Regular Business Meeting - Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Steve Tulk, Solterra Kite Clash was in attendance to provide Council an update on the 2019 season and to offer thanks for support.
Council proclaimed October 7-11, 2019 as 'Fair Employment Week' in the District of Squamish.
Council authorized the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 155 as presented, for the property located at 1534 Depot Road.
Council resolved a separate alternative approval process for the following bylaws in relation to the liabilities and obligations that would be incurred under each:
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Council authorized Development Permit No. 488 for the property located off Mamquam Road in Squamish, British Columbia, subject to:
Council will submit a joint letter in response to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Strategy Plastics Action Plan consultation paper, and an individual letter in response to the MOECCS Plastics Action Plan consultation paper.
Council awarded the RFP for the Valleycliffe Fire Hall Design Services to HCMA Architecture + Design; and awarded the RFP for the Valleycliffe Fire Hall Construction Management Services to Kinetic Construction Ltd.
Read the report - Valleycliff Fire Hall Design Services and Construction Manager RFP Awards 1
Read the report - Valleycliffe Fire Hall RFPs
Council approved amendments to the Community Grant Application Form.
Bylaws
District of Squamish Frontage and Sidewalk Maintenance Bylaw No. 2669, 2019 was given first three readings.
District of Squamish Building Bylaw No. 1822, 2004, Amendment Bylaw (Energy Step Code Applicability) No. 2684, 2019 was given first three readings.
Third reading of District of Squamish Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1832, 2004, Amendment Bylaw (Soils Management) No. 2645, 2018 was rescinded and given third reading as amended.
Third reading of District of Squamish Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 Amendment Bylaw (Soils Management) No. 2647, 2018 was rescinded and given third reading as amended.
District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500, 2017, Amendment Bylaw (Residential Rental Tenure Zoning Policy) No. 2664, 2019 was adopted
District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Residential Rental Tenure) No. 2666, 2019 was adopted.
District of Squamish Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No.1503, 1997, Amendment Bylaw No. 2694, 2019 was adopted.
District of Squamish Soils Management Bylaw No. 2641, 2018 was adopted.
District of Squamish Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2012, 2007, Amendment Bylaw (Soils Management) No. 2643, 2018 was adopted.
Council accepted the “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1062, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 1562-2018” as amended.
Council will amend the Priority Development Policy to increase the market rental housing requirements from 50% to 100% and changing the energy efficiency requirements to maximum step code.
Several motions were brought forward from in-camera meetings between October 16, 2018 and June 18, 2019. These motions can be viewed in the meeting minutes.