Councillor D. Jackson

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1 M I N U T E S R E G U L A R M E E T I N G O F M U N I C I P A L C O U N C I L T U E S D A Y, D E C E M B E R 4, , S T A R T I N G A T 5 : 3 0 PM In the Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maurice Young Millennium Place 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 PRESENT: Mayor N. Wilhelm-Morden Councillors: J. Crompton, J. Faulkner, J. Grills, A. Janyk, and R. McCarthy ABSENT: Councillor D. Jackson Chief Administrative Officer, M. Furey General Manager of Community Life, B. MacPherson Acting General Manager of Environmental Services, J. Paul General Manager of Resort Experience, J. Jansen Director of Finance, K. Roggeman Manager of Communications, M. Comeau Deputy Corporate Officer, L. Schimek Manager of Strategic Alliances, J. Rae Manager of Recreation, R. Weetman Manager of Village Animation and Events, B. Andrea Manager of Park and Village Operations, D. Patterson Manager of Special Projects, T. Battiston Manager of Planning, M. Kirkegaard Planning Technician, R. Licko Planning Analyst, K. Creery Planning Analyst, B. McCrady Special Projects, D. Savage Planner, F. Savage Senior Communications Officer, M. Darou Recording Secretary, A. Winkle APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor J. Grills Seconded by Councillor D. Jackson That Council approve of the Regular Council agenda of.

2 Page 2 ADOPTION OF That Council adopt the Committee of the Whole minutes and Regular Council minutes of November 20, PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD There were no questions from the public. Ironman Canada 2013 Art Museum PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS A presentation was given by Keats McGonigal, Ironman Canada (World Triathlon Corporation), to provide an update on the planning process for Ironman Canada A presentation was given by Jim Moodie, Audain Foundation board member, regarding an update on the proposed art museum. MAYOR S REPORT Mayor Wilhelm-Morden acknowledged and congratulated Sue Adams, who was honoured last week for her service in the arts and business communities in Whistler and the Lower Mainland with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in West Vancouver. Sue and her husband Bob own The Grocery Store and were honoured as business people of the year by the Chamber of Commerce in In 2009, she was honoured with the Whistler Arts Council s Business and the Arts Award. Sue is a director of the Woman s Enterprise Centre and the fundraising chair for the Whistler Health Care Foundation. She is on the provincial small business round table and the Whistler Arts Council board, and chairs the Festivals, Events and Animation Oversight Committee. In addition, she is involved with the Alliance for Cultural Tourism, and has been involved in the Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of the North Shore Credit Union, to name a few of the organizations that she has been involved with. The Jubilee recognition is a result of her involvement in the business community, mentoring small business owners, and her strong passion for developing the arts community as an economic driver for the resort. Longtime Whistler resident and former Mayor Ken Melamed also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during the November 20 th Regular meeting of Council. The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60 th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. Sue and Ken are now two of 60,000 Canadians to be recognized during the year of celebrations. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that that the first budget community engagement meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 6 th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre. This meeting will include story board information, remarks from the Mayor,

3 Page 3 opportunities for questions and answers, presentations by the RMOW and Economic Partnership Initiative Committee, and round table discussions. More information can be found at or questions can be sent to budget@whistler.ca. An online tool, PlaceSpeak, will provide additional opportunities to have input into the budget process. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden encouraged everyone to attend or to provide input. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that a one-day transit seat sale will be held on December 13, 2012, to celebrate the arrival of the full winter transit schedule. Ride the bus to the lifts for $1 each way, courtesy of the RMOW. Full winter transit service starts on December 13, 2012 with increased service on all routes. Visit for more transit information. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden announced that earlier in the day, council appointed the following five members at large for a two year term on the Whistler Public Library Board: Gord Annand Nancy Campbell Margaret Clare Ralph Forsyth Roderick Tindall Council also appointed Councillor Duane Jackson to the board for a second term of one year. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden invited residents and visitors to celebrate the official opening of permanent ice rinks at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Thursday, December 20 th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The family-friendly celebration will include a ribbon-cutting, remarks by the Mayor, a Whistler Skating Club performance, cake, and a chance to win passes to the Whistler Presents New Year s Eve celebration. For more information, visit whistler.ca. The hours for skating at the Plaza, which is free of charge, are as follows: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday, except on holidays. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that she attended a function at the Vancouver Art Gallery of the Clefs d Or, an association of concierges, which includes 3,000 members. She congratulated Daniel Havens of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, who has just received his designation and is now one of four concierges in Whistler. At 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held regarding Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw (4921 Horstman Lane) No. 2017, Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that she and other members of council attended a workshop about the development of Whistler s cultural plan, and they expect to be seeing the plan in early spring. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden congratulated the Whistler Film Festival Board, and all the filmmakers, actors, directors, producers and industry partners for bringing the five days, memorable films, and festivities to the resort. She thanked the

4 Page 4 organizers, sponsors, volunteers and everyone else who made this festival possible. She noted that the Borsos award for best feature film was awarded to a Canadian film, Picture Day, produced by Canadian and Whistlerite Peter Harvey. This is the second largest purse for a feature film in Canada. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden also reported on the networking opportunities and the amount of business done at the festival. She met with one of the largest Chinese tour operators about opportunities to bring tours to Whistler. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that the RMOW clears snow from approximately 100 kilometres of road surface in Whistler and that municipal staff have also been prepping over 25 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails. Opening dates will be announced soon. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden reported that the Garibaldi Park Management Plan is in the process of being amending. An open house is being held December 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Whistler Conference Centre, or the report can be reviewed on the Parks website. Submissions must be received by January 10, Mayor Wilhelm-Morden recognized that KSL Capital Partners had bought shares representing a 24 per cent interest in Whistler Blackcomb. This has resulted in some changes at the board level and at the management level. Dave Brownlie, the current President and Chief Operating Officer of Whistler Blackcomb, has been appointed as the President and CEO and a Director of the corporation. The Mayor commented that they are encouraged by this new investment, and are confident that the same positive relationship will continue with the new management group. Councillor Roger McCarthy added that the construction of the Peak to Peak gondola under the Fortress ownership of Whistler Blackcomb has done a lot for the resort, especially during the summer. He knew the principals of KSL from his other resort development work and said the new ownership was a great addition to the community and he looks forward to their plans. Councillor John Grills reported that 3,000 to 4,000 volunteers are needed for the Ironman Canada event scheduled for August 25, A volunteer meeting is scheduled for December 5 th at 7:00 p.m at the Whistler Conference Centre. Third Quarter Financial Report Report No File No INFORMATION REPORTS Seconded by Councillor J. Crompton That Council receives Information Report No Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

5 Page 5 Development Variance Permit & 2978 High Point Drive Report No File No. DVP 1042 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Moved by Councillor J. Grills Seconded by Councillor A. Janyk That Council approves Development Variance Permit Application No to permit setback and height variances for two retaining walls (lower and upper) located at 2974 High Point Drive (Lot 58) and 2978 High Point Drive (Lot 59) as shown on the plan prepared by Creus Engineering Ltd included as Appendix B to Administrative Report No , and further described as: 2974 High Point Drive For the lower retaining wall vary the front setback from 2.0 metres to 0.5 metres; vary the side setback from 1 metre to 0 metres; and vary the height from 0.0 metres to 3.0 metres For the upper retaining wall vary the height from 0.0 metres to 2.0 metres 2978 High Point Drive For the lower retaining wall vary the side setback from 1.0 metre to 0.0 metres and vary the height of the lower retaining wall from 0 metres high to 1.5 metres; and further; That issuance of the Development Variance Permit is subject to payment of any outstanding processing fees. Discharge of 1581 Khyber Lane Mandatory Employee Suite Covenant Report No File No. Vault 6:33 p.m. Mayor Wilhelm-Morden announced a conflict of interest as someone in her firm is representing somebody involved in this. Councillor A. Janyk took over as Chair of the meeting. Moved by Councillor R. McCarthy Seconded by Councillor J. Faulkner That Council endorses the WHA Board of Director s recommendation to support the discharge of the mandatory employee suite covenant registered on title of 1581 Khyber Lane in adherence with the Resident Housing Non Cost Initiatives Policy of cash-in-lieu of the mandatory suite. 6:35 Mayor Wilhelm-Morden returned and resumed as Chair of the meeting.

6 Page 6 Extension of 2012 Fees and Charges for MPSC Admissions and Passes Report No File No Rental Fee Schedule for Indoor and Outdoor Municipal Facilities for 2013 to 2017 Report No File No Support for School District 48 Community Connections Grant Application Report No File No Annual Filing Find Whistler Interactive Inc. Report No File No. Vault Public Art Committee That Council extends the existing 2012 rates for admissions and passes at the Meadow Park Sports Centre until April 1, Moved by Councillor R. McCarthy Seconded by Councillor J. Crompton That Council considers giving first, second and third reading to Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2012 that outlines the recommended Fee Schedule for the Rental Fee Schedule for Indoor and Outdoor Municipal Facilities from 2013 to 2017 as outlined in Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, Seconded by Councillor J. Crompton That Council supports the "Spring Creek Community School Gymnasium/Learning Centre Access for Community Use" application for the final round of the School Community Connections Grant as outlined in Administrative Report That the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler in open meeting assembled, hereby resolves that the Municipality, as one of the shareholders of Find Whistler Interactive Inc., pass the consent resolutions of the shareholders of Find Whistler Interactive Inc., a copy of which is attached to this resolution as Appendix A, and that the Mayor and Corporate Officer execute and deliver the attached resolutions on behalf of the Municipality. OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS That minutes of the Public Art Committee meeting of September 19, 2012 be received.

7 Page 7 Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2012 Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw (4921 Horstman Lane) No. 2017, 2012 RMI Funds for Rainbow Theatre BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS That Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2012 receive first, second and third readings. BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING No action was taken regarding Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw (4921 Horstman Lane) No. 2017, OTHER BUSINESS Moved by Councillor R. McCarthy Seconded by Councillor A. Janyk On November 29th, the Audit and Finance Standing Committee of Council agreed with the Economic Partnership Committee and recommended the following resolution be brought forward to a : SLRD Appointment That the Resort Municipality of Whistler provide the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) with access to $350,000 Resort Municipality Initiative funds for the renovation of the Rainbow Theatre conditional on the following: By December 31, % of the funds required to complete the $1,340,000 renovation have been secured by WFFS; WFFS providing a sound business plan that demonstrates the viability of the ongoing operating model of the renovated Rainbow Theatre; WFFS provides an acceptable project construction plan for the completion of the $1,340,000 renovation; and Satisfactory review of the owner/operator/leaseholder roles and responsibilities for the renovated theatre. Moved by Councillor R. McCarthy That Councillor J. Crompton be appointed as the RMOW appointed Director of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District for the upcoming year, with Councillor A. Janyk as alternate Director.

8 Page 8 Parking Enforcement File No CORRESPONDENCE That correspondence from Jamie Chong, dated November 27, 2012, regarding parking enforcement at Marketplace be received. Asphalt Plant File No. 714 Moved by Councillor J. Faulkner That correspondence from Frank Silveri, President of Whistler Aggregates Ltd., dated November 27, 2012, regarding the asphalt plant and quarry operation be received. Donation to Volunteers Conference File No Completion of Fuel Management Prescriptions Projects File No Operational Fuel Treatment Projects File No Fuel Management Prescription and Operational Fuel Treatment Projects File No Moved by Councillor J. Grills Seconded by Councillor A. Janyk That correspondence from Wayne Pritchard, Provincial Chair of the B.C. Council for Ducks Unlimited Canada, dated November 19, 2012, requesting a cash donation to this year s B.C. Volunteer Conference in Whistler in July 2013 be received. That correspondence from Peter Ronald, Programs Officer, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, dated November 16, 2012, regarding the successful completion of the Horstman and Kadenwood Gondola Fuel Management Prescription projects be received. That correspondence from Peter Ronald, Programs Officer, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, dated November 16, 2012, regarding the successful completion of the Horstman and Benchlands Operational Fuel Treatment projects be received. That correspondence from Peter Ronald, Programs Officer, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, dated November 16, 2012, regarding the successful completion of the Kadenwood, Lost Lake Park, and Lost Lake/Centennial Trail projects be received.

9 Page 9 Annual Membership Federation of Canadian Municipalities File No PITCH-IN British Columbia File No River Diversion Projects File No That correspondence from Karen Leibovici, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President, dated November 15, 2012, regarding renewing the annual membership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be received and referred to staff for payment. That correspondence from Bob Puls, Volunteer Chair for PITCH-IN British Columbia, dated November 20, 2012, acknowledging Whistler s involvement in past years with the PITCH-IN WEEK Campaign, and promoting partnership and sponsorship in this year s campaign with a focus on tree awareness be received. That correspondence from Louise Taylor, dated November 26, 2012, regarding a report on river diversion projects and expressing concern about the proposed Innergex Upper Lillooet Hydro project and the development of Pemberton Creek be received. ADJOURNMENT That Council adjourn the Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR: N. Wilhelm-Morden DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER: L. Schimek