October 20, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, October 24 at 10 a.m.

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, October 24 at 3 p.m.

 

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SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 1

Coffee with Council returns this fall with our first cup being poured on Wednesday, November 1! 

This event is an opportunity for residents to sit down for a casual conversation over coffee or tea with members of Council and discuss the proposed 2024-28 financial plan.

Everyone is welcome to these events and RSVP is not required. Details on the venue and time to come.

NEW POP-UP EVENTS FOR THE MARINE ACCESS REVIEW

The final stage of community engagement will close on November 25. To provide comments on the Discussion Draft and Marine Access Reference Maps, email Sarah McJannet.

Community Pop-Up events

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The District of Squamish is seeking elector approval to finance portions of the following projects through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP):

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements – a major upgrade resulting in new post-disaster infrastructure that will increase seismic and flood resiliency and improve overall plant performance.
  • Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough Dike Upgrade – a high-priority project to raise the local standard of protection for the Squamish River dike beyond provincial standards.
  • Fire Hall No. 2 – one of three critical facilities prioritized for immediate replacement in the 2019 Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan that will serve as the second of two fire halls with the capacity to staff full-time crews in the future.
  • The Oceanfront Peninsula Main Road (R-20) –a multi-year, multi-phase road construction project connecting the Oceanfront Peninsula to Downtown Squamish and the rest of the community.

Long-term borrowing is a useful tool for municipalities that spreads the cost of large projects over the life of the project and allows today’s taxpayers – as well as future taxpayers – to pay for it.

  • If you are NOT OPPOSED to these bylaws, you do not need to submit any forms.
  • If you are OPPOSED to one or more of these bylaws, please complete the related Elector Response Form and submit it to the District no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Community Clothing and Book Swap

Do you have some clean clothes or books that you don’t need anymore? Hoping to stock up for your fall reading list? Want to find new hidden treasures? Come to the 2023 Clothing and Book Swap!

When: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The 55 Activity Centre

This event is a Zero Waste initiative by the District of Squamish.

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Zero Waste Workshop: Upcycling with Papier-mâché

Do you have a picture frame, mirror, or lamp lying around the house that needs a bit of sprucing up?

Come join us at the Squamish Welcome Centre for a workshop dedicated to giving items you already own a new life.

Bring your own if you have them, but we will also have some items ready! This is a crafting and upcycling event for the whole family – kids are very welcome and encouraged to join this workshop.

When: Saturday, October 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Squamish Welcome Centre (38027 Cleveland Avenue)

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On Tuesday at the Regular Council meeting, District of Squamish staff presented an update to Council on the staff work relating to the Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC Eagle Mountain Gas pipeline project, as well as an update on capacity funding requests and line pipe transportation.

Starting next week FortisBC contractors will begin transporting steel pipe, commonly referred to as line pipe from Squamish Terminals to the FortisBC construction staging property at the BC Rail Properties.

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Annual watermain flushing

Watermain flushing is underway and will continue through mid-November. Watermain flushing removes any stagnant water and unwanted build-up in the pipes. 

Impact: During flushing, there may be brief periods when the water becomes cloudy, discoloured or has a mild chlorine taste, however, the water remains safe to drink. If you experience these, please flush your taps with running water until clear.

Requests for 2024 tote exchange

Are you interested in a larger or smaller garbage tote? The deadline to request to change your garbage tote size for 2024 is October 31.

Solid Waste Utility fees will vary based on the garbage tote size you choose. A $50 exchange fee will apply.

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RESPECT SQUAMISH WILDLIFE

Bears are entering a very important time of the year as this is the last opportunity to pack on the pounds before the colder seasons. During the fall, they enter a state called hyperphagia, where they can eat thousands of calories but never feel full. This hyper-focus on food will make them especially active, prone to surprise, and protective over food sources.

  • Please be extra alert and aware when recreating – make sure you give bears plenty of warning that you are near!
  • Keep dogs LEASHED and on the trail – please do not risk either animal’s safety or your own!
  • Please make sure they are left to fatten up on natural food and NOT our garbage, fruit trees, or pumpkins. Help keep our community SAFE and keep the wildlife wild by managing all attractants and keeping your pumpkins out of a bear’s reach.

Tote Tips: 

  • Store totes in a garage or shed.
  • Place totes curbside between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. only on collection day and never the night before.
  • Rinse out all recycling.
  • Freeze compost or dispose of it on collection day.

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Requests for a public meeting must be made within the first 21 calendar days of a project’s launch in the Development Review. If a combination of 10 separate website-based, emailed or written requests are received by the District, then the applicant will be required to hold a Public Information Meeting regarding their proposed development.

 

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The Great Pumpkin Giveaway

Spooky Season is back at Brennan Park Recreation Centre! Join us for public skates on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout October for a chance to win a free pumpkin at each skate.

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Youth Night Pool Takeover

October 28, 7-9 p.m.

Youth aged 13-18 are invited to join us on the last Saturday of October for a fun-filled swim. Bring your friends for an evening of music and water-time! 

2SLGBTQIA+ Badminton Drop-in

October 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

2SLGBTQIA+ Badminton drop-in is a fully inclusive place for anyone to come and enjoy 1.5 hours of music and badminton. This drop-in is open to all skill levels, all ages, and allies are welcome to join.

BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • No current notices. 

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