Abbotsford, BC

Closed Meeting of Council

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Agriculture Advisory Committee

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Joint Shared Services Committee

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Closed Joint Shared Services Committee

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Abbotsford Airport Authority

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Council Meeting

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Agriculture Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Inaugural Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Abbotsford Airport Authority

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Joint Shared Services Committee

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Closed Joint Shared Services Committee

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Joint Closed Meeting of Council and AAA

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

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Agriculture Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Special Closed Meeting of Council

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Special Closed Meeting of Council

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Abbotsford Airport Authority

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Closed Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

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Closed Joint Shared Services Committee

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Joint Shared Services Committee

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Public Hearing

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The council held a public hearing to discuss two proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan. The minutes record the purpose of the bylaws and resident concerns, but do not record any final votes or decisions.

Council Meeting

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Council approved $325,000 each for the project framing of a 50m training pool and a new two-sheet arena complex. Several rezoning applications were advanced, and amendments to the Banners Policy and Council meeting schedule were approved.

• Approved Stage 4 Aquatic Services Strategy and $325,000 for 50m training pool framing (8-1)
• Approved $325,000 for project framing of a new two-sheet arena complex at Abbotsford Exhibition Park (8-1)
• Approved amendments to the Banners Policy (9-0)
• Directed staff to pursue low-cost options for 2026 Curbside Recycling Contamination Remediation Plan (6-3)
• Approved rescheduling of October 13 and December 15, 2026 meetings (9-0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3751-2026 regarding Delegated Minor Development Variance Permits (9-0)
• Advanced rezoning for 1320 McKenzie Road, 1481 Tracey Street, 3057/3087 Lefeuvre Road, and 31073 Peardonville Road
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw amendments for 3442/3530 Old Clayburn Road and 1225 Sumas Way (9-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

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Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee reviews the Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 3 update and a report on the Sumas River Watershed. Both reports are received for information only, with no recommendations for action. The meeting is largely procedural with no public hearings or delegations.

• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 3 Update (Report ENG 101-2026) presented for information
• Sumas River Watershed report (ENG 109-2026) presented for information

The Agriculture Advisory Committee met on July 9, 2026, to review several administrative items. The committee received Report No. ENG 101-2026 regarding the Climate Resilience Strategy - Stage 3 Update and Report No. ENG 109-2026 regarding the Sumas River Watershed for information.

• Adopted the July 9, 2026, meeting agenda
• Adopted the June 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Received Report No. ENG 101-2026 (Climate Resilience Strategy - Stage 3 Update) for information
• Received Report No. ENG 109-2026 (Sumas River Watershed) for information

Special Closed Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

The Council will consider the 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements. Members will also vote on several rezoning applications and the adoption of strategies for zero-emissions mobility and climate resilience.

• Approval of 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements
• Rezoning of 33495 Cannon Ave and 33483 Cannon Ave with $7,000 amenity contributions each
• Rezoning of 2614 Sunnyside Crescent with a $5,000 amenity contribution
• Application to convert a machine shed at 5805 Bell Road into an Accessory Farm Dwelling
• Approval of the Fraser Valley Zero Emissions Mobility Strategy

Council approved the 2025 Annual Report, the 2025 Statement of Financial Information, and multiple zoning bylaws. They also authorized progress on the McKee Trail Strategy, the Climate Resilience Strategy, and the Fraser Valley Zero Emissions Mobility Strategy.

• Approved 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (9-0)
• Approved 2025 Statement of Financial Information (9-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Stage 2 of McKee Trail Strategy (9-0)
• Approved Fraser Valley Zero Emissions Mobility Strategy (6-3)
• Directed staff to proceed with Stage 4 of Climate Resilience Strategy (9-0)
• Forwarded 5805 Bell Road Agricultural Land Commission application to the ALC (8-1)
• Passed first, second, and third readings for rezoning at 33495 Cannon Avenue (9-0)
• Passed first, second, and third readings for rezoning at 33483 Cannon Avenue (9-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

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Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

This committee meeting is primarily informational. Members will receive updates on the Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2, the Coordinated Master Plan Program, and a report on homelessness encampments along Highway 1. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 update
• Coordinated Master Plan Program update
• Homelessness and Highway 1 Encampments report from COA and AbbyPD

The committee received three reports for information only: Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update, Coordinated Master Plan Program Update, and Homelessness and Highway 1 Encampments experiences. No motions to approve, deny, or table any items were made. The meeting was entirely procedural.

• Received Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update for information (9-0)
• Received Coordinated Master Plan Program Update for information (9-0)
• Received Homelessness and Highway 1 Encampments report for information (9-0)

Council Meeting

The Council is discussing a transition of solid waste fees from annual property tax notices to bi-monthly and quarterly utility billing starting in 2027. The meeting also includes several zoning amendments and rezoning applications for residential and commercial developments.

• Proposal to move solid waste fees to utility billing with a 5% on-time payment discount
• Rezoning and development permit for 33409-33451 Holland Avenue including a $211,842.62 community amenity contribution
• Rezoning application for 1225 Sumas Way
• OCP and zoning amendments for the Infill Manufactured Home Zone in the Salton Road Area
• Adoption of a new Public Notice Bylaw (No. 3721-2026)

Council approved transitioning solid waste fees from property tax to utility billing starting Jan 1, 2027, with a 5% on-time payment discount. They also gave readings to multiple zoning and OCP amendments, including the Density Bonus Program, Public Notice Bylaw, and rezoning for Salton Road, Holland Avenue, and Sumas Way. Three bylaws were adopted, covering zoning for Tims Avenue, another zoning amendment, and a Street and Traffic Bylaw amendment.

• Approved solid waste fee transition to utility billing with 5% discount (9-0)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Density Bonus Program bylaws (9-0)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Public Notice Bylaw & policy amendments (9-0)
• Gave readings to Salton Road OCP and zoning amendments, advanced OCP to public hearing (9-0)
• Gave readings to Holland Avenue rezoning, approved development permit in principle (9-0)
• Gave readings to Sumas Way rezoning (9-0)
• Adopted zoning bylaw for 32066-32082 Tims Avenue & Alice Street (9-0)
• Adopted Street and Traffic Bylaw amendment (9-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

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Special Closed Meeting of Council

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Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee will consider recommending that City Council approve or deny a rezoning to increase maximum floor area for farm product processing at 1481 Tracey Street. They will also discuss a non-adhering residential use application at 324 Lefeuvre Road to be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the Coordinated Master Plan Program.

• Rezoning to increase maximum floor area for farm product processing – Level 2 at 1481 Tracey Street
• Non-adhering residential use application at 324 Lefeuvre Road
• Coordinated Master Plan Program update report (ENG 085-2026)

The Agriculture Advisory Committee recommended Council support a rezoning to increase floor area for farm product processing at 1481 Tracey Street (6-0, one recused). They also recommended forwarding a non-adhering residential use application at 324 Lefeuvre Road to the Agricultural Land Commission with support (7-0). A Coordinated Master Plan Program update was received for information.

• Recommended rezoning for farm product processing at 1481 Tracey St (6-0-1 conflict)
• Recommended forwarding non-adhering residential use at 324 Lefeuvre Rd to ALC (7-0)
• Received Coordinated Master Plan Program update for information

Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee will meet to receive informational updates on two major city strategies. The session focuses on progress reports rather than new legislative decisions.

• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update (Report ENG 038-2026)
• Coordinated Master Plan Program Update (Report ENG 084-2026)

Special Closed Meeting of Council

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Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

This advisory committee meeting includes two informational reports: an update on the Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 and an update on the Coordinated Master Plan Program. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update (Report ENG 036-2026)
• Coordinated Master Plan Program Update (Report ENG 083-2026)

No substantive decisions were made. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, then received two informational reports: a Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update and a Coordinated Master Plan Program Update.

• Adopted May 28, 2026 agenda (9-0)
• Adopted March 12, 2026 minutes (9-0)
• Received Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update for information (9-0)
• Received Coordinated Master Plan Program Update for information (9-0)
• Adjourned at 10:42 a.m. (9-0)

Abbotsford Airport Authority

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Council Meeting

Council will decide on a rezoning application at 33268 Marshall Road that includes a $324,274.94 community amenity contribution and cash-in-lieu payments. They will also consider a new tree giveaway program, updates to the density bonus and zoning bylaws, and three Agricultural Land Commission applications. Additionally, a 22m telecommunication antenna at 34583 Bateman Road is proposed.

• Rezoning at 33268 Marshall Road with $324,274 CAC, $20k sewer fee, $98k left-turn lane fee
• Telecommunication antenna structure (22m) at 34583 Bateman Road
• Deny ALC applications at 29551 Fraser Highway (trailer storage) and 30307 Merryfield Avenue (subdivision)
• Forward ALC application at 28410 Huntingdon Road for a large dwelling with no comment
• Branch Out Abbotsford residential tree planting program endorsed

Council approved first, second, and third readings for a rezoning at 33268 Marshall Road, subject to multiple conditions including road upgrades and a community amenity contribution. Two Agricultural Land Commission applications for non-farm uses were denied. Council endorsed a residential tree planting program and directed staff to prepare density bonus bylaw amendments. Several bylaws were adopted, including a housing agreement and a fire service amendment.

• Approved first, second, third readings for rezoning at 33268 Marshall Rd (unanimous)
• Denied ALC application for trailer storage at 29551 Fraser Hwy (7-1)
• Denied ALC application for two-lot subdivision at 30307 Merryfield Ave (8-1)
• Forwarded ALC application for dwelling >500 m² at 28410 Huntingdon Rd (8-1)
• Endorsed Branch Out Abbotsford residential tree planting program (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare density bonus program bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw for 34081 Gladys Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Service Bylaw amendment (unanimous)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee will receive informational reports on homeless encampments along Highway 1, a climate resilience strategy update, and a coordinated master plan program update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Report on homelessness and Highway 1 encampments (ISIR 008-2026)
• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 update (ENG 043-2026)
• Coordinated Master Plan Program update (ENG 081-2026)

The Public Safety Advisory Committee met and received three reports for information: on homelessness encampments along Highway 1, the Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 update, and a Coordinated Master Plan Program update. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive the reports.

• Received report on Homelessness and Highway 1 Encampments (ISIR 008-2026)
• Received Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update (ENG 043-2026)
• Received Coordinated Master Plan Program Update (ENG 081-2026)

Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee will hear a delegation from the Government of Canada on accessibility progress and challenges. The committee will also receive updates on the Climate Resilience Strategy, Coordinated Master Plan, Civic Facility Accessibility Projects, and the Community Accessibility Plan 1-Year Review. No decisions are being made; all reports are for information only.

• Delegation: Government of Canada - Accessibility in Canada: Progress, Challenges and Urgent Action
• Climate Resilience Strategy Stage 2 Update (Report ENG 044-2026)
• Coordinated Master Plan Program Update (Report ENG 082-2026)
• Civic Facility Accessibility Projects Program Update (Report OPS 002-2026)
• Community Accessibility Plan 1-Year Review (Report PRC 034-2026)

The meeting was largely informational. The committee received a presentation from the Chief Accessibility Officer and approved four information reports (Climate Resilience Strategy, Coordinated Master Plan, Civic Facility Accessibility Projects, and Community Accessibility Plan). No substantive decisions were made.

Closed Joint Shared Services Committee

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Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will hear several informational reports on water and sewer operations, financial statements, and regional master plans. No decisions are expected; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Bi-monthly Water Report for March-April 2026
• Bi-monthly JAMES Plant Report for March-April 2026
• Financial Statements for March 2026
• Regional Water and JAMES Plant Master Plans

The Joint Shared Services Committee met and received four reports for information: bi-monthly water and JAMES Plant reports, March financial statements, and regional water/plant master plans. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive reports without further action.

• Received Bi-monthly Water Report (ENG 064-2026) for information
• Received Bi-monthly JAMES Plant Report (ENG 063-2026) for information
• Received March 2026 Financial Statements (FPS 012-2026) for information
• Received Regional Water and JAMES Plant Master Plans (ENG 071-2026) for information

Council Meeting

Council will vote on adopting the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw, which sets property tax rates for the year. They will also decide on a zoning amendment for 33250 Ravine Avenue and approve the Fishtrap Creek Stormwater Management Plan. The meeting includes advancing a housekeeping amendment to the Official Community Plan and giving first readings to a fire service bylaw amendment.

• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw 2026 (property tax rates)
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 33250 Ravine Avenue
• Approval of Fishtrap Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan final report
• First three readings of Fire Service Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 3733-2026)
• Official Community Plan 2026 housekeeping amendment (first and second readings, public hearing)

Council adopted the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw with one opposed, setting property tax rates for the year. Also approved the Fishtrap Creek Stormwater Management Plan and advanced the Official Community Plan housekeeping amendment to public hearing. Several other items were passed unanimously.

• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw 2026 (6-1)
• Approved Fishtrap Creek Stormwater Management Plan (7-0)
• Supported Coordinated Master Plan Update timeline (7-0)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Fire Service Bylaw amendment (7-0)
• Approved Civic Awards Policy amendment and disbanded advisory committee (7-0)
• Gave first reading to OCP amendment bylaw and directed consultation (7-0)
• Gave second reading to OCP amendment and advanced to public hearing (7-0)
• Adopted zoning bylaw for 33250 Ravine Avenue (7-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

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