VIRTUAL DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR: THURSDAY, JUNE 16 |
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Mayor Karen Elliott and Acting Mayor Eric Andersen invite you to the next virtual Mayor’s Drop-in on Thursday, June 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you are new to the community or have called Squamish home for years, these informal sessions are an opportunity to ask questions, meet like-minded residents, learn about community projects and initiatives, or simply say hello.
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PUBLIC HEARING - HAVE YOUR SAY |
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A Public Hearing is being held on Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
What's proposed: Rezoning to permit development of townhomes at 1039 Finch Drive.
Proposed amendments: To rezone the subject property from Rural Residential 1 (RL-1) to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 102 (CD-102) to allow for the development of 25 townhomes.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information that has been or may be considered by Council is available online (learn more below) or at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, through June 21. Please contact the Planning Department on 604.815.5002 for any questions. All submissions will form part of the public record. Council will not consider submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing.
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CURBSIDE TUNE-UPS STARTING NEXT WEEK |
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Are you a recycling champion? The District of Squamish, in partnership with Squamish CAN and GFL, is conducting curbside checks the week of June 13. This program is part of a larger awareness and education plan aimed at reducing recycling contamination by clarifying materials accepted for curbside recycling, materials accepted for drop-off at the recycling depot, and materials that cannot be recycled.
Volunteer auditors will conduct brief visual inspections only. No contents will be handled.
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COMMUNITY AMENITY CONTRIBUTIONS ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON POLICY REVIEW |
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The District of Squamish is reviewing the policy that guides Community Amenity Contributions in rezoning development applications. The Policy outlines the District’s expectations of developers’ contributions that are negotiated as part of proposed developments to increase residential density. District of Squamish Planning Staff will be hosting an engagement session and providing an overview of the current policy, introducing proposed changes and looking for stakeholder and community feedback on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre (1201 Village Green Way). Everyone is welcome to attend.
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2022 PROPERTY TAX AND UTILITY NOTICES DUE JULY 4 |
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Property Tax and Utility notices were mailed last week. Please note, property owners are responsible for payment of the 2022 property taxes and utilities regardless of whether or not a notice is received.
If you do not receive your notice, please contact Financial Services for assistance. New owners should ensure taxes and utilities are paid on their property. If there is any doubt, please call Financial Services at 604.815.5035.
Methods of Payment
- Online or telephone banking services provided by banks and credit unions.
- Mail or deliver cheque to Municipal Hall early enough to be received before the deadline. No post-dated cheques please.
- Deposit a cheque in the dropbox at Municipal Hall. Do not put cash in the drop box.
- In-person at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, June 14 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, June 14 at 5 p.m.
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Did you know? All Council Meeting videos are available with closed captioning. Closed captioning is available through Chrome browsers as a built-in feature that allows users to turn on Live Caption for media within the Chrome environment. Live Caption is only available in English and only in Chrome.
To turn on Live Caption:
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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH |
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Landfill Lateral Expansion
Did you know that the Squamish Landfill is on track to reach capacity within the next six years? The District of Squamish is pursuing a lateral expansion to the existing landfill to ensure there is local capacity for waste management. This requires an amendment to the Squamish Lillooet Regional District’s Solid Waste & Resource Management Plan to include explicit approval of the lateral expansion of the Squamish Landfill, as well as waste export out of the region (as the backup option). Visit Let's Talk Squamish to have your say, or ask us about this project!
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Perth Drive Active Transportation Improvements
We want to hear from the community about an alternative approach to active transportation infrastructure on Perth Drive. A grant application to fund active transportation improvements along Perth Drive was declined in September of 2021. The District continues to seek funding for this project. Until funding is in place, for the short-to-medium term, the District can either remove the existing bike lane to add a sidewalk or leave the existing bike lane in place. In both cases, the full build would be completed once funding is available.
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Weather Protected Spaces
The District of Squamish is planning to build 12 weather protected spaces across our community. They will provide protection from sun, rain, and snow and serve as gathering spaces in neighbourhoods across our community. We are looking for ideas from each neighbourhood to help make each space functional and welcoming for residents and users in the area.
We are also hosting an in person information pop up at each of the locations. We hope you will join us to chat with District staff and discuss ideas for the weather protected space near you.
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THE RE-USE-IT FAIR IS BACK |
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The Re-Use-It Fair is back on tomorrow, June 11 at Brennan Park
This event is an opportunity to bring your unwanted usable items or take away used treasures from someone else, for free. Come and take whatever treasures you find for FREE. You don’t have to bring something to the Re-Use-It Fair to participate.
What's accepted?
- Small appliances in good working order or in need of minor repair.
- Large appliances in good working order.
- Gently used toys, books, clothing, baby supplies, DVD, CDs.
- Furniture, household items, garden tools, and sports equipment in reasonable condition.
What's not accepted?
- TVs, computers, printers, VCRs (recycle these at the Bottle Depot).
- Broken, unsafe toys, damaged strollers, out-of-date children's car seats.
- Mattresses (recycle these at the landfill).
- Items broken or damaged beyond repair.
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OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT |
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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES |
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Active Transportation Improvements
Active transportation improvements to the roundabout at The Boulevard and Highlands Way South, including a new multi-use path, will take place from June to August.
Timeframe: June 13 to August
Impacts: Expect traffic delays.
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Sanitary Sewer Flushing, Video Inspection And Vapour Testing
CCTV inspection and vapour testing in the Industrial Park, Loggers Lane, Hospital Hill and Valleycliffe areas is scheduled to begin next week and continue through the end of June.
Timeframe: through end of June.
No Impacts to traffic.
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Wilson Crescent Storm Sewer Upgrade
CCTV inspection and vapour testing in the Industrial Park, Loggers Lane, Hospital Hill and Valleycliffe areas is scheduled to begin next week and continue through the end of June.
Timeframe: June through August
Impacts: Expect traffic delays. Watch for and follow the direction of traffic control personnel.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Amendments to Procedure Bylaw
District of Squamish Council will consider adopting “District of Squamish Procedure Bylaw No. 2099, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 2862” at the July 5 Regular Business Meeting. The bylaw amendment includes several amendments and is available for viewing at Municipal Hall, located at 37955 Second Avenue, or online by following the link below.
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Notice of Annual General Meetings
District of Squamish: The District of Squamish will be holding an Annual General Meeting for receipt of the 2021 financial statements and Annual Report during the Special Council Meeting to be held on June 21 in Council Chambers, at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.
Squamish Sustainability Corporation: The shareholder of the Squamish Sustainability Corporation will be holding an Annual General Meeting for receipt of the 2021 financial statements and Annual Report during the Special Council Meeting to be held on June 21 in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.
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Pop-up Recycling Depot in Brackendale
The next Pop-Up Recycling Depot is on June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Eagle Run Village in Brackendale, 41340 Government Road. Let us take excess recycling off your hands by bringing your soft plastics, flexible packaging, glass containers AND bike tubes for recycling.
Have no recycling to drop off? Come by to say hello, ask questions, and pick up a What Goes Where guide to learn more about local recycling options in Squamish!
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Notice of Event Permits
An event permit has been granted for a music event located at 37773 Cleveland Avenue on Saturday, June 11. No noise permit has been issued and music must stop at 10 p.m.
A Work Permit has been approved for filming at the Hot Spot Book Shop at 38027 Cleveland Avenue on June 12. Local businesses have been notified and impacts will be minimal. Eight parking stalls will utilized before business hours for filming. Crew parking will occur offsite.
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Latest additions to the Development Showcase:
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Masks in public indoor settings are a personal choice. Please respect the individual decisions of others. |
June 20 - July 27
Squamish Recreation Services has transformed the ice rink into a driver’s paradise complete with ride-on cars and trikes. Participants are welcome to bring a run bike from home with clean wheels and a properly fitted bike helmet for the rider. Please note this is an unsupervised program that requires parent/guardian participation. Regular arena admission rates apply.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:15 - 03:15 p.m.
The Fitness and Mobility Exercise Program is designed specifically to improve fitness, mobility and strength for individuals affected by stroke. In partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the University of British Columbia, this class includes functional strengthening, agility, fitness and balance exercises. Suitable for people-at any time after stroke-who can stand for five minutes, walk 10 metres (with a walking aid) and communicate effectively with the instructor.
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June 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (in-person)
Join Squamish Search and Rescue to learn about their work and how you can be safe on all of your wilderness adventures this summer!
June 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (online)
Drag Queen Story Hour celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and to embrace exploration of self. This fun all-ages event encourages acceptance of differences and helps to prevent bullying while providing an enjoyable literary experience. Please register to reserve your place in the reading circle.
June 22, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (in-person)
Join a Ta Síiy̓uxwa tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh (The Elders of the Squamish People) for a morning of storytelling followed by a group discussion.
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