Squamish-Lillooet Regional District public meetings in 2025
60 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the preliminary 2026 regional budget and 2026-2030 financial plan, and consider amendments to the Directors Remuneration Bylaw including travel/meal rates and benefits. Other items include a verbal update from the CAO and a presentation on Area A not-for-profit organizations.
- Direction request on amendments to SLRD Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 1501-2016 (pages 10-21)
- Direction request on review of Preliminary 2026 Draft Regional Budget and 2026-2030 Financial Plan (pages 22-50)
- Regional Moment: presentation on SLRD Area A not-for-profit organizations (Director DeMare)
- Closed meeting scheduled (item 4)
- CAO verbal update (item 5.1)
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026, approve the meeting agenda and consent items, and consider the FY26 provisional budget bylaw. The board will also vote on the 2026 meeting calendar and receive a FY26 capital update from Vancouver Coastal Health delegates. Minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and a letter from the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association are included for approval.
- Adopt Bylaw No. 54‑2025 – 2026 provisional budget
- Approve 2026 Board meeting calendar (Wednesdays 9:30 am)
- Approve minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting
- Correspondence: Letter from Corcan Meadowood Residents Association
- Election of 2026 Board Chair and Vice‑Chair
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will consider adopting the Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1890-2025 and a bylaw converting the Pemberton Fire Rescue service. The meeting also includes a closed session and the approval of meeting minutes.
- Adoption of Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1890-2025
- Adoption of Pemberton Fire Rescue Contribution Service Conversion and Establishment Bylaw No. 1920-2025
- Approval of Regular Board and Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from November 2025
- Reallocation of $4,891.74 from Area A oil tank removal reserve
- Reallocation of $378 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant to meeting livestreaming
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2026, approve the consent agenda including minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, and consider a direction request on the 2026 Pemberton & District Initiative Fund (PDIF) applications – nine long‑term, one funding increase, and three one‑time requests. It will also vote on the start‑time schedule for its 2026 meetings. Delegations will present final reports and new applications for the PDIF.
- Election of 2026 PVUS Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair
- Approval of consent agenda items, including adoption of October 9, 2025 minutes
- Direction request to approve 2026 PDIF applications (9 long‑term, 1 increase, 3 one‑time)
- Decision on 2026 PVUS Committee meeting start time (1:00 pm on listed dates)
- Delegations present final reports and new PDIF applications from local groups
Electoral Area Directors Committee - 03 Dec 2025 - 10:30 AM
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 and approve the 2026 meeting calendar, which schedules monthly meetings on the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM, except for March, August, November, and December.
- Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
- Request for $700 to Gold Bridge Community Club
- Request for $1,950 to Lillooet REC Centre sign
- Notice on Title for construction without permits
SLRD Public Hearing - Electoral Area A
The SLRD Board will hold a second electronic public hearing to receive submissions on Bylaw No. 1862-2024 and Bylaw No. 1943-2025, which would amend zoning and the Official Community Plan to permit expanded commercial operations at 128 Lorne Street in Bralorne. The proposal includes converting the existing residence into a lodge with four guest rooms, six serviced cabins, an accessory building with a caretaker suite, and event-hosting capacity. A previous hearing was held on July 30, 2024.
- Conversion of principal residence into a lodge with four guest rooms (up to eight guests) under pension use
- Six serviced guest cabins
- Accessory building with common facilities and a caretaker suite
- Commercial assembly use for events on the property
- Second electronic public hearing; first hearing held July 30, 2024
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a staff presentation on the SLRD Board Remuneration Review and seek input on proposed amendments to Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 1501‑2016. The meeting also includes a regional moment presentation by the Lillooet Agriculture & Food Society, a closed session of the Committee, and a vote on late‑business items. A delegation to discuss the Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan was cancelled and will be rescheduled.
- Direction Request – SLRD Board Remuneration Review (presentation by Harbour West Consulting Inc.)
- Regional Moment – Lillooet Agriculture & Food Society (5‑minute presentation and Q&A)
- Closed Meeting of the Committee of the Whole (no agenda details provided)
- Delegation on Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan Overview cancelled (to be rescheduled)
- Decision on Late Business (2/3 majority vote)
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 and consider three bylaw amendments regarding enforcement, development fees, and mobile home parks. The meeting also includes a closed session on land acquisition and negotiations.
- Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1447-2016 Amendment (No. 1937-2025)
- Development Approval Information, Fees and Notification Procedures Bylaw (No. 1936-2025)
- Mobile Home Park Bylaw (No. 1939-2025)
- Bylaw Enforcement Agreement with Village of Pemberton for Meadows Fields
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will consider registering Notices on Title against six properties in Areas A, C, and D for construction without permits. The meeting also includes a closed session for law enforcement matters, funding requests for community events, and a CAO verbal update on the Fire Services Resiliency Project.
- Notice on Title for unpermitted construction – Hitchcock/Mason-Apps/Hale – Area D
- Notice on Title for unpermitted construction – Beland – Area C
- Notice on Title for unpermitted construction – Anderson/Buntain – Area A (deferred from Sept. 3)
- Notice on Title for unpermitted construction – Lachance/Lachance – Area C
- Funding request: $2,500 from Area B Select Funds for Lillooet Rock & Gem Club lapidary equipment
SLRD Public Hearing - Electoral Area D - CANCELLED
This public hearing for Electoral Area D has been cancelled. It would have considered zoning and official community plan amendments to align with provincial agricultural regulations.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1915-2025 (Electoral Area D) to update ALR regulations
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1916-2025 to remove outdated terms and update ALR boundaries
- Proposed changes reflect provincial Agricultural Land Commission Act amendments
- Meeting originally scheduled for October 27, 2025, but cancelled
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Metro Vancouver regarding an update to the Solid Waste Management Plan. The meeting also includes updates on BC Hydro's La Joie Dam Improvement Project and the Bridge River System.
- Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Management Plan Update presentation
- BC Hydro La Joie Dam Improvement Project update
- Bridge River System Capital Projects update
- 2025 Q3 Strategic Plan Progress Report
- Authority of the Electoral Area Directors Committee report
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will consider adopting zoning bylaws for Electoral Area C, tax exemptions for a wildlife association and heritage buildings, and grant applications for water system upgrades and FireSmart funding.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1917-2025 for Electoral Area C
- Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1941-2025 for Pemberton Wildlife Association
- Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1942-2025 for Britannia Beach Heritage Buildings
- Request for $800,000 FireSmart Community Funding
- Request for $5,800 for Pemberton Valley Trails Association
Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee will review ALC Subdivision Application No. 104986 for a lot line adjustment at 9749 Pemberton Meadows Road and provide a recommendation to the SLRD Board. They will also receive staff updates on previous ALC applications and set meeting dates for 2026. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and introductions.
- ALC Subdivision Application No. 104986 to relocate lot lines at 9749 Pemberton Meadows Road
- Staff update on ALC Non-Farm Use Application No. 101184 at 9520 Pemberton Portage Road
- Staff update on ALC Subdivision Application No. 100289 at 8929 Pemberton Meadows Road
- Proposed 2026 meeting dates to be confirmed
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will hear a delegation from the Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) requesting one-time funding from the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund for a trail connector project. The committee will also consider a direction request on that funding and a late-business item for a letter of support for the Minesweeper Trail project. Routine consent items include adoption of July 2025 minutes and receipt of Q2 2025 financial reports.
- Delegation from PVTA requesting one-time PDIF funding for Blood, Sweat and Fear to Happy trail connector
- Direction request on PDIF one-time funding for PVTA (item 8.4)
- Late business: letter of support for Minesweeper Trail project
- Adoption of July 10, 2025 minutes
- Information report on 2025 Q2 financials for PVUS services
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will decide on several funding requests, including up to $20,000 from Community Works Funds for gymnasium soundproofing at the Lillooet REC Centre. The committee will also consider rescinding a previously approved $2,000 grant to the Pemberton & District Health Care Foundation due to cancellation of the golf tournament. Additional funding requests include $10,000 for a volunteer fire brigade society and smaller amounts for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
- Recommended up to $20,000 from Area B Community Works Funds for soundproofing the Lillooet REC Centre gymnasium
- Rescinding $2,000 grant to Pemberton & District Health Care Foundation from Area C select funds due to cancelled golf tournament
- Proposed $10,000 from Area A select funds for Tyaughton Gun Creek Fire Brigade Society to establish volunteer wildfire risk reduction
- Three notices on title for construction contrary to building bylaws in Area C (Henderson, Kraushar/Picard/Kraushar/Kraushar, Macdonald/Balek)
- Funding requests for Remembrance Day wreaths: $75 for Lillooet Legion Branch 66, $120 for Pemberton Legion Branch 201, and $810 for Bridge River Valley Community Association ceremony
Policy Development and Review Committee
The Policy Development and Review Committee will provide direction on how to review Board Policy No. 2.2, the BC Hydro Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), including a possible survey of the Board. The committee will also consider whether to develop a formal Terms of Reference to clarify its mandate and procedures. The consent agenda includes adoption of the June 4, 2025 draft minutes. No other business is listed.
- Adopt draft minutes of the June 4, 2025 Policy Development and Review Committee meeting
- Direction request to develop a Terms of Reference for the Committee
- Direction request to set the review process for Board Policy No. 2.2 – BC Hydro Payments in Lieu of Taxes
- Consent agenda resolution to approve items listed on the consent agenda
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a closed session regarding confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments, and to receive a verbal presentation from MLA Jeremy Valeriote. Other business includes a CAO verbal update and chair's report. The agenda is largely procedural with no voting on specific bylaws or contracts.
- Closed meeting under section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter for negotiations with provincial/federal governments
- Delegation from MLA Jeremy Valeriote at 1:00 PM
- CAO verbal update (no details provided)
- Chair's verbal update
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board will consider providing a letter of support and directing staff to apply for designation of the Harrow Road Community Hub as a health facility under section 49 of the Hospital District Act. This designation is required to release $1,000,000 in previously budgeted funding for the project. The board will also hold a closed meeting regarding negotiations under the Community Charter and receive reports on the Hospice Society Endowment Fund and Vancouver Coastal Health's Phase 2 Health Vision.
- Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(2)(b) for confidential negotiations
- Request for Decision: Harrow Road Community Hub Project Funding Update – seek health facility designation to access $1M in SSRHD budget
- Information Report: Hospice Society Endowment Fund Request
- Late business: Correspondence from Vancouver Coastal Health on Phase 2 of Health Vision Sea to Sky
- Approval of draft minutes from June 25, 2025 meeting
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Board will consider a request to send a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Transit highlighting urgent public safety risks from two deteriorating culverts under Pemberton Meadows Road at Ryan Creek, and demand immediate repair. It will also vote on zoning and OCP amendments for agricultural updates in Electoral Area D, update the Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan, and allocate funding for a water feasibility study, a playground shelter, and climate programs.
- Request for up to $23,000 from Area D Community Works Funds for a feasibility study to combine Pinecrest and Black Tusk Water Systems
- Request for up to $3,500 from Electoral Area D Recreational Facilities Amenities Fund for a Britannia Beach Playground sun shelter and bench
- Pemberton Fire Rescue Contribution Service Conversion and Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1920-2025 introduced for first three readings
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1915-2025 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1916-2025 (Electoral Area D) given second reading and public hearing scheduled
- Direction requested on two Agricultural Land Commission subdivision applications in Electoral Area C (Giese/Dingle and Stephen & Robin Black)
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will decide on registering Notices on Title against four properties for unpermitted construction, consider allocating $23,000 from Community Works Funds for a feasibility study to combine the Pinecrest and Black Tusk water systems, and review multiple funding requests including $3,500 for a Britannia Beach playground sun shelter and $9,825 for post-fire water quality testing on Gun Lake. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the July 9 meeting and a closed session.
- Four Notices on Title for building bylaw violations (Goochey, Dunnigan/Fegan, Renshaw in Area C; Anderson/Buntain in Area A)
- $23,000 from Canada Community Building Fund for Pinecrest Water service feasibility study to combine Pinecrest and Black Tusk water systems
- $3,500 from Area D Recreational Facilities Amenities Fund for Britannia Beach Playground Sun Shelter and bench
- $1,000 from Area D Select Funds for a bronze plaque commemorating Howe Sound Biosphere recognition
- $9,825 from Area A Select Funds for post-fire water quality testing on Gun Lake (late business)
Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee
The August 14, 2025 meeting of the Electoral Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee did not proceed because a quorum was not present. The agenda included review of an ALC subdivision application at 8929 Pemberton Meadows Road and discussion of future meeting dates. No decisions or recommendations were made.
- ALC Subdivision Application No. 100289 (8929 Pemberton Meadows Road) was scheduled for discussion but not addressed
- Proposed meeting dates for 2025/2026 were to be set during the meeting
- Staff update on ALC Non-Farm Use Application No. 10184 (9520 Pemberton Portage Road) was listed for review
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no actions taken
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board Special Meeting
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will hold a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, personal information, and intergovernmental negotiations. The board will also consider late business items requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
- Closed meeting to discuss legal advice, personal information, and intergovernmental negotiations
- Late business items requiring a 2/3 majority vote
- Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025
- Connecting Communities BC Program update
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures on forest management activities. Staff will present the 2025 Q2 Strategic Plan Progress Report. The Board is asked to provide direction on the proposed Community Amenity Contribution for the Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 1879-2025). The meeting also includes a closed session for legal advice and negotiations.
- Delegation from Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures on forest management, wildfire risk reduction, and old-growth research.
- 2025 Q2 Strategic Plan Progress Report showing 21% of projects completed, 68% in progress.
- Direction request on Community Amenity Contribution for Electoral Area C Comprehensive Development Zone rezoning (Bylaw 1879-2025).
- Closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(i) (solicitor-client privilege) and 90(2)(b) (negotiations with provincial/federal government).
- Appointment of late business requires 2/3 majority vote.
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish‑Lillooet Regional District Board will vote on several bylaws, policy updates, and funding requests. Key decisions include adopting a wildfire landscaping bylaw, amending the temporary use permit policy, and approving a $500,000 grant for Squamish Search and Rescue’s compound relocation. The board will also allocate up to $9,498 from Area C amenity funds for a rezoning application at 9223 Pemberton Portage Road (Birken Schoolhouse).
- Adopt SLRD Wildfire Landscaping Management Bylaw No. 1925‑2025 (2/3 majority)
- Approve amendments to Temporary Use Permit Policy No. 4.7
- Allocate up to $9,498 from Area C amenity funds for rezoning of 9223 Pemberton Portage Road
- Approve $500,000 funding for Squamish Search and Rescue compound relocation
- Introduce and read first time Electoral Area B OCP Bylaw No. 1890‑2025
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will hold a closed meeting for negotiations on a municipal service. They will consider a request to approve revisions to the Pemberton and District Initiative Fund Policy No. 16-2020, and receive an information report on 2025 first-quarter financials for PVUS services. The consent agenda includes adoption of May 15 meeting minutes and the July 2025 Community Fund Report.
- Closed meeting under s.90(1)(k) for negotiations on proposed municipal service
- Request for Decision: approve revised Pemberton & District Initiative Fund Policy No. 16-2020
- Information report: 2025 first-quarter financials for PVUS services
- Consent agenda: adoption of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and July 2025 Community Fund Report
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will discuss registering Notices on Title for three properties with building bylaw violations. The body is also reviewing funding requests for community events and environmental equipment.
- Proposed Notice on Title for properties: Stratton (Area C), Walden (Area C), and Clark (Area A)
- Proposed $9,498 from Area C Amenity funds for 9223 Pemberton Portage Road rezoning/OCP amendment
- Funding request of $3,500 from Furry Creek Community Association for community events
- Funding request of $2,000 from Lillooet Music Society for 2025-2026 programming
- Funding request of $8,000 from Pinecrest Lake Stewardship Society for an electrofishing kit
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to provide direction to staff on the proposed Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) for a zoning amendment in Electoral Area C (DL2247, near WedgeWoods Estates). The board must decide whether to pursue non-market housing or cash in lieu, and whether to prioritize transit infrastructure or Sea to Sky Trail improvements. The agenda also includes progress updates from invasive species organizations and a closed session for labour relations.
- Direction on non-market housing vs cash in lieu for DL2247 CAC
- Direction on transit vs Sea to Sky Trail improvements for CAC
- Delegations from Lillooet Regional Invasive Species Society and Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council on progress updates
- Closed meeting under s.90(1)(c) for labour/employee relations
- CAO verbal update
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board will receive a delegation presentation proposing a new regional hospital located within a 100-acre Wellness Village. The board will also approve the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the 2024 financial statements.
- Delegation: Drs. Masselink, Cudmore, McRadu, and Hughes to present proposal for new regional hospital
- Approval of April 23, 2025 Board meeting minutes
- Receipt of 2024 Financial Statements with Auditor's Report
- Closed meeting to discuss negotiations and confidential information
- Information report on 2024 financial statements
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The SLRD Board will vote on first reading of the Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1890-2025, along with zoning and OCP amendments for Area D agriculture updates. A new Code of Conduct Bylaw is proposed for adoption, which includes the ability to withhold director remuneration for violations. The board will also allocate funds for civic addressing signage ($30,859) and building bylaw updates using climate action funding ($9,500). The meeting includes a closed session for items related to labour, land, litigation, and negotiations.
- Electoral Area B OCP Bylaw No. 1890-2025 introduced for first reading and referred to First Nations and agencies
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1915-2025 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1916-2025 for agricultural updates in Electoral Area D (first reading)
- Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 1888-2025 introduced for adoption, replacing Policy 1.16 and linking to remuneration
- Up to $30,859 allocated from Area B Community Works Fund for civic addressing signage
- Up to $9,500 from Local Government Climate Action Program for climatic and seismic updates to Building Bylaw
Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee
The June 24, 2025 meeting of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee did not proceed due to lack of quorum. No decisions or discussions occurred on the scheduled agenda items, which included a subdivision application for 8929 Pemberton Meadows Road and an update on a non-farm use application at 9520 Pemberton Portage Road. The meeting was to be held virtually via Zoom.
- Meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum
- ALC Subdivision Application No. 100289 (8929 Pemberton Meadows Road) was on the agenda but not discussed
- Staff update on ALC Non-Farm Use Application No. 10184 (9520 Pemberton Portage Road) was scheduled but not presented
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee adopted the consent agenda, including minutes from May 14, 2025. It registered several Notices on Title for lots where building permits were not obtained or inspections were unsatisfactory. The committee allocated up to $1,000 for mailout costs and up to $30,859 for purchase and installation of civic addressing signage in Area B. Additional funding requests for community projects were noted for discussion.
- Register Notice on Title against LOT 2 BLOCK H, DISTRICT LOT 1033 PLAN 13499 (Area D) for 2 × 6 Holdings Ltd.
- Register Notice on Title against LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 6050, LILLOOET DISTRICT PLAN 24945 (Area C) for Kraushar/Picard.
- Register Notice on Title against LOT 2 BLOCK H, DISTRICT LOT 1033 PLAN 13499 (Area C) for Goochey.
- Allocate up to $1,000 from Area B Select Funds to Civic Addressing service for communication mailouts.
- Allocate up to $30,859 from Area B Community Works Funds to Civic Addressing service for signage purchase and installation.
Policy Development and Review Committee
The Policy Development and Review Committee will consider recommending the repeal of the existing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy and adoption of a new Respectful Workplace Policy. It will also consider recommending the introduction and adoption of a Code of Conduct Bylaw, which would replace the current Board Code of Conduct Policy and require updates to the Directors Remuneration Bylaw. The consent agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Repeal Policy No. 5.3 (Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy) and approve Policy No. 44-2025 (Respectful Workplace Policy)
- Introduce and adopt Bylaw No. 1888-2025 (Code of Conduct Bylaw)
- Rescind Board Code of Conduct Policy No. 1.16
- Update Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 1501-2016 to incorporate remuneration impacts from the Code of Conduct Bylaw
- Adopt minutes of the April 2, 2025 committee meeting
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Board is deciding on new fee and regulation bylaws for Pemberton North water and Pemberton and District recreation services. Members will also consider several funding grants for community playgrounds, trail maintenance, and local non-profits.
- Adoption of Pemberton North Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw 1913-2025
- Adoption of Pemberton and District Recreation Service Fees and Charges Bylaw 1914-2025
- $85,000 grant for WedgeWoods Community Playground
- $10,000 grant to Tourism Pemberton for Visitors Centre repairs
- Adoption of Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw Amendment 1827-2024 regarding Blackcomb Snowmobiles Ltd.
Area B Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Area B Agricultural Advisory Committee will convene to review updates from LAFS, including a report card, wildlife-agriculture work, and the Lillooet Grown Storefront. They will also discuss progress on previous action items, notably the recommendation to update the Area B, District of Lillooet & St’at’imc Agriculture Plan. Roundtable updates on food and agriculture issues will be shared.
- LAFS Report Card update on Agriculture Plan implementation
- Discussion on wildlife-agriculture work and potential collaborative meeting
- Update on Lillooet Grown Storefront
- Action item to update the Agriculture Plan, as recommended and passed at previous meeting
- Ongoing feasibility study on Agriculture Land Trusts
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will review and vote on a proposed Recreation Service Fees and Charges Bylaw (No. 1914-2025). It will also hear three one‑time funding requests from local groups via the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and staff reports.
- Consideration and adoption of Recreation Service Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1914-2025
- One‑time funding request from Pemberton Animal Well‑being Society (spay/neuter program)
- One‑time funding request from Pemberton Valley Seniors Society (monthly luncheon program)
- One‑time funding request from Tourism Pemberton ($8,000 for visitor centre operations and additional costs)
- Approval of March 13, 2025 committee minutes and other consent agenda items
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will decide on several funding requests and building bylaw enforcement actions. Key items include a $85,000 grant for a new playground in WedgeWoods Estates, rescinding a prior $48,285 grant to Ashlu Creek Foundation, and registering Notices on Title against five properties for construction without permits. The committee will also review multiple community funding requests for wildfire preparedness, rescue training, and local events.
- Five Notices on Title for construction contrary to Building Bylaw Regulations (Coggins, Wilson, Skiers, Myrtle Meadows Inc., Davie)
- Request to rescind $48,285 Community Works Fund grant to Ashlu Creek Foundation for picnic shelter
- $85,000 grant request from WedgeWoods Estates for new community playground from Area C Recreational Facilities Amenities Fund
- Funding requests for wildfire spring preparedness meeting ($728.30), FireSmart trailer ($5,000), and swiftwater rescue training ($2,500)
- Late business funding requests: $10,000 for grant writer program and $4,516 for trail maintenance apprentice
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
This Committee of the Whole meeting features a delegation from the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society presenting on SLRD-funded projects and requesting permission to report SLRD properties to Canada's 30x30 conservation database. Staff will also present the 2025 Q1 Strategic Plan Progress Report, noting 15% of projects completed and 20% delayed, and an update on the Solid Waste & Resource Management Plan and 2024 waste diversion. No votes on these items are scheduled; they are for information and discussion.
- Delegation from Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society (Ruth Simons) presenting on Nchu'ú7mut/Unity Plan, Britannia Storymap, and signage
- Request to report SLRD properties to Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) for 30x30 targets
- 2025 Q1 Strategic Plan Progress Report: 15% of projects completed, 20% delayed, 78% projected to be completed this year
- Information report on Solid Waste & Resource Management Plan and 2024 Waste Diversion Update
- Black Tusk Water and Wastewater Service Establishment update – strata signed Letter of Intent for transfer to SLRD
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The board will first meet in closed session under sections 90(1)(c) and (g) of the Community Charter for labour relations and potential litigation. In open session, it will hear a delegation from the Sea to Sky Hospice Society requesting $100,000 for endowment funds. The board will also vote on approving the 2024 audited financial statements and adopt the minutes of the February 26, 2025 meeting.
- Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) (labour relations) and (g) (potential litigation)
- Delegation from Sea to Sky Hospice Society requests $100,000 for endowment funds
- Approval of 2024 audited financial statements
- Adoption of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will consider adopting a new sign bylaw, introducing a zoning amendment for a comprehensive development zone in Electoral Area C, and approving multiple funding requests including $40,000 for a wildlife connectivity project and $80,000 for the Lillooet REC Centre. The board also plans to close part of the meeting for discussions on labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, legal advice, negotiations, and provincial negotiations. Other items include approval of the 2024 audited financial statements and a grant application for GIS asset data assessment.
- Adoption of Sign Bylaw No. 1885-2025 regulating signs across the regional district
- Zoning amendment for DL2247 Comprehensive Development Zone in Electoral Area C (first reading and referrals)
- Up to $80,000 grant from Electoral Area B Community Works Funds for Lillooet REC Centre revitalization
- $40,000 funding request from Squamish Environment Society for Wildlife Connectivity Project
- Approval of 2024 audited financial statements and $25,000 grant application for GIS asset data assessment
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board Special Meeting
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider a motion to close the meeting to the public. The closed session is authorized under sections of the Local Government Act and Community Charter to discuss potential land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged legal advice. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.
- Motion to close meeting under section 226(1)(a) of the Local Government Act and sections 90(1)(e) and (i) of the Community Charter
- Closed session topics: acquisition or disposition of land or improvements (90(1)(e)) and receipt of solicitor-client privileged advice (90(1)(i))
- Possible late business items (no details provided in agenda)
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will vote on a zoning bylaw amendment for Electoral Area C and consider funding requests, including an $80,000 grant from Community Works Funds for the Lillooet REC Centre. The committee will also discuss notices on title for building bylaw violations and multiple community funding requests from local organizations. A closed meeting is scheduled under law enforcement provisions.
- Up to $80,000 grant from Electoral Area B Community Works Funds to District of Lillooet for REC Centre revitalization
- Introduction and notice of Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1879-2025 for DL2247 Comprehensive Development Zone (no public hearing)
- Notice on Title for Webb property in Area C due to construction contrary to building bylaw regulations
- Funding requests: $5,000 for Pemberton Youth Soccer Jamboree, $2,500 for Seton Portage Valley Day, $2,251 for safety training in Bridge River Valley
- Closed meeting under section 226(1)(a) and 90(1)(f) for law enforcement matters
Policy Development and Review Committee
The Policy Development and Review Committee will consider adopting Squamish‑Lillooet Regional District Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 1888‑2025 and rescinding Board Code of Conduct Policy No. 1.16. It will also receive an information report on the review of Communication Policy No. 1.11 and Social Media Policy No. 7‑2016, outlining a phased project approach. The consent agenda includes adoption of the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Adopt Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 1888‑2025 and rescind Board Code of Conduct Policy No. 1.16
- Review and recommend a comprehensive review of Communication Policy No. 1.11 and Social Media Policy No. 7‑2016
- Approve consent agenda items, including adoption of the February 5, 2025 draft minutes
- Discuss project phases and timeline for consolidating the communication and social media policies
- Consider late business items (2/3 majority vote) if any are presented
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a BC Hydro delegation update on the Cheakamus Water Use Plan review and related Fisheries Act application. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment authorized under the Local Government Act. Staff and the Chair will give brief verbal updates, and any late items will be voted on.
- BC Hydro delegation (Dayna Isber, Bruce Mattock) presents Cheakamus Water Use Plan Review
- Closed session authorized under section 226(1)(a) of the Local Government Act
- Acting CAO provides verbal staff update
- Chair provides verbal update
- Vote on any late‑business items
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The SLRD Board will vote on adopting nine parcel tax bylaws that set tax rates for water, sewer, refuse, museum, and fire protection services in various areas. The board will also consider amendments to transfer station fees at Devine and Gold Bridge, and approve funding for water infrastructure projects. Additional items include revisions to the Pemberton and District Initiative Fund policy and funding for a seniors housing needs assessment.
- $80,000 approved for external consultant to implement fire services review recommendations
- $26,000 and $55,000 from Area C Community Works Fund for Devine Water service improvements (bulk water meter and pump control panel)
- $8,097 from Area A Community Works Fund for Bralorne sewer tie-ins
- $7,371 grant to Pemberton Lions Activities Society for seniors housing needs assessment
- Amendments to fees at Devine and Gold Bridge transfer stations
Area B Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Area B Agricultural Advisory Committee will convene to review committee roles and continue discussions on Agricultural Land Trusts, including a report and Q&A. The committee will also receive roundtable updates on food and agriculture and follow up on outstanding action items from previous meetings.
- Review of 2025 Welcome Package and committee roles/responsibilities
- Continued discussion on Agricultural Land Trusts, building on November 2024 presentation
- Roundtable updates on food and agriculture
- Follow-up on action items: wildlife-agriculture meeting coordination, ALR parcel sizes, Ag Plan report card, advocacy letter to Minister of Agriculture re buy-local initiatives
- Staff to bring regionally specific Agriculture Land Trust examples and pros/cons
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will hold a closed meeting under section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter for negotiations, hear a delegation from the Pemberton Lions Activities Society requesting $7,371 for a seniors housing needs assessment, and vote on recommendations to the Regional Board regarding revisions to the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund Policy and approval of the 2025 PVUS service budgets for 10 cost centres including fire, search & rescue, refuse, TV rebroadcasting, recreation complex, fields, youth/seniors centre, park, soccer fields, and cemetery. The committee will also consider a late business direction request for a one-time funding request from the Pemberton Lions Activities Society.
- Delegation from Pemberton Lions Activities Society requesting $7,371 ($7,020 plus GST) for a seniors affordable housing needs assessment
- Proposed revisions to the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund Policy, including elimination of seed funding, optional presentations, and automatic renewal up to 5 years
- Recommendation to approve 2025 service budgets for 10 cost centres: Pemberton Fire Rescue, Pemberton & District Search and Rescue, Pemberton Refuse Grounds, Pemberton TV & Radio Rebroadcasting, Pemberton & District Community Recreation Complex, Pemberton Meadows Fields, Pemberton & District Youth/Seniors Centre, Gates Lake Community Park, Pemberton Soccer Fields/Den Dyuf Park, and Area C/Village of Pemberton Cemetery
- Late business item: direction request regarding a one-time funding request from the Pemberton Lions Activities Society (same as delegation)
Electoral Area Directors Committee Special Meeting
The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt Squamish‑Lillooet Regional District Sign Bylaw No. 1885‑2025 after first, second, and third readings. The committee will also register Notices on Title for several lots in Areas A and C to enforce building‑bylaw compliance and may seek court injunctions. Additional funding decisions include $26,000 for a new bulk water meter and $55,000 for a pump control panel at Devine Water service, plus $30,000 for Britannia Beach Community Association equipment.
- Adopt Sign Bylaw No. 1885‑2025 (first, second, and third reading)
- Register Notice on Title against LOT 11 District 15‑20 (Beland, Area C) to enforce building permit requirements
- Allocate $26,000 to Devine Water service for a new bulk water meter (Area C Community Works Funds)
- Allocate $55,000 to Devine Water service for replacement of the pump control panel (Area C Community Works Funds)
- Approve $30,000 funding to Britannia Beach Community Association for community hall equipment
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The committee is providing direction on the second review of draft regional budgets for 2025, including a 27.5% increase in the general government requisition. The budgets include new positions, projects, and a tax impact of $78.51 per $1M assessed residential home, an increase of $13.38 from 2024. Direction will inform the 5-year financial plan adoption by March 31, 2025. Also on the agenda: a closed meeting on employee relations and a CAO verbal update on the FortisBC Furry Creek Propane Plant emergency exercise.
- Direction request for draft regional budgets – second review
- General government requisition increase of 27.5% to $3,562,440
- New policy analyst and GIS positions added
- Tax impact: $78.51 per $1M residential assessment, up $13.38 from 2024
- Closed meeting under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter for labour/employee relations
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board will vote on adopting the 2025 Budget Bylaw No. 53-2025, which includes a 50% increase in the tax requisition to $2,378,600. The budget allocates funds for Vancouver Coastal Health projects totaling $814,535 and includes a $1,000,000 placeholder for the Harrow Road Housing and Community Hub project, pending health facility designation. The board will also approve minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting and handle other routine business.
- 2025 Budget Bylaw No. 53-2025 with 50% tax requisition increase to $2,378,600
- $814,535 in Vancouver Coastal Health funding for Pemberton X-ray upgrade, portable X-ray replacements at SGH and PHC
- $1,000,000 placeholder for Harrow Road Housing and Community Hub project (subject to health facility designation)
- Carry-forward surplus of $16,432 from 2024 into 2025
- Approval of draft minutes from January 29, 2025 board meeting
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several service establishment bylaws and funding requests. The agenda includes discussions on public safety duty officer roles and a funding request from the Squamish Climate Action Network.
- Proposed $25,000 allocation for a potable water system at Gates Lake Community Park
- Proposed $33,200 three-year cost sharing agreement for hydrometric gauge maintenance
- Development variance permit for a property in Britannia Beach to reduce side setback from 4.5m to 0.2m
- Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 1886-2025 regarding Pemberton Transfer Station fees
- One-time grants of $4,984 each for the Pemberton Volleyball Club and Pemberton Valley Horse Association
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee will consider direction requests on two one‑time funding applications from the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund, and will provide direction on the draft PVUS service budgets as part of the regional district’s five‑year financial plan. The committee will also receive updates on the library, trails association, museum, and search‑and‑rescue budgets, and will consider a shared‑funding request for the Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society. Additionally, the committee will approve the January 16, 2025 minutes and consider a hydrometric gauge partnership item.
- Approval & receipt of Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee meeting minutes (Jan 16, 2025)
- Direction request for two one‑time funding applications from the Pemberton & District Initiative Fund
- Direction request for draft PVUS service budgets (second review) to inform the SLRD 5‑year financial plan
- Request for shared funding to support the Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society
- Correspondence for information on the Pemberton Valley Emergency Management Committee hydrometric gauge partnership
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The committee is providing direction on electoral area service budgets for the SLRD 5-year Financial Plan. Members are also considering several funding requests for community projects and reviewing development variance and building bylaw compliance items.
- Proposed $25,000 from Area C Community Works Gas Tax Funds for Gates Lake Community Park potable water system
- Proposed Notice on Title for LOT 12 DISTRICT LOT 1250 LILLOOET DISTRICT PLAN 20030 due to building bylaw violations
- Proposed development variance permit for LOT 140 DISTRICT LOTS 891 AND 1897 to reduce side setback from 4.5m to 0.2m
- Funding requests including $3,000 for Gold Bridge Community Club and $6,825 for Pemberton Valley Snowmobile Club
- Proposed $1,000 from Area B Select Funds to Society of Nkukwa ta Tmucwa - Our Grandmother Earth
Policy Development and Review Committee
The Policy Development and Review Committee is seeking direction on how to update the 2003 Communications Policy No. 1.11. The committee is also discussing the development of a draft procedure bylaw based on recent Board survey results.
- Review and update of Communications Policy No. 1.11
- Development of a draft procedure bylaw for the Governance Excellence Initiative Project
- Review of Procedure Bylaw No. 1499-2016
- Adoption of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear an informational presentation from Bralorne Gold Mines on its 2025 production plan. Staff will present the Regional Services 2025 draft budgets, including detailed requisitions for General Government, Land Planning, Solid Waste Management and other services. The board will then consider any late‑business items before adjourning.
- Bralorne Gold Mines delegation presents 2025 production plan: underground mining at Mustang Mine, 100‑175 tonnes per day, waste‑rock backfill, off‑site ore processing.
- Regional Services 2025 draft budget presented with requisitions such as General Government increase of $762,969, Land Planning $19,493, Solid Waste Management $100,021, and other line items.
- Closed session authorized under Local Government Act s.226(1)(a) and Community Charter s.90(1)(c).
- Decision on Late Business to be considered by a 2/3 majority vote.
- Formal adjournment of the meeting.
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board will discuss the 2025 budget, including options to increase the annual requisition by 3% to 228%. Staff recommend a 25% increase (to $1.98 million). The board will also consider funding $814,535 for Vancouver Coastal Health X-ray upgrades and $1 million for the Harrow Road Community Hub project (contingent on health facility designation). The meeting opens with a closed session for negotiations under section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.
- Four budget options: 3% (+$47,572), 10% (+$158,573), 25% (+$396,433), or 228% (+$2.03M) increase to 2025 requisition
- Vancouver Coastal Health funding ask of $814,535 for digital X-ray upgrades at Pemberton and Squamish hospitals
- $1 million funding request from Sea to Sky Community Services for Harrow Road Community Hub (subject to Ministry of Health designation)
- Board closed meeting under s.226(1)(a) LGA and s.90(2)(b) Community Charter for confidential negotiations
- Adoption of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board will consider and possibly adopt several bylaws, including zoning changes under Bill 44 to allow small-scale housing in Electoral Area D and an amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy. The board will also vote on six service area bylaws adjusting maximum tax requisitions for local services such as refuse, water, sewer, and open space maintenance. A $50,000 allocation from Community Works Funds is proposed for Seton fire hall design. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, land, legal, and negotiation matters.
- $50,000 from Community Works Funds for Seton fire hall design drawings
- Six amendment bylaws adjusting maximum tax requisitions for local services (Anderson Lake refuse, Area A refuse, Bralorne TV repeater, Bralorne museum, Bralorne water & sewer, Furry Creek open space)
- Regional Growth Strategy amendment (Bylaw 1872-2024) for second reading, third reading, and adoption
- Electoral Area D zoning amendments (Bylaw 1887-2025) under Bill 44 for small-scale housing
- New Proof of Drinking Water and Wastewater Disposal Policy (Policy 42-2025) to replace existing subdivision policy
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board Special Meeting
The board will vote to close the meeting to the public under the Local Government Act and Community Charter. A closed session will be held to receive a rise and report. Late business will be considered with a two‑thirds majority vote. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Close meeting to public under section 226(1)(a) of the Local Government Act
- Closed session under sections 90(1)(c), (i), (j), (k) of the Community Charter
- Decision on late business (2/3 majority vote)
Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee
The committee will consider approving the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes, receive a January 2025 Community Fund Report, and hear verbal updates from the SLRD and Village of Pemberton CAOs. The main business is an Information Report on the 2025 draft budget notes for PVUS services.
- Approval of draft minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting
- January 2025 Pemberton and District Community Fund Report
- Information Report – 2025 Draft Budget Notes for PVUS Services
- Verbal updates from SLRD and Village of Pemberton Chief Administrative Officers
Electoral Area Directors Committee
The Electoral Area Directors Committee is reviewing funding requests for community projects and local organizations. The body is also deciding on registering Notices on Title for construction projects that violated building bylaws in Areas B and C.
- Proposed $50,000 allocation for Seton fire hall expansion detailed design drawings
- Proposed Notice on Title for construction contrary to bylaws: District Lot 5262 (Area B) and Lot 13 District Lot 210 (Area C)
- Funding request for Lillooet Agriculture & Food Society storefront rent: $11,025
- Funding request for Lillooet & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards: $2,000
- Funding request for Britannia Beach Community Association bulletin board: up to $1,000
Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss and provide a recommendation to the SLRD Board regarding a request to host events on agricultural land. The committee will also elect a 2025 Chair.
- ALC Non-Farm Use Application No. 101184 for 9520 Pemberton Portage Road to host up to 10 events per year (200 attendees) and one special event in June 2025 (500 attendees)
- Election of 2025 AAC Chair
- Review of 2025 AAC Membership Call
- Discussion of Ag Land Trust and Ag Plan Implementation