Mission public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss budget carry-forwards, water fund increases, and several rezoning applications. The meeting includes a delegation regarding a covered skate park and decisions on fees for illegal construction.

• Proposed $214,428 expenditure for two steel portable forestry bridges
• Proposed Water fund budget increases: $21,800 for Cannell Watershed Management, $21,800 for Water Supply Quality Management, and $10,900 for Water Supply Strategic Planning
• Rezoning applications for 34309 and 34414 White Avenue (3rd reading)
• Proposed bylaws to increase fees for illegal construction
• Proposed naming of Kask Terrace and Musgrave Court

Council approved a $214,428 capital expenditure for two steel portable bridges from the Forest Legacy Reserve, and adopted the 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw, along with water, sewer, and solid waste rate amendments. They also denied a rezoning application for 8155 Nelson Street, approved two development variance permits, and granted readings to several bylaws, including those increasing fees for illegal construction. The meeting was procedural in part, with no public questions or notices of motion.

• Approved $214,428 for 2 steel portable bridges from Forest Legacy Reserve
• Adopted 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw 6315-2024
• Adopted Water Rates Amending Bylaw 6323-2024 (4-1)
• Adopted Sewer User Rates Amending Bylaw 6324-2024 (4-1)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Amending Bylaw 6325-2024 (4-1)
• Denied rezoning at 8155 Nelson Street (3-2)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP24-16 for 8924 Cedar Street
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP24-17 for 33909 Tooley Place

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural and serves to exclude the public from the session. Council will discuss labour relations and preliminary negotiations regarding a municipal service.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(c) for labour or employee relations
• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary municipal service negotiations

The council held a brief pre-closed meeting and voted unanimously to exclude the public to discuss labour relations and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No substantive decisions were made in the open session.

• Closed meeting to public for labour relations and service negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (unanimous)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural in nature. The primary purpose is to pass a resolution to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed council meeting.

• Resolution to exclude the public pursuant to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing updates to 2025 user fees and rates for water, sewer, and solid waste. The body is also considering a budget increase for an electric dump body and a proposal to incentivize alternative home heating in new housing.

• Increase budget for 2023 VMC Electric Dump body from $200,000 to $232,820
• First, second, and third readings of 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw 6315-2024
• Water Rates Amending Bylaw 6323-2024-2197(36)
• Sewer User Rates and Charges Amending Bylaw 6324-2024-1922(32)
• Solid Waste Management Amending Bylaw 6325-2024-5526(11)

Freestanding Committee of the Whole

The Corporate Administration & Finance Committee is meeting to continue a budget session that began on November 19, 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural to facilitate the continuation of these discussions.

• Continuation of November 19, 2024 Budget Meeting

Freestanding Committee of the Whole

The Freestanding Committee of the Whole will consider the 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw that proposes new and increased municipal fees. It will also vote on utility fund budget increases for water, sewer, solid waste, drainage and forestry, and on spending packages for the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan, including a property‑tax levy rise. Finally, the committee will endorse the 2025‑2029 Capital Plan and forward proposed utility rate amendments to council for readings on Dec. 2, 2024.

• 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw – approval of proposed fee increases and new fees
• Utility Funds Budget Increases for 2025 – water fees +1.47%, sewer fees +10.00%, solid waste fees +7.19%, drainage levy +4.75%, forestry budget inclusion
• Budget Decisions to prepare the City’s 2025‑2029 Financial Plan – approval of spending packages and a 7.33% increase to the 2025 property‑tax levy
• Endorsement of the 2025‑2029 Capital Plan
• Proposed amendments to water, sewer and solid‑waste user rates for council consideration on Dec. 2, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will introduce the proposed 2025 budget and provide an opportunity for public input. The meeting also includes several rezoning and development permit applications for properties on Cedar Street, Columbia Street, and other local roads.

• Public information session and input opportunity for the 2025 Budget
• Proposed rezoning of 9023 Cedar Street to Neighbourhood Centre One and Institutional Parks, Recreation and Civic zones
• Consideration of Housing Agreement Bylaw 6304-2024 and Development Permit DP21-169 for 7430 Columbia Street
• Adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaws for 30684 Dewdney Trunk Road and 31039 Greenwood Drive
• Proposed adoption of a new Proclamations Policy ADM.44(C)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural and consists of a resolution to exclude the public. Council intends to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss specific confidential matters.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter
• Discussion of labour or employee relations
• Discussion of law enforcement and investigations
• Discussion of preliminary negotiations for a municipal service

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The council resolved to close the regular meeting to the public under sections of the Community Charter. The closure covers personal information, labour relations, litigation, preliminary service negotiations, and confidential negotiations with higher levels of government. No agenda items were selected for discussion. The meeting was adjourned without public business.

Regular Council Meeting

The Regular Council meeting will review several development and zoning items. Key actions include a third‑reading vote on rezoning 34263 Squire Drive from Rural 16 to Rural Residential 7. Other items are third‑reading rezoning proposals for properties on 2nd Avenue and White Avenue, and a first‑reading OCP amendment for 32909 Rosetta Avenue. The agenda also contains a temporary use permit for a self‑storage facility and a motion on secondary‑suite registration.

• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6183-2023-5949(114) – third reading to rezone 34263 Squire Drive from RU16 to RR7
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6154-2023-5949(96) – third reading to rezone 32968, 32972, 32980 on 2nd Avenue to DT2, plus related development permit and variance
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6310-2024-5949(166) – first/second/third readings to rezone 34309 White Avenue from RU36 to RR7 and RU16
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6318-2024-5949(171) – first/second/third readings to rezone 34414 White Avenue from RU36 to RR7
• Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6321-2024-5670(52) – first reading to redesignate 32909 Rosetta Avenue to Attached Multi‑unit Residential

Regular Council Meeting

The Mission City Council is reviewing several land-use changes, including a redesignation for institutional use and two residential rezonings. The body will also consider a temporary liquor license change for a Remembrance Day event and the adoption of a 2025 tax exemption bylaw.

• Temporary liquor license change for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57 at 32627 Logan Avenue for November 11
• OCP redesignation from Rural Residential to Institutional at 33625 Ferndale Avenue
• Rezoning from Rural Residential 7 to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling at 31039 Greenwood Drive
• Rezoning from Suburban 20 to Multi-unit Townhouse One at 32876 Tunbridge Avenue, including a $7,500 voluntary contribution
• Adoption of the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 6307-2024

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Mission Council will consider a resolution to exclude the public from this special meeting. The exclusion is based on Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (c), (e) and (k), covering personal award information, labour relations, land transactions, and preliminary service negotiations. After the resolution, the council will adjourn to a closed session.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (c), (e) and (k)
• Adjournment to a closed council meeting

Freestanding Committee of the Whole

The Freestanding Committee of the Whole will consider the 2025 Fees and Charges Review, which proposes increases to existing fees, changes to current charges, and the introduction of new fees, and will vote to approve the proposal. The meeting also includes informational reports on 2025 spending packages for the budget, the 2025 Capital Plan, and preparation for the 2025 public consultation, none of which require council action. Standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Approval of 2025 Fees and Charges Review – fee increases, changes, and new fees
• Spending Packages Submitted for 2025 Budget Discussions – informational report
• 2025 Capital Plan – informational report
• 2025 Public Consultation Preparation – informational report
• Corporate Administration and Finance agenda items

Freestanding Committee of the Whole

The Freestanding Committee of the Whole will hear several reports on the 2024 citizen satisfaction survey and the 2025 budget status for the General Operating Fund and the Drainage, Water, Sewer and Solid Waste utilities. All items are provided for information only; no staff recommendations or council actions are required. Council will adopt the agenda and then adjourn.

• 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Feedback Report (information only)
• 2025 General Operating Fund Budget Status (information only)
• 2025 Drainage Utility Budget Overview (information only)
• 2025 Water Utility Budget Overview (information only)
• 2025 Sewer Utility Budget Overview (information only)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural in nature. The council is meeting to resolve to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed session.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(c) regarding labour or employee relations
• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(k) regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

The Mission Council will consider a recommendation to replace the Wren Street Bridge with a twin‑cell box girder bridge, adding $542,115 to the 2026 Capital Plan. It will also review a $20,088 budget increase for the Abbotsford‑Mission Recycling Depot project and a third‑reading zoning bylaw to rezone three parcels on 2nd Avenue. Additional items include a $27,000 tourism grant application and the proposed 2025 council meeting schedule with holiday facility closures.

• Wren Street Bridge Rehabilitation – add $542,115 to 2026 Capital Plan for bridge replacement
• Abbotsford‑Mission Recycling Depot – approve $20,088 budget increase from the Refuse Reserve
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6154‑2023‑5949(96) – third reading to rezone 32968, 32972, 32980 2nd Ave to DT2 zone
• Visitor Services Experience Enhancement Grant – support $27,000 application for tourism tour and event
• Proposed 2025 Council meeting schedule and holiday closure of all municipal facilities except the Leisure Centre and RCMP Detachment

Regular Council Meeting

The Mission Council will consider a range of items, including a $4,000 fire‑training donation, a $7,000 historical‑society grant supplement, and up to $200,000 for the Silver Creek Parkway multi‑use trail design. It will also vote on the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, repeal the Latecomer Policy, support a grant application for a pump‑station asset‑management plan, and adopt a Memorandum of Understanding for expanded transit service with annual costs of $250,000 and $30,000.

• Approve $4,000 Royal Canadian Legion donation for a second fire‑training shipping container
• Allocate $7,000 from the unallocated Fee for Service budget to the Mission District Historical Society grant
• Use up to $200,000 from the Silver Creek Parkway Development Cost Charge for conceptual design of a multi‑use trail
• Adopt 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 6307‑2024 (first, second, and third readings)
• Approve transit expansion MOU for 3,800 hours of conventional service ($250,000 annually) and 3,120 hours of custom service ($30,000 annually)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The council will consider a resolution to exclude the public from this meeting, citing sections 90(1)(a), (b), and (k) of the Community Charter. If approved, the meeting will be adjourned as a closed council session. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (b), and (k)
• Adjournment to a closed council meeting

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The council will consider a resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, citing preliminary negotiations that could harm municipal interests if disclosed. After the resolution, the meeting will be adjourned as a closed council session. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and 92

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to adopt a bylaw designating land near the West Coast Express Station as a Transit Oriented Area. Additionally, staff are seeking support for a 2026 budget allocation to identify historical sites in the community.

• Adoption of Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024 for lands within 400 metres of the West Coast Express Station
• Proposed spending package of up to $175,000 for the 2026 Budget to update the City’s Heritage Register

Council adopted Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024, designating lands within 400 metres of the West Coast Express Station as a Transit Oriented Area, with a 4-2 vote. Council also directed staff to prepare a spending package of up to $175,000 for the 2026 Budget for a consultant to create a Heritage Inventory, with additional clarity on costs and heritage definition.

• Adopted Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024 (4-2)
• Directed staff to bring forward $175,000 spending package for Heritage Inventory consultant (carried)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting was procedural boilerplate. Council met briefly to resolve to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed session.

The Mission, BC Council held a pre-closed meeting on September 3, 2024, and voted unanimously to exclude the public under multiple sections of the Community Charter. The closed session covered personal information about a position, labour relations, property security, land acquisition/disposition, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations. The meeting adjourned immediately after the resolution, with no substantive decisions made in the open session.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90 and 92 (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several capital projects, including a $1.35 M bridge replacement, a $190 k museum renovation, a $124,936 locker upgrade, and a $2.776 M allocation for Phase I of the Emiry Spray Park at 9104 Emiry Street. They will also review multiple bylaw amendments covering zoning, transit‑oriented areas, cannabis food production, and a housing agreement for 8863 Cedar Street. Additional items include reports on public safety, forestry operations, and a Housing Accelerator Fund grant application.

• Wren Street Bridge Rehabilitation – recommendation to replace with twin‑cell box girder bridge and add $1,350,000 to the 2026 Capital Plan
• Mission Museum renovation – approve $190,000 for windows, doors and siding from the Forestry Legacy Reserve
• Mission Leisure Centre locker replacement – approve $124,936 increase to the 2024 capital budget from the Gaming Reserve
• Emiry Destination Spray Park – allocate $2,776,000 from the Forestry Legacy Reserve for Phase I at 9104 Emiry Street
• Official Community Plan amendment – first reading to rezone 34545 Lougheed Highway from Commercial to Attached Multi‑unit Residential

Special Council Meeting

The council will hear a presentation from BC Assessment on the 2024 assessment roll, how property assessments are determined, and how they relate to municipal taxes. The presentation follows a direction from the Freestanding Committee of Whole budget meeting held on June 19, 2024. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this item.

• BC Assessment Presentation – overview of the BC Assessment Authority, property assessments, tax relationship, and 2024 assessment roll

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss a downtown parking study and a proposed $300,000 allocation for neighborhood planning. The meeting includes a public hearing on cannabis in food production and several rezoning applications.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amending Bylaw 6298-2024-5949(162) regarding cannabis in food production
• Proposed $300,000 for consultant services for Neighbourhood Planning work (Lougheed and healthcare corridors)
• Proposed $50,000 from Forest Legacy Reserve for an Adaptive Mountain Bike trail network near Mill Pond
• Rezoning application for 32968, 32972, and 32980 2nd Avenue to Mission City Downtown Two Zone (DT2)
• Rezoning application for 32876 Tunbridge Avenue from Suburban 20 Zone to Multi-unit Townhouse One Zone

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Mission City Council adopted resolution RC(C)24-029 to exclude the public from the August 19 regular council meeting. The motion cited Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e) and (k), covering personal information, labour relations, land matters, and preliminary service negotiations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Resolution RC(C)24-029 – close meeting to public per Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (k)

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider two bylaws. One amends the Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw to allow on‑demand surety bonds as security deposits. The other amends Zoning Bylaw 5949‑2020 to address Small‑Scale Multi‑Unit Housing requirements, listed for reconsideration under Section 131 of the Community Charter. A notice of motion also directs staff to collect data on usage impacts at Mission’s BC Hydro recreation sites. Remaining items are procedural.

• Adopt Development and Subdivision Control Amending Bylaw 6303‑2024‑5650(6) to accept on‑demand surety bonds as security deposits
• Adopt Zoning Amending Bylaw 6299‑2024‑5949(163) to amend Zoning Bylaw 5949‑2020 for Small‑Scale Multi‑Unit Housing (reconsideration under Section 131)
• Motion directing staff to collect data and analyze impacts of increased usage at Mission’s BC Hydro recreation sites
• Procedural items: call to order, adoption of agenda, and adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

Mission Council will consider approving an amending bylaw to allow on-demand surety bonds as a security deposit, adopt zoning changes for View Avenue and Renee Court, and review bylaws regarding recovery homes.

• Approve On-Demand Surety Bonds as security deposit (Bylaw 6303)
• Adopt Zoning Amending Bylaw 6291 for View Avenue (R22-053)
• Adopt Zoning Amending Bylaw 6293 for Renee Court (RST24-1)
• Review bylaws regarding supportive recovery homes
• Approve 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed council meeting. The session will cover personnel, labour relations, litigation, and government negotiations.

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes recommendations to approve funding for the Centennial Park Tea House project and library painting. Council will also review several rezoning applications and small-scale multi-unit housing amendments.

• $400,000 grant for the Centennial Park Tea House project
• $30,000 capital project to paint the Mission Public Library interior
• Zoning bylaw amendments for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
• Rezoning of View Avenue properties to Mixed-use Commercial Residential Two
• Text amendment regarding cannabis in food production at 104-32885 Mission Way

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items to transition from an open to a closed session. The agenda includes a resolution to exclude the public to discuss personal information, land-related matters, and confidential negotiations.

• Resolution to exclude the public
• Adjournment to closed council meeting

Freestanding Committee of the Whole

The Corporate Administration & Finance Committee is reviewing preliminary 2025 budget status and meeting schedules. The body is also considering the redesign and funding of the 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

• Proposed $25,000 project budget from the Financial Stabilization Reserve for the Citizen Satisfaction Survey 2024
• Proposed 2025 Budget Meeting Schedule
• Preliminary 2025 General Operating Fund Budget Summary
• Preliminary 2025 Drainage Utility Budget Summary

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on the Official Community Plan update and various grant-funded projects totaling $773,887. Council will also consider funding for transit services, a new forestry drone, and heritage conservation initiatives.

• Allocation of $275,000 for Conventional Transit and $40,000 for Custom Transit
• Approval of $773,887 in expenses for various grant-funded projects
• $75,261 capital expenditure for a DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone
• $10,000 allocation for a Japanese School historical videographer project
• Development permit and housing agreement for 8863 Cedar Street

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural items regarding the exclusion of the public from the meeting. The council proposes moving into a closed session to discuss matters related to labour relations, law enforcement, and solicitor-client privilege.

• Resolution to exclude the public
• Adjournment to closed council meeting

Special Council Meeting

The City of Mission will receive a presentation regarding the status of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update Project. Consultants from O2 Planning & Design will cover work completed to date and next steps.

• Official Community Plan (OCP) Update presentation

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural items regarding a transition to a closed session. The council proposes excluding the public to discuss matters including labor relations, litigation, and land acquisition.

• Resolution to exclude the public from the meeting
• Adjournment to closed council meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes reviews of several rezoning applications and updates to city policies regarding project management and neighbourhood engagement. Council will also consider a grant application for storm main assessments and budget adjustments for fitness equipment.

• Increase 2024 strength equipment budget by $200,000
• $10,000 grant application for Storm Main Condition Assessment
• Rezoning of 32483 - 14th Avenue to Multi-unit Duplex Zone
• Text amendment for cannabis food processing at 104-32885 Mission Way
• Latecomer charges for development at 7632 Hurd Street

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of a bylaw to designate a Transit Oriented Area around the West Coast Express station. They will also vote on $300,000 from the Public Safety Reserve for RCMP perimeter fencing, and advancing the Destination Spray Park to detailed design. Several other zoning amendments, development permits, and bylaw adoptions are on the agenda.

• Transit Oriented Area Designation Bylaw 6292-2024 for lands within 400m of West Coast Express Station
• Additional $300,000 from Public Safety Reserve for RCMP Detachment perimeter fencing
• Destination Spray Park project advanced to detailed design with reallocated capital funding
• Rezoning of 34221 Kirkpatrick Avenue from RR7 to RR7s for secondary dwelling
• Adoption of Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Tenant Assistance Policy

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural meeting where the council will vote to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed session. The closed portion will discuss personal information for a municipal award, labour relations, property security, land transactions, law enforcement, litigation, legal advice, preliminary service negotiations, and confidential intergovernmental talks. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to close meeting under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92
• Closed session topics include personal info for a municipal award, labour relations, property security, land acquisition/disposition, law enforcement, litigation, solicitor-client advice, preliminary service negotiations, and intergovernmental talks

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is called to consider and adopt the 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 6280-2024, which sets property tax rates for the year. The agenda contains only this single substantive item plus procedural items.

• Adoption of 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 6280-2024

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special pre-closed meeting where council will vote to exclude the public to discuss a matter under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter: negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that could harm the municipality if held in public. No other business is on the agenda.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter
• Negotiations and related discussions on proposed provision of a municipal service at preliminary stages

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a pre-closed regular council meeting with no public agenda items. Council will vote to exclude the public under multiple sections of the Community Charter to discuss personal information, labour relations, property security, land transactions, litigation, legal advice, municipal service negotiations, and confidential talks with senior governments. The meeting then adjourns to closed session.

• Resolution to exclude public under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92
• Closed discussion topics include personnel, labour relations, property security, land acquisition/disposition, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, municipal service negotiations, and federal/provincial talks

Regular Council Meeting

This is a substantive meeting with multiple decisions and discussions. Council will consider approving the 2024 tax rates, carrying forward $44M+ in regional utility and city capital/operating budgets from 2023, and adopting several bylaws including zoning amendments for urban hen keeping and property rezonings. They will also hear delegations on climate change and smart city partnerships, and receive reports on the RCMP's first quarter of 2024 and the city's draft 2023 financial statements.

• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 6280-2024 for first, second, and third readings
• 2023 Budget Carry Forward Requests: $44M+ in regional water/sewer capital carry-forwards (Mission's share ~$8.8M) and city capital/operating carry-forwards
• Rezoning and OCP amendment for 34545 Lougheed Highway from Commercial to Attached Multi-unit Residential
• Bylaw amendments to prohibit RVs as living quarters on public streets
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6278-2024-5949(154) for urban hen keeping (third reading)

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Mission, BC Council that will immediately be closed to the public. The closed session will discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land, as well as preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service. No decisions or public business are scheduled for the open portion of this meeting.

• Closed meeting citing Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter regarding land or improvements
• Closed meeting citing Section 90(1)(k) regarding preliminary negotiations for a municipal service

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed council meeting. The council will vote to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter to discuss litigation, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and confidential information related to negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(g) – litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(2)(b) – confidential information on negotiations with provincial/federal governments

Regular Council Meeting

Mission City Council will consider a motion directing staff to research and draft bylaws or policies to protect manufactured home tenants, including a possible moratorium on redevelopment of manufactured home parks. Council will also vote on supporting a grant application for emergency evacuation planning, and will consider several development applications, including rezoning and a development permit for properties on Dewdney Trunk Road. The agenda includes a delegation from the Mission Arts Council, proclamations for Moose Hide Campaign Day and GBS-CIDP Awareness Month, and a proposed zoning amendment to allow urban hen keeping.

• Motion to protect manufactured home tenants, including a potential moratorium on park redevelopment, with a report due by May 21
• Support for a grant application to UBCM's Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for evacuation planning
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow urban hen keeping (first and second readings)
• Adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for 8716 and 33447 Dewdney Trunk Road, and a development permit for the same properties
• Heritage Legacy Fund grant application for $50,000 for Phase 2 rehabilitation of the Mission Museum

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with the Board of Education/School District No. 75. Agenda items include discussion of a UFV Campus at Mission Heritage Park Complex, an Emergency Planning Committee update, an Arts & Culture update, working/meeting spaces, a Walking School Bus program, and harmonized facility and field rates. The meeting will then close to the public to discuss matters related to property security, land acquisition, law enforcement, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential negotiations with senior governments.

• Discussion with School District No. 75 on a UFV Campus at Mission Heritage Park Complex
• Emergency Planning Committee update (Mike Younie)
• Arts & Culture update (Louis Dauphin)
• Walking School Bus program (Mayor Horn)
• Harmonized Facility & Field Rates (Louis Dauphin)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the Mission Fire Rescue Service Fire Protection Master Plan 2024-2028, rezone two properties for residential development, and close portions of Loftus Street. Several other items include fee changes for EV charging at the RCMP station and special occasion license requests for beer gardens.

• Adoption of Fire Master Plan 2024-2028
• Rezoning of 33105 Thomas Avenue from RU36 to RR7s
• Rezoning of 9303 Davidson Street from RU16 to RR7s
• Closure of five portions of Loftus Street and transfer to Silverdale Lands Titleco 59 Ltd.
• Change to EV charging fees at RCMP station: $1/hour for first four hours, then $3/hour

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Mission City Council is convening a closed (excluded public) meeting under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter to discuss matters involving solicitor-client privilege, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and confidential information related to negotiations with provincial/federal governments or third parties. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(i) – solicitor-client privilege
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary service negotiations
• Closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) – confidential intergovernmental negotiations

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special closed council meeting to discuss matters that the council considers could harm the city's interests if held in public. The agenda includes only a motion to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed session.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter regarding acquisition or disposition of land
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) regarding preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) regarding confidential information from provincial or federal negotiations

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update work project. Council will receive a presentation from the consultant, O2 Planning and Design Inc., and discuss expectations for the updated plan.

• Presentation by consultant O2 Planning and Design Inc. on the OCP update work plan
• Discussion with council about the current Official Community Plan and expectations for the updated plan
• Review of the OCP Update Project Timeline attachment

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed council meeting. The only item is a resolution to exclude the public under sections of the Community Charter for discussions on land acquisition/disposition, information prohibited from disclosure, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

Regular Council Meeting

Mission Council will consider several development items, including first reading of an OCP amendment to redesignate 9023 Cedar Street from multi-unit residential to neighbourhood centre, and third reading of an OCP amendment for 34142, 34198 Parr Avenue and 8200 Hanson Drive. Council will also vote on adopting the Downtown Business Improvement Area Establishment Bylaw and accepting the FVRD Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw. Other items include a proposed urban hen keeping zoning amendment, a tree removal and replanting plan for Emiry Street, and updates on transportation and engineering projects.

• First reading of OCP amendment for 9023 Cedar Street to redesignate from Attached Multi-unit Residential to Neighbourhood Centre
• Third reading of OCP amendment for 34142, 34198 Parr Avenue and 8200 Hanson Drive to allow townhouse and apartment residential
• Adoption of Business Improvement Area Establishment Bylaw 6259-2023 for Mission Downtown Business Association
• Acceptance of FVRD Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023
• Tree removal and replanting plan for 9075, 9127, and Lot 1 Emiry Street: 49 trees removed, 72 planted

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a closed council meeting. The only item is a resolution to exclude the public under four sections of the Community Charter, covering personal information about a job candidate, labour relations, potential land deals, and preliminary service negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(a) – personal information about a job candidate
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(c) – labour or employee relations
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(e) – potential land acquisition or disposition
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary service negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear a delegation on a zoning bylaw amendment for animal shelters and receive the 2023 homeless count results. Key decisions include funding up to $35,000 for a safety app, adding an Accounting Clerk 3 position, and granting first reading to an OCP amendment for the Land Clearing Management Program. Council will also consider adoption of several bylaws, including rezoning at 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent for townhomes and apartments, and a floodplain exemption at 34980 Lougheed Highway.

• Funding request of up to $35,000 for SafetyLine app for employees working alone
• Adding an Accounting Clerk 3 position to the Finance Department
• First reading of OCP Amending Bylaw 6271-2024-5670(46) for Land Clearing Management Program
• Floodplain exemption request for 34980 Lougheed Highway
• Adoption of zoning and OCP bylaws for townhomes and apartments at 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several development applications including rezonings for properties on Hurd Street, Bueckert Avenue, and Cedar Street. Additional items include a $300,000 Heritage Canada grant application for the Clarke Theatre and updates to various city bylaws.

• Rezoning of 7405, 7419 Hurd Street and 32164, 32154 Bueckert Avenue
• Rezoning of 8863 Cedar Street
• $300,000 Heritage Canada grant for Clarke Theatre lighting and sound
• Rezoning of 8443 Harms Street to include McLagan Way
• Redesignation of 33820 and 33830 Dewdney Trunk Road

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Council is holding a regular pre-closed meeting. The agenda includes a resolution to exclude the public from discussion due to matters involving personal information, labor relations, land acquisition or disposition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e), and (k)

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special pre-closed council meeting with only procedural items: a call to order, a resolution to exclude the public, and adjournment to a closed session. The closed session will discuss municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the annual report under Section 90(1)(l) of the Community Charter. No public decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(l) of the Community Charter for discussions on annual report preparations

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on an OCP amendment to rezone three properties on Parr Avenue and Hanson Drive to allow townhouse and apartment residential uses. Staff recommend approving a $17,000 budget for a curbside recycling contamination plan and endorsing a concept for transportation safety improvements on Kenney Avenue, including a mini-roundabout and multi-use paths. Council will also consider writing off $508,159 in outstanding property taxes and updating user fees for secondary suites and field use.

• Public hearing for OCP amendment to redesignate 34142, 34198 Parr Avenue and 8200 Hanson Drive from Parks/Open Space and Townhouse Residential to Townhouse and Apartment Residential
• Proposed write-off of $508,159 in outstanding property taxes on Broadway Avenue and Harbour Avenue properties
• Recommendation to approve $17,000 budget for 2024 curbside recycling contamination remediation plan
• Endorsement of Kenney Avenue safety improvements: mini-roundabout at Oyama Street, multi-use paths, and collector road upgrades
• First, second, and third readings of bylaws amending Development and Subdivision Control, User Fees, and Fire Prevention regulations

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a pre-closed regular council meeting where the only action is a resolution to exclude the public. The closed session will address personal information about a potential appointee, labour relations, law enforcement, legal advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to close meeting under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92
• Closed items: personal info on appointee (90(1)(a)), labour relations (90(1)(c)), law enforcement (90(1)(f)), solicitor-client privilege (90(1)(i)), preliminary service negotiations (90(1)(k))

Regular Council Meeting

Mission Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including rezoning for housing projects, and to consider funding for a FireSmart coordinator. They will also review grants for community organizations and amendments to council procedures. The agenda includes public hearings and multiple bylaw readings.

• Rezoning of 7405/7419 Hurd St and 32154/32164 Bueckert Ave to CD57 for mixed-use residential/commercial
• Rezoning of 8863 Cedar St to multiple zones including R465 and NC1
• Housing Agreement Bylaw for 32607/32641 Fraser Crescent
• Temporary $100,000 funding for FireSmart Coordinator from Forest Legacy Reserve
• 2024 grants totaling over $200,000 to community organizations

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural meeting where council will vote to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed session. The closed portion will discuss personnel, legal, land, labour, and intergovernmental matters under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(a) – personal information about an individual being considered for a municipal position
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(b) – personal information about an individual being considered for a municipal award or honour
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(c) – labour relations or other employee relations
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(e) – acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(i) – receipt of solicitor-client privileged advice

Regular Council Meeting

Mission Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including a new fire prevention bylaw, housing agreements, and Official Community Plan amendments. They will also hear a delegation from the disc golf club and discuss the Secondary Suites Program. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and adoption of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.

• Repeal and replace Fire Prevention Bylaw 3281-1999 with new Bylaw 6258-2023
• Support grant application for $11,158 for Emergency Support Services training and supplies
• Housing Agreement Bylaw 6261-2023 for 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent
• OCP amendment for 8155 Nelson Street to allow attached multi-unit residential
• Adoption of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 6246-2023

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a pre-closed regular council meeting where the only agenda item is a resolution to exclude the public. Council will adjourn to a closed session to discuss matters permitted under the Community Charter, including labour relations, property security, land acquisition or disposition, law enforcement, litigation, and preliminary negotiations for municipal services. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92
• Closed session topics: labour relations, property security, land deals, law enforcement, litigation, municipal service negotiations