Council Briefs

Regular Meeting – Tuesday, October 2

Council proclaimed October 24, 2018 as ‘World Polio Day’ in the District of Squamish.

Council endorsed the Central Estuary Restoration Project for its environmental benefits, and advancement of the Marine Action Strategy, Marine Action 2.3.1.A3 & IFHMP Watershed and River Management Tool 8-4 M-11. Read the Central Estuary Restoration Project Update.

Council authorized an application to the Invest Canada-Community Initiatives program to fund the development of a Sector and Foreign Direct Investment Plan. Read the report.

Council authorized Development Permit No. 481 for the property located at 39660 Government Road in Squamish, British Columbia, subject to provisions outlined in the meeting minutes. Subject to the approval of Development Permit No. 481: Railtown (39660 Government Road), Council may consider the adoption of District of Squamish Housing Agreement Bylaw (Railtown – 39660 Government Road) No. 2619, 2018. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

Council authorized Amendment #1 to the 2018-2019 Annual Operating Agreement between BC Transit and the District of Squamish, as presented at the October 2, 2018, Regular Business Meeting. Read the report.

Bylaws

Council failed to defeat the motion to give District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw 2500, 2017 Amendment Bylaw (DL 509 & 510) No. 2559, 2017 first reading.

Council approved the motion for the purpose of section 475 of the Local Government Act, that consultation for Official Community Plan Bylaw 2500, 2017 Amendment Bylaw (DL 509 & 510) No. 2559, 2017 occur and be satisfied by posting the application on the development showcase for stakeholder comment and submission of project information meeting requests, and that consultation not be ongoing after receipt of any comments by the time first reading is held.

Council approved the motion for the purpose of section 475 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act, that no consultation is required for Official Community Plan Bylaw 2500, 2017 Amendment Bylaw (DL 509 & 510) No. 2559, 2017 with the board of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, any adjacent Regional District or neighbour municipalities, any boards of education, greater boards, improvement district boards, the Provincial or federal governments or their agencies, or any First Nation.  Read the report.  Read the bylaw. Read the Late Public Comments.

District of Squamish Housing Agreement Bylaw (Quest Student  Residences) No. 2638, 2018 was given first three readings. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 1503, 1997, Amendment Bylaw No. 2629, 2018 was given first three readings. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Permissive Tax Exemption (Federation of Mountain Clubs BC 1986) Bylaw No. 2635, 2018 was given first three readings. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club) No. 2636, 2018 was given first three readings. Read the bylaw.                                       

District of Squamish Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (Sea to Sky Community Services Society) No. 2637, 2018 was given first three readings. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw (Squamish Senior Citizens Housing Society) Bylaw No. 2621, 2018 was given third reading. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (CD-91 - 38201 Third Ave.) No. 2563, 2017 was given third reading. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Galbraith Road Closure Bylaw No. 2561, 2018 was adopted.  Read the bylaw.

Council authorized the Land Development Agreement associated with the District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Plaza at Junction Park) No. 2527, 2017 and as attached to the report from Community Planning dated October 2, 2018.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Plaza at Junction Park) No. 2527, 2017 be adopted. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

Council authorized the Land Development Agreement associated with District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500, 2017, Amendment Bylaw (Garibaldi Springs) No. 2613, 2018 and as attached to the report from Community Planning dated October 2, 2018.

District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500, 2017, Amendment Bylaw (Garibaldi Springs) No. 2613, 2018 was adopted. Read the report.  Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No.2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Garibaldi Springs) No. 2614, 2018 was adopted. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (OCP Implementation Priorities) No. 2620, 2018, was adopted.  Read the report. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Garibaldi Springs) No. 2614, 2018 was given third reading. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500, 2017, Amendment Bylaw (Quest Neighbourhood Park) No. 2624, 2018, was given third reading and adopted. Read the bylaw.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Quest Single & Two Unit Dwelling) No. 2625, 2018, was given third reading and adopted. Read the bylaw.