SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda September 29, 2008; 10:30 AM New Pemberton Community Centre 7390 Cottonwood Street, Pemberton BC Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info 1 Call to Order 9 2 Approval of Agenda 9 2.1 Kim Needham – Climate Change / Peak Oil Presentation n/a 9 3 Committee Reports and Recommendations 3.1 Electoral Area Directors Committee Recommendations of n/a 9 September 8, 2008: 1. Pemberton Valley Agricultural Area Plan; Electoral Area C – Terms of Reference THAT the terms of reference for the Pemberton Valley Agricultural Area Plan be endorsed. THAT the Pemberton Valley Agricultural Area Plan budget increase to $60,000 based on SLRD funding of $30,000 and Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia funding of $30,000. 2. Referral: Village of Pemberton Bylaws 617 & 618 OCP Amendment Bylaw 617, 2008 (Designation of previously undesignated land to TC – Town Centre Commercial) & Zoning Amendment Bylaw 618, 2008 (zoning of previously unzoned lands to C1 – Town Centre Commercial 1) THAT the following comments regarding Village of Pemberton Bylaws 617 & 618 be forwarded to the Village of Pemberton: ‘The amendment of undesignated/unzoned lands along Portage Road to a Commercial Town Centre Designation and Zoning proposed by Village of Pemberton Bylaws 617 and 618 is consistent with the policy direction of the draft Regional Growth Strategy and SLRD Electoral Area C Official Community Plan, in that the proposed change will: SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 2 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info (a) Concentrate development into existing settlement areas, maintaining a compact urban form & accommodating commercial growth within the urban boundaries of Pemberton; and (b) Support the Village of Pemberton as the established business and service centre.’ 3. District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No 1536, 1998, Amendment Bylaw (Watercourse Regulations) No. 2062, 2008 THAT the referral for District of Squamish Official Community Plan Bylaw No 1536, 1998, Amendment Bylaw (Watercourse Regulations) No. 2062, 2008 be received. THAT the District of Squamish be advised that the SLRD is of the opinion that the District of Squamish Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2062 is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy as at first and second reading. THAT the SLRD commend the District of Squamish for its high standard taken toward the protection of riparian areas. 4. Proposed Subdivision at Tyaughton Lake – Lot 2, Plan 22578, DL 5384 and 8543 and Part of Lot 1, Plan 33798, (except Plan KAP57208) DL 5380 LLD, Chris and Karen Donald – Electoral Area A THAT the Chair and CAO be authorized to execute a covenant in conjunction with the proposed subdivision of Lot 2, Plan 22578, DL 5384 and 8543 and Part of Lot 1, Plan 33798, (except Plan KAP57208) DL 5380 LLD at Tyaughton Lake acknowledging that year round access to the property is not guaranteed. 5. Application for subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve for Block A, District Lot 990, Plan 10882, Pennie McNutt – Upper Squamish Valley, Electoral Area D THAT the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District recommends that the application for subdivision in the ALR for Block A, District Lot 990, Plan 10882, NWD not be supported and the application not forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission SLRD Regular Board Agenda, September 29, 2008 Page 2 of 390 SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 3 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info 6. Electoral Area Fire Services Regulation Bylaw THAT Staff revise the Electoral Area Fire Services Regulation Bylaw based upon committee discussions; AND THAT Staff facilitate a workshop with Electoral Area Directors; SLRD Fire Departments; municipal Fire Chiefs and Fire Commissioner representatives regarding the May 2008 Office of the Fire Commissioner Bulletin. 7. Cadwallader Creek Bridge THAT a confirmation letter be sent to Ben Svarckopf, referring him to the Ministry of Forest regarding the Cadwallader Creek Bridge. 8. Lillooet Lake Estates – Request for Funding of Garage THAT $30,000 from Area C Fire Hall Reserve in Special General Select Services be authorized to Lillooet Lake Estates for their garage to house the fire equipment. 9. Office of the Fire Commissioner THAT the correspondence be referred to all SLRD Fire Chiefs. 3.2 Pemberton Valley Utilities and Community Services Committee n/a 9 Recommendations of September 16, 2008: 1. Children’s Programme Supervisor THAT a Children’s Programme Supervisor position be approved in principal; AND THAT Staff bring forward financial implications of establishing a Children’s Programme Supervisor position. 2. Recreation Advisory Council THAT Staff revise the draft Pemberton Recreation Advisory Committee bylaw in accordance with Committee discussion and Staff notes. THAT the Recreation Department Operational Flow Chart be adopted as a guiding principle for organization of the Pemberton Community Centre. SLRD Regular Board Agenda, September 29, 2008 Page 3 of 390 SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 4 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info 3. Pemberton Community Centre Field and Room Booking Agreements THAT the Field Bookings Agreements and Room Booking Agreements be approved as presented. 4. Old Pemberton Community Centre Lease Extension THAT the SLRD accept the Old Pemberton Community Centre lease extension to March 31, 2009 with School District 48; AND THAT an extension of the Old Pemberton Community Centre lease till March 31, 2010 be requested of School District 48. 5. Pemberton Seniors Funding Request THAT $3120 from the Pemberton Recreation Service funds be authorized for the Pemberton Seniors’ Society’s Exercise programme. AND THAT the Pemberton Seniors’ Society be requested to track and submit to the SLRD the number of exercise programme participants. 6. Pemberton Youth Soccer THAT funding from the Pemberton Recreation Service be utilized for a portable toilet at the Old Pemberton Community Centre fields. 7. Pemberton Equifest 2008 – Request for funding THAT a report on 2009 Pemberton Equifest costs be requested from the Pemberton Equifest organizers. THAT $3500 from Pemberton Recreation Service be authorized to the Pemberton Equifest organization. 3.3 Pemberton/Area C Economic Development Commission n/a Recommendations of September 8, 2008: SLRD Regular Board Agenda, September 29, 2008 Page 4 of 390 SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 5 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info 1. Additional funding for Pemberton/Area C Economic Development Commission THAT a letter be sent, under signature by Economic Development Chair, to organizations that benefit from the Pemberton/Area C Economic Development function, requesting financial contributions to this service. 2. Application for Live Nations’ Community Grant THAT an application be submitted to the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce for a Live Nations Community funds grant for Pemberton/Area C Economic Development Consultant conference fees. 3. Pemberton Economic Development Conference THAT the Pemberton/Area C Economic Development commission explore the opportunity for holding an Economic Development Conference in Pemberton BC. 3.4 Recommendations Released from June 23, 2008 In-Camera n/a Status: 1. LMTAC Executive Follow Up: CONFIDENTIAL - Memo to Metro Vancouver Directors (re Pacific Spirit Park) THAT the position on Pacific Spirit Park put forward by the GVRD be supported; AND THAT the Provincial Government be requested to include Local Governments at the onset in land negotiations which will affect Local Government holdings. 2. Personnel Reclassifications THAT the Planning Research Clerk be reclassified to the position of Planning Technician; THAT the position of Building and Planning Clerk be changed from a temporary to a permanent full-time position. 3. Britannia Bay Properties Latecomer Agreements THAT the SLRD enter into a Latecomer Agreement for excess services provided at Britannia Beach with Britannia SLRD Regular Board Agenda, September 29, 2008 Page 5 of 390 SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 6 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info Bay Properties Ltd. which is in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act and the details of the Master Waterworks Plan and the Master Sewage Collection and Disposal Plan. 4. Britannia Bay Properties Land Expropriation THAT the transfer to Britannia Bay Properties Ltd of money arising from the expropriation of lands originally owned by Britannia Bay Properties Ltd by the Sea to Sky Highway Upgrade Project be approved. 5. Electoral Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee Appointments THAT Ms. Roxy Kuurne, Mr. Martin Van Loon, and Ms. Brenda McLeod be re-appointed to serve on the SLRD Electoral Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee for a two year term, commencing January 1, 2008 and ending January 1, 2010. AND THAT (a) Mr. Hugh Naylor and (b) Mr. Patrick Bradner be selected for appointment to serve on the SLRD Electoral Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee for a two year term, commencing January 1, 2008 and ending January 1, 2010. 6. Pemberton/Area C Economic Development Commission Appointment THAT Paul Selina be appointed to the Pemberton/Area C Economic Development Commission. 7. Mt. Meager Landslide and Flood Risk Legal Opinion THAT the Mount Meager Landslide Notice of Hazard to be published yearly, other than in months June, July, and August. THAT a Sec.56 of the Community Charter report in relation to the Mt. Meager landslide hazard not be required. 8. Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department Accommodation THAT the Board authorize Staff to proceed with Options #1 or #1A, ad #2, and #7, as per the attached Table of SLRD Regular Board Agenda, September 29, 2008 Page 6 of 390 SLRD Regular Meeting Agenda - 7 - September 29, 2008 Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info Accommodation Options and more detailed analysis below (March 31, 2008 meeting). 9. Bylaw 1036; Green River Estates; First Nations Consultation and Accommodation Legal Opinion, Electoral Area C THAT SLRD CAO, and Area C Director Gimse meet with Chief Andrews and Lil’Wat Nation staff.