April 21, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held April 7, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the following bylaws be adopted: “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5542”; “Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5543”; “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5559”; and, “Accommodation …
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council receive the Minutes of the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting held on March 26, 2026 for information; and further, that Council endorse the following resolution from said meeting: "That Council adopt the Ci…
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council approve Sourcewell Contract #110223 for the purchase of one "Garbage Truck" from Westvac Industrial, in the amount of $198,500.00.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council approve Canoe Procurement Contract for the purchase of two "Medium Duty Utility Service Trucks" from Falcon Equipment, in the amount of $860,092.00.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council award the contract for the "Biosolids Management Services for 2026 - 2031" to Sylvis Environmental, in the amount of $112.00 per metric ton; and further, that Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any necessary doc…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council accept the submission for the "Chilliwack Library Roof Replacement" from the preferred proponent Bothwell - Accurate (BC) Ltd., in the amount of $401,251.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to s…
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council accept the Proposal for the design, fabrication, and installation of a public art piece for the Lickman Road Roundabout from the lead proponent BESPOKE grain, in the amount of $70,000.00; and further, that the Mayor and Corpor…
   • · Motion 9 added: That "Rates Bylaw 2026, No. 5565" be given first and second reading.
   • · Motion 10 added: That "Rates Bylaw 2026, No. 5565" be given third reading.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council accept the Proposal for "Cellular Mobile Devices and Services" from the preferred proponent TELUS Communications Inc., in the amount of $290,302.86 for a two-year term, with the option to extend the contract for up to three ad…
   • · Motion 12 added: That the 2025 Audited Financial Statements of the City of Chilliwack be approved.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council approve the 2027-2031 Tourism Strategic Plan; the 2027 Tactical Plan; and, the 2027 Preliminary Budget as presented by Tourism Chilliwack Inc. on April 21, 2026, for inclusion with the application for the renewal of the Munici…
   • · Motion 14 added: That "Accommodation Tax Request Bylaw 2026, No. 5563" be given first and second reading.
   • · Motion 15 added: That "Accommodation Tax Request Bylaw 2026, No. 5563" be given third reading.
   • · Motion 16 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5558", which proposes to rezone property located at 6030 Arlington Drive from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone, be given first and second reading.
   • · Motion 17 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5558", which proposes to rezone property located at 6030 Arlington Drive from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone, be given third reading.
   • · Motion 18 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No 5564", which proposes to rezone property located at 9232 Young Road from a C9 (Mid Rise Apartment Commercial) Zone to a C3 (Town Centre Commercial) Zone, and properties located at 9240 Young Road…
   • · Motion 19 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No 5566", which proposes to amend the definition of Independent Living Housing and to allow for Independent Living Housing on the subject properties located at 9660, 9672 and 9682 Gibson Road, be gi…
   • · Motion 20 added: That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5567", which proposes to rezone properties located at 9660, 9672 and 9682 Gibson Road from an RR (Rural Residential) Zone and AL (Agriculture Lowland) Zone to a P2 (Special Institutional) Zone, …
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01412 with respect to property located at 46338 Yale Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council deny the request to amend the OCP designation, complete text amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, and rezone the subject property to facilitate the construction of a campground, tourist accommodation and a restaurant/discovery cent…
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council direct staff to proceed with amendment bylaws (OCP and Zoning Bylaws), as outlined in “Option B”, as contained within the staff report dated April 10, 2026.
   • · Motion 24 added: That, in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) and (i) of the Community Charter, Council hold a Closed Meeting to discuss property matters and advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
   • · Motion 25 added: That the representations with respect to "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5554" be received for information; and further, that "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5554" be referred for Council's further consideration following t…
   • · Motion 26 added: That the representations with respect to "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5560" be received for information; and further, that "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5560" be referred for Council's further consideration following t…
   • · Motion 27 added: That the representation with respect to Development Variance Permit DVP01576 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01576 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
   • · Motion 28 added: That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5554” with respect to property located at 45896 Alexander Avenue be given third reading.
   • · Motion 29 added: That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5554” with respect to property located at 45896 Alexander Avenue be adopted.
   • · Motion 30 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01564 with respect to property located at 45896 Alexander Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Developm…
   • · Motion 31 added: That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5560” with respect to property located at 45633 Laura Crescent be given third reading.
   • · Motion 32 added: That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5560” with respect to property located at 45633 Laura Crescent be adopted.
   • · Motion 33 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01576 with respect to property located at 43730 Adams Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Va…
   • · Motion 34 added: That the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 4:20 pm, and further, that in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) and (i) of the Community Charter, Council reconvene the Closed Meeting to discuss property matters and advice which is subject to solic…
   • · 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)