February 9, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council adopt the agenda and receive all agenda items of the Regular Council meeting held February 9, 2026.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January 26, 2026.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the delegation of Susan Gorris be referred to the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the delegation of Susan Gorris be referred to staff for review and a report back to council, which should include possible venues where her mural could be displayed.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the motion be deferred until the delegation of Susan Gorris has been considered by the Recreation Culture and Parks Advisory Committee.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council approve the implementation of closed captioning for all Council meetings, including all platforms and formats in which they are broadcasted.
   • · Motion 7 added: That 2026 Council Contingency be used to fund the implementation of closed captioning.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council receive the Township-wide Parking Study and Bylaw Review.
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council direct Staff to report to Council with draft bylaw amendments to implement the 7 recommendations regarding Accessible Parking no later than the end of Q2, 2026. That Council direct Staff to bring forward for Council approval t…
   • · Motion 10 added: That consideration of Township-Wide Parking Study and Bylaw Review be deferred to allow time to review the motion and consult with staff regarding costs.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council approve the revised Local Area Services Policy 05-007, presented as Attachment A to this report.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council authorize an application to the 2026 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Emergency Operation Centres Equipment and Training Grant for $30,000 of funding towards the EOC Training and Functional Exercise Project.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council authorize an application to the Royal Bank of Canada’s Barrier Buster Grant Program for $40,000 of funding towards the undertaking of accessibility improvements at W.C. Blair Recreation Centre. That Council authorize an applic…
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council give final reading to the Utility Rate Bylaw No. 6107 Amendment Bylaw No. 6193.
   • · Motion 15 added: That for 2026 the spring Utilities Statement due date for Flat Annual Rate Utilities be July 2, 2026, with set billing and due dates implemented starting in 2027, and with any necessary bylaw amendments advanced to Council at its next Regu…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council approve the Seniors Advisory Committee draft 2026 Work Plan, presented as Attachment A.
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council approve the Agricultural Advisory Committee draft 2026 Work Program, presented as Attachment A.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council support the Water Safety Program, as outlined by the memo from the Recreation, Arts and Culture division.
   • · Motion 19 added: That the motion be amended to specify that the program be funded from the 2026 Council Contingency to allow the program to be implemented this year.
   • · Motion 20 added: Be it resolved that Council direct staff to Report to Council with potential design options and high-level cost estimates for upgrading 208 Street from 44 Avenue to 36 Avenue to an urban arterial standard. The upgrade should consider sidew…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the following motion be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association for submission in the 2026 Conference resolutions: [RV Tenant Protection Resolution]
   • · Motion 22 added: That the motion be amended to include “Improvements for the Glover Road and Church Street crossing”
   • · Motion 23 added: That the motion be amended to include “And other higher risk pedestrian urban crossings as it may be appropriate for Council to consider.”
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council authorize a 10-minute presentation by Stephanie Hunter, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, at the February 23, 2026 Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 25 added: That the date for the presentation by Stephanie Hunter be moved to a future meeting with fewer items on the agenda.
   • · Motion 26 added: That staff organize an open house on the draft 2026 Universal Budget for public awareness and opportunity for meaningful feedback.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council refer this motion to the 2026 Budget Process.
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council now resolve into a Closed Meeting for discussion of the following items, in accordance with and as identified under Section 90 of the Community Charter.
   • · Motion 29 added: That the meeting terminate at 4:59pm
   • · Attendance added: T. Baillie (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Ferguson (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Kooner (present)
   • · Attendance added: W. Bauer (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hansen (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Ruff (present)
   • · Attendance added: A. Ruhl (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Winslade (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Longhi (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Martens (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Pratt (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Richter (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Rindt (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whitmarsh (present)
   • · Attendance added: E. Woodward (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Kunst (present)