accompanying Statement of Financial Information. It directed staff to develop a risk‑based compliance monitoring system and bring back a proposed fire inspection fee structure. The council also gave first, second and third readings to the Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025, and approved related fee and charges amendments. Additional resolutions provided modest funding for local student and scholarship initiatives.

• Directed staff to develop risk‑based compliance monitoring and bring back fire inspection fee structure (Resolution 1622-11)
• Accepted 2024 audited financial statements (Resolution 1622-12)
• Approved filing of 2024 Statement of Financial Information (Resolution 1622-13)
• Approved support for Natural Asset Inventory development for UBCM Convention (Resolution 1622-14)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Fire Prevention Amendment (Inspection Fees) Bylaw No. 991, 2025 (Resolution 1622-15)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Fees and Charges Amendment (Schedules F and J) Bylaw No. 992, 2025 (Resolution 1622-16)
• Supported $500 for Grade 7 Camp Latona from Community Enhancement Fund (Resolution 1622-17)
• Supported $500 for St’át’imc Futures Scholarship fundraiser from Community Enhancement Fund (Resolution 1622-18)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation to approve the agenda as presented. It will also approve the minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 275 held May 27, 2025. A closed discussion will be held under the Community Charter provisions, after which the meeting will be terminated.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Approval of minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 275 (May 27, 2025)
• Closed discussion pursuant to sections of the Community Charter and FOIP Act
• Termination of the meeting

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 27 meeting, both carried. It adopted a resolution to close the meeting under specific sections of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information Act, which was carried. The meeting was reconvened at 3:00 pm and terminated at 3:00 pm.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole No. 275 (carried)
• Closed discussion under sections 90(1)(e) and FOIP Act provisions (carried)
• Reconvened meeting at 3:00 pm
• Terminated meeting at 3:00 pm

Closed Council Meeting

The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present for the closed council meeting on June 10, 2025.

Closed Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda and the minutes from meetings 273 and 274. It will recommend that staff develop a risk‑based fire inspection fee structure and prepare bylaw amendments to set a $125 reinspection fee in Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 744 (2013) and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 905 (2021), while removing the fee from Business Licence Bylaw No. 855 (2019). The Committee will also direct staff to draft a public‑engagement policy for council question periods and present it at a future meeting. A delegation from Signal Hill Elementary School will be noted.

• Recommend fire inspection fee structure; set reinspection fee at $125 in Bylaw No. 744 (2013) and Bylaw No. 905 (2021); eliminate fee from Bylaw No. 855 (2019)
• Direct staff to draft a public‑engagement policy for council question periods
• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes for Committee meetings No. 273 (April 15, 2025) and No. 274 (April 22, 2025)
• Record delegation from Signal Hill Elementary School students

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the two prior meetings. It directed staff to develop a risk‑based fire inspection fee structure and to amend bylaws to set fire reinspection fees at $125, eliminating the earlier fee. The committee also instructed staff to draft a public‑engagement policy for future council meetings.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 275-1, carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 273 (Resolution 275-2, carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 274 (Resolution 275-3, carried)
• Recommended staff bring back fire inspection fee structure after risk‑based system (Resolution 275-4, carried)
• Directed staff to amend bylaws to set fire reinspection fees at $125 and eliminate prior fee (Resolution 275-5, carried)
• Directed staff to draft a public engagement policy for open council meetings (Resolution 275-6, carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider the first, second and third readings of Business Licence Amendment (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) Bylaw No. 984, 2025. The council will also approve a resolution supporting the Natural Asset Inventory Development for the 2025 UBCM Convention. Additional items include a Pemberton RCMP year‑end presentation, staff reports, and closed‑session matters under the Community Charter.

• First, second and third readings of Business Licence Amendment (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) Bylaw No. 984, 2025
• Approval of resolution titled "Support for Natural Asset Inventory Development" for the 2025 UBCM Convention
• Pemberton RCMP year‑end presentation and outlook for 2025
• Correspondence from Adam Adams (Director, Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce) on Industrial Park vision – staff directed to respond
• Closed session to discuss solicitor‑client privileged advice and FOIP‑protected matters

The council approved the first and second readings of Business Licence Amendment (Short‑Term Vacation Rentals) Bylaw No. 984, 2025 and directed staff to bring the bylaw back for a third reading with specific amendments. It also approved a closed‑session period, appointed replacement members for Councillor Ramsden’s maternity leave, and directed staff to act on several correspondence items and future reports.

• Approved first and second readings of Short‑Term Vacation Rental Bylaw No. 984, 2025 (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring the bylaw back for third reading with amendments on unused licences, the 5% cap, and wait‑list options (Carried)
• Approved closed‑session to discuss solicitor‑client privileged matters (Carried)
• Appointed replacement council members during Councillor Ramsden’s maternity leave (Carried)
• Directed staff to respond to Adam Adams correspondence regarding the Industrial Park vision (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring back Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012 for review at a future meeting (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring back Natural Asset Inventory Development resolution with climate‑resilience amendments (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring back proposals for 2025 UBCM Convention topics including fire mitigation and flooding concerns (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider and vote on five bylaws covering the 2025‑2029 financial plan, 2025 tax rates, sanitary sewer rates, water connection rates, and water frontage tax. Each bylaw is presented for adoption. The meeting will also include a termination of the special meeting.

• Adopt 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 985
• Adopt 2025 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 986
• Adopt Sanitary Sewer System Rates, Rents and Charges Bylaw No. 987
• Adopt Water Regulation Connection and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 988
• Adopt Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 989

The council approved its meeting agenda and directed staff to revisit Nuk̓w7ántwal commitments after a regional gathering. It adopted five bylaws covering the five‑year financial plan, 2025 tax rates, sanitary sewer rates, water connection rates, and water frontage tax. All motions were carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Directed staff to bring back Nuk̓w7ántwal commitments for future discussion (carried)
• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 985, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 986, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Sanitary Sewer System Rates Bylaw No. 987, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Water Regulation Connection and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 988, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 989, 2025 (carried)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will consider several bylaws related to the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan and annual tax, water, and sewer rates. The meeting also includes a request for sponsorship of the 2025 Lil'wat Nation Rodeo.

• 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 985
• 2025 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 986
• Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 987
• Water Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 988 and Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 989
• Sponsorship request from Lil'wat Nation Rodeo Club

The council directed staff to build a sanitary dumping station at the industrial park (Resolution 1619‑4). It also approved a lease agreement with Blackbird Bakery Limited and authorized the mayor and CAO to sign it (Resolution 1619‑13). Additional actions included directing staff to seek natural‑asset funding, supporting the 2025 Lil'wat Nation Rodeo, and giving first through third readings to several 2025 bylaws.

• Approved construction of a sanitary dumping station at the industrial park site (Resolution 1619‑4)
• Directed staff to research funding for natural‑asset inventory and prepare a funding request (Resolution 1619‑5)
• Approved support for the 2025 Lil'wat Nation Rodeo with $750 from the Community Enhancement Fund (Resolution 1619‑11)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to the 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 985 (Resolution 1619‑6)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to the 2025 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 986 (Resolution 1619‑7)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to the 2025 Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 987 (Resolution 1619‑8)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to the 2025 Water Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 988 (Resolution 1619‑9)
• Approved lease agreement with Blackbird Bakery Limited and authorized signing by mayor and CAO (Resolution 1619‑13)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the final draft of the 2025 municipal budget, including its appendices, and vote to accept it. If approved, staff will be directed to prepare a five‑year financial plan and draft tax and utility rate bylaws for Council consideration in May. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and termination.

• Review and acceptance of the 2025 Budget Final Draft
• Direction to staff to prepare a five‑year financial plan
• Direction to draft tax and utility rate bylaws for Council in May

The Committee approved the meeting agenda. It then accepted the 2025 draft budget as presented. The Committee also instructed staff to draft the five‑year financial plan, tax and utility rate bylaws for Council's May consideration.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 274-1) – carried
• Accepted 2025 draft budget (Resolution 274-2) – carried
• Directed staff to prepare five‑year financial plan, tax and utility rate bylaws – carried

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will discuss borrowing $1,690,000 for a water treatment facility and joining a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. The meeting also includes updates to community fund policies and a closed session regarding labour relations.

• Proposed borrowing of $1,690,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia for the Water Treatment Facility
• Proposed participation in a class action suit against fossil fuel companies, setting aside $1 per resident
• Approval of updated Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund Spending Policy
• Approval of amended Community Enhancement Fund Policy COU-003
• Closed session to discuss labour relations and union negotiation settlement ratification

The council ratified a settlement with CUPE Local 2010 and authorized the mayor to sign it. It approved a $1.69 million loan for the water‑treatment facility and committed to join a fossil‑fuel class action suit, setting aside $1 per resident from the Spełkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund. The council also directed staff to advertise a proposed amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw and to revisit short‑term vacation‑rental regulations in spring 2026.

• Approved $1.69 M loan from Municipal Finance Authority for water‑treatment facility (carried)
• Committed to join fossil‑fuel class action suit, contingent on other municipalities and $500,000 target, and set aside $1 per resident from community forest fund (carried)
• Ratified settlement terms with CUPE Local 2010 and authorized mayor and CAO to sign (carried)
• Directed staff to advertise intention to consider amendment to Business Licence Bylaw No. 855, 2019 (carried)
• Directed staff to bring short‑term vacation‑rental regulations back for review in spring 2026 (carried)
• Approved updated Spełkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund Spending Policy (carried)
• Approved Community Enhancement Fund Policy amendment removing decolonization references (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to correspondence from Adam Adams (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy review. The Committee will recommend that staff prepare an amendment to Village of Pemberton Business Licence Bylaw No. 855 (2019) and advertise the upcoming council consideration. The meeting will be terminated after these items.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 272 (Mar 25, 2025)
• Review Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy report
• Recommend staff prepare amendment to Business Licence Bylaw No. 855, 2019 and advertise it
• Terminate the meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 25 meeting. It directed staff to prepare an amendment to Business Licence Bylaw No. 855, 2019, incorporating feedback on short‑term vacation rentals. The Committee also recommended advertising the upcoming amendment and scheduling a review of short‑term rental regulations for spring 2026.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting No. 272 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare amendment to Business Licence Bylaw No. 855, 2019 (carried)
• Recommended advertising amendment intent in Pique Newsmagazine, public notice sites, and website (carried)
• Recommended bringing back short‑term rental regulation discussion in spring 2026 (carried)

Airport Users Meeting

The Village of Pemberton will hold an Airport Users Meeting to review the draft 2025 airport budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Pemberton & District Community Centre.

• Review of 2025 Draft Airport Budget
• Approval of June 13, 2024 Airport Users Meeting minutes
• Meeting at Pemberton & District Community Centre (7390 Cottonwood Street)

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will discuss emergency preparedness funding and development permits. The meeting includes reviews of 2024 fourth-quarter reports for Operations and Development Services.

• Application for up to $120,000 UBCM grant for Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning
• Development Permit No. 134 for 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East and Sabre Way
• Discharge of covenant CB443245 for 7371 Highway 99
• Funding application for Next Generation 911 2025 Program
• Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The council endorsed a three‑year hydrometric gauging contribution with the PVDD and supported a $120,000 emergency‑planning grant application with SLRD and the Lil'wat Nation. It authorized Development Permit No. 134, discharged covenant CB443245, and backed the Next Generation 911 grant program. The council also proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and authorized a $75,000 short‑term loan for a flat‑deck truck.

• Approved three‑year 20% hydrometric gauging contribution to PVDD (carried)
• Supported up to $120,000 emergency‑notification grant with SLRD and Lil'wat Nation (carried)
• Authorized issuance of Development Permit No. 134 at 7362 Pembert on Farm Road East (carried, opposed by Councillor Helmer)
• Approved discharge of covenant CB443245 (carried)
• Supported Next Generation 911 program activities and grant management (carried)
• Authorized up to $75,000 loan from Municipal Finance Authority for a flat‑deck truck, repayable in five years (carried)
• Proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to francophonie flag request and rental‑housing concern (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider an amendment to the Spel̓kumtn Community Forest Spending Policy. It will recommend that Council approve the updated policy, which adds a structured annual discussion, strategic alignment, and sustainable financial planning. The Committee will also propose operating and capital projects for the 2025 budget and a 5‑year plan funded by the Village’s share of forest disbursements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a delegation from MLA Jeremy Valeriote.

• Amendment to the Spel̓kumtn Community Forest Spending Policy
• Recommendation of operating projects for the 2025 budget funded by forest disbursements
• Recommendation of capital projects for a 5‑year plan funded by forest disbursements
• Approval of minutes from Committee of the Whole meetings No. 270 and No. 271
• Delegation from MLA Jeremy Valeriote, West Vancouver‑Sea To Sky

The Committee of the Whole approved adding $7,500 to the Community Enhancement Fund using money from the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund. It also renamed the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Spending Policy to the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund Policy and directed staff to provide cost information for proposed initiatives, including a Wildlife Safety Response Officer. Additional resolutions supported a $1 per resident contribution to the Sue Big Oil campaign and recommended Council adopt updates to the policy, removing the term “shovel ready” and changing “low harvest years” to “low profit years.”

• Recommend staff bring back a proposed timeline for projects under the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund Policy – Carried
• Add $7,500 to the Community Enhancement Fund from the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund – Carried
• Allocate $1 per Village resident (max $4,000) to support the Sue Big Oil campaign – Carried
• Direct staff to bring back high‑level cost information on initiatives and include the Wildlife Safety Response Officer position – Carried
• Rename the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Spending Policy to the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Legacy Fund Policy – Carried
• Recommend Council approve the updated policy, removing “shovel ready” and changing “low harvest years” to “low profit years” – Carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will first approve the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. A delegation from Andrea Blaikie of Speĺkúmtn Community Forest will be heard. The council will review budget matters, including tax implications, a five‑year financial plan, and utilities rates. The meeting will conclude with a recommendation to terminate.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Delegation presentation by Andrea Blaikie, Speĺkúmtn Community Forest
• Budget discussion: tax implications, 5‑year financial plan, utilities rates
• Recommendation to terminate the meeting

Public Information Session

The Pemberton council scheduled a public information session for March 4, 2025. The agenda contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be purely informational with no specific proposals.

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council will discuss a grant application for fire resilience and the discharge of a restrictive covenant regarding a sewage moratorium. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding seniors housing needs and resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association.

• Grant application for up to $200,000.00 from the Community Resiliency Investment program for FireSmart
• Discharge of restrictive covenant KH109806 regarding The Glen Building sewage moratorium
• Pemberton Lions Activities Society delegation regarding seniors housing needs assessment
• Resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association regarding RCMP contract policing and the Fire Safety Act
• Support letter to the BC Minister of Health for the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a third reading and adopt the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 981, 2025, covering properties at 7451 and 7453 Frontier Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, a call to order acknowledging the Líl̓wat Nation territory, and a motion to terminate the special meeting. All items are presented as recommendations to the council.

• Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 981, 2025 for 7451 & 7453 Frontier St.
• Adoption of the special meeting agenda (Meeting No. 1615).
• Termination of the special meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It will then review the 2025 draft operating budget, reserve balances, and capital budget, and provide feedback on any changes and the direction for proposed tax increases. The meeting will conclude with a termination motion.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Approval of minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 269 (Jan 21 2025)
• 2025 Budget Session – review of operating budget, reserves, and capital budget documents
• Discussion of proposed tax increases in the operating budget and reserves
• Termination of the meeting

Public Hearing

The Village of Pemberton is holding a public hearing to discuss Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 981, 2025. This meeting focuses on the proposed amendment regarding the properties at 7451 and 7453 Frontier Street.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 981, 2025 for 7451 and 7453 Frontier Street

Council Meeting

The council will give first and second readings to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 981 (sites 7451 and 7453 Frontier Street) and set a public hearing for February 25, 2025. It will also adopt the Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922, 2022, and a series of Special Event bylaws (Nos. 977‑980, 2025). The council endorses the 2025 Infill and Small Scale Multi‑Unit Housing Incentives Program and directs staff to develop fee‑structure options for fire‑safety inspections.

• First and second readings of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 981 (7451 & 7453 Frontier St.) and scheduling of a public hearing on Feb 25, 2025
• Adoption of Water Treatment Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 922, 2022
• Adoption of Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025 and related amendments (bylaws 978, 979, 980)
• Endorsement of the 2025 Infill and Small Scale Multi‑Unit Housing Incentives Program
• Direction to staff to propose fee‑structure options for fire‑safety inspections

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to provide feedback on the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets, including proposed tax increases and reserve objectives. The body will also review regulations for short-term vacation rentals and the 2025 Climate Action Workplan.

• 2025 draft operating budget and proposed tax increase
• 2025 draft capital plan and project prioritization
• Review of Short-Term Vacation Rental regulations
• Climate Action Workplan 2025
• Proposed bylaw changes to phase out the ALUC and redefine the ADRC as an ADP

Council Meeting

The Village of Pemberton Council is meeting to discuss new regulations and fee structures for special events. The body is also reviewing a maternity and parental leave policy for council members and making 2025 committee appointments.

• Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025
• Fees and Charges Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 980, 2025
• Municipal Ticket Information and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendments (Bylaws 978 and 979)
• Filing a notice on title for 7474 Prospect Street
• Maternity and Parental Leave Policy No. COU-014