Chilliwack public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of Chilliwack Council will decide on the adoption of the 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw, multiple rezoning applications for cannabis retail, low-rise apartments, and secondary suites, and award contracts for infrastructure projects. Council will also consider a new Community Heritage Register and other reports.

• Adopt 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5449 (budget)
• Award $149,994 to Urban Systems Ltd. for Chilliwack Creek Pump Station preliminary design
• Award $120,845 to Landmark Solutions Ltd. for canal gate replacement
• Rezone 8247 Young Road from C5 to C8 (cannabis retail) – public hearing Jan 14, 2025
• Rezone 46068-46088 Cleveland Avenue from R1-A to R5 (low-rise apartment) and issue development permit

Council unanimously adopted the 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw and approved several contracts, including a $149,994 design contract for the Chilliwack Creek Pump Station and a $120,845 canal gate replacement. A rezoning for a cannabis retail store at 8247 Young Road was defeated, while a rezoning at 7015 Eden Drive was referred back to staff for review. Council also approved a five-year management agreement renewal with the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society and forwarded two Agricultural Land Reserve non-farm use applications with support.

• Adopted 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 5449 (unanimous)
• Awarded $149,994 contract to Urban Systems Ltd. for Chilliwack Creek Pump Station design (unanimous)
• Awarded $120,845.18 quotation to Landmark Solutions Ltd. for canal gate replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year management agreement renewal with Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 CDI funding to Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association (unanimous)
• Defeated rezoning at 8247 Young Road from C5 to C8 (cannabis retail) (unanimous)
• Referred rezoning at 7015 Eden Drive back to staff for review (5-1)
• Approved rezoning and development permit for 46068-46088 Cleveland Avenue to R5 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The council will consider third reading of the 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw, along with adoption of four zoning and housing bylaws, two engineering service contracts, and multiple development variance permits. A liquor licence application for Johnny's Jukebox Diner and several public information meetings are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendments 5384 (45419 Kipp Ave), 5401 (Gore/Princess/Young Rd), and 5441 (9465 Hazel St)
• Approval of Housing Agreement Bylaw 5438 with MQHS United Church
• Award of Stormwater and Drainage Engineering Services contract to Ecora Engineering for $142,027.50
• Award of 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Consulting contract to R.F. Binnie & Associates for $111,959.00
• Third reading of 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 5449

Special Regular Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed for action is the receipt of minutes from a Design Review Advisory Committee meeting.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from November 12, 2024

The meeting was procedural only. Council received the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information and then unanimously voted to adjourn to a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing the 2025 Financial Plan and several zoning amendments. The meeting includes discussions on community safety, housing needs, and specific property remedial actions.

• First and second reading of 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 5449
• Proposed waiver of $1,183,977.47 in development cost charges and $31,394.14 in permit fees for Mamele'awt Qweesome Housing Society
• Contract for office furnishings from Holmes & Brakel Inc. for $245,621.64
• Rezoning of 9465 Hazel Street from R1-A to R4 (Low Density Multi-Unit Residential)
• Rezoning of 46528 Mayfair Avenue from R1-A to R1-C (Urban Infill)

Council approved significant fee waivers for supportive housing and advanced several zoning amendments. The city also ordered remedial action for a dilapidated property on Tyson Road and moved forward with the 2025 Financial Plan.

• Waived $1,183,977.47 in development cost charges for Mamele'awt Qweesome Housing Society
• Waived $31,394.14 in permit fees for Mamele'awt Qweesome Housing Society
• Approved $245,621.64 for office furnishings from Holmes & Brakel Inc.
• Ordered owner of 5660 Tyson Road to remove debris and vehicles within 30 days
• Gave third reading to rezoning 9465 Hazel Street to Low Density Multi-Unit Residential
• Gave third reading to rezoning 46528 Mayfair Avenue to Urban Infill
• Approved Development Permit DP001834 for 44688 South Sumas Road
• Gave first and second reading to 2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 5449

Special Regular Meeting

This special regular meeting of Chilliwack City Council includes a consent agenda to receive minutes from the Public Safety Advisory Committee meetings of July 17, 2024 and September 25, 2024. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Receive Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes from July 17, 2024 and September 25, 2024 for information

The Special Regular Meeting on November 8, 2024, was brief and procedural. Council received minutes from two Public Safety Advisory Committee meetings for information, then unanimously voted to adjourn into a closed meeting to discuss staffing and objectives under the Community Charter. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Received Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes from July 17 and September 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting under Section 90(1)(a) and (l) of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is meeting to decide on several development permits and a zoning bylaw amendment. The agenda includes a proposal to award a renovation contract for the Fire Training Grounds and the implementation of a holiday ticket program.

• Proposed $409,693.00 contract with Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd. for Fire Training Grounds Building Renovation Project
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5432 for 46005 Stevenson Road
• Implementation of 'Toys for Tickets' campaign from November 25 to December 13, 2024
• Public hearing and permit applications for 8408 Piper Crescent
• Development Variance Permits for 46604 First Avenue, 46680 Yale Road, 45890 Hocking Avenue, 45991 Airport Road, and 5865 Vedder Road

Council awarded a renovation contract to Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd. and approved several development and variance permits for local properties. The city also adopted a zoning bylaw amendment and launched a 'Toys for Tickets' program.

• Approved $409,693 contract for Fire Training Grounds Building Renovation Project to Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5432 (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Toys for Tickets' program from Nov 25 to Dec 13, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved child care facility permits (TUP00244 and DVP01468) at 8408 Piper Crescent (Unanimous)
• Approved veterinary clinic permits (DVP01361 and DP001857) at 46604 First Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved variance permit DVP01441 for a shed at 46680 Yale Road (Unanimous)
• Approved sign variance permits DVP01447 (45890 Hocking Avenue) and DVP01450 (45991 Airport Road) (Unanimous)
• Approved variance permit DVP01470 for a building addition at 5865 Vedder Road (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several engineering and design contracts and a zoning amendment. The meeting includes reports from the Chilliwack Museum and Community Policing Services and the adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Proposed rezoning of 8247 Young Road from Liquor Primary to Cannabis Retail
• Contract for 2024 Bridge Design Services from ISL Engineering and Land Services for $199,981.00
• Direct award of design services for Landing Sports Centre Annex to MQN Architects for $226,485.00
• Grant application for active transportation improvements on McIntosh Road, Edward Street, Menholm Road, and Mary Street
• Highway Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw 2024, No. 5422 for a portion of lane off Marie Avenue

Special Regular Meeting

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

• Receive minutes of the Design Review Advisory Committee meeting held September 10, 2024

The special regular meeting was largely procedural. Council received the September 10, 2024 Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information, then unanimously voted to adjourn to a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to discuss proposed municipal services. The meeting adjourned at 12:01 pm.

• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss proposed municipal services (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The council will consider a three‑year extension of the Bailey Sanitary Landfill and Compostable Waste Transfer Station operating contract, valued at $8,225,000. It will also review several zoning bylaw amendments, a sanitary sewer regulation amendment, and a winter road‑salt supply award. Additional items include adoption of previous minutes and various temporary use and development variance permits.

• Approve extension of Bailey Sanitary Landfill contract (Aug 1 2025 – Jul 31 2028) for $8,225,000
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5439 for 6538 and 6548 Fern Street
• Adopt Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 5440
• Accept winter road‑salt supply quotation at $145 per tonne for an estimated 5,500 tonnes
• Rezone 46010 Stevenson Road from R1‑A to R1‑C (Urban Infill) – first, second, and third readings

Regular Meeting

Chilliwack City Council will decide on multiple zoning amendments, approve a $1.498M asphalt rehabilitation contract, and extend a coliseum naming sponsorship. The meeting also includes a delegation presentation on Indigenous place names and a poverty reduction plan update.

• Award $1,497,794 asphalt rehabilitation contract to All Roads Construction Ltd.
• Approve $77,000 one-year extension of Chilliwack Coliseum naming rights to Chiefs Development Group
• Rezone 8421 Lockheed Place from AP to AP-1 zone with public hearing set for October 8
• Redesignate multiple Vedder Road and Viola Street properties to apartment residential zones
• Approve $5,000 funding for Truth and Reconciliation Day events

Council awarded a $1,497,794 contract for 2024 asphalt rehabilitation and approved a one-year extension for the Chilliwack Coliseum naming agreement. Members also advanced several zoning and official community plan amendments to public hearings scheduled for October 8, 2024. Additionally, Council approved $5,000 in funding for Truth and Reconciliation events.

• Awarded $1,497,794 asphalt rehabilitation contract to All Roads Construction (unanimous)
• Extended Chilliwack Coliseum naming agreement for one year ($77,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for School District #33 Truth and Reconciliation events (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 8421 Lockheed Place to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced South Vedder neighborhood plan amendments to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 6538 and 6548 Fern Street (unanimous)
• Adopted two latecomer resolutions for Jool Enterprises Ltd. (unanimous)
• Gave first three readings to sewer and tax exemption bylaws (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several engineering contracts and zoning amendments. A key proposal involves a six-month policy to not enforce zoning or building codes for an emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue. The body is also deciding on various land-use permits and infrastructure tenders.

• Proposed $222,910.02 contract to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Ltd. for City Hall parking lot expansion
• Proposed $176,500.00 organic waste transportation tender for BioCentral Green Depot Ltd.
• Proposed $195,516.87 for WWTP CE pump replacement and piping upgrade from Precision Service & Pumps Inc.
• Proposed $10,000.00 Reusables Pilot Program agreement with Circular Solutions Inc.
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments for 46662 Portage Avenue and 4440 Wilson Road

Council approved a six-month policy not to enforce zoning or building codes for a winter emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue and adopted zoning amendments. They also awarded multiple infrastructure and engineering contracts, including a city hall parking lot expansion and an organic waste transportation tender. Additionally, public hearings and information meetings were held for various development variances, liquor licenses, and property applications.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws 2024 (Nos. 5414 and 5431) (Carried unanimously)
• Approved $10,000 Reusables Pilot Program Partnering Agreement with Circular Solutions Inc. (Carried unanimously)
• Approved two-year U-Pass Agreement extension from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2026 (Carried unanimously)
• Awarded City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Construction contract to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Ltd. for $222,910.02 (Carried unanimously)
• Awarded Organic Waste Transportation tender to BioCentral Green Depot Ltd. for an estimated $176,500.00 (Carried unanimously)
• Accepted quotation for CE Pump Replacement and Piping Upgrade from Precision Service & Pumps Inc. for $195,516.87 (Carried unanimously)
• Approved a six-month policy from October 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, not to enforce Zoning Bylaw or BC Building Code for a shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue (Carried unanimously)
• Approved issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01271 for 10067 Nelson Road (Carried unanimously)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several zoning bylaw amendments for residential and commercial properties. The meeting includes a proposed contract for hazardous waste collection and a liquor license application review.

• Proposed $174,567.27 tender for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days awarded to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd.
• Rezoning of 9777 and 9795 Carleton Street and 46780 Yale Road to Low Rise Apartment Zone (R5).
• Rezoning of 45419 Kipp Avenue and 46005 Stevenson Road to Urban Infill (R1-C) and Small Lot Residential (R3) zones.
• Proposed denial of rezoning for 7949 Venture Place from General Industrial to Mixed Commercial and Industrial.
• Liquor Primary Licence Application for Chilliwack Refinery House Hair Studio Inc. at 5622 Vedder Road.

Council defeated a rezoning proposal for 9777 and 9795 Carleton Street and 46780 Yale Road from R1-A to R5 (Low Rise Apartment) by a 3-2 vote. Council also referred an OCP amendment for 7949 Venture Place back to staff for further options. Several other rezoning and bylaw items were advanced or adopted, and a hazardous waste collection contract was awarded.

• Defeated rezoning to R5 (Low Rise Apartment) at 9777/9795 Carleton St and 46780 Yale Rd (3-2)
• Referred OCP amendment for 7949 Venture Place back to staff for additional rezoning options
• Awarded Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days tender to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for $174,567.27 (3-year term)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5415
• Gave first, second, and third reading to rezoning at 45419 Kipp Ave (R1-A to R1-C)
• Gave first and second reading to OCP redesignation at 8614 Nixon Rd and set public hearing for Sept 3, 2024
• Gave first and second reading to rezoning at 8614 Nixon Rd and 8725 Veronika Pl (SR to R3) and set public hearing for Sept 3, 2024
• Gave first, second, and third reading to rezoning at 4440 Wilson Rd (RR to R1-A)

Special Regular Meeting

This special regular meeting is primarily procedural. The council is scheduled to receive the minutes from the July 17, 2024, Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting for information.

• Receipt of Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes from July 17, 2024

The meeting was largely procedural. Council received the Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes from July 17, 2024, for information, then unanimously voted to adjourn to a closed session under Section 90(1)(l) of the Community Charter to discuss objectives and measures. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 pm.

• Received Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes (July 17, 2024) for information (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session under Section 90(1)(l) to discuss objectives and measures (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council will meet on August 6, 2024, to adopt six bylaws, including zoning amendments and repeals, and award a $265,239.84 tender for the Prest Road Box Culvert Project. Council will also discuss parking lot expansion, traffic changes, and synthetic turf replacement for Exhibition Field.

• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws 2024, Nos. 5399, 5411, and 5413
• Adopt Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw Repeal Bylaw 2024, No. 5418
• Award $265,239.84 tender for Prest Road Box Culvert Project to Accura Grade Inc.
• Approve $1.05M synthetic turf replacement at Exhibition Field (45323 Hodgins Avenue)
• Authorize City Hall Parking Lot Expansion RFEI for construction services

Council defeated a motion to give third reading to Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment 2024, No. 5396, which would have redesignated properties at 46068 and 46074 Fourth Avenue and 9011 and 9023 Nowell Street from 'Residential 1 - Downtown Single Family' to 'Urban Quarter'. The motion was defeated 4 to 2. Council also adopted OCP Bylaw 5409 and Zoning Bylaw 5410, which redesignate and rezone property at 46039 Southlands Drive to allow for a parking lot, and approved several temporary use permits and development variance permits.

• Defeated third reading of OCP Bylaw 5396 for Fourth Avenue/Nowell Street properties (4-2)
• Adopted OCP Bylaw 5409 and Zoning Bylaw 5410 for Southlands Drive parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00227 for child care at 6045 Miller Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00229 for child care at 46212 Maple Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00232 for martial arts studio at 2-7870 Enterprise Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01420 and Development Permit DP001790 for supportive housing at 46719/46721 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permits DVP01035, DVP01337, DVP01379, DVP01421 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of liquor licence endorsements for Whispering Horse Winery (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council will consider a range of items, including adopting minutes, a consent agenda of several bylaw amendments, and multiple zoning amendment readings. It will also vote on the 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement and approve the purchase and installation of a Storage Area Network for $749,327.72. Additional items include a liquor licence application for Whispering Horse Winery and the repeal of the Single‑Use Item Reduction Bylaw.

• Approve purchase and installation of a Storage Area Network from CDW Canada for $749,327.72.
• Approve the 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund Agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
• Adopt six consent‑agenda bylaws: Delegation Authority, Development Application Fee, Procedural, Solid Waste Management, Public Hearing/Public Information Meeting, and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5379.
• Read and pass the Single‑Use Item Reduction Bylaw Repeal Bylaw 2024, No. 5418 (first, second, and third readings).
• Consider multiple zoning bylaw amendment readings for properties on Fourth Avenue, Yale Road, Princess Avenue, Southlands Drive, and other locations.

Council approved the purchase of a Storage Area Network and several residential rezoning bylaws. They also advanced a plan to rezone downtown properties to 'Urban Quarter' and 'Mid Rise Apartment Commercial' designations. A public information meeting for a winery liquor license was scheduled for August 6, 2024.

• Approved $749,327.72 purchase of Storage Area Network from CDW Canada (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 46719 and 46721 Yale Road to Supportive Housing Zone (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 46184 Princess Avenue to Urban Infill Zone (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 50590 Yale Road to Urban Residential Zone (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 46290 Second Avenue to Urban Duplex Residential Zone (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 46662 Portage Avenue to Urban Infill Zone (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 7140 Rochester Avenue to Small Lot Residential Zone (unanimous)
• Approved first/second reading for 'Urban Quarter' rezoning at Fourth Ave and Nowell St (6-1)

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council is considering recommendations to award infrastructure contracts, amend zoning rules, and update municipal bylaws. Staff propose approving a $1,298,050.95 contract for Luckakuck Way traffic improvements and a $186,186.00 contract for landfill waste grinding. The agenda also includes zoning changes for 45387 Jewel Avenue, highway closure bylaws, and multiple development permit applications. No final votes are recorded in this agenda.

• Award tender to Breakwater Contracting Ltd. for $1,298,050.95 for Luckakuck Way traffic signal and safety improvements
• Award tender to Drake Resources Ltd. for $186,186.00 for Bailey Landfill wood and yard waste grinding
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5379 to rezone 45387 Jewel Avenue from R1-A to R1-C and R3 zones
• Highway Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaws for portions of Gore Avenue and a nearby lane
• Approve three murals for the 2024 Chilliwack Mural Festival at Thunderbird Lane, 9345 Main Street, and 45585 Luckakuck Way

Council awarded a $1,298,050.95 contract for traffic signal and safety improvements on Luckakuck Way. Several zoning amendments and temporary use permits were approved, including a commercial child care facility and a dance academy. Council also directed staff to repeal the Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw.

• Awarded $1,298,050.95 traffic safety contract for Luckakuck Way to Breakwater Contracting Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $186,186.00 wood and yard waste grinding contract to Drake Resources Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw Repeal Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 45387 Jewel Avenue to Urban Infill and Small Lot Residential zones (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for commercial child care at 9422 Coote Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for dance academy at 7949 Venture Place (6-1)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for storage container at 6022 Glengarry Drive (5-2)
• Approved three murals for Thunderbird Lane, 9345 Main Street, and 45585 Luckakuck Way (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several land-use items including rezoning requests and floodplain exemptions. The agenda also includes infrastructure matters such as road closures, transit agreements, and a street maintenance contract extension.

• Award of $269,355.78 to Loewen Paving Ltd. for the 2024 Mill and Pave Program
• Proposed closure of portions of Gore Avenue and a connecting lane near Princess Avenue
• One-year extension of Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Contract with Crown Contracting Ltd.
• Rezoning requests for properties on Fourth Avenue, Nowell Street, Princess Avenue, and Young Road
• Floodplain site specific exemptions for 43701 Industrial Way and 10665 Young Road

Council unanimously approved a $269,355.78 road paving contract, a one-year transit operating agreement, and extensions to highway closure bylaws. A proposal to rezone properties at Fourth Avenue and Nowell Street to 'Urban Quarter' was denied and referred back to staff for clarification. Council also granted floodplain exemptions for a megadome structure and a single-family dwelling.

• Approved 2024 Mill and Pave Program tender to Loewen Paving Ltd. for $269,355.78
• Approved 2024/2025 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit
• Approved one-year extension for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Contract with Crown Contracting Ltd.
• Denied Official Community Plan amendment for 46068/46074 Fourth Ave and 9011/9023 Nowell St
• Referred OCP amendment for Fourth Ave/Nowell St back to staff for clarification (5-1 vote)
• Granted first, second, and third reading for Highway Closure Bylaws No. 5387 and 5388
• Granted first, second, and third reading for Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5400 and 5401
• Granted floodplain site-specific exemptions for 43701 Industrial Way and 10665 Young Road

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several planning items including small-scale multi-unit housing and transit-oriented area bylaws. Council will also review various development permits, temporary use permits, and a proposal for the Official Community Plan Review.

• $366,457.00 proposal for 'Chilliwack 2050 - Official Community Plan Review' from Modus Planning, Design & Engagement Inc.
• $3,200.00 funding request for the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association Village Classic 2024 Car Show
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5395 regarding small-scale, multi-unit housing regulations
• Transit-Oriented Area Bylaw 2024, No. 5394
• Development Permit DP001274 for 8460 Young Road

Council gave first, second and third reading to two zoning bylaws: No. 5395 on small-scale multi-unit housing regulations and No. 5394 creating a Transit-Oriented Area. Council also awarded a $366,457.00 contract to Modus Planning, Design & Engagement Inc. for the "Chilliwack 2050" Official Community Plan Review, and approved several development permits, temporary use permits and development variance permits. All recorded votes carried unanimously, except one amendment motion on a development permit at 43701 Industrial Way, which was defeated 3 to 3. Councillor Kloot was absent.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5395 (small-scale multi-unit housing) given first, second and third reading (unanimous)
• Transit-Oriented Area Bylaw 2024, No. 5394 given first, second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved $366,457.00 contract with Modus Planning, Design & Engagement Inc. for "Chilliwack 2050" Official Community Plan Review (unanimous)
• Approved $3,200.00 Community Development Initiatives funding for the Downtown Chilliwack BIA "2024 Village Classic Car Show" (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permits DP001274 (8460 Young Road), DP001683 (45873 Trethewey Avenue), DP001775 (43701 Industrial Way) and DP001760 (45495 Campus Drive) (unanimous)
• Amendment to add an irrigation system to DP001775 landscaping defeated 3 to 3 (against: Mercer, Shields, Westeringh)
• Approved Temporary Use Permits TUP00228 (44490 Keith Wilson Road, child care facility) and TUP00235 (8600 Young Road, commercial parking) (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permits DVP01405, DVP01406, DVP01419 and DVP01422 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will review several engineering and planning proposals, including a $250,000 allocation for home energy upgrade rebates. The agenda also includes a study on converting Princess Avenue to one-way traffic to allow for a multi-use pathway. Additionally, the meeting features presentations from the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and community policing services.

• $250,000 allocation for home energy upgrade rebates via the CleanBC Municipal Top-Ups Program
• Proposal to convert Princess Avenue to one-way eastbound traffic for a multi-use pathway
• $205,200.00 contract for the Advertising Bus Bench Program over five years
• $92,559.20 award to Urban Systems Ltd. for design guidelines review
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2024, No. 5392 for 45495 Campus Drive

Council unanimously adopted a zoning bylaw amendment and approved several engineering projects, including a bus bench advertising program and a Princess Avenue traffic study. While the 2024/2025 transit operating agreement was initially moved for approval, a subsequent motion referred it back to staff to appeal for increased funding from BC Transit. Council also supported three Agricultural Land Reserve applications and authorized a design guidelines review project.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5392
• Accepted Advertising Bus Bench Program proposal ($205,200 over 5 years)
• Allocated $250,000 to CleanBC Municipal Top-Ups Program
• Directed staff to consult on Princess Avenue one-way conversion
• Referred 2024/2025 Transit Operating Agreement back to staff for appeal
• Authorized Vedder Greenway Special Event Allocation Guidelines
• Approved Development Permit DP001783 at 42431 Highland Drive
• Forwarded three ALR applications (41684, 51665, 47036 Yale Road) with support

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several major infrastructure contracts, including cycling improvements and road projects. Council will also consider multiple rezoning applications and approve the 2023 audited financial statements.

• Knight & Mary Cycling Improvements tender award to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. for $2,190,253.30
• Yale Road-Breezeway Projects tender award to Marex Constructors Ltd. for $1,571,850.00
• Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre strength equipment purchase from LIVunLtd for $344,972.45
• Asphalt Rehabilitation Consulting and Administration contract award to R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. for $161,593.00
• Rezoning of 9378 and 9396 McNaught Road from R1-A to R1-C

Chilliwack Council unanimously approved two major road construction tenders totaling over $3.7 million and adopted the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The council also passed two zoning bylaw amendments and approved four development permits following public hearings. Additionally, Council voted to send a letter to the Provincial Government urging increased funding for drug recovery and treatment.

• Awarded Knight & Mary cycling improvements tender to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. for $2,190,295.30
• Awarded Yale Road-Breezeway Projects tender to Marex Constructors Ltd. for $1,571,850.00
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment 5377 for 9378 and 9396 McNaught Road (R1-A to R1-C)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment 5392 for 45495 Campus Drive (increased density/height)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00225 for child care at 1701-5260 Goldspring Place
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01292 and Development Permit DP001606 at 43757 Progress Way
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01397 and Development Permit DP001792 at 8190 Brannick Place

Regular Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2024 annual tax rates bylaw and several utility regulation amendments. The meeting includes requests to approve equipment purchases and imagery acquisition contracts. Staff will also present updated city and neighbourhood profiles.

• Purchase of an asphalt patch truck for $540,507.00
• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 5393) readings
• Orthoimagery acquisition proposal for $96,550.00
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024 (No. 5385) adoption
• Tendering for the 2024 Asphalt Rehabilitation Construction Project

Council gave three readings to the 2024 Rates Bylaw and approved the purchase of an asphalt patch truck. The city also adopted three amendment bylaws regarding zoning, waterworks, and sanitary sewers.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5385 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5390 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5391 (Unanimous)
• Authorized tender documents for 2024 Asphalt Rehabilitation Construction Project to three proponents (Unanimous)
• Approved $540,507.00 purchase of one Asphalt Patch Truck from Harbour International (Unanimous)
• Passed first, second, and third readings of Rates Bylaw 2024, No. 5393 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $96,550.00 proposal from Aeroquest Mapcon for 2024 Orthoimagery Acquisition (Unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

This is a special regular meeting of the Chilliwack Council. The agenda consists of procedural items including the adoption of previous minutes and a motion to adjourn to a closed session.

• Adoption of the April 2, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes

Chilliwack Council held a special regular meeting on April 11, 2024, chaired by Mayor Popove, with all members of Council present. Council adopted the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting as circulated, carried unanimously. Council then voted unanimously to move into a Closed Meeting under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter to discuss matters subject to solicitor-client privilege, and adjourned at 12:07 pm. No other substantive decisions are recorded in these minutes.

• Adopted April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes as circulated (unanimous)
• Approved holding a Closed Meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(i) on solicitor-client privilege (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:07 pm (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several bylaw amendments and rezoning requests, including a property change at 5870 Jinkerson Road. Additionally, the agenda includes awarding contracts for dust palliative application and recycling depot compactors.

• Award of $252,785.00 tender for supply and application of dust palliative to Custom Tank Service
• Purchase of three refurbished compactors from Canadian Compactor Repair Ltd. for $89,591.68
• Rezoning of 5870 Jinkerson Road from RR to R3 zone
• $5,000.00 funding request for the Chilliwack Mural Festival
• $56,000.00 funding request for Ruth and Naomi's Mission Downtown Cleanup Peer Employment Program

Council passed amendments to waterworks and sanitary sewer regulation bylaws and approved several development and variance permits. The city also awarded contracts for dust palliative services and recycling compactors, and provided community funding for a mural festival and a peer employment program.

• Approved Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5390 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5391 (unanimous)
• Awarded $252,785.00 dust palliative tender to Custom Tank Service (unanimous)
• Approved $89,591.68 purchase of three refurbished compactors from Canadian Compactor Repair Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $56,000.00 for Ruth and Naomi's Mission Downtown Cleanup Peer Employment Program (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000.00 for the 2024 Chilliwack Mural Festival (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5870 Jinkerson Road from RR to R3 (unanimous)
• Granted floodplain site-specific exemption for industrial uses at 41723, 7652, and 7560 Cannor Road (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several large-scale engineering contracts, including a biological treatment system expansion and airport lighting upgrades. Additional items include updates to solid waste management, water conservation plans, and potential liquor consumption in city parks.

• Biological Treatment System Expansion Phase 2: $36,374,960.94 award to Tritech Group Ltd./Stantec Consulting Ltd.
• 2024 Chilliwack Airport Project Airfield Lighting Upgrade: $1,154,614.65 award to Black & McDonald Ltd.
• Electric Ice Resurfacer RFP award of $221,751.00 to Vimar Equipment
• Proposed liquor consumption by season at Vedder Park (45450 Petawawa Road)
• Funding for Downtown Cleanup Peer Employment Program: $49,995.00 to Ruth and Naomi's Mission

Council approved a major wastewater treatment expansion and several infrastructure awards, including airport lighting and an electric ice resurfacer. New bylaws were passed regarding park liquor consumption and solid waste management. Funding was also allocated for community outreach and housing services.

• Approved $36,374,960.94 contract to Tritech Group Ltd./Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Biological Treatment System Expansion Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,154,614.65 to Black & McDonald Ltd. for airfield lighting upgrades at Chilliwack Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $221,751.00 for an electric ice resurfacer from Vimar Equipment (unanimous)
• Passed Consumption of Liquor in City Parks Bylaw 2024, No 5382 for seasonal use at Vedder Park (unanimous)
• Approved $439,000 for Coordinated Community Outreach to Pacific Community Resources Society and Cyrus Centre (unanimous)
• Approved $216,088 for Case Management Services to Pacific Community Resources Society (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for Wilma's Transition Society and $61,000 for Chilliwack and District Seniors Resources Society (unanimous)
• Directed staff to hire Pixel Sky Animations for a Canada Day LED light show instead of fireworks (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City Council meeting includes a policy decision regarding zoning and building code enforcement for a wellness centre at 45951 Trethewey Avenue. The agenda also covers several infrastructure contract awards and bylaw amendments for sanitary sewers and parks. Additionally, the council will receive a quarterly report from Chilliwack Community Policing Services.

• $644,906.55 tender award to Tuya Construction Ltd. for Teskey Detention Pond Expansion
• $880,000.00 annual estimated cost for organic waste processing services from Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd.
• $180,000.000 purchase of LED light fixtures for Townsend Park Pitch A field
• Zoning and building code enforcement exemption for 45951 Trethewey Avenue
• Approval to participate in the provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project

Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a detention pond expansion and bridge inspections. A policy decision was made to waive zoning and building code enforcement for a Wellness Centre and Shelter through 2026. The City also joined a provincial electric kick scooter pilot project.

• Approved $923,230 contract with AstroTurf West Distributors Ltd. for Townsend Park 'A' Field turf replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $644,906.55 tender to Tuya Construction Ltd. for Teskey Detention Pond Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 purchase of LED lighting from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, Inc. for Townsend Park Pitch 'A' (Unanimous)
• Approved $74,840 proposal from ISL Engineering and Land Services for 2024 Bridge Inspection Program (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in Province's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project starting April 5, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Resolved not to enforce Zoning Bylaw or BC Building Code at 45951 Trethewey Avenue for Wellness Centre/Shelter use until Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 funding for Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Association (Unanimous)
• Passed first, second, and third readings of Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment 2024, No. 5374 (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is considering several funding allocations for infrastructure, community festivals, and youth programming. The agenda also includes multiple planning items regarding development permits and Agricultural Land Reserve applications.

• $137,776.00 drainage design contract award to Morrison Hershfield Ltd.
• $587,196.00 allocation for housing initiatives and Official Community Plan updates
• $20,000.00 funding increase for Chilliwack Community Services youth programming
• $5,000.00 funding request for the Chilliwack Pride Festival
• Development permits for 45951, 45957, and 45963 Wellington Avenue

Council allocated $587,196 for housing initiatives and adopted an amendment to the 2040 Official Community Plan. Several development permits and community funding requests were approved, including support for the Chilliwack Pride Festival.

• Allocated $587,196 for 2040 Official Community Plan update and housing studies (Unanimous)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 5380 (Unanimous)
• Approved $137,776 contract to Morrison Hershfield Ltd. for 2024 Drainage Design Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 funding for Chilliwack Pride Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 funding increase and service agreement for Afternoon Adventurers Program (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Reaching Home Winter Investment Plan funding for rent supplements and food resources (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001778 for 45951, 45957, and 45963 Wellington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permits DVP01382 and DVP01389 (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City is considering several infrastructure projects and zoning amendments. This includes a revised scope for the Chilliwack Airport Runway and a contract for the Williams Street Pedestrian Bridge design. The Council also reviewed proposals for new utility equipment and liquor licensing.

• Tender for revised Chilliwack Airport Runway scope
• $178,123.00 proposal for Williams Street Pedestrian Bridge design
• $780,486.00 purchase of a Combination Sewer Flush Truck
• Abandonment of Urban Quarter density and height amendments
• Liquor licence application for Axe House Chilliwack

Council authorized the purchase of a combination sewer flush truck and a preliminary design for the Williams Street Pedestrian Bridge. Several planning bylaws were abandoned, while others regarding public hearings and the Official Community Plan were advanced. Council also approved development variance permits and a liquor license recommendation.

• Approved $780,486.00 purchase of one Combination Sewer Flush Truck (unanimous)
• Approved $178,123.00 proposal for Williams Street Pedestrian Bridge Preliminary Design (unanimous)
• Authorized tender for revised Chilliwack Airport Project scope (unanimous)
• Abandoned OCP Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5369 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5370 (unanimous)
• Passed first, second, and third readings of Public Hearing Procedural Bylaw Amendment 2024 No. 5378 (5-2)
• Passed first and second readings of OCP Bylaw Amendment 2024 No. 5380; public hearing set for Feb 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permits DVP01384 and DVP01399, and Development Permit DP001701 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Liquor Primary Licence for Axe House Chilliwack (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering a zoning bylaw amendment for property located at 46750 Hudson Road. The proposal seeks to change the land use from an R3 Small Lot Residential Zone to an R4 Low Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone.

• Rezoning of 46750 Hudson Road from R3 (Small Lot Residential) to R4 (Low Density Multi-Unit Residential)

Council approved rezoning for properties on Hudson Road and Alexander Avenue to allow for multi-unit residential and apartment developments. The city also authorized significant equipment purchases for utility operations and allocated funding for winter homeless services.

• Approved rezoning of 46750 Hudson Road from R3 to R4 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 45905 Alexander Avenue from M1 to R5 and issued DVP01373 and DP001564 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of DVP01385 and DP001546 for 46262 Uplands Road (unanimous)
• Approved $771,955 purchase of two heavy-duty trucks from Harbour International (unanimous)
• Approved $544,310 purchase of two light and five medium duty vehicles from Chilliwack Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $459,542 purchase of one street sweeper from Vimar Equipment (unanimous)
• Endorsed Reaching Home funding including $138,000 for Ruth & Naomi’s Mission and $500,000 for Coordinated Community Outreach (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Liquor Primary Application for The Grand Hall at 201-45939 Thunderbird Lane (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is considering a recommendation to renew a Temporary Use Permit for the property at 45933 Trethewey Avenue. The renewal is subject to specific recommendations stipulated within the draft permit.

• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit (TUP00189) at 45933 Trethewey Avenue