Councillor Susan Chapelle Councillor Patricia Heintzman Councillor Ted Prior Councillor Doug Race Councillor Bryan Raiser Councillor Ron Sander

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1 DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Hall, Second Avenue, Squamish, BC In Attendance: Mayor Rob Kirkham Councillor Susan Chapelle Councillor Patricia Heintzman Councillor Ted Prior Councillor Doug Race Councillor Bryan Raiser Councillor Ron Sander Also in Attendance: Kevin Ramsay, CAO Robin Arthurs, GM Corporate Services Brian Barnett, GM Engineering and Parks Greig Garland, Project Engineer Cameron Chalmers, GM Community Services Sabina FooFat, Planner Mayor Kirkham called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA moved by Councillor Raiser, seconded by Councillor Chapelle THAT Council adopt the March 20, 2012 Amended Regular Business Meeting Agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (i) Regular Business Meeting, March 6, 2012 THAT Council approve the March 6, 2012 Regular Business Meeting minutes. (ii) Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 6, 2012 moved by Councillor Raiser, seconded by Councillor Prior, THAT Council approve the March 6, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes. (iii) Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2012 seconded by Councillor Prior, THAT Council approve the March 13, 2012 Committee of the Whole minutes. Water and Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaws seconded by Councillor Heintzman, THAT 1) Council approve in principle the proposed 2012 Water and Sewer portion of the 2012 Five Year Financial plan as presented and attached to the report from the

2 Page 2 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, 2012 General Manager of Financial Services. 2) Council support raising the water and sewer utility rates by 10% in 2012 to address a funding shortfall related to future repairs and replacement of critical infrastructure. Regional Context Strategy Workshop THAT the District of Squamish request the Squamish Lillooet Regional District to amend the Regional Growth Strategy maps to conform to District Official Community Plan maps; THAT Council endorse the recommended staff approach identified in the March 13, 2012 report to the Committee of the Whole Regional Context Statement Workshop for simple policy gaps 2 10, excluding item 6; THAT the District of Squamish request the SLRD to amend the Regional Growth Strategy support for the Natural Step to include other equivalent, nontrademarked sustainability frameworks; THAT Staff prepare a sentence for the Regional Context Statement, as well as some policy statement wording, and bring back to a Committee of the Whole workshop in April; THAT the District of Squamish Council support the development of a regional Independent Power Project (IPP) strategy and participate in its development and that the strategy be prepared in the near future; AND THAT THAT staff be directed to prepare RCS policy agreeing to additional support of lands with agricultural capability and the agricultural economy via an agricultural area plan within 2 years. THAT the District consider regional air service planning in conjunction with future airport planning and airport infrastructure and business plans. OPPOSED: Councillor Race (iv) Special Business Meeting, March 13, 2012 moved by Councillor Prior, THAT Council approve the March 13, 2012 Regular Business Meeting minutes. 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES - Nil 4. NOTICE OF MOTION - Nil 5. CONSIDERATION OF UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC ATTENDANCE Geraldine Guilfoyle, Squamish Multifaith Association requested permission to speak to Council regarding Unitied Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

3 Page 3 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, 2012 TO hear from the Squamish Multifaith Association on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day. Geraldine Guilfoyle attended and advised Council on the history of the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day observed annually on March 21, advised on the Canadian Coalition in existance with 52 member municipalities and desire to bring programs to the community of Squamish. THAT March 21, 2012 be proclaimed International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the District of Squamish. 6. DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 7. STAFF REPORTS A. COMMUNITY SERVICES (i) Development Permit No. 325 Lot A, Squamish Business Park seconded by Councillor Race, THAT District of Squamish Council authorize Development Permit No. 325 to Solterra Acquisition Corp. ( Solterra ) for lands legally described as Lot A District Lot 5032 Section 3 Township 20 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan BCP 21904, PID , located at the north-east corner of Queens Way and Commercial Way in the Squamish Business Park subject to all works will be conducted in accordance with an erosion and sediment control plan, and best management practices. (ii) Liquor Service for Events in Unlicensed Venues moved by Councillor Raiser, seconded by Councillor Prior, THAT Council endorse in principle changes to the provincial liquor licensing provisions to facilitate festivals and events in the Sea to Sky Corridor, including: a) Support to allow qualified commercial caterers to be eligible for a liquor license b) Support to allow qualified licensed establishments to be eligible for a catering endorsement to their liquor license c) Support to allow caterers, event planners and businesses involved with the planning and management of events to be eligible for a Special Occasion License; and d) Support to allow for certain Special Occasion Licensed events with local government council / board and police support, for people to walk around freely with an alcoholic beverage in areas where minors are present.

4 Page 4 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, 2012 B. ENGINEERING AND PARKS SERVICES (i) Clark Drive Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station Award of Tender moved by Councillor Race, THAT Council authorize staff to accept the tender from Coast Valley Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $187, plus HST for the construction of the new Clarke Drive Pressure Reducing Valve Station. C. FINANCIAL SERVICES (i) AP Cheque Listing February 2012 For information 8. COMMITTEE MINUTES AND REPORTS (i) Smoke Bluff Park Select Committee March 1, 2012 moved by Councillor Heintzman TO refer the motion from the Smoke Bluff Park Advisory Committee: WHEREAS Council supported the Smoke Bluff Park Advisory Committee s recommendation at the October 18, 2011 Regular Business Meeting of Council: October 18, Regular Business Meeting: WHEREAS a pedestrian link from Rose Park to Smoke Bluffs Park across the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel has been a longstanding amenity desired by the community; AND WHEREAS the Upper Blind Channel Planning Study is designing transportation routes in this area; THAT the Smoke Bluffs Park Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the District of Squamish consider adding a pedestrian bridge to the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel Study. THAT the Smoke Bluffs Park Committee recommends to Council THAT any proposed crossing of the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel through Rose Park via bridge to the east shore of the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel be limited to pedestrian bridge only and not allow vehicular use to the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel Study process. 10. CORRESPONDENCE A. ACTION REQUESTED (i) (0603) Mike Quesnel, Re: Skatepark Lights THAT the District of Squamish provide a letter of support for skatepark lights to Mr. Quesnel and refer his correspondence dated March 6, 2012 to staff for investigation and response. (ii) (0903) Edith Tobe, Re: Don McCargar Development Permit THAT the correspondence dated March 9, 2012 from Ms. Tobe be referred to the Planning Department for a response.

5 Page 5 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, 2012 B. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (i) (0130) Gord Schoberg, Senior Manager, Community & First Nations Relations, Fortis BC Re: Rate Amalgamation. (iii) (0203) Allan Barr, President, West-Barr Contracting Ltd. Re: Upper Mamquam Blind Channel Study Area. (iv) (0803) Scott Barr, President, NRB Holdings, Re: Upper Mamquam Blind Channel Study Area. (vi) (0222) Denise Le, Stakeholder Relations, BC Hydro, Re: Transmission Line Maintenance Project. (viii) (0703) David Moore, Re: Railway Crossing Safety Assessment (ix) (0903) Russell Couchman, Re: Adventure Centre Advertising (x) (1303) Shari Green, Mayor of Prince George, Re: Business Taxation and Revenue Sources Review. THAT items 10B(i) to (iv), (vi) and (viii) to (x) be received for information and filed. (ii) (v) (vii) (0103) Cathy Priestner Allinger, Chair, BC Games Society, Re: BC Games moved by Councillor Prior, TO refer correspondence from BC Games Society to staff for investigation and to report back on viability of holding the 2015 Games in Squamish. (undated) Ron Holmes, BC Shipbuilding and Repair Workforce Table. moved by Councillor Prior, THAT items 10B(v) be received for information and filed. (1003) Larry Murray, Chair Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers, Re: Community Policing Office. moved by Councillor Prior, THAT items 10B(vii) be received for information and filed. 11. BYLAWS A. ADOPTION (i) District of Squamish Water Rates Regulation and Water Extension Bylaw No. 676, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 2216, 2012 THAT District of Squamish Water Rates Regulation and Water Extension Bylaw No. 676, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 2216, 2012 be adopted.

6 Page 6 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, 2012 (ii) District of Squamish Sewer Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 404, 1972, Amendment Bylaw No. 2217, 2012 moved by Councillor Chapelle, seconded by Councillor Race, THAT District of Squamish Sewer Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 404, 1972, Amendment Bylaw No. 2217, 2012 be adopted. (iii) District of Squamish Solid Waste Utility Bylaw No THAT District of Squamish Solid Waste Utility Bylaw No be adopted. Pursuant to s. 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Race declared a conflict of interest in item 9 (i) as he acted as solicitor previously for the applicant on the same development included in the Rezoning proposal and immediately left the meeting and the Council Chamber at 6:55p.m. Council called for a 5 minute recess to resume at 7:00p.m. Meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m. with all of Council attending, as well as K. Ramsay, R. Arthurs, B. Barnett, S. FooFat 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (i) District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Strata Unit Government Road) No. 2205, 2011 At 7:01 p.m. Mayor Kirkham declared open to the public hearing for District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Strata Unit Government Road) No. 2205, Mayor Kirkham announced the opportunity for persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the Bylaw to speak and present or leave submissions on the proposed Bylaw, and asked staff to introduce the Bylaw. S. Foofat, Planner, advised that the purpose of Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Strata Unit Government Road) No. 2205, 2011 is to revert Lot 43 in Amblepath back to its original residential zoning from its current commercial zoning. Michael Hutchison, Applicant, 3208 Mamquam Road attended and spoke to the purpose of the rezoning application, that he had been advised not to rezone the commercial lots from residential initially, there are three commercial lots and he is requesting 1 lot be returned to residential. Staff clarified definition of apartment dwelling in the amendment and the Zoning Bylaw (amend apartment dwelling to read apartment unit ) Mayor Kirkham called for further speakers wishing to speak and hearing none, asked if Council had any further questions. Hearing none, he called three times for speakers and hearing none declared the Public Hearing dealing with District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Strata Unit Government Road) No. 2205, 2011 closed at 7:13 p.m.

7 Page 7 Minutes for the Regular Business Meeting March 20, COUNCIL STAFF IN CAMERA ITEM ANNOUNCEMENTS - Nil 13. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC ATTENDANCE - Nil 14. OPEN QUESTION PERIOD CLARIFICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS - Nil 15. COUNCIL OR STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Between Shifts Cemetery Club show this weekend at the Eagle Eye Theatre Mayor Kirkham announced to the community that the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation is moving their project to the next phase and will be taking the project to market. Mayor Kirkham reviewed the project history to date, development of a sub-area plan, spoke to seeing the project move forward, and thanked the Board members attending for their hard work and that he looked forward to moving the project forward together. Mayor Kirkham opened the mic to the public for questions related to the announcement. 16. MOTION TO CLOSE - Nil 17. TERMINATION THAT the meeting be terminated. Meeting terminated at 7:23 p.m. Rob Kirkham, Mayor CERTIFIED CORRECT: Robin Arthurs, GM Corporate Services