June 16, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 2, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the following bylaws be adopted: “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5568”; and, “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5573”; and further, that the Minutes of the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Committee meeting held December 1…
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council support the 2026 application from the City of Chilliwack for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Excellence Awards for the "Chilliwack Accessibility and Inclusion Plan", as contained within the staff report …
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council direct staff to send a letter to the provincial government to advocate for continuation of the "Local Government Climate Action Program", as contained within the staff report dated June 8, 2026.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council accept the Proposal for the design and construction of the "2026 Utilities Nonlinear Upgrade Design-Build" from the lead proponent Ballina Contracting/McElhanney Engineering Services Ltd., in the amount of $15,382,941.00; and …
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council approve the 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement between the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit for a one-year term, from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 for the provision of conventional and custom transit services; and furthe…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council authorize staff to forward Request for Proposal documents to the following selected proponents for the "Janitorial Services Contract": 1. East-West Building Maintenance Ltd.; 2. Hallmark Facility Services Inc.; and, 3. Service…
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council accept the Proposal for the supply and installation of the "Chilliwack Coliseum Evaporative Condenser Replacement" from the lead proponent Fraser Valley Refrigeration Ltd., in the amount of $499,907.00; and further, that the M…
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive the "2025 Annual Municipal Report" contained within the staff report dated June 9, 2026, for information.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council hold an Annual General Meeting of Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation; approve the resolution appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2026; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any n…
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council hold an Annual General Meeting of Tourism Chilliwack Inc.; approve the resolution appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2026; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any necessary document…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council consider the Public Hearing for "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5572", to be appropriate consultation for the purposes of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, as outlined in the staff report dated June 9…
   • · Motion 13 added: That "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5572", which proposes several housekeeping amendments, be given first reading.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council direct staff to refer "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5572" to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment.
   • · Motion 15 added: That "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5572" be given second reading; and further, that a Public Hearing be called for July 21, 2026.
   • · Motion 16 added: That application ALR00440 for a 'Non-Farm Use' within the Agricultural Land Reserve, with respect to property located at 6600 Unsworth Road, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission "without comment".
   • · Motion 17 added: That the motion be amended by deleting the words "without comment" and substituting with the words "with support" after the words "Land Commission".
   • · Motion 18 added: That, in accordance with Section 90(1)(i) and (k) of the Community Charter, Council hold a Closed Meeting to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and proposed provision of a municipal service.
   • · Motion 19 added: That the representations with respect to “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5574”;“Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5575”; and Development Variance Permit DVP01588 be received for information; and further, that …
   • · Motion 20 added: That the representations with respect to Temporary Use Permit TUP00283 be received for information; and further, that Temporary Use Permit TUP00283 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 DVP01490 be received for information; and further, that Development Variance Permit DVP01490 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Pub…
   • · Motion 22 added: That Development Variance Permit DVP01548 be referred for Council's further consideration following the close of the Public Information Meeting.
   • · Motion 23 added: That “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5574” with respect to properties located at 46285 and 46295 Cessna Drive, be given third reading.
   • · Motion 24 added: That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2026, No. 5575” with respect to properties located at 46285 and 46295 Cessna Drive, be given third reading.
   • · Motion 25 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01588 with respect to properties located at 46285 and 46295 Cessna Drive, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft …
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP002032 with respect to properties located at 46285 and 46295 Cessna Drive, subject to the conditions as set out within the draft Development Permit.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council approve the issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP00283 with respect to property located at 47629 Yale Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Temporary Use Permit.
   • · Motion 28 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01490 with respect to properties located at 45635 Marie Avenue and 5518 Vedder Road, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within…
   • · Motion 29 added: That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001950, with respect to properties located at 45635 Marie Avenue and 5518 Vedder Road, subject to the conditions as set out within the draft Development Permit.
   • · Motion 30 added: That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01548 with respect to property located at 9540 Woodbine Street, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Developmen…
   • · Motion 31 added: On a motion of Councillor Kloot, and seconded by Councillor Read, the meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Chris Kloot (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jason Lum (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bud Mercer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ken Popove (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Nicole Read (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jeff Shields (present)
   • · Attendance added: Harv Westeringh (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Jefford (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jacqueline Morgan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Gillian Villeneuve (present)
   • · Attendance added: G. White (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Laynes (present)
   • · Attendance added: A. Carmichael (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Wilkinson (present)
   • · Participation added: Bud Mercer depart
   • · Participation added: Bud Mercer arrive