Council · Regular
March 3, 2026
City of Chilliwack
2 sittings (recessed)
Sittings — this meeting was recessed and reconvened
Day 1 March 3, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:27 pm
Day 2 March 3, 2026 4:00 pm – 4:07 pm
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
A. Carter Page Communications Coordinator — A. Pipke Senior Road Safety Specialist — B. Laynes Legislative Clerk — Brendan Kurtz Parks Operations Manager — C. Carruthers Director of Information Technology — C. Marleau Manager of Recreation Services and Corporate Wellness — C. Nwaoha Manager of Utilities — C. Wickham Manager of Land Development — Chris Wilson Assistant Fire Chief — D. Lindhout Director of Recreation and Culture — Doug Mossey Manager of Transportation and Drainage — Erin Leary Manager of Development Planning — G. Palaniuk Manager of IT Business Solutions — G. Savard Director of Finance — Garrett Schipper Deputy Director of Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services — Gillian Villeneuve Director of Planning — H. Vegh Director of Human Resources — J. Hahn Chief Administrative Officer — J. Nesbitt Fleet Operations Manager — Jacqueline Morgan Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer — Jamie Best Director of Communications and Legislative Services — K. Jefford Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Engineering — Karen Stanton Director of Public Safety and Social Development — Kevin Pollard Assistant Manager of Roads, Transportation and Drainage — Kim Spice Social Development Specialist — L. Knutson Property Manager — L. Kreitner Manager of Revenue Services — R. Goertzen Manager of Building and Inspections — R. Koole Manager of Long Range Planning — S. Hamilton Director of Utility Operations — T. Friesen Deputy Director of Engineering —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 17, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: That the following bylaws be adopted: “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5536”; “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5540”; and, “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5547”.
- · Motion 3 added: That "Holding Tank Bylaw Repeal Bylaw 2026, No. 5549" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 4 added: That "Holding Tank Bylaw Repeal Bylaw 2026, No. 5549" be given third reading.
- · Motion 5 added: That "Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5550" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 6 added: That "Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5550" be given third reading.
- · Motion 7 added: That "Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5551" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 8 added: That “Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5551” be referred back to staff to clarify the wording regarding new dwellings fronting agricultural land, and provide an option for such dwellings to continue using well water ra…
- · Motion 9 added: That Council accept the proposal for the "Bailey Landfill Gas Flare Station Electromechanical Services" from the lead proponent, Mitchell Installations, in the estimated amount of $80,700.00 for a two-year term, commencing April 1, 2026 to…
- · Motion 10 added: That Council accept the proposal for consulting services for the "Fleet Electrification Study" from the lead proponent, Prism Engineering Ltd., in the amount of $58,785.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to…
- · Motion 11 added: That Council authorize staff to forward Tender documents to the following short-listed proponents to provide construction services for the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program: 1. All Roads Construction Ltd.; 2. Amrize Canada Inc.; 3. B.A. …
- · Motion 12 added: That Council endorse the draft "Downtown Transportation and Parking Study" for phase two engagement, as contained within the staff report dated February 24, 2026.
- · Motion 13 added: That Council approve the Canoe Procurement Contract for the purchase of one "Heavy Tandem Flat Deck Truck" from Falcon Equipment, in the amount of $517,522.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any nec…
- · Motion 14 added: That Council award the Tender for the "Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Filter Material Replacement" to Drake Excavation (2016) Ltd. in the amount of $480,585.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer will be authorized to sign…
- · Motion 15 added: That Council approve the "Lease, Management, Operating and Maintenance Agreement" as contained within the staff report dated February 24, 2026, for the Chilliwack Cultural Centre located at 9201 Corbould Street, between the City of Chilliw…
- · Motion 16 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5530", which proposes to amend the text of the CD-16 (Comprehensive Development-16) Zone to facilitate the construction of an apartment development, be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 17 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5530", which proposes to amend the text of the CD-16 (Comprehensive Development-16) Zone to facilitate the construction of an apartment development, be given third reading.
- · Motion 18 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5552", which proposes to rezone property located at 46154 McCaffrey Boulevard from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone, be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 19 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5552", which proposes to rezone property located at 46154 McCaffrey Boulevard from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone, be given third reading.
- · Motion 20 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5553", which proposes to rezone properties located at 45949 and 45953 Rowat Avenue from an M1 (Light Industrial) Zone to a CSM (Service Commercial Industrial) Zone, be given first and second rea…
- · Motion 21 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001731 with respect to property located at 45886 Henderson Avenue, subject to the conditions as stipulated within the draft Development Permit.
- · Motion 22 added: That Council direct staff to submit an application for the Development Procedures Update Project, as contained within the staff report dated February 24, 2026, to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Local Government Development Ap…
- · Motion 23 added: That Council receive the Minutes of the Reaching Home Community Advisory Board meeting held on February 19, 2026, for information; and further, that Council endorse the following resolution: "Moved/ Seconded That Council endorse the recomm…
- · Motion 24 added: That, in accordance with Section 90(1)(i) and (k) of the Community Charter, Council hold a Closed Meeting to discuss advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and proposed services.
- · Motion 25 added: That Development Variance Permit DVP01535 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Public Information Meeting.
- · Motion 26 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01560 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01560 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
- · Motion 27 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01535 with respect to property located at 5950 Carter Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Va…
- · Motion 28 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01560 with respect to property located at 46305 Margaret Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Developme…
- · Motion 29 added: That in accordance with Section 90(1)(i) and (k) of the Community Charter, Council continue the Closed Meeting to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and proposed services.
- · Motion 30 added: That the meeting be adjourned.
- · Attendance added: Chris Kloot (present)
- · Attendance added: Jason Lum (present)
- · Attendance added: Bud Mercer (present)
- · Attendance added: Ken Popove (present)
- · Attendance added: Nicole Read (present)
- · Attendance added: Jeff Shields (present)
- · Attendance added: Harv Westeringh (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Hahn (present)
- · Attendance added: Jacqueline Morgan (present)
- · Attendance added: K. Jefford (present)
- · Attendance added: G. Savard (present)
- · Attendance added: Gillian Villeneuve (present)
- · Attendance added: Jamie Best (present)
- · Attendance added: Chris Wilson (present)
- · Attendance added: Karen Stanton (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Lindhout (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Carruthers (present)
- · Attendance added: Garrett Schipper (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Hamilton (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Friesen (present)
- · Attendance added: H. Vegh (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Marleau (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Wickham (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Koole (present)
- · Attendance added: Erin Leary (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Goertzen (present)
- · Attendance added: Brendan Kurtz (present)
- · Attendance added: Doug Mossey (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Nwaoha (present)
- · Attendance added: L. Knutson (present)
- · Attendance added: Kevin Pollard (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Nesbitt (present)
- · Attendance added: L. Kreitner (present)
- · Attendance added: A. Carter Page (present)
- · Attendance added: G. Palaniuk (present)
- · Attendance added: B. Laynes (present)
- · Attendance added: Kim Spice (present)
- · Attendance added: A. Pipke (present)
- · Participation added: Harv Westeringh depart
- · Participation added: Harv Westeringh arrive