DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH A G E N D A For the Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Squamish to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Hall 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish BC |
1. | Welcome to the Squamish Nation Traditional Territory Ha7lh en skwalwn Kwis tl'iknumut tl'a Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw Please be advised that this Council meeting is being live-streamed, recorded and will be available to the public to view on the District of Squamish Website following the meeting. If you have concerns, please notify the Corporate Officer present at the meeting. |
2. | ADOPTION OF AGENDA Recommendation: THAT Council adopt the April 21, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda. |
3. | DELEGATIONS AND INVITED PRESENTATIONS |
4. | UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC ATTENDANCE |
5. | PUBLIC HEARINGS |
i. | Development Permit DP000641- 38140 Third Ave Recommendation: THAT:
i.Section 41(c)(i), Width of Drive Aisle: FROM: 6.5m (2-way) TO: 3.65m (1-way) ii.Section 41(c)(vi), minimum length of a space for 5 stalls: FROM: 5.3m in length TO: 4.6m in length
Registration of a Section 219 Covenant for the protection of development from wildfire hazard. Development Permit DP000641- 38140 Third Ave - Report to Council |
6. | CONSENT AGENDA Items appearing on the Consent Agenda which present a conflict of interest for Council members and/or any items to be debated or voted against must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Recommendation: THAT the items listed within the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. |
A. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
i. | Special Business Meeting: April 7, 2026 |
ii. | Regular Business Meeting: April 7, 2026 |
iii. | Committee of the Whole Meeting: April 14, 2026 |
iv. | Special Business Meeting: April 14, 2026 |
B. | CORRESPONDENCE - Receive for Information |
i. | 0330 A. Hurford Re: District of Squamish Letter of Support for the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program in 2026 0330 A. Hurford Re: District of Squamish Letter of Support for the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program in 2026 |
ii. | 0402 Squamish Community Foundation Re: April News |
iii. | 0414 Honourable C. Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs 0414 Honourable C. Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs |
iv. | 0414 K. Neil, Downtown Squamish BIA Re: Opposition to the Proposed PST Expansion and Its Impact on Small Business in Squamish 0414 K. Neil, Downtown Squamish BIA Re Opposition to the Proposed PST Expansion and Its Impact on Small Business in Squamish |
v. | 0415 LMLGA Re: Annual Report Resolutions Booklet and Conference Door Prizes 0415 LMLGA Re: Annual Report Resolutions Booklet and Conference Door Prizes |
C. | CORRESPONDENCE - Referred to Staff |
D. | STAFF UPDATES - For Information |
E. | COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONS |
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the following recommendations from the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting: |
i. | 2026 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan THAT Council:
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ii. | Economic Development Strategy and Workplan Update THAT Council direct Staff to provide an update on the status of implementation of the Community Agreements Policy and advise whether it is possible to implement the policy for the 2027 budget. |
END OF CONSENT AGENDA |
7. | BYLAWS |
A. | FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS |
i. | District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025 (Spring) Amendment Bylaw No. 3228, 2026 Recommendation: THAT District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025 (Spring) Amendment Bylaw No. 3228, 2026 be given first, second and third reading. 2026-2035 Ten Year Financial Plan Spring Bylaw Amendment - Report to Council District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025, Amendment Bylaw (Spring Amendment) No. 3228, 2026 |
ii. | District of Squamish 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3227, 2026 Recommendation: THAT District of Squamish 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3227, 2026 be given first, second and third reading. 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw - Report to Council District of Squamish 2026 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3227, 2026 |
Land Development Procedures and Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw Updates Land Development Procedures and Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw Updates - Report to Council |
iii. | District of Squamish Land Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2632, 2018 Amendment Bylaw (2026 Update) No. 3231, 2026 District of Squamish Land Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2632, 2018 Amendment Bylaw (2026 Update) No 3231, 2026 |
iv. | District of Squamish Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 2649, 2018 Amendment Bylaw (Surety Bonds) No. 3232, 2026 District of Squamish Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 2649, 2018 Amendment Bylaw (Surety Bonds) No. 3232, 2026 |
Recommendation: THAT:
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B. | ADOPTION |
i. | District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (CD-82 Rental Housing Amendments) No. 3141, 2025 Recommendation: THAT:
District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (CD-82 Rental Housing Amendments) No. 3141, 2025 - Report to Council District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (CD-82 Rental Housing Amendments) No. 3141, 2025 |
ii. | District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025, Amendment Bylaw (Carry Forward) No. 3226, 2026 Recommendation: THAT District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025, Amendment Bylaw (Carry Forward) No. 3226, 2026 be adopted. District of Squamish 2026-2035 Ten-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3213, 2025, Amendment Bylaw (Carry Forward) No. 3226, 2026 |
iii. | District of Squamish Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3185, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3225, 2026 Recommendation: THAT District of Squamish Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3185, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3225, 2026 be adopted. District of Squamish Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3185, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3225, 2026 |
8. | STAFF REPORTS |
9. | LATE AGENDA ITEMS |
10. | CORRESPONDENCE - ACTION REQUESTED |
11. | ITEMS REFERRED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
A. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
B. | CORRESPONDENCE |
C. | COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONS |
12. | BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES |
13. | NOTICE OF MOTION |
14. | OPEN QUESTION PERIOD - CLARIFICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS |
15. | COUNCIL OR STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS |
16. | MOTION TO CLOSE |
17. | COUNCIL - STAFF IN CAMERA ANNOUNCEMENTS |
18. | TERMINATION Recommendation: THAT the meeting be terminated. |