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Councillor Armand Hurford is here with your look ahead at what’s coming up at Council on Tuesday, February 15.
Limited public attendance is still allowed in Council Chambers though watching and participating online is still highly encouraged.
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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH
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The District of Squamish is seeking feedback from businesses and community members to help inform an improved patio program. The improved program will aim to create a streamlined and equitable application process for businesses and enhance the enjoyment of patio spaces for community members in Squamish. The program builds on the Temporary Patio Program created at the onset of the pandemic to support food service businesses by creating a quick and safe outdoor extension of their restaurant or café.
The surveys will remain open through March 9.
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UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING - HAVE YOUR SAY |
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General amendments to address a range of issues in the zoning bylaw
A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. on the proposed amendments and definitions within the District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (Stage 3 General Amendments) No. 2864, 2021. Learn more.
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In Writing: Deliver a written submission to hearing@squamish.ca, or drop off to the General Manager of Corporate Services at Municipal Hall before 3 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing.
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Online: Participate electronically by either viewing the live stream or through the use of the WebEx platform.
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By Phone: Participate by telephone during the Public Hearing by calling 1.604.449.3026 and entering the Access Code 146 367 8438.
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In-Person: You may participate in person during a Hearing in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia. Masks are required for all persons attending Council meetings in person and may be removed while presenting to Council.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND TRANSFER |
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The District of Squamish intends to transfer to Polygon Development 315 Ltd., 672.3m2 of Dowad Drive (see Closed Road on map below). This area will be built out as road as part of the Garibaldi Springs Development (“GSD”), and a sizeable retaining wall will be built on the eastern portion of the Closed Road. Public access will be maintained.
Notice of Road Closure: Closing Highway Right of Way on Dowad Drive
The District of Squamish gives notice of its intention to close to traffic 672.3m2 dedicated as “Highway Right of Way” on Dowad Drive labeled “Closed Road” on the sketch plan below. The dedication of the “Highway Right of Way” is removed and cancelled.
Notice of Transfer: The District of Squamish also gives notice that if Council adopts the Bylaw, the District of Squamish intends to transfer fee simple title to the Closed Road to Polygon Development 315 Ltd. for the purpose of consolidating the Closed Road with the adjacent parcel located at 2100 Newport Ridge Drive As consideration for the transfer of Closed Road, the District shall receive $1, from Polygon Development 315 Ltd.
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Have your say Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
Council will consider the District of Squamish Garibaldi Springs Road Closure Bylaw No. 2873, 2021, closing the Highway Right of Way and removing its dedication at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday March 1. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw may make representations to Council and should deliver a written submission to the General Manager of Corporate Services, or inform the General Manager of Corporate Services of their intention to make an oral representation, by 1 p.m. on February 25.
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RECYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK |
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Throughout February, we will feature a different area of your home to see what can be recycled. Next stop - the kitchen! There are a lot of recyclables here, including cartons (for things like ice cream, or soup stock), spiral wound cans (for frozen juice), plastic clam shells (for baked goods or produce) and all the boxboard. These can all be put in the curbside recycling once they are empty and clean!
Glass jars (for things like pasta sauce), flexible packaging (like granola bar wrappers) and soft plastics (like shopping bags) can all be recycled as well, but must be taken to a recycling depot.
Make recycling a breeze by checking What Goes Where at squamish.ca/waste-wizard or download our Curbside Collection app available for Android and iPhone.
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FireSmart™ HOME IGNITION ZONE ASSESSMENTS
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Spaces are still available to interested residents of Garibaldi Highlands, Valleycliffe and District of Squamish residents of Paradise Valley for a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment.
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*FireSmart™, Intelli-feu and other associated Marks are trademarks of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre .
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Temporary trail closure notice
The Discovery Trail between Government Road and Pioneer Way will be closed from February 14 to 25 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as the contractor for the Pioneer Way Extension project removes trees and vegetation.
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Notice of filming permit
A Work Permit has been approved for filming in Downtown and the local Skate Park on Thursday, February 17. Local business owners have been notified. No impacts to the public are expected.
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Residents – do you have storm-damaged branches on your property?
Public Works crews will be chipping storm-damaged branches (up to a maximum of 12 inches in diameter) for residents throughout the community as part of continued winter storm cleanup efforts. Residents are asked to place branches curbside on Monday, February 14. Chipping may take place over several weeks until all homes have been visited. If your storm-damaged branches are not picked up on February 14 a crew will return the following week.
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North Crumpit Community Survey
Diamond Head Land Company Ltd. is in the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for the area in Squamish referred to as North Crumpit.
As part of the application, the North Crumpit Project Team is hosting a second community survey to help inform the development of future land-use options at North Crumpit.
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Notice of assistance – Tourism Squamish
The District of Squamish has provided notice of its proposal to provide assistance to the Tourism Squamish Society in the form of an operating grant in the amount of $150,000. The purpose of the partnering agreement is to support Tourism Squamish in executing programs and services related to their 2022 strategic priorities including destination marketing, visitor experience, and destination development, including local tourism industry recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing services and facilities to meet identified tourism-related needs within the community, increasing efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and promoting and supporting environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation pursuits.
Any inquiries concerning the proposed assistance should be addressed to the undersigned or sent via email to rarthurs@squamish.ca.
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It's National Burn Awareness Week
Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week in February and is a window of opportunity for the community to learn more about fire safety in and around the home. This year’s theme is Burning Issues in the Kitchen, to learn more about burn prevention, visit burnfund.org.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, February 15 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 17 at 2 p.m.
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Did you know? All Council Meeting videos are now 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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Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
Come join us for some hot coffee and tea
and warm up your soul with friends, games and laughter. Activities include floor curling, ping pong, corn hole, board games and so much more. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet and mingle with other seniors and enjoy all The 55 Activity Centre has to offer. 55+ Free to attend. Parking is available underneath The 55.
February 11, 12, and 13
Bring your loved ones to Brennan Park Arena for our Valentine’s Day Public Skates happening this weekend. Wear your favourite red and pink items and we’ll set the mood with our Valentine’s Day playlist! Regular admission and skate rental fees apply.
March 12 to April 2, Saturdays from 3 to 8 p.m.
This course prepares participants to respond effectively to a variety of aquatic emergencies. Students will develop their fitness, safety knowledge, water rescue skills and judgement while learning lifesaving, first aid and CPR skills. This course is the pre-requisite for Bronze Cross.
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The library has re-opened! For more information and library hours, visit squamishlibrary.ca. |
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Wednesdays 5 - 6 p.m.
Join us for a virtual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Wednesday storytimes will include a craft project.
Thursday, February 17, 6 p.m. (online)
Join the Squamish Public Library, Under One Roof, and the Sea-to-Sky Community Action Team for a virtual screening of the film “The Wisdom of Trauma” followed by a community conversation.
Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m. (online)
As the world starts to bud and blossom, join the library for a virtual Vision Board workshop!
Use your ideas, thoughts, dreams, and wishes to create a vision board. Embrace possibility with a personal, visual reminder of your goals. Using collage, you simply see, cut, and arrange.
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