VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON

-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-

Meeting #:

1613

Date:

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers & Zoom Webinar

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
• 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 2:07 Mayor Richman called the meeting to order.

2.

CLOSED SESSION

At 2:08pm Council moved in camera.

• Resolution No. 1613-1

  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: (a), personal information about an identifiable individual who holds a position of officer with the municipality, (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication necessary for that privilege, (k), law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment, and (m), a matter that, under an other enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

2.1

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.2

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Closed Council Meeting No. 1612, Tuesday, December 10, 2024

2.3

REPORTS

a.

Financial Disclosure Statements

Community Charter section 90 (1) (a), personal information regarding an identifiable individual who holds a position as an officer with the municipality.

b.

Community Charter section 90 (1) (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

2.4

MAYOR'S REPORT

2.5

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

a.

Statutory Right of Way, 1947 Carpenter Road

Community Charter section 90 (1) (i), the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communication necessary for that privilege, and (m), a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 

b.

Proposed Meeting with School District No. 48 Trustees

Community Charter section 90 (1) (m), a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

c.

Community Charter sections 90 (1) (k), law enforcement, and (m), a matter that, under an other enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

d.

Structural Reorganization Proposal - Budget Implications

Community Charter section 90 (1) (m), a matter that, under section 17 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

2.6

TERMINATION

3.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING 5:30PM

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 5:32 Mayor Richman reconvened the regular meeting.

4.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution No. 1613-7

  THAT  Council approves the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting No. 1613 as amended by removal of item 11.2 (a), Notice on Title.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

5.

RISE WITH REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

6.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1

Regular Council Meeting No. 1612, Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Resolution No. 1613-8

  THAT Council approves the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting No.1612 held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, as circulated. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

7.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

8.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• Resolution No. 1613-9

  THAT Council directs staff to send correspondence from Mayor and Council to Area C Director Mack requesting the establishment of a shared funding approach to costs associated with supporting Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society.

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1613-10

  THAT Council directs staff to send correspondence from Mayor and Council to the Resort Municipality of Whistler thanking them for their $50,000 contribution to regional transit.

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1613-11

  THAT Council sends correspondence to Líl̓wat Nation Chief and Council proposing collaborating to update the Village gateway signs with signs welcoming visitors to the Valley.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

9.

COMMITTEE MINUTES - FOR INFORMATION

10.

DELEGATION

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

Office of the CAO

a.

Chief Administrative Officer's Report

CAO Tracy reported Council about a letter received from BC Transit, which expressed gratitude to the Village of Pemberton for the correspondence sent to the Ministry of Transportation. In that letter, BC Transit also outlined its key goals as follows: 

• To develop and expand transit across the province and strengthen key rural and inner-city transportation services, with a specific reference to working toward regular local transit service in the Sea to Sky Corridor.  
• To support BC's road infrastructure balanced with integrated transit opportunities. 

CAO Tracy informed Council about her meeting with Sergeant Gilmore from the RCMP and representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the roaming horses. The representatives volunteered to assist by writing a letter seeking the endorsement of the Village of Pemberton, Lil'wat Nation, the Squamish and Lillooet Regional District, and the RCMP. This letter will advocate to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) for lowering the speed limit on the highway, particularly from the Lillooet River bridge to the Industrial Park, to 60 km/h. Once the letter is ready, it will be sent to the Village of Pemberton and partners for endorsement.   

CAO Tracy updated Council regarding the successful grant application received from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Regional Community to Community (C2C) grant funding program, which will provide $10,000 to support the 2025 Nuk̓w7ántwal̓ Gathering.

b.

Maternity and Parental Leave for Council Policy

• Resolution No. 1613-12

  THAT Council approves Maternity and Parental Leave Policy No. COU-014 as presented.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

11.2

Corporate & Legislative Services

a.

Recommendation to File Notice on Title, 7474 Prospect Street

b.

2025 Committee and Board Appointments

• Resolution No. 1613-13

  THAT Council approves the following schedule for the role of acting mayor in 2025:

  January, February, March	Councillor Nightingale
  April, May, June	Councillor Helmer
  July, August, September	Councillor Craddock
  October, November, December	Councillor Ramsden

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1613-14

  THAT Council confirms the following appointments for 2025:

  Committee or Board	Village Representative(s)	Alternate
  Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel	Councillor Helmer Councillor Ramsden Councillor Nightingale	NA
  Cemetery Committee	Councillor Nightingale	Councillor Helmer
  Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board	Mayor Richman	Councillor Nightingale
  Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee (PVUS)	Mayor Richman Councillor Ramsden
  Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District	Mayor Richman	Councillor Nightingale
  Pemberton Lillooet Treaty Advisory Committee (PLTAC)	Mayor Richman	Councillor Nightingale
  Pemberton & District Library Board	Councillor Nightingale	Councillor Ramsden
  Municipal Insurance Association of BC	Councillor Craddock (voting) Councillor Ramsden (non-voting)

  
  
  
  CARRIED

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaws for First, Second, and Third Readings

a.

Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025

• Resolution No. 1613-15

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Special Event Bylaw No. 977, 2025. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

b.

Municipal Ticket Information Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 978, 2025 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 979, 2025

• Resolution No. 1613-16

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Municipal Ticket Information Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 978, 2025.

  
  
  
  CARRIED
• Resolution No. 1613-17

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 979, 2025.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

c.

Fees and Charges Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 980, 2025

• Resolution No. 1613-18

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Village of Pemberton Fees and Charges Amendment (Special Events) Bylaw No. 980, 2025.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

13.

MAYOR’S Report

Mayor Richman reported and attended the following meetings: 

• Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD)
• Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Board
• Northern Mayors and Chairs
• Sea to Sky Regional Transit Commission/Committee

Mayor Richman informed the Council that he and his wife are working to bring cardiopulmonary resuscitation training (CPR) to our community, including businesses and schools. Mayor Richman met with a community paramedic to collaborate on this project. To advance this initiative, Mayor Richman sought the support of the Village of Pemberton Council. 

14.

COUNCILLORS’ Reports

Councillor Ramsden reported and attended the Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee (PVUS).

Councillor Nightingale reported and attended the Pemberton Arts Council.

Councillor Helmer reported about her recent meeting with the BC Women's Institute.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Correspondence for Action

a.

Adam Adams, President, Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce, December 16, 2024, sharing concerns from business owners regarding accessibility of the Industrial Park

• Resolution No. 1613-19

  THAT Council directs staff to respond to Adam Adams. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

15.2

Correspondence for Information

• Resolution No. 1613-20

  THAT Council receives correspondence for information items 15.2.a. through 15.2.d.

  
  
  
  CARRIED

a.

Cathy Peters, North Vancouver resident, dated December 4, 2024, regarding tariffs, UNDRIP impact, drugs and sex trafficking

b.

Councillor Trish Mandewo, UBCM President, December 16, 2024, regarding the 2024/2025 second payment for the Canada Community Building Fund

c.

Fiona Koza, West Coast Environmental Law, dated December 17, 2024, sharing updated global greenhouse emissions graphs

d.

Chris Gardner, President and CEO, ICBA, dated January 7, 2025, regarding protecting taxpayers from overspending on local government construction

• Resolution No. 1613-21

  THAT Council receives the correspondence from Chris Gardner

  
  
  
  CARRIED

e.

Sylvie Allen, Sweet Skills, dated January 14, 2025, highlighting concerns regarding the park use permit fee structure

• Resolution No. 1613-22

  THAT Council directs the recreation department to review the booking fees and have staff respond to Sylvie Allen. 

  
  
  
  CARRIED

16.

DECISION ON LATE BUSINESS

17.

LATE BUSINESS

18.

NOTICE OF MOTION

19.

QUESTION PERIOD

There were no questions from the gallery.

20.

TERMINATION

At 6:10pm Council terminated the regular meeting. 

• Resolution No. 1613-23

  THAT Council terminates the regular meeting.

  
  
  
  CARRIED