Chilliwack public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several planning items including rezoning for 45835 Spadina Avenue. They are also reviewing the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw and a proposal regarding a wellness centre at 45951 Trethewey Avenue.

• Rezoning of 45835 Spadina Avenue from C3 to R9 zone
• Adoption of 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372
• Policy decision regarding zoning and building code enforcement for a wellness centre at 45951 Trethewey Avenue
• Chilliwack Community Policing Services Quarterly Report presentation
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367 for 45835 Spadina Avenue

Special Regular Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items including the adoption of minutes and a consent agenda. The council will also consider receiving the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from November 14, 2023.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) minutes from November 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal projects including a pedestrian bridge and parking lot construction. They are also considering various rezoning applications and the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw.

• Awarding $150,673.94 contract for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation Program to Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd.
• Proposal for Evergreen Hall Parking Lot Project construction from Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd. for $299,451.00
• Funding of up to $3,000.00 for the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association 'Downtown for the Holidays' event
• Rezoning of 45466 Yale Road from Tourist Commercial to Supportive Housing
• Third reading and adoption of the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack Council is reviewing the 2024 Financial Plan and several property rezonings. The agenda includes an engineering contract award for $212,576.00 for utility upgrades. Some rezoning proposals are also scheduled for public hearings in December.

• Engineering contract award to Urban Systems Ltd. for $212,576.00
• Adoption of Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331
• First and second readings for the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372
• Rezoning of 46225 Strathcona Road from R1-A to R3
• Density and height amendments for the 'Urban Quarter' area

Special Regular Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and administrative business. It includes a recommendation to receive the October 17, 2023, Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from October 17, 2023

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several rezoning applications for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes proposals for engineering studies and laboratory testing contracts.

• Rezoning 45905 Alexander Avenue from industrial to low-rise apartment
• $104,300 proposal for Master Plan Energy Study by Prism Engineering
• $78,810.52 annual contract for laboratory testing services
• Rezoning 46750 Hudson Road from R3 to R4 zone
• BC Active Transportation Grant application for Watson and Keith Wilson Roads

Regular Meeting

Council is reviewing a proposal for a City Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study costing $199,851. The agenda also includes several zoning amendments and development permit applications for various residential and civic properties.

• $199,851 proposal for City Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study
• Rezoning 45470 Bernard Avenue from Urban Residential to Urban Duplex Residential
• Redesignating properties on Nowell, Princess, Victoria, and Young Roads to Civic/Institutional
• Adoption of Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 5344
• Development Variance Permit for 41768 Bowman Road

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing a presentation on the Highway 1 widening project and considering several rezoning applications. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on asphalt rehabilitation contracts and winter road salt procurement.

• Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program presentation by BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
• 2023 Asphalt Rehabilitation Contract award to B.A. Blacktop Ltd. for $3,196,685.89
• 2023 Winter Road Salt quotation from LaFarge Asphalt Technologies at $145.00 per tonne
• Rezoning of 43614 Alameda Drive from R1-A to R1-B
• Rezoning of 6040 Arlington Drive from R1-A to R1-C

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council is reviewing a proposal for an $8.9 million design-build project and several property rezoning applications. The meeting also includes updates to the sanitary sewer bylaws and snow and ice control policies. Additionally, council will consider funding for Truth and Reconciliation Day events.

• $8,900,404 proposal for Tyson-Keith Wilson Design-Build Project from B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd.
• Rezoning of 45631 and 45641 Morton Road to Mid Rise Apartment (R6) zone
• $10,500 funding request for Truth and Reconciliation Day events
• Amendments to the Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw
• Pre-selection of four demolition companies for city building deconstruction

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several rezoning applications for residential and apartment developments. They are also considering a proposal to waive building codes for an emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue. Additionally, the meeting includes a $5.6 million contract award for utility upgrades.

• $5,620,816.00 contract award for 2023 Linear Utilities Upgrades
• Zoning and building code waiver for emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue
• Rezoning of 9132 and 9146 Mary Street to Mid Rise Apartment
• Rezoning of Alder Avenue and Webb Avenue properties to Mid Rise Apartment
• Water Conservation Plan presentation regarding Provincial Drought Level 5

Council approved a $5.6M contract for linear utilities upgrades and a six-month policy to not enforce zoning or building codes for an emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue. Several rezoning applications were given first and second readings, and a water conservation plan was received for information.

• Approved $5,620,816.00 contract for 2023 Linear Utilities Upgrades to Sandpiper Contracting LLP/Wedler Engineering LLP (unanimous)
• Approved policy to not enforce Zoning Bylaw or BC Building Code for shelter use at 46146 Margaret Avenue from Oct 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 8160 and 8136 Nixon Road (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning at 6538 and 6548 Fern Street, 9132 and 9146 Mary Street, and 45745/45751 Alder Ave & 45740/45744/45754 Webb Ave (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning at 46485 Uplands Road and 44130/44160 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP00163 for 44490 Keith Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Directed Staff to write to Provincial Ministers and the Premier regarding lack of transit expansion funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Second Resolution for Latecomer Agreement LC-093 for storm main extension on Higginson Road (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council met for a special regular meeting on August 31, 2023. The agenda included a recommendation to approve the placement of a mural at 45835 Spadina Avenue.

• Mural placement at 45835 Spadina Avenue
• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from August 8, 2023

Council approved the placement of a mural at 45835 Spadina Avenue based on a staff report rendering. The meeting also received minutes from the Design Review Advisory Committee for information.

• Approved mural placement at 45835 Spadina Avenue (unanimous)
• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from August 8, 2023 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several public works contracts, including a multi-use games area and parking lot paving. Council will also review various development and temporary use permit applications for local properties.

• Award of $417,872.40 plus taxes to Swingtime Distributors Ltd. for a Multi-Use Games Area
• Acceptance of $190,300.00 plus taxes from Loewen Paving Ltd. for Yarrow Community Hall Parking Lot
• Request for Proposals for City Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study
• Development Permit DP001518 for 45700 and 45710 Yale Road
• Temporary Use Permit TUP00214 for 49966 Lookout Road

Council approved two infrastructure contracts and several development permits. They also adopted two bylaw amendments and authorized a request for proposal for a drainage study.

• Awarded Multi Use Game Area proposal to Swingtime Distributors Ltd. for $417,872.40 (unanimous)
• Accepted Yarrow Community Hall Parking Lot proposal from Loewen Paving Ltd. for $190,300.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001518 for 45700 and 45710 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00178 renewal for 7949 Venture Place (6-1)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00214 for 49966 Lookout Road to allow five dogs (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01208 and Development Permit DP000973 for 9551 and 9563 College Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5289 and Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5332 (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study to be sent to Stantec, Urban Systems, and ISL Engineering (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several engineering contract awards, including projects for transportation design and airport runway extension. Council will also review various development variance permits and a zoning bylaw amendment.

• 2023 Transportation Design Project RFP award to Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. for $144,815.00
• 2023 Chilliwack Airport Runway Extension Engineering Design Project RFP award to Stantec for $179,985.20
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5330
• Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5332
• Subdivision application denial for 6271 Tyson Road

Council approved several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. A subdivision application at 6271 Tyson Road was denied, while a development permit for 8136 Nixon Road was approved.

• Approved $144,815.00 contract to Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. for 2023 Transportation Design Project (unanimous)
• Approved $179,985.20 contract to Stantec for 2023 Chilliwack Airport Runway Extension Engineering Design Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5330 (unanimous)
• Denied subdivision application ALR00407 for 6271 Tyson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001255 for 8136 Nixon Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5318 for 45148 Oliver Crescent (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01316 for 6730 Vanmar Street with conditions of 115.39m2 lot coverage and single storey only (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01354 for 51715 Old Yale Road (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering several contract awards for parking lot work, paving, and pump tracks. They are also reviewing water conservation plan updates, mural placements, and various zoning and development permit applications.

• Award of Victoria Parking Lot tender to Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd. for $977,797.40
• Award of 2023 Mill and Pave Program tender to Loewen Paving Ltd. for $326,844.53
• Award of Novice Pump Tracks Design-Build Project to Velosolutions Canada West Ltd. for $499,392.77
• Extension of Stage 2 water restrictions to October 15
• Rezoning of 45148 Oliver Crescent from R1-A to R1-B

Council approved several construction tenders for parking, paving, and pump tracks. Stage 2 water restrictions were extended to October 15, and three development permits were issued. A proposed credit card payment fee bylaw was referred back to staff for clarification.

• Awarded Victoria Parking Lot tender to Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd. for $977,797.40
• Awarded 2023 Mill and Pave Program tender to Loewen Paving Ltd. for $326,844.53
• Awarded Novice Pump Tracks Design-Build Project to Velosolutions Canada West Ltd. for $499,392.77
• Extended Stage 2 water restrictions to October 15
• Approved four murals at Mill Street, Wellington Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Yale Road East
• Referred Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331 back to staff
• Approved development permits for 8287 Young Road, 45786 Hocking Avenue, and 9298 Young Road
• Approved first and second reading of rezoning for 45148 Oliver Crescent

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several bylaw updates regarding solid waste, municipal tickets, and electric vehicle charging rates. Council will also review multiple rezoning applications and playground equipment contracts.

• Proposed $2.00/hour fee for Level 2 EV chargers and $0.30/minute for Level 3 chargers
• Sardis Park Playground Equipment contract award of $274,988.64 to MAKR / Playworks
• Roadway marking contract extension for Infinite Road Marking Ltd. totaling $355,414.10
• Rezoning of 46220 Larch Avenue from R1-A to R1-C
• Rezoning of 46120 and 46130 First Avenue and 9164 Nowell Street to R5 Low Rise Apartment

Council approved user fees for municipal EV charging stations and awarded a $274,988.64 contract for Sardis Park playground equipment. Several zoning amendments were advanced to public hearings, and the city endorsed a housing accelerator fund application.

• Approved $2.00/hour for Level 2 and $0.30/minute for Level 3 EV charging fees
• Awarded $274,988.64 contract to MAKR / Playworks for Sardis Playground equipment
• Extended 2019 Roadway Markings contract to Infinite Road Marking Ltd. for $355,414.10
• Endorsed CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and application
• Granted floodplain site-specific exemptions for 43971 Industrial Way and 45466 Yale Road
• Approved placement of three murals in Thunderbird Alley and at 9350 Mary Street
• Scheduled public hearings for July 18, 2023, for rezoning at 46220 Larch Avenue and other sites
• Passed third reading of Solid Waste Management, Bylaw Notice Enforcement, and Municipal Ticket Information amendments

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land use amendments and development permits across various residential and industrial sites. Additionally, they are considering RFP selections for transportation designs and airport runway extensions.

• Rezoning of 47051 Yale Road to R3 Small Lot Residential
• Rezoning of 45200 and 45210 Wells Road to R4 Low Density Multi-Unit Residential
• Rezoning of 46495 Uplands Road to R3 Small Lot Residential
• RFP proponent selection for 2023 Transportation Designs Project
• RFP proponent selection for 2023 Chilliwack Airport Runway Extension Engineering Design Project

Council approved a $2.6M contract for the Bailey Landfill NE Wedge Liner Extension Project and adopted several zoning bylaws. Multiple rezoning applications were given first and second readings with public hearings scheduled for July 4. Two development permits were issued and one temporary use permit was renewed.

• Approved $2,609,870 contract for Bailey Landfill NE Wedge Liner Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5278 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning 47051 Yale Road, 45200/45210 Wells Road, and 46495 Uplands Road (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for OCP amendment and rezoning of 45700 Spadina Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved development permits for 7985 Lickman Road and 9194 Edward Street (Unanimous)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit TUP00174 for 201-43875 Progress Way (6-1)
• Approved new Respectful Workplace Policy Directive No. D-21 (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP documents for 2023 Transportation Designs and Airport Runway Extension projects (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several departmental reports including engineering, operations, and recreation. Key actions include approving vehicle acquisitions, funding for the Chilliwack Flight Fest, and a rezoning proposal for 46476 Brice Road.

• Chilliwack Creek Pump Station Preliminary Design award to Urban Systems Ltd. for $151,026.00
• Purchase of one Ford F550 Cab and Chassis from Chilliwack Ford for $73,000.00
• Purchase of two Heavy Duty Plow/Dump Trucks from Harbour International Trucks for $752,000.00
• Funding request for Chilliwack Flight Fest 2023-2025 at $12,000.00 per year
• Rezoning of 46476 Brice Road from R1-A to R1-C

Council approved several equipment purchases, including heavy-duty plow and dump trucks, and awarded a design contract for the Chilliwack Creek Pump Station. The city also granted annual funding for the Chilliwack Flight Fest through 2025 and advanced a rezoning application for 46476 Brice Road.

• Approved $151,026.00 contract to Urban Systems Ltd. for Chilliwack Creek Pump Station Preliminary Design (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP documents for Tyson - Keith Wilson Design-Build Project to three selected proponents (Unanimous)
• Approved $73,000.00 purchase of one Ford F550 Cab and Chassis from Chilliwack Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved $752,833.00 purchase of two Heavy Duty Plow/Dump Trucks from Harbour International Trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000.00 annual funding and equipment for Chilliwack Flight Fest 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Policy Directive No. K-12 regarding Recreation Complex Advertising (Unanimous)
• Accepted Chilliwack 150 street banner renderings (6-1)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5320 for 46476 Brice Road (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several land use applications including multiple zoning bylaw amendments and development permits. Council will also review a transit operating agreement and a $5,000 funding request for the Chilliwack Pride Festival.

• Transit 2023/2024 Annual Operating Agreement
• $5,000.00 funding request for Chilliwack Pride Festival
• Development Permit DP001659 at 51296 Yale Road
• Rezoning of 45700 Spadina Avenue
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5303 for 46225 Strathcona Road

Council adopted a new policy directive for R1-C Urban Infill rezoning and decided to apply it to all current in-queue applications. Other key actions included approving a transit operating agreement and funding for the Chilliwack Pride Festival.

• Approved Policy Directive No. G-35 'R1-C (Urban Infill) Rezoning Process' (unanimous)
• Decided to apply the new R1-C policy to all in-queue rezoning applications (4-3)
• Approved 2023/2024 Annual Operating Agreement with British Columbia Transit (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 funding for the Annual Chilliwack Pride Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001659 for 51296 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services Bylaws No. 5300 and 5301 (unanimous)
• Entered into Latecomer Agreements for water main extensions at Hopedale/Smith Road and Rowat Avenue (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5303 and 5315 for further consideration after public hearings (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several zoning amendments and development permits. Council is also deciding on equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and funding for community programs.

• Dehumidifier replacement for Sardis Sports Complex Ice Rinks 1 & 2 for $482,000.00
• Purchase of a Promac 60" Hammer Flail Attachment for $75,698.85
• Funding of $24,000.00 for traffic control for the 2023 Rotary Christmas Parade
• Funding of $121,212.00 for a Housing Support Facilitator via the Reaching Home program
• Rezoning proposals for 46056 Fourth Avenue, 6854 Casabello Drive, and 46220 Larch Avenue

Council adopted 12 bylaws covering zoning, liquor use in parks, and municipal rates. They approved several infrastructure RFP selections and authorized funding for the Rotary Christmas Parade and housing support services.

• Adopted 12 bylaws including Zoning, Rates, and Community Standards (unanimous)
• Approved $482,000 contract with Fraser Valley Refrigeration Ltd. for dehumidifier replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $75,698.85 purchase of Promac 60" Hammer Flail Attachment (unanimous)
• Authorized $24,000 for 2023 Rotary Christmas Parade traffic control and extended hosting agreement to 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $121,212 funding for Housing Support Facilitator via Housing Hub (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning to Urban Infill for 46056 Fourth Ave, 6854 Casabello Dr, and 46220 Larch Ave with public hearings set for May 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit TUP00194 for 45345 Watson Road (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council is reviewing the Annual Tax Rates Bylaw for 2023 and several property rezoning requests. The meeting includes decisions on equipment purchases, park liquor permits, and emergency shelter policy exceptions.

• Annual Tax Rates Bylaw for 2023 (No. 5302)
• Purchase of LED light fixtures for Exhibition Field for $304,000.00
• Purchase of an electric scissorlift for $74,760.00
• Bylaw to permit alcohol consumption at Vedder Park (45450 Petawawa Road)
• Rezoning requests for 9090 Sunset Drive, 6360 Hopedale Road, 50960 Nevin Road, 46225 Strathcona Road, and others

Council gave third reading to the 2023 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw and several regulatory amendments. Multiple rezoning applications were given first and second readings with public hearings scheduled for May 2, 2023. The city also approved several equipment purchases and policy updates.

• Approved Rates Bylaw 2023, No. 5302 (third reading)
• Approved $304,000 for Exhibition Field LED lighting
• Approved $74,760 for electric scissorlift purchase
• Approved Consumption of Liquor in City Parks Bylaw 2023, No. 5299 for Vedder Park (third reading)
• Authorized month-by-month extension of Bailey Landfill Gas contract with GHD Limited
• Approved Public Alerting System Policy Directive No. D-25
• Advanced rezoning for 9090 Sunset Drive, 6360 Hopedale Road, 50960 Nevin Road, and 46225 Strathcona Road (first/second reading)
• Advanced redesignation and rezoning for 46017/46029 Victoria Ave and 9384 Young Road (first/second reading)

Special Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve updates to the city's solid waste regulations. The session also includes a closed meeting to discuss law enforcement and objectives.

• First, second, and third reading of Solid Waste Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5306
• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from February 14, 2023
• Closed session to discuss law enforcement and objectives and measures

City Council gave first, second, and third readings to the Solid Waste Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5306. The meeting also included a review of the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes and a move to a closed session.

• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from February 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Solid Waste Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5306 (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Solid Waste Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5306 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn to a closed session to discuss law enforcement and objectives and measures (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and development permits for various residential properties. Additionally, they are considering a pavement quality survey award and updates to the Official Community Plan.

• Award of $98,026.00 to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for 2023 Chilliwack Pavement Quality Survey
• Rezoning proposal for 45935 Reece Avenue from R1-A to R1-C
• Rezoning proposal for 10140 Woods Road from R1-A to R1-C
• Request for Proposal selection for Chilliwack Creek Pump Station Preliminary Design
• Adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 5287

Council adopted amendments to the 2040 Official Community Plan and approved multiple development and variance permits for residential and commercial properties. The city also awarded a pavement quality survey contract and advanced a new reserve fund bylaw.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5287 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Chilliwack Pavement Quality Survey to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $98,026.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00210 for a group home at 7442 Allison Place (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001674 for 42704 Prairie Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01295 and Development Permit DP001548 for 9540 Woodbine Street (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01307 and Development Permit DP001631 for 5865 Vedder Road (unanimous)
• Approved Policy Directive No. D-24 Workplace Impairment Policy (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Growing Communities Fund Reserve Fund Bylaw 2023, No. 5298 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several regulatory amendments including waterworks and sanitary sewer bylaws. The agenda also includes a request for fire department water tankers and various development permit approvals.

• Fire Department Water Tanker proposal from Commercial Emergency Equipment for $606,901.82
• Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment (No. 5285)
• Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment (No. 5286)
• Development Permit for 4736 Bruce Road
• Development Permit for 45610 Luckakuck Way

Council approved the purchase of a fire department water tanker and several development permits. They also advanced utility rate amendments and official community plan updates. A non-medical cannabis retail store license for 51296 Yale Road was recommended for issuance.

• Approved $606,901.82 purchase of one Fire Department Water Tanker (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 grant application for Emergency Operations Center Technology and Supplies Upgrade (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of cannabis retail store licence for 51296 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permits for 4736 Bruce Road, 45610 Luckakuck Way, and 47521 Chartwell Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permits for 46089 Southlands Drive, 46083 Davis Avenue, and 8285 Lickman Road (unanimous)
• Passed first, second, and third readings for Sanitary Sewer and Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5284 for 46089 Southlands Drive (unanimous)
• Endorsed Reaching Home Program funding allocations for 2023-2024 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering multiple zoning bylaw amendments, including rezoning for properties on Southlands Drive, Portage Avenue, and Fourth Avenue. The meeting also includes decisions on several high-value contracts for landscaping, active transportation design, and electric vehicle acquisitions.

• Award of $333,640.64 contract to Transformations Landscaping Ltd. for annual grass cutting and trimming
• Approval of $251,535.00 purchase of three Electric Vehicle Cargo Vans from Metro Ford
• Acceptance of $177,828.00 proposal from McElhanney Ltd. for 2023 Active Transportation Design Project
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5284 to rezone 46089 Southlands Drive from R1-B to R3
• Funding request of $7,500.00 for the Chilliwack Mural Festival

Council adopted several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments and approved various service contracts. A proposed rezoning for properties on Strathcona Road and Williams Road was defeated. Council also re-allocated $323,000 from transit expansion to road rehabilitation.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5277 (unanimous)
• Approved $177,828.00 contract to McElhanney Ltd. for 2023 Active Transportation Design Project (unanimous)
• Approved $333,640.64 contract to Transformations Landscaping Ltd. for grass cutting and trimming (unanimous)
• Approved $251,535.00 purchase of three Electric Vehicle Cargo Vans from Metro Ford (unanimous)
• Re-allocated $323,000 from 2023 Urban Transit budget to road rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2021, No. 5068 for 46193 Strathcona Road and 10195 Williams Road
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws No. 5281 (46485 Portage Avenue) and No. 5282 (46045 Fourth Avenue) (unanimous)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5283 (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed for action is the receipt of minutes from a previous committee meeting.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes from January 31, 2023

Council approved an application for the 2022/2023 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The funding is designated for the Chilliwack First Nation Dike Project, with Skwah First Nation as the primary applicant.

• Endorsed application for Chilliwack First Nation Dike Project grant up to $2,000,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Skwah First Nation as primary applicant to manage grant funding (Unanimous)
• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from January 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss proposed services (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several zoning bylaw amendments and development variance permits. Council is also deciding on a street lighting retrofit contract and dehumidifier replacements for the Sardis Sports Complex.

• Proposed $128,490.00 contract to Crown Contracting Limited for LED Street Lighting Retrofit Project - Phase 2
• Rezoning proposals for 46193 Strathcona Road, 10195 Williams Road, 46485 Portage Avenue, and 46045 Fourth Avenue
• Public hearings for zoning amendments at 7985 Lickman Road, 5800 Jinkerson Road, 46531 Portage Avenue, and 51278/51296 Yale Road
• Liquor license hour change applications for Farmhouse Brewing Co. and Fortitude Wine Bar Ltd.
• Development Variance Permits for 11170 Gill Road, 5885 Hopedale Road, and 10105 Kent Road

Council adopted rezoning bylaws for properties on Portage Avenue and Yale Road and approved three development variance permits. The city also awarded a $128,490 contract for LED street lighting and recommended approval for two liquor license hour extensions.

• Awarded LED Street Lighting Retrofit Project - Phase 2 to Crown Contracting Limited for $128,490.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP documents for Sardis Sports Complex dehumidifier replacement to three proponents (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5279 for 46531 Portage Avenue (5-2)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5280 for 51278 and 51296 Yale Road (5-1)
• Approved Development Variance Permits DVP01297, DVP01303, and DVP01304 (Unanimous/6-0)
• Recommended approval of increased liquor service hours for Farmhouse Brewing Co. (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of increased liquor service hours for Fortitude Wine Bar Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5277 and No. 5278 (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on funding for climate action initiatives and community grants. Council is also reviewing several zoning amendments and liquor service hour applications.

• Proposed $315,000 for Local Government Climate Action Program, including $150,000 for cycling network improvements
• Contract award of $100,000 to Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. for 2023 Borehole Soil Investigation
• Proposed rezonings for 7985 Lickman Road, 5800 Jinkerson Road, 46531 Portage Avenue, and 51278/51296 Yale Road
• Community Development Initiative grants including $195,271 for Chilliwack Community Services
• Liquor service hour applications for Farmhouse Brewing Co. and Fortitude Wine Bar Ltd.

Council approved several funding allocations for climate action and community grants. They also advanced four rezoning bylaws to public hearing and approved the purchase of a bike lane sweeper.

• Approved $217,400 purchase of a Bike Lane Sweeper from Rollins Machinery (Unanimous)
• Approved $320,000 for 2023 Local Government Climate Action Program initiatives (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 contract to Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. for borehole soil investigation (Unanimous)
• Approved annual CDI funding for six organizations and Yarrow Community School Society (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 annual funding for Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Association (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning at 7985 Lickman Road, 5800 Jinkerson Road, 46531 Portage Avenue, and 51278/51296 Yale Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001595 for 50103 Patterson Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws 2022, No. 5238 and No. 5239 (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on the adoption of the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw and several zoning amendments. Council will also review equipment purchases and development permits for various local properties.

• Adoption of 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw 2022, No. 5272
• Purchase of Stertil Koni 4-Post Vehicle Lift for $162,394.00
• Purchase of 2023 Toro Ground Master 5910 Wide Area Mower for $177,047.00
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments for 45790 Reece Avenue, 6281 Smith Road, and 10330 Wedgewood Drive
• 5-year management agreement for Rotary Book Building at 44880 Wolfe Road

Council adopted the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw and approved several zoning amendments and development permits. The board also authorized the purchase of new operational equipment and approved funding allocations for the Reaching Home program.

• Adopted 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw 2022, No. 5272 (Unanimous)
• Approved $162,394.00 for Stertil Koni 4-Post Vehicle Lift (Unanimous)
• Approved $177,047.00 for 2023 Toro Ground Master Wide Area Mower (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year management agreement for Rotary Book Building (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendments for 45790 Reece Ave, 6281 Smith Rd, and 10330 Wedgewood Dr (Unanimous)
• Approved development permits for 5888 Blackburn Rd, 50235 Lookout Rd, and 45610 Luckakuck Way (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Reaching Home funding, including $300,000 for Community Integration Initiative (Unanimous)
• Referred Development Variance Permit DVP01259 (41768 Bowman Road) back to Staff for geotechnical clarification (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council is reviewing a funding request from the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association. The meeting includes a recommendation to provide $60,000 under the Community Development Initiatives Funding Policy.

• Proposed $60,000 funding for Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association
• Receipt of Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting minutes from December 14, 2022

Council approved $60,000 in funding for the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association. Several zoning bylaws and development permits were adopted, and the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw received its third reading.

• Approved $60,000 for Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5253 (unanimous)
• Adopted Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5273 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5261 for 10233 Wedgewood Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5269 for 46589 Portage Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5274 for 46080 Camrose Avenue (6-1)
• Approved Development Permit DP001607 for 45585 Luckakuck Way (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00202 for 45111 Stevenson Road (unanimous)