VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON

-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-

Meeting #:

1598

Date:

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

7400 Prospect Street

COUNCIL:

• Mayor Mike Richman
• Councillor Ted Craddock
• Councillor Jennie Helmer
• Councillor Katrina Nightingale
• Councillor Laura Ramsden

STAFF:

• Elizabeth Tracy, Chief Administrative Officer
• Renée St-Aubin, Receptionist
• Elena Aranguren, Deputy Corporate Officer
• Gwendolyn Kennedy, Manager, Corporate & Legislative Services

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

In honour of the Líl̓wat7ul, the Village of Pemberton acknowledges that we are meeting within the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.

I acknowledge the Chair of Generations present in this room, a symbolic reminder of our duty to future generations. May it inspire us to strive for a sustainable and just future for all.

At 11:22am Mayor Richman called the meeting to order.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution No. 1598-01

  THAT Council approves the agenda of Regular Council Meeting No. 1598 as amended by moving the closed meeting to follow approval of the agenda and the minutes.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

3.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

3.1

Regular Council Meeting No. 1597, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

• Resolution No. 1598-02

  THAT Council approves the minutes of Regular Council meeting No. 1597, held Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as circulated. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

4.

CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution No. 1598-03

  THAT Council closes the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) of the Community Charter to permit discussion of items related to the following topics: (m) a matter that, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

4.1

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

4.2

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

a.

Closed Council Meeting No. 1597, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

4.3

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

4.4

REPORTS

a.

Multi-Modal Transportation HUB Contract Award

Community Charter section 90 (1) (m), a matter that, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 

4.5

MAYOR'S REPORT

4.6

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

4.7

RECESS

4.8

RECONVENE

4.9

TERMINATION

5.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 1:00pm

In honour of the Líl̓wat7ul, the Village of Pemberton acknowledges that we are meeting within the unceded territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.

I acknowledge the Chair of Generations present in this room, a symbolic reminder of our duty to future generations. May it inspire us to strive for a sustainable and just future for all.

At 1:00pm Mayor Richman reconvened the regular meeting. 

6.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

7.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

8.

COMMITTEE MINUTES - FOR INFORMATION

8.1

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, April 3, 2024

• Resolution No. 1598-08

  THAT Council receives the minutes of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel held on April 3, 2024.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

9.

DELEGATION

10.

STAFF REPORTS

10.1

Office of the CAO

a.

Chief Administrative Officer's Verbal Report

CAO Tracy informed Council  of Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Day, Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 2pm at the Downtown Community Barn hosted by Pemberton Fire Rescue, BC Wildfire Service, Pemberton Search and Rescue, and the Village of Pemberton.

10.2

Corporate and Legislative Services

a.

Policy COU-08, Legal Advice for Council Members on Conflict of Interest

• Resolution No. 1598-09

  THAT Council approves Policy COU-08, Legal Advice for Council Members on Conflict of Interest, as presented.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

10.3

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Continued

a.

Council Remuneration Update

• Resolution No. 1598-10

  THAT Council directs staff to draft an amendment to Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 704, 2012, for review by Council at a future meeting, capturing revised wages effective January 1, 2024 in line with the P75 data presented to Council at Regular Meeting No 1593, establishing a formal council remuneration review to take place at the beginning of year three of each council term, details of which are to be determined by Council, and setting out that Council wages are increased annually in line with BC CPI in years where formal remuneration reviews do not take place.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

11.

BYLAWS

11.1

Bylaws for First and Second Readings

a.

Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No 956, 2024, Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 – Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood

• Resolution No. 1598-11

  THAT Council gives first and second reading to Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024.

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1598-12

  THAT Council schedules a public hearing for Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm at the Village of Pemberton Council Chambers 7400 Prospect Street, with respect to Official Community Plan Amendment (Nkwúkwma Sub Area Plan) Bylaw No. 956, 2024;

   

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1598-13

  THAT Council provides notice pursuant to sections 464(3) and 467 of the Local Government Act with respect to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood);

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1598-14

  THAT, prior to the adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 957, 2024 (Nkwúkwma Neighbourhood), the owner is required to enter into a land development agreement, generally in accordance with the term sheet attached to the April 30, 2024 staff report, to the satisfaction of the Village of Pemberton;

  AND THAT the mayor and chief administrative officer are authorized to sign the land development agreement on behalf of the Village provided it generally conforms with the term sheet attached to the April 30, 2024 staff report.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

b.

OR135 – Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendments, Parkside, 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East

Mayor Richman sought and obtained Council's unanimous consent for the applicant to address Council.

At 4:17pm Mayor Richman recessed the meeting.

At 4:25pm Mayor Richman called the meeting to order.

• Resolution No. 1598-15

  THAT Council gives first and second readings to Village of Pemberton Official Community Plan Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 965, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East).

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1598-16

  THAT Council gives first and second readings to Village of Pemberton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 966, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East), with the addition of a provision under section 18.8.2 (a) (v.) that maximum lot coverage is 40% if there is one dwelling unit on a lot and 50% if there are two or more dwelling units on a lot.

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1598-17

  THAT Council sets Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:00pm as the date and time of the public hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 965, 2024 (Parkside 7362 Pemberton Farm Road East) to be held in Village of Pemberton Council Chambers or by electronic means in accordance with Council Procedure Bylaw No. 788, 2015;

  AND THAT Council consider adoption only upon completion of a development agreement between the Applicant and the Village of Pemberton that secures community amenity contributions and other prior-to obligations. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

11.2

Bylaws for First, Second, and Third Readings

a.

Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958, 2024

• Resolution No. 1598-18

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 958, 2024.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

b.

Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 959, 2024

• Resolution No. 1598-19

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 959, 2024.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

12.

MAYOR’S Report

Mayor Richman attended the Regional Affordable Housing Forum hosted by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

Mayor Richman will attend the Lower Mainland Local Government Association 2024 Annual Conference from May 1st to May 3rd at the Westin Whistler Resort. 

13.

COUNCILLORS’ Reports

Councillor Craddock reported on the following meetings and events:

• Tourism Pemberton 
• Regional Affordable Housing Forum
• Council Roles and Responsibilities workshop 
• Pemberton Valley Dyking District

Councillor Nightingale reported on the following meetings:

• Squamish Lillooet Regional District Board
• Pemberton Arts Council
• Pemberton & District Library Board
• Spel̓kúmtn Community Forest Board

Councillor Ramsden reported on the following meeting:

• Pemberton Area Economic Development Collaborative 

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Correspondence for Action

a.

2024 N'Quatqua St'at'imc Gathering Committee, dated April 9, 2024, requesting donations and support for the 21st St'at'imc Declaration Gathering

• Resolution No. 1598-20

  THAT Council supports the 21st St'at'imc Declaration Gathering in the amount of $200.00

  
  
  
  CARRIED

14.2

Correspondence for Information

a.

Sharie Minions, Mayor, City of Port Alberni, dated March 27, 2024, regarding a resolution addressing the needs of rural seniors in British Columbia

b.

Kate Coles, Pemberton resident, dated April 4, 2024, providing her opinion regarding the relocation of the Nature Play Park

c.

Sandy Boates, dated April 4, 2024, informing about the use of Roundup.

d.

Sasha Prynn, Program Officer, UBCM, dated April 10, 2024, regarding the approval of the Community Needs Assessment grant agreement and funding terms and conditions

e.

Christa Zacharias-Homer, Director, Clean Air, Integrated Pest Management, and Bonding, dated April 11, 2024, informing about the Public Interest Bonding Strategy paper

f.

Mike Little, Mayor, North Vancouver District, dated April 16, 2024, seeking support for Resolution Black Bear Cub Conflict Response by British Columbia Conservation Officer Service

g.

Falun Dafa Association of Vancouver, dated April 24, 2024, requesting a greeting letter in recognition of the 32nd Falun Dafa Day on May 13th, 2024.

15.

DECISION ON LATE BUSINESS

16.

LATE BUSINESS

17.

NOTICE OF MOTION

Councillor Craddock provided notice of the following motion: 

THAT Council directs staff to bring to a future meeting of Council a report outlining the agenda and timeline to meet the provincial government requirements for OCP updates by December 2024.

18.

QUESTION PERIOD

There were no questions from the gallery.

19.

CLOSED MEETING, CONTINUED

Council returned to the closed meeting pursuant to Resolution No. 1598-03.

20.

RISE WITH REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

At the closed council meeting held earlier today, Council awarded the contract for the Multi-Modal Transportation Hub to CATA Management Ltd. 

21.

TERMINATION

At 4:57pm Council terminated the regular meeting.