Council · Regular
April 7, 2026
City of Chilliwack Regular Meeting
2 sittings (recessed)
Sittings — this meeting was recessed and reconvened
Day 1 April 7, 2026 2:00 pm – 2:41 pm
Day 2 April 7, 2026 4:00 pm – 4:19 pm
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Andy Brown Fire Chief — 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 — D. Katru Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator/Recording Secretary — D. Lindhout Director of Recreation and Culture — Doug Mossey Manager of Transportation and Drainage — Erin Leary Manager of Development Planning — 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 Deputy Chief Administrative Officer — Jacqueline Morgan Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer — Jamie Best Director of Communications and Legislative Services — Joe Koczkur Director of Public Works and Parks — K. Jefford Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Engineering — Karen Stanton Director of Public Safety and Social Development — L. Knutson Property Manager — O. St. Jean Assistant Manager of Land Development — R. Goertzen Manager of Building and Inspections — R. Koole Manager of Long Range Planning — R. Ratzlaff IT Support Technician — S. Hamilton Director of Utility Operations — T. Friesen Deputy Director of Engineering — T. Wiebe Purchasing Manager —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 17, 2026, and the Minutes of the Special Regular Meeting of Council held March 19, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: That the following bylaws be adopted: “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5525”; “Solid Waste Management Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5541”; “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5545”; “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, 5546”; a…
- · Motion 3 added: That "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5542" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 4 added: That "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5542" be given third reading.
- · Motion 5 added: That "Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5543" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 6 added: That "Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5543" be given third reading.
- · Motion 7 added: That Council direct staff to apply for funding in the amount of $160,000.00 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, for the development of an Urban Forest Management Strategy at an estimated cost of $200,000.0…
- · Motion 8 added: That Council accept the proposal for the design and construction of the "Watson Road Design-Build Project" from the lead proponent B&B Heavy Civil Construction, in the amount of $7,562,200.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Offi…
- · Motion 9 added: That Council approve the procurement of Marathon Surfaces as the preferred supplier and installer for the poured-in-place rubber surfacing at Fairfield Park, in the amount of $176,435.30; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer b…
- · Motion 10 added: That Council approve the request from the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Association for funding under the Community Development Initiatives Funding Policy in the amount of $12,400.00 for 2026.
- · Motion 11 added: That "Accommodation Tax Request Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5562" be given first and second reading.
- · Motion 12 added: That "Accommodation Tax Request Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5562" be given third reading.
- · Motion 13 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5554", which proposes to rezone property located at 45896 Alexander Avenue from an M1 (Light Industrial) Zone to a CSM (Service Commercial Industrial) Zone be given first and second reading; and…
- · Motion 14 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5559", which proposes to rezone property located at 46510 Brooks Avenue from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R4 (Low Density Multi-Unit Residential) Zone, be given first and second readin…
- · Motion 15 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5559", which proposes to rezone property located at 46510 Brooks Avenue from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R4 (Low Density Multi-Unit Residential) Zone, be given third reading.
- · Motion 16 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5560", which proposes to rezone property located at 45633 Laura Crescent from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to a C2 (Local Commercial) Zone, be given first and second reading; and further, th…
- · Motion 17 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP002025 with respect to property located at 43757 Progress Way, subject to the conditions as stipulated within the draft Development Permit.
- · Motion 18 added: That Council support the "Provincial Funding for the Agricultural Land Commission Resolution" to the Union of BC Municipalities as follows: [Resolution text omitted]
- · Motion 19 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 negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed pr…
- · Motion 20 added: That the representations with respect to Temporary Use Permit TUP00274 be received for information; and further, that Temporary Use Permit TUP00274 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Public Hearing.
- · Motion 21 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01188 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01188 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
- · Motion 22 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01511 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01511 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
- · Motion 23 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01545 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01545 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
- · Motion 24 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01559 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01559 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
- · Motion 25 added: That Council approve the issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP00274 with respect to property located at 9290 Windsor Street, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Temporary Use Permit.
- · Motion 26 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01188 with respect to properties located at 8850 and 8890 School Street, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft D…
- · Motion 27 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001730, with respect to properties located at 8850 and 8890 School Street, subject to the recommendations of the Design Review Advisory Committee and the conditions as set out withi…
- · Motion 28 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01511 with respect to properties located at 46118 and 46126 Victoria Avenue, 46257, 46263 and 46271 Yale Road, and a portion of 46245 Ya…
- · Motion 29 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001652, with respect to properties located at 46118 and 46126 Victoria Avenue, 46257, 46263 and 46271 Yale Road, and a portion of 46245 Yale Road, subject to the recommendations of …
- · Motion 30 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01545 with respect to property located at 41706 Yarrow Central Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Devel…
- · Motion 31 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01559 with respect to property located at 48821 Yale Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Var…
- · Motion 32 added: That Policy Directive Nos.: C-3 "Disposal of Municipal Furniture and Equipment"; C-14 "Purchasing"; and F-12 "Design-Build Process" be rescinded; and further, that Policy Directive No. C-22 "Purchasing" be approved.
- · Motion 33 added: That, in accordance with Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, Council reconvene the Closed Meeting to discuss proposed services.
- · 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: K. Jefford (present)
- · Attendance added: Jamie Best (present)
- · Attendance added: G. Savard (present)
- · Attendance added: Gillian Villeneuve (present)
- · Attendance added: Andy Brown (present)
- · Attendance added: Karen Stanton (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Lindhout (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Carruthers (present)
- · Attendance added: Joe Koczkur (present)
- · Attendance added: Jacqueline Morgan (present)
- · Attendance added: Garrett Schipper (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Hamilton (present)
- · Attendance added: H. Vegh (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Friesen (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: O. St. Jean (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Wiebe (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Ratzlaff (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Katru (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Hahn (present)