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

The council recorded no substantive public decisions. Instead, they voted to exclude the public and adjourn into a closed session to discuss matters including labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, and municipal awards pursuant to the Community Charter.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-041 to exclude the public (Carried)
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-042 to adjourn to a closed council meeting (Carried)

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)

Council approved an increase to the 2024 Capital Plan budget for an electric dump truck and granted first, second, and third readings to several utility and fee-related bylaws. Additionally, Council approved a development permit for 7430 Columbia Street and deferred a decision on a medic truck expansion until the January budget finalization meeting.

• Increased electric dump truck budget to $232,820 (RC24-601)
• Approved development permit for 7430 Columbia Street (4-3) (RC24-623)
• Gave first three readings to Water Rates Amending Bylaw 6323-2024-2197(36) (6-1)
• Gave first three readings to Sewer User Rates Amending Bylaw 6324-2024-1922(32) (5-2)
• Gave first three readings to Solid Waste Management Amending Bylaw 6325-2024-5526(11) (5-2)
• Gave first three readings to 2025 Fee Revision Bylaw 6315-2024
• Directed staff to draft policy requiring downtown development engagement with the DBA
• Deferred medic truck expansion decision to January budget meeting (4-3) (RC24-626)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025 utility budgets with fee increases: water 1.47%, sewer 10%, solid waste 7.19%, and drainage 4.75%. They also provisionally approved a 6.65% tax rate for 2025, pending final assessment roll. Several spending packages were approved, including new positions for police, fire, and engineering, while others were defeated.

• Approved 2025 utility budgets with fee increases: water 1.47%, sewer 10%, solid waste 7.19%, drainage 4.75% (4-3)
• Provisionally approved 6.65% tax rate for 2025 (carried)
• Approved spending package for one additional Police Officer (6-1)
• Approved spending package for Health and Safety Assistant (5-2)
• Approved spending package for Engineering and Public Works Inspector (carried)
• Approved spending package for Assistant Fire Chief Operations and Communications Technology (carried)
• Defeated medic truck expansion with two additional full-time firefighters (3-4)
• Defeated Communications Assistant 0.5 FTE position (2-5)

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)

Council approved Development Permit DP21-169 for 7430 Columbia Street, amended to require the applicant to fully fund a lighted crosswalk on Stave Lake Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues, in a 4-3 vote. The related Housing Agreement Bylaw 6304-2024 received first, second, and third readings. Council also advanced rezoning and OCP amendments for 9023 Cedar Street, adopted several other bylaws, and deferred two development variance permits pending more information.

• Approved Development Permit DP21-169 for 7430 Columbia Street as amended (4-3)
• Amended DP21-169 to require full cost of lighted crosswalk on Stave Lake Street (4-3)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw 6304-2024
• Gave second reading to OCP Amending Bylaw 6275-2024-5670(48) for 9023 Cedar Street
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amending Bylaw 6276-2024-5949(153) for 9023 Cedar Street
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6111-2022-5949(72) for 30684 Dewdney Trunk Road
• Adopted Street Naming (Simpson Court) Bylaw 6112-2022
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6317-2024-5949(170) for 31039 Greenwood Drive

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

The council held a pre-closed meeting and voted unanimously to exclude the public, citing sections of the Community Charter related to labour relations, law enforcement, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s. 90(1)(c), (f), (k) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

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.

The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made during this portion of the meeting.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-037 to exclude the public for discussions on personnel, labour relations, litigation, and negotiations
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-038 to adjourn the meeting

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

Council granted third reading to a bylaw rezoning 34263 Squire Drive from Rural 16 to Rural Residential 7, enabling future subdivision. Several other development applications were advanced, including first and second readings for rezoning at 34309 and 34414 White Avenue, and an Official Community Plan amendment for 32909 Rosetta Avenue. A motion to reconsider third reading for a rezoning at 32968-32980 2nd Avenue was defeated 3-4. A temporary use permit for a self-storage facility on Harbour Avenue was approved.

• Granted third reading to Zoning Amending Bylaw 6183-2023-5949(114) for 34263 Squire Drive (carried)
• Defeated motion for third reading of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6154-2023-5949(96) for 32968-32980 2nd Avenue (3-4)
• Approved first reading of OCP Amending Bylaw 6321-2024-5670(52) for 32909 Rosetta Avenue (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6310-2024-5949(166) for 34309 White Avenue (carried)
• Deferred third reading of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6310-2024-5949(166) for 34309 White Avenue (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6318-2024-5949(171) for 34414 White Avenue (carried)
• Deferred third reading of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6318-2024-5949(171) for 34414 White Avenue (carried)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TPN24-2 for self-storage at Harbour Avenue properties (carried)

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

Council gave first reading to an OCP amendment to redesignate 33625 Ferndale Avenue from Rural Residential to Institutional for a proposed hospice facility, despite concerns about traffic and long-term use. It also approved first, second, and third readings for a rezoning at 31039 Greenwood Drive to allow a secondary dwelling, and adopted the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. A rezoning for 32876 Tunbridge Avenue was deferred pending applicant commitments, and several liquor-related permits were supported.

• Approved OCP amendment first reading for 33625 Ferndale Avenue (3-1)
• Approved rezoning of 31039 Greenwood Drive to RR7s (first, second, third readings)
• Deferred third reading of Tunbridge Avenue rezoning pending crosswalk and pathway commitments
• Adopted 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 6307-2024
• Supported Legion's temporary liquor license for Remembrance Day tent
• Declared DBA Tree Lighting Event municipally significant and supported HUBCO's special event permit
• Proclaimed November 5-11 as Veterans' Week

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

The council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to exclude the public, citing four sections of the Community Charter covering personal information, labour relations, land matters, and preliminary service negotiations. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (c), (e), (k) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole recommended approving the 2025 fee increases and new fees, except for Youth Centre rental rates, grass field closure dates, and solid waste tipping fees. They directed staff to review specific items, including Youth Centre fees, solid waste tipping fees, and utility budget contingencies. The committee also discussed the 2025 capital plan and spending packages, directing staff to report back on various items.

• Approved 2025 fee increases and new fees, except Youth Centre rental rates, grass field closure dates, and solid waste tipping fees (COW24-008)
• Directed staff to review Mission Youth Centre rental fees and provide clarifications by Nov 19, 2024 (COW24-009)
• Recommended Mission Sports Park grass field close for August for maintenance (COW24-010)
• Directed staff to revise solid waste tipping fees with gradual increase for residents, higher for non-residents (COW24-011)
• Directed staff to review funding options for Public Works Community Events & Advertising package (6-1, COW24-012)
• Directed staff to review utility budgets to reduce contingencies and levies (COW24-013)
• Directed staff to reconsider rural recycling increases and consider fee options (COW24-014)
• Directed staff to implement phased approach for funding accretion expense reserve (COW24-015)

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)

The Committee reviewed presentations on the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey and draft budget overviews including proposed general operating and utility fee increases. Staff were given various directions regarding upcoming public consultations and tax burden discussions for early 2025. No final budget decisions or bylaw adoptions occurred during this administrative and financial review meeting.

• Amended and adopted meeting agenda to include a 3:00 p.m. public input session (COW24-005)
• Directed staff to schedule a workshop or special meeting on tax burden in early 2025
• Directed staff to tie increased fee amounts directly to specific growth-related services for the November 6th public consultation
• Directed staff to determine if the regional operating budget will be available for the next JSSC meeting
• Directed staff to include the capital reserve balance and yearly contributions in the November 6th public consultation
• Directed staff to include reserve fund details in the November 6th public consultation
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m. (COW24-006)

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

The council held a pre-closed meeting and voted unanimously to exclude the public, citing labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(k) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

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

Council voted to support replacing the Wren Street Bridge with a twin cell box girder bridge and added $542,115 to the 2026 Capital Plan. They approved a $20,088 budget increase for the Abbotsford-Mission Recycling Depot Quonset installation, a $15,000 increase to the 2024 operating budget using a PlanH grant, and a grant application for the Mission Visitor Centre. Additionally, Council adopted zoning amendments for properties on Berg Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Road/Yeo Street, and approved a development variance permit for 9651 Silverglen Drive.

• Supported Wren Street Bridge Option 4 replacement and added $542,115 to 2026 Capital Plan (6-1)
• Approved $20,088 budget increase for Abbotsford-Mission Recycling Depot Quonset installation
• Approved $15,000 increase to 2024 operating budget funded by PlanH Healthy Communities Grant
• Defeated third reading for rezoning 32968, 32972, and 32980 - 2nd Avenue (3-4)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP24-15 for 9651 Silverglen Drive (5-2)
• Approved Mission Visitor Centre grant application for $27,000 for Holiday Nostalgia Tour
• Adopted 2025 Council meeting schedule and holiday facility closures
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6148-2022-5949(93) for 30328 Berg Avenue

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)

Council adopted the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and approved a transit expansion starting January 2026. Other actions included funding for a multi-use trail conceptual design and a rezoning adoption for Rolley Lake Street.

• Approved 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 6307-2024
• Denied tax exemptions for BC Custom Car Association and Mission Golf and Country Club (5-0)
• Approved up to $200,000 for Silver Creek Parkway Trail conceptual design
• Approved transit expansion of 6,920 total hours at an estimated annual cost of $280,000
• Adopted rezoning of 12162 Rolley Lake Street to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling (5-1)
• Approved $7,000 grant supplement for Mission District Historical Society
• Approved $4,000 budget amendment for Fire Rescue Services training container
• Approved development variance DVP24-8 for 34339 Ferndale Avenue

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

The Mission, BC Council held a pre-closed regular meeting on September 23, 2024, and voted unanimously to exclude the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (b), and (k). The closed session covered personal information about a candidate for a municipal position, personal information about an individual considered for an award or honour, and preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 1:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Closed meeting to public under Section 90(1)(a), (b), and (k) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

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

The council held a special meeting and voted to exclude the public to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service, citing potential harm to the municipality if held publicly. No substantive decisions were made, as the meeting adjourned to a closed session.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

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

Council approved a $2.776 million spray park at 9104 Emiry Street, funded from the Forestry Legacy Reserve, despite two opposing votes. It also deferred decisions on two Lougheed Highway OCP amendments pending further studies, and adopted several other bylaws and funding approvals. The Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw was defeated in a tie vote.

• Approved $2.776M for Emiry Spray Park Phase I (4-2)
• Deferred OCP amendment for 34545 Lougheed Highway (5-1)
• Deferred OCP amendment for 31828 Lougheed Highway (5-1)
• Approved $190,000 for Mission Museum renovation
• Approved $124,936 for Leisure Centre locker replacement
• Authorized Housing Accelerator Fund grant application
• Adopted Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024 (defeated 3-3)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6068-2021-5949(52) for 8508 Nottman Street

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

The special council meeting was held for a presentation by BC Assessment's Deputy Assessor on property assessments, valuation, classification, and appeals. No formal decisions were made; council requested follow-up information on several topics.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (SC24-016)
• Adjourned the meeting (SC24-017)

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

Council gave first, second, and third readings to Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024, designating lands within 400 metres of the West Coast Express Station as a Transit Oriented Area, with Councillor Gill opposed. Council also approved a $50,000 capital expenditure from the Forest Legacy Reserve for an adaptive mountain bike trail network near Mill Pond, and directed staff to proceed with stakeholder consultation on updates to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw and introduction of an Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw. Several rezoning bylaws were advanced, and a development permit for 7430 Columbia Street was deferred pending additional information.

• Adopted Transit Oriented Areas Bylaw 6292-2024 (first, second, third readings) (4-1)
• Approved $50,000 for adaptive mountain bike trail network near Mill Pond
• Directed staff to consult on Development Cost Charge Bylaw update and Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw
• Approved rezoning of 32968-32980 2nd Avenue to DT2 (first and second readings)
• Approved rezoning of 32876 Tunbridge Avenue to MT1 (first and second readings)
• Approved rezoning of 10278 Dewdney Trunk Road to RR7 (first, second, third readings)
• Approved rezoning of Judith/Nottman Street properties to R465 (first, second, third readings)
• Deferred Development Permit DP21-169 for 7430 Columbia Street

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)

The council held a pre-closed meeting and voted unanimously to exclude the public, citing legal provisions for discussions on personal information, labour relations, land matters, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session with no substantive public decisions made.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public (RC(C)24-029) (carried)
• Approved adjournment to closed council meeting (RC(C)24-030) (carried)

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

Council adopted a zoning bylaw regarding small-scale multi-unit housing requirements and a bylaw allowing on-demand surety bonds as security deposits. Additionally, staff were directed to analyze usage impacts at BC Hydro recreation sites.

• Adopted Development and Subdivision Control Amending Bylaw 6303-2024-5650(6) for on-demand surety bonds (Carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6299-2024-5949(163) for small-scale multi-unit housing (4-2)
• Directed staff to collect data and analyze impacts of increased usage at BC Hydro recreation sites (Carried)

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

Mission Council adopted several bylaws and approved spending on winter holiday lighting and events, but a bylaw responding to provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing requirements was defeated on a 3-3 tie vote. Council also approved a floodplain exemption at 33610 Broadway Avenue, renewed a temporary use permit at 32550 Logan Avenue, and approved a 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement. Most decisions came through Committee of the Whole recommendations, which were later adopted by Council.

• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6299-2024-5949(163) for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing defeated (3-3; opposed: Elias, Gill, Herar)
• Approved lighting the tree at Centennial Park at approx. $9,000 (RC24-386)
• Approved installing lights in Centennial Park at approx. $7,150 (5-1; opposed: Herar)
• Approved Holiday Magic event Dec 15, 2024 at approx. $10,925 (RC24-388)
• Approved floodplain exemption for 33610 Broadway Avenue (RC24-390)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit TPR24-1 for 32550 Logan Avenue until Sept 30, 2024 (RC24-391)
• Approved 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement (RC24-393)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6293-2024-5949(159) rezoning 32388 Renee Court to RR7s (RC24-401)

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.

The meeting was procedural and resulted in no substantive public decisions. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, litigation, legal advice, and government negotiations.

• Approved resolution to close meeting to the public (RC(C)24-027)
• Approved adjournment to closed council meeting (RC(C)24-028)

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

Mission Council gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amending Bylaw 6299-2024-5949(163), responding to provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing requirements, with Councillors Elias, Gill and Herar opposed on each vote (4 to 3). Council also approved $400,000 from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society BC Heritage Sites program for the Centennial Park Tea House project (6 to 1, Councillor Herar opposed) and added a $30,000 capital project to paint the Mission Public Library interior, funded from the Voluntary Contribution Reserve. Several rezoning and development applications advanced to first and second readings, and proclamations were issued for Literacy Month and Fraser Valley Pride Week.

• Gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw 6299-2024-5949(163) on Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (4-3, Elias/Gill/Herar opposed)
• Approved $400,000 from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society BC Heritage Sites program for the Centennial Park Tea House (6-1, Herar opposed)
• Approved adding a $30,000 capital project to paint the Mission Public Library interior, funded from the Voluntary Contribution Reserve
• Gave first and second readings to Bylaw 6291-2024-5949(158) to rezone 32875, 32883, 32887 and 32891 View Avenue from MD465 to MU2
• Gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw 6293-2024-5949(159) to rezone 32388 Renee Court from RR7 to RR7s
• Gave first and second readings to Bylaw 6298-2024-5949(162) adding definitions and uses for cannabis in food production; public hearing to be scheduled
• Approved Development Permit Minor Amendment DPM24-2 for 32281 Lougheed Highway
• Directed discharge of covenant CA7202374 at 33111 Benedict Boulevard without amending it to apply to 33105 Benedict Boulevard

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

The meeting was procedural. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss personnel, land acquisition or disposition, and government negotiations before adjourning.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-025 to close the meeting to the public
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-026 to adjourn the 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

The Committee recommended redesigning the 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey and allocating $25,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve for the project. It also recommended the 2025 budget meeting schedule with adjustments to start and end times.

• Recommended redesign of 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey (Carried)
• Recommended $25,000 budget from Financial Stabilization Reserve for survey redesign (Carried)
• Recommended amendment to 2024-2028 Financial Plan for survey costs (Carried)
• Recommended 2025 budget meeting dates with adjusted times (Carried)

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

Council approved various funding allocations for transit, traffic safety, and multiple grant-funded community projects. The city also adopted a new pre-demolition review process for buildings with potential heritage value and updated the Official Community Plan.

• Approved $773,887 for 10 grant-funded projects including housing and fire management
• Approved $75,261 for a DJI Matrice 350 RTK UAV (Drone) for forestry and fire services
• Allocated $315,000 from surplus for conventional and custom transit systems
• Approved $20,000 increase to Traffic Safety Budget via Vision Zero Grant
• Adopted OCP Amending Bylaw 6240-2023-5670(43) for redesignating properties on Parr Ave and Hanson Dr
• Approved new pre-demolition permit review process for potential heritage resources
• Approved 1-year temporary Works Inspector 1 position (5-1)
• Denied development variance for interior setbacks at 33591 - 9th Avenue (0-6)

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

The council met briefly to resolve that the meeting be closed to the public. No substantive public decisions were made before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public for discussions on labour relations, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m.

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

Mission Council held a special meeting on June 17, 2024, where consultants O2 Planning & Design presented an Official Community Plan update covering public engagement results, a refreshed vision and guiding principles, and growth strategy concept maps. Council asked questions and provided preliminary thoughts around the maps; no bylaws, permits, or funding items were decided. The only formal decisions were adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted the June 17, 2024 Special Council Meeting agenda (carried)
• Received an OCP update presentation from O2 Planning & Design; no decision recorded
• Council provided preliminary thoughts around the OCP maps for consultant use; no decision recorded
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

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

The meeting was procedural only. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss personnel, land, litigation, and municipal service negotiations before adjourning.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public for closed session (Carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (Carried)

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

Council adopted several zoning amendments for residential and rural properties and approved updates to the Neighbourhood Engagement Policy. The board also authorized budget increases for leisure centre equipment and directed staff to create bylaws for residential shipping containers.

• Approved increasing 2024 Strength Equipment budget by $200,000 to $420,000
• Approved $10,000 grant application for Storm Main Condition Assessment Project
• Approved rezoning 32483 - 14th Avenue to Multi-unit Duplex 465 Zone
• Approved rezoning portion of Ainsworth Street to Rural 16 Zone
• Approved cannabis use in food preparation in the INBP1 Zone (4-1)
• Approved updates to Neighbourhood Engagement Policy LAN.66(C)
• Directed staff to permit shipping containers on residential lots 930sqm or larger
• Adopted street naming for Fukawa Court

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

Council approved $300,000 from the Public Safety Reserve for perimeter fencing at the Mission RCMP Detachment. They also adopted a Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Tenant Assistance Policy with a minimum compensation clause of $20,000. Several zoning bylaws were adopted, including rezonings for 34221 Kirkpatrick Avenue and 8423 Cedar Street, while the Transit Oriented Area bylaw was deferred pending a meeting with the Minister of Housing.

• Approved $300,000 for RCMP Detachment fencing (6-1)
• Adopted Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy with $20k min compensation
• Deferred Transit Oriented Area Designation Bylaw 6292-2024
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6283-2024-5949(155) for 34221 Kirkpatrick Ave
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6042-2021-5949(38) for 8423 Cedar Street
• Approved Development Variance Permit DV24-3 for 8539 Alexandra Street
• Advanced Destination Spray Park to detailed design phase (6-1)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6278-2024-5949(154) for urban hen keeping

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

Mission council met briefly on May 21, 2024 and voted to exclude the public from the meeting, citing multiple sections of the Community Charter covering personal information, labour relations, municipal property security, land matters, law enforcement, litigation, solicitor-client advice, service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations. Council then voted to adjourn. No substantive decisions on municipal business were recorded in these minutes; the closed session's contents are not disclosed.

• Approved excluding the public from the meeting under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter (RC(C)24-019, carried)
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 1:02 p.m. (RC(C)24-020, carried)

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

Council met for a special session to establish property tax rates for the current year. The 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 6280-2024 was adopted.

• Adopted 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 6280-2024 (Carried)

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

Mission Council held a special meeting on May 9, 2024 that was closed to the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, citing Section 90(1)(k) on negotiations about a proposed municipal service at a preliminary stage. Both the resolution to exclude the public (SC(C)24-007) and the motion to adjourn (SC(C)24-008) carried. The meeting ran from 1:00 p.m. to 1:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes; the closed session's subject matter was not disclosed.

• Approved excluding the public from the special meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) (SC(C)24-007, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m. (SC(C)24-008, carried)

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

Mission council met briefly on May 6, 2024 and voted to exclude the public from the meeting under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, citing topics including personal information, labour relations, municipal property security, land acquisition or disposition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, preliminary service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations. Council then voted to adjourn at 1:02 p.m. No substantive decisions on public business were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved excluding the public from the meeting under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 (RC(C)24-017, carried)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (RC(C)24-018, carried); meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.

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)

Mission Council adopted the 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw and approved large capital and operating budget carry-forwards from 2023, amending the 2024-2028 Financial Plan. Several zoning bylaws were adopted, including rezonings for properties on Dewdney Trunk Road and Tunbridge Avenue, and a new bylaw allowing urban hen keeping. Council also adopted Official Community Plan amendments to create new Natural Environment Development Permit Areas and directed staff to prepare a report on regulating priority planning areas.

• Adopted 2024 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 6280-2024 (5-1)
• Approved 2023 capital and operating budget carry-forwards
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6271-2024-5670(46)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6168-2023-5949(106) for Dewdney Trunk Road
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6169-2023-5949(107) for Tunbridge Avenue
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6278-2024-5949(154) for urban hen keeping
• Adopted Street Naming (Judith Ray Terrace) Bylaw 6287-2024
• Directed staff to prepare report on regulating priority planning areas

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

Council met briefly to resolve that the meeting be closed to the public to discuss land matters and preliminary municipal service negotiations. The meeting was adjourned shortly after the resolution passed.

• Approved closing the meeting to the public pursuant to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter (CARRIED)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (CARRIED)

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

The meeting was procedural. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss land matters, litigation, municipal service negotiations, and government negotiations before adjourning.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public for closed session (CARRIED)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 1:02 p.m. (CARRIED)

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

Mission Council adopted Official Community Plan and zoning amendments and approved a development permit for properties at 8716 and 33447 Dewdney Trunk Road, with Councillor Herar opposed (6-1). Council also gave first and second readings to a zoning amendment allowing urban hen keeping, advanced a street naming bylaw for Hitch Terrace, and rescinded earlier readings for a development at 7646 Nelson Street and 31215/31380 Silverdale Avenue. Council supported grant applications for emergency evacuation planning and museum rehabilitation, extended Secondary Suites Program registration by 30 days, and directed staff to research protections for manufactured home tenants.

• Adopted OCP Amending Bylaw 6096-2022-5670(34) for 8716 and 33447 Dewdney Trunk Road (6-1, Herar opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6105-2022-5949(68) for 8716 and 33447 Dewdney Trunk Road (6-1, Herar opposed)
• Approved Development Permit DP22-138 for four properties on Dewdney Trunk Road (6-1, Herar opposed)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amending Bylaw 6278-2024-5949(154) on urban hen keeping
• Gave first, second and third readings to Street Naming (Hitch Terrace) Bylaw 6285-2024
• Rescinded readings of OCP Amending Bylaw 5935-2020-5670(17) and Zoning Amending Bylaw 6054-2021-5949(43) for 7646 Nelson St and 31215/31380 Silverdale Ave
• Supported $50,000 Heritage Legacy Fund grant application for Mission Museum Phase 2 rehabilitation
• Extended Secondary Suites Program registration for existing suites by 30 days from April 15

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)

Council met with the Board of Education and UFV representatives to discuss the new UFV Mission Campus and joint use of meeting spaces. No substantive policy decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting, which concluded with a move to a closed session.

• Adopted the April 8, 2024 Special Council Meeting agenda (Carried)
• Resolved to exclude the public from the meeting to discuss land, security, and law enforcement matters (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:57 p.m. (Carried)

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

Council adopted the 2024-2028 Fire Protection Master Plan and approved rezoning for properties on Davidson Street and Gill Avenue. A rezoning application for 33105 Thomas Avenue was denied, and portions of Loftus Street were closed and transferred to a private entity.

• Adopted Mission Fire Rescue Service Fire Protection Master Plan 2024-2028
• Denied rezoning application P2022-025 for 33105 Thomas Avenue
• Approved rezoning of 9303 Davidson Street to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling Zone
• Adopted rezoning of 31401 Gill Avenue to Industrial Business Park One Zone
• Approved closure of five portions of Loftus Street and transfer of title to Silverdale Lands Titleco 59 Ltd.
• Deferred RCMP station EV charging fee amendments pending an equity report
• Declared specific 2024 beer garden requests as Community Special Events
• Referred Zero Carbon Step Code request to Environmental Charter Advisory Committee

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

The meeting was called to order and immediately moved to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made during this portion of the meeting.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-013 to exclude the public from the meeting
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-014 to adjourn to a closed council meeting

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

Council met briefly to resolve that the meeting be closed to the public. The closure was based on the Community Charter regarding land acquisition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public from the meeting (Carried)
• Approved adjournment to a closed council meeting (Carried)

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

At a special meeting on March 25, 2024, Mission council received a presentation from consultants O2 Planning & Design on the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update work project. Council provided feedback on engagement, topics, and areas of growth, but no substantive decisions were made. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda (SC24-001) and adjourning the meeting (SC24-002), both carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

• Adopted the March 25, 2024 Special Council Meeting agenda (SC24-001) — carried
• Adjourned the meeting (SC24-002) — carried

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.

The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved resolution C2024-011 to exclude the public from the meeting
• Approved resolution C2024-012 to adjourn the meeting

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

Mission Council dissolved its Transportation Advisory Committee and supported a modified process for prioritizing public inquiry responses, including quarterly status reports and at least two public engagements per year. Council accepted the Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023, and adopted Business Improvement Area Establishment Bylaw 6259-2023 to annually fund the Mission Downtown Business Association. Council also gave first reading to an Official Community Plan amendment for 9023 Cedar Street and third reading to an amendment for 34142 and 34198 Parr Avenue and 8200 Hanson Drive. All recorded votes carried unanimously; Councillor Ken Herar was absent.

• Dissolved the Mission Transportation Advisory Committee (RC24-183, carried)
• Supported modified public inquiry prioritization process with quarterly reports and at least two annual public engagements (RC24-184, carried)
• Accepted FVRD Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023 and directed staff to forward the resolution to the FVRD (RC24-185, carried)
• Approved tree plan for 9075, 9127, and Lot 1 Emiry Street: retain 6, remove 49, plant 72 (RC24-186, carried)
• Delegated stratification consideration for 32588 Cedar Valley Connector to the Approving Officer (RC24-187, carried)
• Advanced OCP amendment for 9023 Cedar Street to first reading and authorized referrals (RC24-188, RC24-193, carried)
• Advanced OCP amendment for 34142, 34198 Parr Avenue and 8200 Hanson Drive to third reading (RC24-189, RC24-194, carried)
• Adopted Business Improvement Area Establishment Bylaw 6259-2023 (RC24-195, carried)

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

The meeting was procedural only. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, land matters, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-009 to close the meeting to the public
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-010 to adjourn the meeting

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

Council adopted several zoning amendments for residential and commercial properties and approved development permits for Fraser Crescent and 2nd Avenue. The city also authorized funding for a staff safety app and added a new Accounting Clerk position to the Finance Department.

• Approved up to $35,000 for SafetyLine app for employees working alone
• Approved adding an Accounting Clerk 3 position to Finance Department (3-1)
• Approved first reading of OCP Amending Bylaw 6271-2024-5670(46) for land clearing
• Approved floodplain exemption for 34980 Lougheed Highway (3-1)
• Named the park on Ross Drive 'Surjeet K. Braich Park' (4-0)
• Adopted rezoning for 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent (3-1)
• Adopted rezoning for 11 properties on Gunn Avenue and Loftus Street
• Approved Development Permits DP21-137, DP21-138, and DP23-058

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

Council approved third readings for bylaws to rezone properties at Hurd Street and Bueckert Avenue for a seniors' apartment building, and adopted a new Fire Prevention Bylaw. A proposed 6-storey mixed-use development at 8863 Cedar Street was advanced to third reading but requires further neighbourhood engagement before a permit is issued. A separate proposal to redesignate land at Dewdney Trunk Road was defeated 1-5.

• Approved third reading for OCP and Zoning bylaws for seniors' housing at Hurd St/Bueckert Ave
• Advanced 8863 Cedar St mixed-use development to third reading, requiring further engagement
• Defeated OCP amending bylaw for 33820/33830 Dewdney Trunk Road (1-5)
• Adopted Fire Prevention Bylaw 6258-2023
• Approved $300,000 Heritage Canada grant application for Clarke Theatre upgrades
• Approved reconsideration and third reading for rezoning at 8443 Harms Street
• Approved Development Variance Permits DV22-007 and DV22-008 for 15 properties on 1st/View/Wardrop
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6086-2022 for properties on 1st Ave, View Ave, and Wardrop St

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)

Mission council met briefly on February 20, 2024, and voted to exclude the public from the meeting under four sections of the Community Charter covering personal information, labour relations, land matters, and preliminary service negotiations. Council then voted to adjourn at 1:02 p.m. No other decisions were recorded in the public minutes; the closed session's contents are not disclosed.

• Approved excluding the public from the meeting under Community Charter ss. 90(1)(a), (c), (e), and (k) (RC(C)24-007, carried)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (RC(C)24-008, carried)

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

Council met for a special pre-closed session and voted to exclude the public to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual municipal report. The meeting was adjourned shortly after the resolution passed.

• Approved resolution to close meeting to the public per Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 (Carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (Carried)

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

Council deferred the third reading of a bylaw to redesignate land for townhouses and apartments pending further staff reports on buffers and traffic. Other key actions included approving infrastructure funding for Horne Street and Glasgow Avenue and endorsing safety improvements for Kenney Avenue.

• Deferred third reading of OCP Amending Bylaw 6240-2023-5670(43) for Parr Ave/Hanson Dr development (4-0)
• Approved $470,000 for water and sewer infrastructure at Horne Street and Glasgow Avenue
• Endorsed Kenney Avenue and Wren Street Concept Report (3-1)
• Approved construction of Multi-use Path on north side of Kenney Avenue (3-1)
• Approved $17,000 budget for 2024 curbside recycling Contamination Remediation Plan
• Authorized request to write-off $508,159 in outstanding property taxes
• Approved fee updates for secondary suites and field use
• Proclaimed Heritage Week (Feb 19-25) and Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness (March 26)

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))

Mission council met on February 5, 2024 and passed a resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, citing five reasons including personal information, labour relations, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations. Council then voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes; the meeting lasted two minutes.

• Approved excluding the public from the meeting under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 (RC(C)24-005, carried)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (RC(C)24-006, carried)

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

Mission Council approved a series of development and housing items, including first three readings of Housing Agreement Bylaw 6261-2023 for 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent and Housing Agreement Bylaw 6268-2024 for 15 properties on 1st Avenue, View Avenue, Wardrop Street and Maple Street, both carried 5 to 1 with Councillor Elias opposed. Council also gave first and second reading to zoning and OCP bylaws for 7405/7419 Hurd Street and 32154/32164 Bueckert Avenue and for 8863 Cedar Street, and third reading to bylaws at 32040 Lougheed Highway and 32826/32832 Best Avenue. A motion to give third reading to a rezoning at 8443 Harms Street and name a new road McLagan Way was defeated 3 to 3. Council approved $100,000 in temporary FireSmart Coordinator funding from the Forest Legacy Reserve and awarded 2024 municipal grants.

• Approved temporary $100,000 FireSmart Coordinator funding from the Forest Legacy Reserve (carried)
• Housing Agreement Bylaw 6261-2023 for 32607 and 32641 Fraser Crescent read first, second and third time (5-1, Elias opposed)
• Housing Agreement Bylaw 6268-2024 for 1st Avenue, View Avenue, Wardrop Street and Maple Street read first, second and third time (5-1, Elias opposed)
• OCP Bylaw 6215-2023-5670(42) for 7405/7419 Hurd Street and 32154/32164 Bueckert Avenue given second reading; zoning bylaw 6216-2023-5949(132) given first and second reading (carried)
• OCP Bylaw 6253-2023-5670(45) and zoning bylaw 6254-2023-5949(148) for 8863 Cedar Street given second and first/second reading respectively (carried)
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6251-2023-5949(147) at 32040 Lougheed Highway read a third time (carried)
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6255-2023-5949(149) at 32826 and 32832 Best Avenue read a third time (carried)
• Motion for third reading of rezoning at 8443 Harms Street and naming new road McLagan Way defeated 3 to 3

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

Mission council met briefly on January 22, 2024 and passed a resolution to exclude the public, citing Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for reasons including personal information, labour relations, land matters, law enforcement, litigation, solicitor-client advice, service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations. The resolution carried, and council then voted to adjourn to a closed meeting. The public minutes record no substantive decisions beyond these procedural steps; the meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.

• Approved excluding the public from the meeting under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 (carried)
• Approved adjourning the meeting to a closed council meeting (carried)

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

Council adopted the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan and a new Fire Prevention Bylaw. Several zoning amendments were advanced, and the city established a $60 annual fee for the Secondary Suites Program. A new bylaw regulating liquor consumption in public places was also adopted.

• Adopted 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 6246-2023
• Adopted Fire Prevention Bylaw 6258-2023 (first, second, and third readings)
• Adopted Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Bylaw 6257-2023 (6-1)
• Set Secondary Suite Program annual fee at $60 (4-3)
• Approved first reading of OCP amendment for 8155 Nelson Street (5-2)
• Approved second reading of OCP amendment for Parr Avenue and Hanson Drive (6-1)
• Adopted Highway Closing Bylaw 6076-2021 for unnamed laneway
• Supported $11,158 grant application for Emergency Support Services

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

The meeting was procedural and resulted in no substantive public decisions. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss matters including labour relations, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Approved resolution RC(C)24-001 to close the meeting to the public
• Approved resolution RC(C)24-002 to adjourn the meeting