Abbotsford public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

At the December 16, 2025 meeting, Abbotsford City Council will vote on the adoption of four bylaws that amend the Official Community Plan and the 2014 Zoning Bylaw, and repeal the 2025 Streamside Protection Bylaw. The council will also endorse a new Public Art Policy. Procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw No. 3690-2025 – Official Community Plan, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 036
• Bylaw No. 3691-2025 – Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 723
• Bylaw No. 3692-2025 – Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 724
• Bylaw No. 3702-2025 – Streamside Protection Repeal Bylaw, 2025
• Endorsement of the New Public Art Policy (Report No. PRC 100-2025)

Council approved a new Public Art Policy. Council directed staff to prioritize and expedite flood‑restoration building permits and waived associated fees for properties in the Eligible Properties Area Map for a 12‑month period ending Dec 24, 2026. Council adopted four bylaws, including amendments to the Official Community Plan and the 2014 Zoning Bylaw, and repealed the 2025 Streamside Protection Bylaw. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Endorsed new Public Art Policy (8‑1)
• Directed staff to prioritize “over the counter” flood‑restoration permits and set expedited review targets (9‑0)
• Waived permit fees for flood‑restoration and demolition permits in Eligible Properties Area (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3690‑2025, Official Community Plan amendment (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3691‑2025, Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 723 (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3692‑2025, Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 724 (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3702‑2025, Streamside Protection Repeal Bylaw (9‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-12-16 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Joint Closed Meeting of Council and AAA

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the record.

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a rezoning application for 34397 Laburnum Avenue, adding road widening and a $625 cash‑in‑lieu contribution. It will also adopt the Tree Management Bylaw and endorse its implementation plan. Additional items include approval of the Memorial Forest Initiative and funding for the 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, plus several Official Community Plan bylaws.

• Rezoning of 34397 Laburnum Avenue with road widening and $625 cash‑in‑lieu condition
• First, second and third readings of the Tree Management Bylaw and endorsement of its implementation plan
• Approval of the Memorial Forest Initiative and direction to include its funding in the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan
• Adoption of multiple Official Community Plan bylaws (e.g., Bylaw No. 3690‑2025, 3691‑2025, 3692‑2025, 3702‑2025)
• Approval of grant funding for the 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. Council approved a grant to the Union of BC Municipalities for the 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund and endorsed the Tree Management Bylaw and its implementation plan. Council approved the Memorial Forest Initiative, directed staff to plan and design it, and instructed that its funding be considered in the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan; it also forwarded two Agricultural Land Commission applications and adopted a series of bylaws including the Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw and the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw.

• Adopt agenda – Carried (9 in favour)
• Adopt November 25, 2025 minutes – Carried (9 in favour)
• Approve grant for 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Carried (9 in favour)
• Endorse Tree Management Bylaw and implementation plan – Carried (9 in favour)
• Approve Memorial Forest Initiative, direct planning and consider funding in capital plan – Carried (7 in favour, 2 opposed)
• Forward Agricultural Land Commission application for 27906 Huntingdon Rd & 501 Lefeuvre Rd – Carried (9 in favour)
• Forward Agricultural Land Commission application for 29136 Townshipline Rd – Carried (9 in favour)
• Adopt Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 3618-2025 – Carried (8 in favour, 1 conflict)

Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Delegations will present on the rise of pickleball and on Parkrun Abbotsford. The committee will discuss and recommend support for the Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy – Stage 2 Exploring Options. No other new business is listed.

• Adopt agenda for the November 27, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting
• Delegation presentation: The Rise of Pickleball – A Recreation Revolution in Abbotsford
• Delegation presentation: Parkrun Abbotsford
• Recommendation to support Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy – Stage 2 Exploring Options

The committee adopted its November 27 agenda and the September 11 meeting minutes, each with five votes in favour. It also voted to support the Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy – Stage 2 Exploring Options. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (5 in favour)
• Adopted September 11, 2025 minutes (5 in favour)
• Supported Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy - Stage 2 Exploring Options (5 in favour)
• Adjourned meeting (5 in favour)

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Abbotsford Agriculture Advisory Committee will consider two non‑farm use applications. One concerns PID 004‑279‑328 at Highway 1 and Bradner Road, linked to wetland compensation for the Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Project. The other concerns an application at 35222 South Parallel Road. The committee will recommend to Council whether to forward each application to the Agricultural Land Commission with support, changes, no comments, or to deny it.

• Non‑Farm Use application PID 004‑279‑328 (Highway 1 and Bradner Road) – wetland compensation; recommendation to Council to forward or deny (Report No. PDS 212‑2025)
• Non‑Farm Use application at 35222 South Parallel Road – recommendation to Council to forward or deny (Report No. PDS 205‑2025)

The Agriculture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the September 11, 2025 minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that Council forward the non‑farm use application for PID No. 004‑279‑328 (Highway 1 and Bradner Road) to the Agricultural Land Commission with no comments. It also voted unanimously to recommend that Council forward the non‑farm use application for 35222 South Parallel Road to the Agricultural Land Commission with support as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried, 5‑0)
• Adopted September 11, 2025 minutes (carried, 5‑0)
• Recommended forwarding PID 004‑279‑328 application to ALC with no comments (carried, 5‑0)
• Recommended forwarding 35222 South Parallel Road application to ALC with support (carried, 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (carried, 5‑0)

Council Meeting

Council will review a proposal for a new telecommunication tower and discuss stormwater management for Fishtrap Creek. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to waterworks and business licence bylaws.

• Proposed 40-metre Telecommunication Antennae Structure at 5782 Mt. Lehman Road
• Public consultation for Stage 3 and proceeding to Stage 4 of the Fishtrap Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 3696-2025 to amend the Waterworks Regulation Bylaw, 2017
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 3699-2025 to amend the Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw
• Q3 2025 Financial Update

Council approved a resolution supporting the installation of a new 40‑metre tall telecommunication antenna at 5782 Mt. Lehman Road and will forward the resolution to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The council directed staff to conduct public consultation for Stage 3 of the Fishtrap Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan and to proceed to Stage 4 after Stage 3 is completed. Amendments to the Waterworks Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3696‑2025) and the Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3699‑2025) each received first, second and third readings and were carried.

• Approved support for 40‑metre telecom antenna at 5782 Mt. Lehman Rd (9‑0)
• Directed staff to undertake public consultation for Stage 3 of Fishtrap Creek ISMP (9‑0)
• Directed staff to proceed to Stage 4 of Fishtrap Creek ISMP after Stage 3 (9‑0)
• Passed first, second and third readings of Waterworks Regulation Bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 3696‑2025) (9‑0)
• Passed first, second and third readings of Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 3699‑2025) (9‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The council meeting agenda contains no listed items; only placeholders and generic sections are present.

Public Hearing

The city is holding a public hearing to discuss the Abbotsforward 2050 planning process. This meeting covers proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws affecting all lands within the City of Abbotsford to guide growth over the next 25 years.

• Bylaw No. 3690-2025: Official Community Plan, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 036
• Bylaw No. 3691-2025: Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 723
• Bylaw No. 3692-2025: Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 724

The council held a public hearing on the Abbotsford 2050 initiative and presented the proposed Official Community Plan and zoning amendments. Residents, Fraser Health delegates, and other stakeholders provided comments on the proposals. The hearing was closed without any bylaw approvals, rejections, or votes recorded.

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will vote to authorize staff to include the draft operating and capital water and sewer financial plans with the City of Abbotsford’s and City of Mission’s draft consolidated financial plans. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, adoption of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and presentation of bi‑monthly JAMES Plant and water reports, as well as the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and September 2025 financial statements. Motions to close and then reopen the meeting to the public are also on the agenda.

• Authorize staff to include draft water and sewer operating and capital financial plans with city consolidated financial plans (Report No. FPS 036-2025)
• Presentation of the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan documents (Report No. FPS 036-2025)
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt the September 18, 2025 Joint Shared Services Committee minutes
• Motion to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(d,i,k,l)

The Joint Shared Services Committee adopted its agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved a motion authorizing staff to incorporate the draft operating and capital water and sewer financial plans into Abbotsford’s and Mission’s draft consolidated financial plans. Motions to close and then reopen the meeting to the public were both carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted September 18, 2025 minutes (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized staff to include draft water and sewer financial plans in city consolidated plans (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Motion to close meeting to public carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Motion to reopen meeting to public carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:53 p.m. (6‑0, 1 absent)

Abbotsford Airport Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-11-18 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will consider several bylaws, including a road‑closure bylaw for Station Place, amendments to the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw (2025‑2029), and a Downtown Business Improvement Area bylaw. The council will also receive a request from the District of Hope to postpone changes to the BC Assessment transmission pipeline valuation and a request for a resolution supporting a guaranteed basic income. Standard agenda adoption, minutes adoption, and routine reports will also be addressed.

• Bylaw No. 3669‑2025 – Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Station Place)
• Bylaw No. 3697‑2025 – Amendments to the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2025‑2029
• Bylaw No. 3618‑2025 – Abbotsford Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw
• District of Hope – Request to postpone upcoming changes to BC Assessment transmission pipeline valuation
• M. Darvish – Request for Council resolution in support of Guaranteed Basic Income

The council approved several bylaws, including a road‑closure bylaw for Station Place, a downtown Business Improvement Area bylaw, and an amendment to the five‑year financial plan. An agenda amendment and the previous meeting's minutes were also adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda amendment (Item 7.2 Revised Attachment A) – carried (9 in favour)
• Adopted November 4, 2025, council minutes – carried (9 in favour)
• Approved amendment to the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3697‑2025) – carried (9 in favour)
• Approved Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3618‑2025) – carried (8 in favour, 1 conflict)
• Adopted Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Station Place) (Bylaw No. 3669‑2025) – carried (9 in favour)
• Adjourned the meeting – carried (9 in favour)

Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee will consider adopting its November 6 agenda and the September 4 meeting minutes. A report titled “Economic Development Business Engagement Update” will be presented. No presentations, delegations or new business items are scheduled.

• Adoption of the November 6, 2025 agenda (recommended adoption)
• Adoption of the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (recommended adoption)
• Economic Development Business Engagement Update report (attachment provided)

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee adopted the November 6 agenda with seven members in favour and four absent. It also adopted the September 4 meeting minutes with the same vote count. No presentations, delegations, reports, or new business were considered. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. with seven members in favour and four absent.

• Adopted agenda (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Adopted September 4 minutes (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (7 in favour, 4 absent)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford Council will review two rezoning applications and a proposal for a telecommunication antenna. The body is also considering a new Parks Advertising Policy and the submission of a Year 2 Housing Target Progress Report.

• Rezoning application for 2272 Lynden Street including a $5,000 community amenity contribution
• Rezoning application for 2723 McCallum Road including a $9,000 community amenity contribution and $8,500 for transportation upgrades
• Proposed 40-metre tall Telecommunication Antennae Structure at 5782 Mount Lehman Road
• Proposed Parks Advertising Policy (Report No. PRC 094-2025)
• Petition for traffic control light installation at Upper Maclure Road and Townline Road

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the October 28 minutes. It approved the Parks Advertising Policy and directed staff to submit and publish the Year 2 Housing Target Progress Report. The council also scheduled a hearing and expressed support for a 40‑metre telecom antenna at 5782 Mount Lehman Road, approved rezoning applications for Lynden Street and McCallum Road with conditions, and adopted Bylaw No. 3620‑2025 (Amendment Bylaw No. 675).

• Adopted agenda (Item 7.2 Revised Appendix A) – carried (8‑0)
• Adopted October 28, 2025 minutes – carried (8‑0)
• Approved Parks Advertising Policy (Attachment A) – carried (8‑0)
• Directed staff to submit and publish Year 2 Housing Target Progress Report – carried (8‑0)
• Directed staff to schedule hearing and support 40 m telecom antenna at 5782 Mount Lehman Rd – carried (8‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 2272 Lynden Street with conditions – carried (8‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 2723 McCallum Road with conditions – carried (7‑1, opposed by L. Barkman)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3620‑2025 (Amendment Bylaw No. 675) – carried (8‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the closed council meeting on 2025-10-28 contains no listed items or decisions. No descriptions, categories, or attachments are provided.

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Council members will receive a Tourism Abbotsford update and will discuss three items: support for a new 40‑metre telecommunication antenna structure at 34583 Bateman Road, approval of the 2026 Council meeting schedule, and first‑through‑third readings of Bylaw No. 3669‑2025 for the Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Station Place). The council will also consider forwarding the antenna resolution to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

• Support for installation of a 40 metre tall Telecommunication Antennae Structure at 34583 Bateman Road (Report No. PDS 163‑2025).
• Approval of the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (Report No. LLS 038‑2025).
• First, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 3669‑2025, Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Station Place), with advance for public input.
• Tourism Abbotsford Update presentation (Tourism Abbotsford Update.pdf).
• Adoption of agenda and adoption of minutes from the October 21, 2025 council meeting.

The council adopted the agenda and the October 21, 2025 minutes. It referred the proposed 40‑metre telecommunication antenna at 34583 Bateman Road back to staff for further review. The council also approved the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule and moved Bylaw No. 3669‑2025 to its first, second and third readings, scheduling public input at a later meeting.

• Adopted agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted October 21 minutes (6‑0)
• Referred antenna application (34583 Bateman Rd) to staff for further review (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (6‑0)
• Advanced Bylaw No. 3669‑2025 for first, second and third readings and public input (6‑0)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee will adopt its October 23, 2025 agenda and adopt the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. No presentations or delegations are scheduled. The committee will receive the report “Extortions and the AbbyPD Response” with no recommendation attached. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt October 23, 2025 meeting agenda
• Adopt May 22, 2025 Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes
• Review report titled “Extortions and the AbbyPD Response” (no recommendation)
• No presentations scheduled
• No delegations scheduled

The Public Safety Advisory Committee adopted its October 23 agenda and the May 22 minutes, each with unanimous support from the seven members present. No presentations, delegations, or new business were considered, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (7‑0)
• Adopted May 22 minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the July 24 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive reports on the City of Abbotsford website accessibility, the Recreation Centre wayfinding enhancement project, the Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy Stage 2 exploring options, and the Involve Abbotsford 2025 initiative. No recommendations or decisions are noted for these reports.

• Adopt agenda for the October 23, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting
• Report: City of Abbotsford website accessibility
• Report: Abbotsford Recreation Centre Wayfinding Enhancement Project
• Report: Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy – Stage 2 exploring options

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee adopted the October 23, 2025 agenda by a vote of 8‑1. It also adopted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a vote of 8‑1. The meeting was adjourned by a vote of 8‑1. No other business or decisions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (8‑1)
• Adopted July 24, 2025 minutes (8‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑1)

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the meeting agenda and the October 7, 2025 council minutes. It will vote to approve the Sumas Wastewater Agreement – Amendment No. 2 and authorize the mayor and corporate officer to sign related documents. The council will give statutory consent to the Fraser Valley Regional District Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 and direct staff to request regular animal‑control reporting. Council will also adopt Bylaw No. 3686‑2025, a permissive tax exemption for 2026, and consider a petition for a pedestrian crosswalk at Steelhead Court and Crestview Avenue.

• Approval of Sumas Wastewater Agreement – Amendment No. 2 (Report ENG 096‑2025)
• Statutory consent for FVRD Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 (Report LLS 043‑2025)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3686‑2025, Permissive Tax Exemption (2026) Bylaw
• Petition for pedestrian crosswalk at Steelhead Court and Crestview Avenue
• 2025 Community Champion Achievement Award presentation

The council approved the Sumas Wastewater Agreement – Amendment No. 2 and authorized the mayor to sign related documents. It gave statutory consent to the Fraser Valley Regional District Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw 1797, 2025. The council adopted Bylaw No. 3686‑2025, a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2026, and advanced three community‑plan and zoning bylaws to second reading and public hearing while directing staff to seek further consultation and waive certain permit fees. All motions passed unanimously with nine votes in favour.

• Approved Sumas Wastewater Agreement – Amendment No. 2 (9 in favour)
• Approved statutory consent for FVRD Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 (9 in favour)
• Directed staff to gather public feedback on the Density Bonus Program Update (9 in favour)
• Advanced OCP Bylaw No. 3690‑2025 to second reading and public hearing (9 in favour)
• Advanced Zoning Bylaw No. 3691‑2025 to second reading and public hearing (9 in favour)
• Advanced Zoning Bylaw No. 3692‑2025 to second reading and public hearing (9 in favour)
• Authorized staff to waive fees for converting Development Variance Permits to Development Permits (9 in favour)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3686‑2025, Permissive Tax Exemption (2026) Bylaw (9 in favour)

Closed Meeting of Council

The council meeting scheduled for 2025-10-21 in Abbotsford, BC, had no agenda items posted. The agenda contains only generic placeholders and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. No items were proposed, voted on, or described.

Closed Meeting of Council

The council held a closed meeting on October 7, 2025. No agenda items were provided in the record. The meeting appears to be procedural.

Council Meeting

Council will consider several matters, including supporting a new 40‑metre telecommunication antenna at 28663 Downes Road and approving construction of rail crossing upgrades at eight locations. The meeting will also adopt a bylaw for 2026 permissive tax exemptions and a fees and charges amendment. Additional items include a development variance for 32166 Dormick Avenue with a $5,000 community amenity contribution and endorsement of a public art policy review.

• Support installation of a 40 m telecommunication antenna at 28663 Downes Road
• Approve rail crossing upgrades at Bradner Rd, Ross Rd, Mt. Lehman Rd, Burgess Ave, Swanson St, Sorenson St, Gladwin Rd, and McCallum Rd
• Adopt Bylaw No. 3686-2025 for 2026 permissive tax exemptions
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. 2566 for 32166 Dormick Ave with a $5,000 community amenity contribution
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 3599-2025

The council voted to support construction of rail crossing upgrades at eight identified sites. It also approved support for two new 40‑metre telecommunication antenna structures, adopted a fees and charges bylaw, and gave first, second and third readings to the 2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions bylaw. Additional motions directed staff to prepare OCP amendments and approved a development variance permit with conditions.

• Approved rail crossing upgrades at eight locations (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Supported installation of a 40 m telecommunication antenna at 28663 Downes Road (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to schedule consideration of a 40 m telecommunication antenna at 34583 Bateman Road (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3599‑2025, Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 3686‑2025, Permissive Tax Exemptions (2026) (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Endorsed Public Art Policy and Program Review – Stage 4 Final Review (7 in favour, 1 opposed, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to prepare Abbotsforward 2050 OCP and zoning bylaw amendments (8 in favour, 1 absent)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2566 in principle with $5,000 community amenity contribution condition (8 in favour, 1 absent)

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee is reviewing water and wastewater reports and financial statements. The body is specifically considering whether to support and recommend the approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Sumas Wastewater Agreement.

• Proposed Sumas Wastewater Agreement – Amendment No. 2
• Bi-Monthly Water Report for July and August 2025
• Financial Statements for July 2025
• Bi-Monthly JAMES Plant Report for July and August 2025

The committee adopted its agenda and the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved support for and recommended that the City of Abbotsford and the City of Mission approve Sumas Wastewater Agreement Amendment No. 2, and authorized the mayors to execute related documents. The committee voted to close the meeting for preliminary negotiations, then to reopen it, and adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (6 in favour) – Carried
• Adopt July 17, 2025 minutes (6 in favour) – Carried
• Support and recommend Sumas Wastewater Agreement Amendment No. 2, forward to City of Sumas, and authorize mayors to execute documents (6 in favour) – Carried
• Motion to close meeting for preliminary negotiations (6 in favour) – Carried
• Motion to open the previously closed meeting (6 in favour) – Carried
• Adjourn meeting at 2:30 p.m. (6 in favour) – Carried

Awards and Recognition Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Abbotsford Awards and Recognition Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-09-17 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder agenda with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, endorse the Arts and Culture Grant Program, and consider several development applications, including a major rezoning, development variance and natural environment permits for properties at 2513 Bourquin Crescent West and 33020 Mill Lake Road, which involve a $289,544 community amenity contribution and road widening requirements. Additional items include a soil removal permit for 420 Short Road, a 40‑metre telecommunication antenna at 28663 Downes Road, and a petition opposing supportive housing at 2270 Martens Street.

• Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 3599-2025) for Parks, Recreation and Culture fees
• Soil Removal and Deposit Permit No. 2031 at 420 Short Road – referral to a Public Information Meeting
• Telecommunication Antennae Structure application for a 40‑metre tower at 28663 Downes Road
• Rezoning, Development Variance and Natural Environment Development Permit applications for 2513 Bourquin Crescent West and 33020 Mill Lake Road, including a $289,544 community amenity contribution
• Petition opposing the supportive housing facility at 2270 Martens Street

The council endorsed the Arts and Culture Grant Program (8‑1 vote) and gave first, second and third readings to the Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment (9‑0). It referred the soil removal permit for 420 Short Road to a public information meeting and forwarded the non‑adhering residential use application for 1444 Clearbrook Road to the Agricultural Land Commission (both 9‑0). The council directed staff to schedule a hearing on a 40‑metre telecom antenna at 28663 Downes Road and approved several rezoning, development variance and natural environment permits with detailed conditions (each 9‑0).

• Endorsed Arts and Culture Grant Program (8 in favour, 1 opposed)
• Approved Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment readings (9 in favour)
• Referred soil removal permit at 420 Short Road to public meeting (9 in favour)
• Forwarded application for non‑adhering residential use at 1444 Clearbrook Road to Agricultural Land Commission (9 in favour)
• Directed staff to schedule consideration of 40 m telecom antenna at 28663 Downes Road (9 in favour)
• Approved rezoning, development variance and natural environment permits for Bourquin Crescent West and Mill Lake Road with conditions (9 in favour)
• Approved rezoning map amendment and natural environment permit for Farmer Road with conditions (9 in favour)

Closed Meeting of Council

The Abbotsford City Council held a closed meeting on September 16, 2025. The posted agenda contains no listed items or decisions. No public items were provided for discussion.

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review two ALC applications—a Non‑Adhering Residential Use at 3219 Tolmie Road (Report PDS 181‑2025) and a Non‑Farm Use at 85 Winson Road (Report PDS 155‑2025). For each, the committee will recommend to Council whether to forward the application with or without changes, or to deny it.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Adopt July 10, 2025 Agriculture Advisory Committee minutes
• Review ALC Non‑Adhering Residential Use (NARU) application for 3219 Tolmie Road (Report PDS 181‑2025)
• Review ALC Non‑Farm Use application for 85 Winson Road (Report PDS 155‑2025)
• Formulate recommendation to Council on forwarding or denying each application

The Agriculture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the July 10, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend that Council forward the 3219 Tolmie Road residential use application and the 85 Winson Road non‑farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission with support. All motions carried unanimously (7‑0).

• Adopted agenda (7‑0)
• Adopted July 10, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Recommended forwarding 3219 Tolmie Road application to ALC (7‑0)
• Recommended forwarding 85 Winson Road application to ALC (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Abbotsford Airport Authority

The provided agenda contains no listed items, descriptions, categories, or decisions. No specific topics, contracts, rezoning proposals, or public hearings are identified. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda for the Abbotsford Airport Authority meeting on 2025-09-11.

Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee will meet at Abbotsford City Hall to adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive an update on the Curbside Recycling Contamination Remediation Plan but has no other decided items on the agenda.

• Adoption of June 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Curbside Recycling Contamination Remediation Plan Update

The committee adopted the September 11 agenda with nine votes in favour. It also adopted the June 5 meeting minutes with nine votes in favour. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:42 a.m. with nine votes in favour.

• Adopted agenda (9‑0)
• Adopted June 5 minutes (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several rezoning applications and a 2025 Energy & Climate Action annual update. The meeting includes decisions on land use changes and associated community amenity contributions for multiple properties.

• Rezoning of 27681 Fraser Highway with a $36,000 contribution for affordable housing and $27,500 for park enhancements
• Rezoning of 32345 and 32363 George Ferguson Way with a $58,125 community benefit contribution
• Rezoning of 32208 Peardonville Road with a $10,000 community amenity contribution
• Rezoning and Development Variance Permit for 33239 Hawthorne Avenue with a $5,000 amenity contribution
• Rezoning of 2298 Clarke Drive with a $1,875 community benefit contribution

Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the July 29, 2025 minutes. The council approved six rezoning bylaws—Clarke Drive, Fraser Highway, two George Ferguson Way applications, Hawthorne Avenue, and Peardonville Road—each with development‑agreement conditions and community contributions. The council also adopted the Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw for Alice Street.

• Adopted agenda (9 in favour) – Carried
• Adopted July 29, 2025 minutes (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3591-2025 (Clarke Drive rezoning) (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3664-2025 (27681 Fraser Highway rezoning) (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3181-2025 (George Ferguson Way rezoning) (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3682-2025 (34239 George Ferguson Way rezoning) (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3612-2025 (33239 Hawthorne Avenue rezoning) and Development Variance Permit No. 2560 (9 in favour) – Carried
• Approved Bylaw No. 3658-2025 (32208 Peardonville Road rezoning) (9 in favour) – Carried

Closed Meeting of Council

The Abbotsford Council held a closed meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda document does not list any items for discussion or decision. Consequently, no specific actions, contracts, or policy changes were presented. The meeting record contains only placeholders and no substantive content.

Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It will also receive the 2025 Mid‑Year Report and its presentation. No other presentations, delegations, or new business items are on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt September 4, 2025 meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting
• Review 2025 Mid‑Year Report (PDF) and presentation (PDF)
• No presentations scheduled
• No delegations scheduled

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee unanimously adopted its September 4 agenda and the June 12 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:32 a.m. No other business was taken.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted June 12 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda for the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will also adopt the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive and discuss the 2025 Mid-Year Report, with no formal recommendation attached.

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a tourism update, and review multiple rezoning and development applications. Key items include a rezoning and non‑medical cannabis licence for 31940 South Fraser Way with a $100,000 amenity contribution, an Agricultural Land Commission application for an anaerobic digester at 5050 Gladwin Road, and several other rezoning proposals with community benefit contributions. The council will vote on first, second and third readings for each proposed bylaw.

• Rezoning and non‑medical cannabis licence for 31940 South Fraser Way; $100,000 amenity contribution required
• Agricultural Land Commission application for anaerobic digester at 5050 Gladwin Road
• Rezoning of 3293 Beverley Crescent; $625 community benefit contribution for transit, cycle, park and affordable housing
• Rezoning and development permit for 30530 Cardinal Avenue and 3174 Mt. Lehman Road; $30,625 community benefit contribution
• Rezoning of 1644 Highview Street; $5,000 community amenity contribution and road widening dedication

The council adopted Bylaw No. 3672‑2025 to rezone 31940 South Fraser Way, requiring a $100,000 amenity contribution, landscape plans, and Ministry of Transportation approval, and recommended a non‑medical cannabis retail licence for Abby Cannabis at that site. The motion passed with 7 votes in favour and 2 opposed. In the same meeting the council also approved several other rezoning bylaws, each receiving unanimous support.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3672‑2025 rezoning South Fraser Way and recommended cannabis licence (7‑2)
• Forwarded agricultural land commission application for 5050 Gladwin Road (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3443‑2025 rezoning Beverley Crescent (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3620‑2025 rezoning Cardinal Ave & Mt. Lehman Rd and approved variances 2530 & 2531 (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3656‑2025 rezoning Highview Street (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3668‑2025 rezoning McCallum Road (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3641‑2025 rezoning Monte Vista Crescent (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3654‑2025 rezoning Sugarpine Street (9‑0)

Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee will adopt the July 24, 2025 agenda and the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will review the Abbotsforward 2050 – Stage 3 Draft Policy and Regulation Report (Report No. PDS 129-2025) and is asked to support the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates outlined in Appendix A.

• Adopt the July 24, 2025 meeting agenda
• Adopt the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Abbotsforward 2050 – Stage 3 Draft Policy and Regulation Report (Report No. PDS 129-2025)
• Consider supporting the draft Official Community Plan updates
• Consider supporting the draft Zoning Bylaw updates

The committee adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to support the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, with a condition to add an accessibility policy. The meeting was then adjourned. All votes were unanimous with eight members in favour and one absent.

• Adopted agenda (8-0)
• Adopted May 22 minutes (8-0)
• Supported draft OCP and zoning bylaw with added accessibility policy (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. No specific decisions, discussions, or items for action are listed.

Council Meeting

The council will endorse the Stage 4 Final Mill Lake Park Master Plan and direct $1,000,000 from the Community Works Fund for priority lake loop projects. It will adopt several zoning amendment bylaws and an Official Community Plan amendment. The council will deny a non‑farm use application at 30120 Fraser Highway and forward a boundary realignment request for King Road to the Agricultural Land Commission. It will approve two development variance permits with specified cash‑in‑lieu and environmental security conditions.

• Endorse Mill Lake Park Master Plan (Report PRC 050-2025) and allocate $1,000,000 from the Community Works Fund
• Adopt five zoning/official community plan amendment bylaws (Bylaw Nos. 3631-2025, 3594-2025, 3649-2025, 3645-2025, 3636-2025)
• Deny Agricultural Land Commission non‑farm use application for 30120 Fraser Highway (PDS 123-2025)
• Approve Development Variance Permit for 3684 Cobblestone Drive with $2,500 cash‑in‑lieu and other conditions
• Approve Development Variance Permit for 4912 Olund Road with $15,738.10 environmental security and $786.90 inspection fee

The council endorsed the Mill Lake Park Master Plan and directed $1,000,000 from the Community Works Fund for priority lake‑loop projects. It approved the Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy – Stage 2 and required community consultation for the next stage. Several development and land‑use items were decided, including denial of a non‑farm use at 30120 Fraser Highway, forwarding a boundary realignment for King Road, and approving two development variance permits with conditions. The council also adopted five zoning amendment bylaws.

• Endorsed Mill Lake Park Master Plan and allocated $1,000,000 (7‑1‑1)
• Approved Aquatic Services Strategy – Stage 2 (7‑1‑1)
• Denied non‑farm use application at 30120 Fraser Highway (8‑0‑1)
• Forwarded boundary realignment application for King Road (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Development Permit No. 2550 with variance, subject to conditions (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2545, subject to conditions (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw 3631‑2025 (Abbotsford Zoning Amendment 682) (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw 3594‑2025 (Abbotsford Zoning Amendment 658) (7‑0‑2)

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, review May 2025 financial statements and bi‑monthly water and JAMES plant reports, and vote to endorse the BC Transit Central Fraser Valley Transit Future Action Plan and the proposed changes to the transit fare system.

• Endorsement of the BC Transit Central Fraser Valley Transit Future Action Plan (Report No. ENG 076-2025)
• Endorsement of proposed changes to the transit fare system (Report No. ENG 075-2025)
• Review of Financial Statements – May 2025 (Report No. FPS 026-2025)
• Bi‑monthly JAMES Plant Report – May, June 2025 (Report No. ENG 074-2025)
• Bi‑monthly Water Report – May, June 2025 (Report No. ENG 073-2025)

The Joint Shared Services Committee adopted its agenda and the June 3 minutes. It endorsed the BC Transit Central Fraser Valley Transit Future Action Plan and the proposed fare‑system changes, each passing with all five members in favour. Motions to close and then reopen the meeting to the public also carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted June 3 minutes (5‑0)
• Endorsed Central Fraser Valley Transit Future Action Plan (5‑0)
• Endorsed Central Fraser Valley Transit System fare review (5‑0)
• Motion to close meeting to public (5‑0)
• Motion to reopen meeting to public (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 p.m. (5‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Meeting

The Council will review several rezoning requests and applications for new telecommunication antennae. The meeting also includes a presentation from BC Hydro and a report on the first stage of a Cemetery Strategy.

• Proposed 35-metre antenna at 3320 Abbotsford Mission Highway 11
• Proposed 40-metre antenna at 30880 Downes Road
• Rezoning of 33426 and 33436 George Ferguson Way with a $74,096 amenity contribution
• Rezoning of 32364 and 32372 Hillcrest Avenue and 2558 Adelaide Street with a $30,000 amenity and $56,250 benefit contribution
• Rezoning of 2168 and 2178 Emerson Street with a $10,000 amenity contribution

Council adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It approved two new telecommunication antenna structures at 3320 Abbotsford Mission Highway 11 and 30880 Downes Road. The council approved the Cemetery Strategy Stage 1 report and directed staff to begin Stage 2 work. It also approved several rezoning bylaws (Beaver Street, Bradner Road, Emerson Street, George Ferguson Way) and forwarded a non‑adhering residential use application for 245 Bradner Road to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Approved 35 m telecommunication antenna at 3320 Abbotsford Mission Highway 11 (8‑0, 1 conflict)
• Approved 40 m telecommunication antenna at 30880 Downes Road (9‑0)
• Approved Cemetery Strategy Stage 1 report and directed Stage 2 planning (9‑0)
• Forwarded Non‑Adhering Residential use application for 245 Bradner Road to Agricultural Land Commission (7‑1‑1)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3616‑2025 for rezoning 2088 Beaver Street with conditions (9‑0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3631‑2025 for rezoning 5440 Bradner Road (9‑0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3652‑2025 for rezoning Emerson Street properties with conditions (9‑0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3601‑2025 for rezoning George Ferguson Way properties with conditions (9‑0)

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee is considering whether to recommend that Council support two applications to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). These requests involve non-adhering residential use and non-farm use on specific properties.

• ALC Non-Adhering Residential Use application for 29136 Townshipline Road (Report PDS 135-2025)
• ALC Non-Farm Use application for 27906 Huntingdon Road and 501 Lefeuvre Road (Report PDS 136-2025)

The Agriculture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the June 5 minutes. It voted to recommend that Council forward the 29136 Townshipline Road and the 27906 Huntingdon Road & 501 Lefeuvre Road applications to the Agriculture Land Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted June 5 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding 29136 Townshipline Rd application to ALC (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding 27906 Huntingdon Rd & 501 Lefeuvre Rd applications to ALC (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The City of Abbotsford Council has scheduled a closed meeting for June 24, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate without specific topics or decisions listed.

• Closed meeting scheduled
• No agenda items listed in source

Public Hearing

The council will hold a public hearing to consider three land-use applications. These include proposals for a mixed-use building, a 100-unit apartment complex, and a sports and recreation park involving Agricultural Land Reserve changes.

• Proposed six-storey building at 3474 Gladwin Road for worship, child care, congregate care, and non-market rental units
• Proposed 100-unit six-storey apartment building with 157 parking spaces at 2111 and 2133 Whatcom Road
• Proposed variance to reduce Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area by approximately 267 m2 at 2111 and 2133 Whatcom Road
• Application to exclude 18.53 hectares at 34252 King Road from the ALR for a sports and recreation park
• Application to include 19.9 hectares at 1010 and 2146 Lefeuvre Road into the ALR

The council reviewed three land‑use applications: two OCP amendment bylaws and an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion/inclusion request. Councillor Warkentin recused himself from the second bylaw discussion due to a conflict of interest. No approvals, rejections, or votes were recorded before the public hearing was adjourned.

• Councillor Warkentin recused from Item 2.2 (conflict of interest)

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, approve the 2024 Annual Report and its audited financial statements, and direct staff to schedule upcoming hearings on two new telecommunication antenna structures. The council will also consider multiple zoning and bylaw amendments, including short‑term rental regulations and rezoning projects with associated development agreements and cash‑in‑lie contributions.

• Approve the 2024 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (Report No. FPS 022‑2025).
• Direct staff to schedule consideration of a 35 m monopole antenna at 3320 Abbotsford Mission Highway 11 (PRJ24‑135).
• Direct staff to schedule consideration of a 40 m monopole antenna at 30880 Downes Road (PRJ24‑110).
• Give first, second and third readings to Zoning Bylaw No. 3670‑2025 and Business Licence Bylaw No. 3675‑2025 for short‑term rentals.
• Give first, second and third readings to Zoning Bylaw No. 3577‑2025 for Tims Avenue rezoning, with conditions including cash‑in‑lie payments of $38,750 each and a $30,000 community amenity contribution.

Council adopted the 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information and directed staff to schedule hearings for two new telecommunication antenna structures. The council also gave first‑through‑third readings to short‑term rental bylaws, endorsed a development‑application process review, and approved several rezoning bylaws with detailed cash‑in‑lieu and infrastructure conditions.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Approved 2024 Statement of Financial Information report (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to schedule hearing for 35 m antenna at 3320 Abbotsford Mission Highway 11 (7‑in‑favour, 1 conflict, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to schedule hearing for 40 m antenna at 30880 Downes Road (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Gave first‑through‑third readings to Bylaw 3670‑2025 and Bylaw 3675‑2025 for short‑term rentals (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Endorsed Development Application Process Review report and directed staff to act on short‑term priorities (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Approved Bylaw 3577‑2025 (Tims Ave & Alice St rezoning) with cash‑in‑lieu and road‑dedication conditions (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)
• Approved Bylaw 3650‑2025 (Broadway rezoning) with cash‑in‑lieu, demolition and funding conditions (8‑in‑favour, 1 absent)

Abbotsford Airport Authority

The agenda for the Abbotsford Airport Authority meeting on 2025-06-19 contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals or decisions. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the provided document.

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-06-17 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

Abbotsford City Council is meeting to adopt two amendment bylaws. The session also includes the review of minutes from several advisory committees.

• Bylaw No. 3663-2025: Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw amendment
• Bylaw No. 3667-2025: Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw amendment
• Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee minutes (April 3, 2025)
• Agriculture Advisory Committee minutes (May 8, 2025)
• Joint Shared Services Committee minutes (May 15, 2025)

The council adopted the June 17 agenda and the June 10 meeting minutes with all nine members in favour. Two bylaws—Bylaw No. 3663-2025 and Bylaw No. 3667-2025—were also adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (9 in favour)
• Adopted June 10 minutes (9 in favour)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3663-2025 (9 in favour)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3667-2025 (9 in favour)
• Adjourned meeting (9 in favour)

Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It will review the Abbotsford 2050 – Stage 3 Draft Policy and Regulation Report and recommend supporting the draft Official Community Plan and associated zoning bylaw updates. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt agenda for June 12, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting
• Review Abbotsford 2050 – Stage 3 Draft Policy and Regulation Report (PDS 126‑2025)
• Recommend support for draft Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw updates
• Adjourn meeting

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee adopted its meeting agenda and the April 10 minutes. It also voted to support the Abbotsford 2050 Stage 3 draft Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw updates. All motions passed unanimously with six members in favour and three absent.

• Adopted agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted April 10, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Supported Abbotsford 2050 Stage 3 draft OCP and zoning bylaw updates (6‑0)

Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee will consider three main items. It will recommend support for the proposed amendments to the City’s Traffic Calming Policy. It will also recommend support for the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates outlined in the Abbotsforward 2050 – Stage 3 report. Finally, it will vote on the Heritage Alteration Permit and Temporary Use Permit application for 34965 Clayburn Road, with options to support as proposed, support with comment, or not support.

• Traffic Calming Policy Update – recommendation to support proposed amendments
• Abbotsforward 2050 – Stage 3 Draft Policy and Regulation – recommendation to support OCP and zoning bylaw updates
• Heritage Alteration Permit and Temporary Use Permit (34965 Clayburn Road) – vote on support options

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the April 10 2025 minutes. It voted to support the proposed amendments to the City’s Traffic Calming Policy, the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates for Abbotsford 2050 Stage 3, and the Heritage Alteration Permit and Temporary Use Permit for 34965 Clayburn Road. All motions passed unanimously with eight members in favour and three absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (8‑0)
• Adopted April 10 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Supported Traffic Calming Policy amendments (8‑0)
• Supported Abbotsford 2050 Stage 3 draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw updates (8‑0)
• Supported Heritage Alteration Permit and Temporary Use Permit for 34965 Clayburn Road (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:16 p.m. (8‑0)

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from May 27, 2025. Council will direct staff to proceed with Option 1 of the Curbside Recycling Contamination Remediation Plan. The council will read first, second and third readings of three bylaw amendments (Bylaw No. 3667‑2025, 3628‑2025, and 3663‑2025). The council will also consider an Official Community Plan amendment and related zoning bylaw changes for Whatcom Road, including a $61,250 community‑benefit contribution and a $23,000 amenity contribution.

• Curbside Recycling Contamination Remediation Plan – proceed with Option 1 (low‑cost enhancements).
• Bylaw Enforcement Amendment – Bylaw No. 3667‑2025, first‑second‑third readings.
• Street and Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Bylaw No. 3628‑2025, first‑second‑third readings.
• Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw Update – Bylaw No. 3663‑2025, first‑second‑third readings.
• Official Community Plan Amendment (Bylaw No. 3639‑2025) and Zoning Bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 3640‑2025) for Whatcom Road, with $61,250 community‑benefit and $23,000 amenity contributions.

The council directed staff to implement Option 1 of the curbside recycling contamination remediation program. It passed several bylaws covering enforcement, street and traffic rules, and reserve fund establishment. A culture services review was endorsed, and multiple Agricultural Land Reserve applications were advanced for public hearing and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Directed staff to proceed with Option 1 of recycling contamination remediation plan (8‑1)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3667‑2025 (Bylaw Enforcement Amendment) – first, second and third readings (9‑0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3628‑2025 (Street and Traffic Bylaw Amendment) – first, second and third readings (9‑0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3663‑2025 (Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw) – first, second and third readings (9‑0)
• Endorsed Culture Services Delivery and Governance Review (8‑1)
• Advanced ALR exclusion/inclusion applications for King Road and Lefeuvre Road to public hearing and recommended support to Agricultural Land Commission (9‑0)
• Forwarded ALR application for 28709 Downes Road to Agricultural Land Commission with support (9‑0)
• Forwarded ALR application for 3160 Ross Road to Agricultural Land Commission with support (9‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports on a Parks and Facilities Accessibility Study, the Abbotsfordward 2050 Stage 3 draft policy and regulation, and a Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan. The committee is asked to support the draft Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw updates and to endorse the direction of the Mill Lake Park Master Plan.

• Adopt agenda for the June 5, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Support draft Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw updates (Stage 3)
• Support direction of Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan
• Review Parks and Facilities Accessibility Study update

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes. It voted to support the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates. It also approved the direction of the Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Adopted April 3, 2025 minutes (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Supported draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Supported direction of Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (9 in favour, 2 absent)

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Non-Adhering Residential Use application. The committee will recommend whether the City Council should support, modify, or deny the application before forwarding it to the ALC.

• Non-Adhering Residential Use (NARU) Application for 1444 Clearbrook Road (Report No. PDS 098-2025)
• Delegation from the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust

The Agriculture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the May 8, 2025 minutes. It approved a recommendation that Council forward the 1444 Clearbrook Road non‑adhering residential use application to the Agricultural Land Commission with support, subject to a restrictive covenant on the title. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (8‑0)
• Adopted May 8, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Recommended Council forward 1444 Clearbrook Rd application with covenant (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider a motion to close the meeting to the public to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, followed by a motion to reopen the meeting. No presentations, delegations, reports, or new business items are scheduled.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) for preliminary service negotiations
• Motion to reopen the closed meeting
• Adjournment

The Joint Shared Services Committee adopted its June 3 agenda and the May 15 minutes, each with six members voting in favour. A motion to close the meeting to the public was carried, followed by a motion to reopen it, also carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (6 in favour, 1 absent)
• Adopted May 15 minutes (6 in favour, 1 absent)
• Motion to close meeting to public carried (6 in favour, 1 absent)
• Motion to open meeting to public carried (6 in favour, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6 in favour, 1 absent)

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, endorse community consultation for the Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan, and approve the Sport Field and Sport Court Strategy Stage 1 report. It will also consider several rezoning applications, including 32202 Hillcrest Avenue, 1909 Horizon Street, 34337 Woodbine Crescent, and 2411 Rideau Street, each with specific development agreements and contributions. Finally, the council will adopt three bylaws covering a zoning amendment, a housing agreement, and solid waste management.

• Rezoning application for 32202 Hillcrest Avenue (Bylaw No. 3504‑2025) with $1,250 community benefit contribution and road widening requirements
• Rezoning application for 1909 Horizon Street (Bylaw No. 3630‑2025) with $5,000 community amenity contribution and density covenant
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3596‑2025, "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 660" for 31314 Peardonville Road
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3602‑2025, "Housing Agreement (1661 McCallum Road), 2025" for 1661 McCallum Road
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3642‑2025, "Solid Waste Management Bylaw, 2025"

The council endorsed the community consultation for the Draft Mill Lake Park Master Plan and approved the Sport Field and Sport Court Strategy, directing staff to begin Stage 2. It also forwarded a King Road subdivision application to the Agricultural Land Commission and adopted several rezoning bylaws with attached conditions.

• Approved Mill Lake Park consultation (6-2)
• Approved Sport Field Strategy Stage 1 and directed Stage 2 (8-0)
• Forwarded King Road subdivision application to Agricultural Land Commission (8-0)
• Approved Hillcrest Avenue rezoning bylaw with conditions (8-0)
• Approved Horizon Street rezoning bylaw with conditions (8-0)
• Approved Woodbine Crescent rezoning bylaw with conditions (8-0)
• Adopted Bylaw 3596-2025 amendment (8-0)
• Adopted Bylaw 3602-2025 housing agreement (8-0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-05-27 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It will receive a delegation presentation on the Canada Day Accessibility Plan 2025 prepared by Tourism Abbotsford. A report will be provided updating the Parks and Facilities Accessibility Study. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Adopt February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Delegation: Canada Day Accessibility Plan 2025 – Tourism Abbotsford
• Report: Parks and Facilities Accessibility Study Update

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee adopted its May 22 agenda. It also approved the February 27 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business was taken.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted February 27 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It will review four reports, including a Traffic Calming Policy update, a fire‑rescue smoke‑alarm pilot, a police body‑worn camera trial, and city safety data. The committee is asked to support the proposed amendments to the Traffic Calming Policy.

• Traffic Calming Policy Update – recommendation to support proposed amendments
• Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service Smoke Alarm Pilot Program – report presented, no recommendation
• Abbotsford Police Department Body Worn Camera (BWC) Trial – report presented, no recommendation
• Public Safety Data for Abbotsford – report presented, no recommendation

The Public Safety Advisory Committee adopted its May 22 agenda and the February 27 meeting minutes, each with unanimous support from the five members present. The committee also voted to support the proposed amendments to Abbotsford’s Traffic Calming Policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted February 27 minutes (5‑0)
• Supported proposed amendments to Traffic Calming Policy (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee is reviewing water and sewer reports and financial statements. The committee is considering a budget increase for a specific infrastructure repair project.

• Proposed increase of Matsqui Dyke Sinkhole Full Repair project budget from $941,000 to $1,102,000
• Bi-monthly Water Report for March and April 2025 (ENG 053-2025)
• Bi-monthly JAMES Plant Report for March and April 2025 (ENG 054-2025)
• Financial Statements for March 2025 (FPS 021-2025)

The Joint Shared Services Committee adopted its agenda and the March 13 minutes. It approved an amendment to the 2025 JAMES Plant Capital Plan, raising the Matsqui Dyke Sinkhole Full Repair budget from $941,000 to $1,102,000. The meeting was closed to the public for certain charter‑related discussions and then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (6‑for)
• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (6‑for)
• Amended JAMES Plant Capital Plan to increase Matsqui Dyke Sinkhole Full Repair budget to $1,102,000 (6‑for)
• Moved to close the meeting to the public for charter‑related matters (6‑for)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m. (6‑for)

Council Meeting

Abbotsford City Council will discuss updates to the Official Community Plan and a new Solid Waste Management Bylaw. The body is also reviewing a strategy to engage private parties for a new arena venue and revisions to parks and recreation pricing.

• Bylaw No. 3642-2025, Solid Waste Management Bylaw, 2025
• Proposed arena venue development on private land with the City as anchor tenant
• Revisions to Parks, Recreation and Culture Program and Activity Price List effective September 1, 2025
• ALC applications for non-adhering residential use at 28080 Downes Road and 30314 Sunset Crescent
• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw, 2025 and Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw amendment

The council adopted four major bylaws covering zoning, the five‑year financial plan, tax rates and development amendments. It approved revisions to the Parks, Recreation and Culture price policy and the arena services strategy, and directed staff to begin community engagement on the Official Community Plan. A motion to study a green‑space trust was carried, while a proposal for alternative voting options was defeated.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3406-2023 Zoning Amendment (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3647-2025 Five‑Year Financial Plan (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3643-2025 Tax Rates Bylaw (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3635-2025 Development Bylaw amendment (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Parks, Recreation and Culture price policy revisions (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Arena Services and Facilities Strategy Stage 4 (6‑2‑1)
• Directed staff to engage community on Official Community Plan (8‑0‑1)
• Carried motion to consider a green‑space trust in fall 2025 strategic planning (8‑0‑1)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It will discuss three reports: a subdivision boundary realignment on King Road, a non‑adhering residential use at 245 Bradner Road with a proposed restrictive covenant, and an ALC exclusion/inclusion involving 34252 King Road and Lefuevre Road. For each, the committee recommends that council forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission with support.

• Subdivision (Boundary Realignment) in the ALR at 27600 and 27888 King Road (Report PDS 076-2025)
• Non‑Adhering Residential Use application for 245 Bradner Road with a restrictive covenant prohibiting secondary residences (Report PDS 038-2025)
• ALC exclusion for portion of 34252 King Rd and ALR inclusion on Lefuevre Road (Report PDS 097-2025)

The Agriculture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes. It then recommended that Council forward four separate land‑use applications to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) with support, including a restrictive covenant on one property. All recommendations were carried unanimously among the five members present.

• Recommend forwarding Subdivision (Boundary Realignment) at 27600/27888 King Road to ALC – Carried (5‑0)
• Recommend forwarding Non‑Adhering Residential Use at 245 Bradner Road with restrictive covenant – Carried (5‑0)
• Recommend forwarding Non‑Farm Use and Subdivision at 28709 Downes Road to ALC – Carried (5‑0)
• Recommend forwarding ALC Exclusion for portion of 34252 King Rd and ALR Inclusion on Lefuevre Road – Carried (5‑0)
• Adopt agenda – Carried (5‑0)
• Adopt minutes from April 3, 2025 – Carried (5‑0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several rezoning and development variance proposals, including a major package for properties at 2736 and 2754 Garden Street that includes two zoning bylaws and three variance permits with cash‑in‑lieu and amenity contributions exceeding $1 million. Additional rezoning applications will be reviewed for 2330 Center Street, 2614 Janzen Street, and 2466 Lilac Crescent, each requiring community amenity contributions and road or utility upgrades. The meeting will also address amendments to the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw, the 2025 property tax rates, and adoption of various bylaws such as the Sewer Regulations amendment.

• Rezoning and Development Variance Permit applications for 2736 and 2754 Garden Street (Bylaw No. 3627-2025 and 3626-2025) with $86,500 cash‑in‑lieu, $506,000 cash‑in‑lieu, $122,500 cash‑in‑lieu, $333,198 amenity contribution and $206,889.91 amenity contribution
• Rezoning application for 2330 Center Street (Bylaw No. 3629-2025) with $5,000 community amenity contribution and required road/utility upgrades
• Rezoning application for 2614 Janzen Street (Bylaw No. 3603-2025) with $5,000 community amenity contribution and a 3 m × 3 m corner truncation
• Rezoning application for 2466 Lilac Crescent (Bylaw No. 3624-2025) with $5,000 community amenity contribution and a Section 219 covenant limiting density
• Amendments to the Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw (2025‑2029) and adoption of the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw

The council adopted the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and approved the 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements. It also approved several rezoning and development variance permits with conditions, and adopted amendments to the five‑year financial plan. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous support.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3643-2025 (Tax Rates Bylaw, 2025) – 9‑0
• Approved 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements – 9‑0
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2532 in principle with conditions – 8‑1
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3629-2025 (Center Street rezoning) with conditions – 9‑0
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3627-2025 and Bylaw No. 3626-2025 (Garden Street rezoning and variance) with conditions – 9‑0
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3603-2025 (Janzen Street rezoning) with conditions – 9‑0
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3624-2025 (Lilac Crescent rezoning) with conditions – 9‑0
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3621-2025 (Sewer Regulations amendment) – 9‑0

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-05-06 contains no listed items. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee will consider three reports. Members will vote to adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. The committee is asked to support the Development Application Process Review report. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Support the Development Application Process Review (DAPR) report
• Review the Energy and Climate Action – 2025 Program Initiatives report
• Review the 2024 Annual Report

The committee adopted the April 10 agenda with nine votes in favour. It also adopted the February 20 minutes with nine votes in favour. Members voted unanimously (ten in favour) to support the Development Application Process Review report. The meeting was adjourned with ten votes in favour.

• Adopted agenda (9‑0)
• Adopted minutes (9‑0)
• Supported Development Application Process Review report (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive three reports: a Development Application Process Review, Energy and Climate Action 2025 program initiatives, and the 2024 Annual Report. The committee recommends supporting the Development Application Process Review as described in the report.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from February 20 2025 meeting
• Support Development Application Process Review (DAPR) report
• Review Energy and Climate Action 2025 program initiatives
• Review 2024 Annual Report

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee adopted the April 10 agenda with an 8‑to‑0 vote. It approved the February 20 meeting minutes by the same 8‑to‑0 vote. Members also voted 9‑0 to support the Development Application Process Review report, and the meeting was adjourned 7‑0.

• Adopt agenda (8‑0)
• Adopt minutes (8‑0)
• Support Development Application Process Review (9‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (7‑0)

Council Meeting

Council will review and vote on several bylaw amendments related to development cost charges, amenity cost charges, and zoning. The council will also direct staff to continue the Mill Lake Master Plan based on Stage 3 engagement results. Additional items include endorsement of the Commercial Truck Parking Strategy and a road closure bylaw for Alice Street.

• Bylaw No. 3633-2025, Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw – first, second and third readings
• Bylaw No. 3637-2025, Amenity Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw – first, second and third readings
• Bylaw No. 3634-2025, Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw amendment – first, second and third readings
• Bylaw No. 3635-2025, Development Bylaw amendment – first, second and third readings
• Bylaw No. 3623-2025, Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Alice Street) – readings and advance for public input

Council approved three zoning and development bylaws, covering amendments to the Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw and the Official Community Plan. The council endorsed the Commercial Truck Parking Strategy and directed staff to implement its plan. Council directed staff to continue drafting the Mill Lake Master Plan using Stage 3 engagement results. Additional approvals included development cost charge bylaws, interest charges for highway projects, and a road‑closure bylaw for Alice Street.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3500-2024, Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw amendment (2319 Imperial St) – Carried (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3518-2024, Official Community Plan amendment (32027 Peardonville Rd) – Carried (9‑0)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3519-2024, Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw amendment (32027 Peardonville Rd) – Carried (9‑0)
• Endorsed Commercial Truck Parking Strategy and directed staff to proceed with implementation – Carried (9‑0)
• Directed staff to continue developing Draft Mill Lake Master Plan incorporating Stage 3 results – Carried (7‑2)
• Approved Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 3633‑2025 and related bylaws, authorized interest charges, and directed staff to forward to the Ministry – Carried (8‑1)
• Approved Development Bylaw No. 3635‑2025 (first, second, third readings) – Carried (9‑0)
• Adopted Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw No. 3623‑2025 (Alice Street) and set for public input – Carried (9‑0)

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-04-08 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions recorded.

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Abbotsford Agriculture Advisory Committee will adopt the meeting agenda, adopt the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, and then adjourn. No presentations, delegations, reports, or new business are scheduled.

• Adopt agenda for April 3, 2025 meeting
• Adopt Agriculture Advisory Committee minutes from March 6, 2025
• Adjourn the meeting at 2:19 p.m.

The committee adopted its agenda and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that Council forward the subdivision and non‑farm use application for 34252 King Road to the Agricultural Land Commission with support. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0) with three members absent.

• Adopt agenda (5‑0)
• Adopt March 6, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommend forwarding 34252 King Road application to Council with support (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee will adopt the April 3, 2025 agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will review a draft report on Culture Services Delivery and Governance and discuss 2025 Program Initiatives for Energy and Climate Action.

• Adoption of April 3, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of February 6, 2025 minutes
• Review of Culture Services Delivery and Governance
• Review of Energy and Climate Action 2025 Program Initiatives

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the February 6, 2025 minutes. It also voted to support the Culture Services Delivery and Governance Review – Stage 3 Draft Review. All motions carried with eight votes in favour and two members absent. No new business was taken.

• Adopted agenda (Carried, 8‑0)
• Adopted February 6, 2025 minutes (Carried, 8‑0)
• Supported Culture Services Delivery and Governance Review – Stage 3 Draft Review (Carried, 8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried, 8‑0)

Public Hearing

At the public hearing, the council will consider Bylaw No. 3608-2025 (OCP Amendment No. 033) for 1911 and 1919 Jackson Street and Bylaw No. 3606-2025 (OCP Amendment No. 032) for 33868 Pine Street. The Jackson Street proposal would redesignate the land to a Health Campus and includes a long‑term care facility, day program, and childcare in a six‑storey building. The Pine Street proposal would redesignate the land to Urban 1 – Midrise and includes a six‑storey, 141‑unit apartment building with variances for setbacks and height.

• Bylaw No. 3608-2025 OCP Amendment No. 033 – rezoning 1911 & 1919 Jackson St to Health Campus
• Bylaw No. 3609-2025 ZBL Amendment No. 665 – six‑storey long‑term care, day program, childcare at Jackson St site
• Bylaw No. 3606-2025 OCP Amendment No. 032 – rezoning 33868 Pine St to Urban 1 – Midrise
• Bylaw No. 3607-2025 ZBL Amendment No. 664 – six‑storey, 141‑unit apartment with setback and height variances at Pine St
• Attachments include reports, arborist studies, and survey response documents for both sites

Council members R. Siemens, L. Barkman, K. Chahal, P. Driessen, S. Gibson, D. Loewen, D. Sidhu, and M. Warkentin were present. Two Official Community Plan amendment bylaws (3608‑2025 and 3606‑2025) were presented, and written submissions were received. The hearing was closed at 6:33 p.m. with no vote or decision recorded.

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The council will review reports and recommendations on a liquor licence endorsement for 1356 Sumas Way, an amendment to the Sewer Regulations Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3621-2025), a Next Generation 911 grant application, an agricultural land commission application, a development variance for Old Clayburn Road, and several rezoning applications. The council will also adopt three zoning bylaws and consider multiple public‑hearing bylaws.

• Amendment to Sewer Regulations Bylaw, 2017 (Bylaw No. 3621-2025) – first, second and third readings
• Development Variance Permit No. 2527 for 3530 and 3442 Old Clayburn Road – approval in principle with a $156,166 community amenity contribution
• Rezoning application for 2306 Cascade Street – first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 3613-2025 with a $5,000 contribution
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch licence endorsement for 1356 Sumas Way – council support
• Union of BC Municipalities Next Generation 911 grant application – council approval

Council approved several items, including support for a lounge at 1356 Sumas Way, adoption of amendments to the Sewer Regulations Bylaw, and approval of a Next Generation 911 grant application. The council also forwarded an Agricultural Land Commission application for 34042 Townshipline Road and approved Development Variance Permit No. 2527 for 3530 and 3442 Old Clayburn Road with conditions, including a $156,166 community amenity contribution. Three zoning amendment bylaws were adopted.

• Approved lounge and special event area endorsement for 1356 Sumas Way (6‑1‑1)
• Adopted Sewer Regulations Bylaw amendments (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Next Generation 911 grant application (8‑0‑1)
• Forwarded ALC application for 34042 Townshipline Road (7‑0‑1)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2527 for Old Clayburn Rd with $156,166 contribution (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3432-2023 (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3335-2023 (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3590-2025 (8‑0‑1)

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the record.

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 30 meeting, and consider several reports on water and JAMES plant operations. It will recommend that the 2025 Financial Plan Carry Forward Amendment, which updates Abbotsford and Mission water and JAMES capital plans, be approved by both city councils. The committee will also vote on motions to close and then reopen the meeting to the public.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair by the City Clerk
• Adoption of the March 13 agenda
• Adoption of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to approve the 2025 Financial Plan Carry Forward Amendment for water and JAMES capital projects
• Motions to close the meeting for confidential matters and then to reopen it

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council is reviewing several rezoning and development permit applications across the city. The meeting includes discussions on land use amendments and required community amenity contributions from developers.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1974 Horizon St, Holland Ave, and Marshall Rd including a $255,838 community amenity contribution
• Development permit with variances for 33404, 33414, 33424, 33430 Marshall Road
• Rezoning application for 1730 Foy Street including a $170,200 contribution to the Agricultural Land Enhancement Endowment Fund
• Rezoning application for 2743 Emerson Street with a $71,787.50 community benefit contribution
• OCP amendment and rezoning application for 1911 and 1919 Jackson Street

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Abbotsford Agriculture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss three reports: a non‑farm use application at 30120 Fraser Highway, a non‑adhering residential use at 30314 Sunset Crescent, and a subdivision boundary realignment in the ALR at 27600 and 27888 King Road. For each, the committee will recommend to Council whether to forward the application with support, with changes, without comment, or to deny it.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommend to Council on the Non‑Farm Use Application (30120 Fraser Highway)
• Recommend to Council on the Non‑Adhering Residential Use (30314 Sunset Crescent)
• Recommend to Council on the Subdivision (Boundary Realignment) in the ALR (27600/27888 King Road)

Abbotsford Airport Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, approve a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities for the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund covering emergency operations centre equipment and training, and adopt Bylaw No. 3319-2023, an amendment to the 2014 zoning bylaw affecting 2602 Campbell Avenue (Lot 82). No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Adopt Bylaw No. 3319-2023 amendment for 2602 Campbell Avenue (Lot 82) (Report No. PDS 013-2023)
• Approve grant funding application to the Union of BC Municipalities for the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Emergency Operations Centres equipment and training (Report No. FIRE 004-2025)

Closed Meeting of Council

The council met in a closed session on March 4, 2025. No agenda items or decisions were listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business recorded.

Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility and Equity Advisory Committee is meeting to review accessibility considerations for the Mill Lake Park Master Plan. The body will also receive a project update regarding the Abbotsforward 2050 Official Community Plan.

• Mill Lake Park Master Plan Stage 3 – Preferred Concept Plan Accessibility Considerations
• Official Community Plan (OCP) Project Update - Abbotsforward 2050

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and the current agenda. The primary item of discussion is a project update regarding the Abbotsforward 2050 Official Community Plan (OCP).

• Official Community Plan (OCP) Project Update - Abbotsforward 2050

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford Council closed meeting on 2025-02-25 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in the document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

The Council will review several rezoning applications, development variance permits, and a housing agreement. The meeting also includes a grant application for emergency support services and the adoption of four zoning bylaws.

• Development Variance Permit No. 2479 with a $736,000 community amenity contribution for parking infrastructure
• Rezoning application for 2010, 2026, and 2042 Eleanor Avenue including a $92,500 community benefit contribution
• Temporary Use Permit and Housing Agreement for 1661 McCallum Road
• Grant funding application for the 2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
• Soil Removal Permit No. 2033 for 37335 Ward Road

Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee

The Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft strategy for commercial truck parking. The committee will also review an update to the Official Community Plan titled Abbotsforward 2050.

• Commercial Truck Parking Draft Strategy
• Official Community Plan Update – Abbotsforward 2050

Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Business, Innovation and Public Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft strategy for commercial truck parking. The committee will also review an update to the Official Community Plan titled Abbotsforward 2050.

• Commercial Truck Parking Draft Strategy
• Official Community Plan Update – Abbotsforward 2050

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. They will approve Soil Deposit Permit No. 2037 for properties at 28500 and 28450 King Road. They will adopt Bylaw No. 3451‑2023, amending the 2014 Zoning Bylaw (Amendment Bylaw No. 558) for 32752 Bevan Avenue. Council will direct staff to begin community consultation on the Stage 3 Draft Review of the Culture Services Delivery and Governance Review and endorse hosting the 2025 BC Culture Days launch event.

• Adopt Bylaw No. 3451‑2023, amending the 2014 Zoning Bylaw (Amendment Bylaw No. 558) for 32752 Bevan Avenue
• Approve Soil Deposit Permit No. 2037 for 28500 and 28450 King Road
• Direct staff to conduct community consultation on the Stage 3 Draft Review of the Culture Services Delivery and Governance Review
• Endorse the City hosting the 2025 BC Culture Days launch event in partnership with the Society to Bridge Arts and Community
• Adopt the meeting agenda and the February 4, 2025 council minutes

Closed Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee

The Community, Culture and Environment Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the November 14, 2024 minutes. It will receive an update on the Official Community Plan project “Abbotsforward 2050.” The committee is asked to support the Public Art Policy and Program Review – Stage 3 Key Directions as described in the attached report.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Adopt November 14, 2024 minutes
• Official Community Plan (OCP) Project Update – Abbotsforward 2050
• Public Art Policy and Program Review – Stage 3 Key Directions (committee support requested)
• No new business items

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee will consider three applications: a Non‑Adhering Residential Use for full‑time farm worker housing at 28080 Downes Road; an expansion of an existing church with off‑street parking at 3160 Ross Road; and a non‑farm use at 5050 Gladwin Road. For each, the committee will recommend to Council whether to forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) with support, with changes, without comment, or to deny it. No other business is listed.

• Non‑Adhering Residential Use (NARU) application for full‑time farm worker housing at 28080 Downes Road (Report PDS 019‑2025)
• Expansion of an existing church and off‑street parking at 3160 Ross Road (Report PDS 026‑2025)
• Non‑farm use application at 5050 Gladwin Road (Report PDS 024‑2025)

Closed Meeting of Council

The Abbotsford City Council met in a closed session on February 4, 2025. The agenda provided does not contain any listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural or confidential.

Council Meeting

Council will discuss updating rezoning conditions and a variance permit for 2179 McCallum Road. The body is also considering a rezoning and development permit application for properties on Essendene Avenue.

• Reconsideration of rezoning and Development Variance Permit No. 2517 for 2179 McCallum Road
• Rezoning application for 33951, 33961, and 33971 Essendene Avenue (Bylaw No. 3593-2025)
• Proposed $8,125 Community Benefit Contribution for Essendene Avenue project
• Proposed $16,000 Community Amenity Contribution for Essendene Avenue park improvements
• Proposed $1,800 cash contribution for replacement trees at Essendene Avenue

Joint Shared Services Committee

The Joint Shared Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the November 21, 2024 minutes. It will review the November 2024 financial statements and bi‑monthly water and JAMES Plant reports. The committee will consider motions to close the meeting to the public for preliminary municipal service negotiations and to open the meeting to the public.

• Adopt agenda for the January 30, 2025 meeting
• Adopt November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review Financial Statements – November 2024 (including water and sewer operating and capital statements)
• Review JAMES Plant Bi‑monthly Report – November/December 2024
• Motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary service negotiations

Closed Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Abbotsford, British Columbia council meeting on 2025-01-28 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

The Abbotsford City Council will vote on two bylaws, including a five‑year financial plan for 2025‑2029 and an amendment to the fees and charges bylaw. Council will also endorse the City of Abbotsford Community Accessibility Plan and approve the 2025‑2029 Parks System Strategic Work Plan, Neighbourhood Park Planning Work Plan, and Park Amenities Program. All items are presented for adoption or endorsement as listed in the agenda.

• Adopt Bylaw No. 3597-2025, "Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2025‑2029"
• Adopt Bylaw No. 3598-2025, amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Endorse the City of Abbotsford Community Accessibility Plan
• Approve the 2025‑2029 Parks System Strategic Work Plan
• Approve the 2025‑2029 Neighbourhood Park Planning, Design and Construction Work Plan

Closed Meeting of Council

The closed Abbotsford City Council meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025 does not contain any agenda items in the provided document.

Council Meeting

Council will review the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan and a corresponding Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw. The meeting includes several rezoning applications and a request to initiate community consultation for a Public Art Policy and Program Review.

• 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw (No. 3597-2025) and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw (No. 3598-2025)
• Rezoning of 2550 Alderview Street with $10,000 Community Amenity Contributions
• Rezoning of 3164 Old Clayburn Road with $20,000 Community Amenity Contributions
• Rezoning of 2282 Clarke Drive with $1,250 Community Benefit Contribution
• Development Variance Permit for 3122 Mt Lehman Road