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Chilliwack public meetings in 2022

18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider 2023 budget, single-use item ban, and four rezoning applications

Chilliwack Council is meeting to consider several items, including first and second reading of the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw, a single-use item reduction bylaw amendment, and multiple rezoning applications. The agenda also includes public hearings for three zoning bylaw amendments and a development variance permit, as well as adoption of several bylaws and committee minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts several zoning amendments and a single-use item reduction bylaw

Council approved multiple rezoning requests to Urban Infill zones and adopted a single-use item reduction bylaw. The city also authorized a grant application for airport runway improvements and advanced the 2023 Financial Plan.

8550 Young Road
Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 8:30 AM

Special Regular Meeting

Council to receive Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes

This is a special regular meeting of Chilliwack City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a recommendation to receive the minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting held October 12, 2022, for information. The meeting also includes standard items such as adoption of minutes, reports, and a possible closed session.

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✓ Decided: City of Chilliwack received Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes

Council received the minutes from the October 12, 2022, Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

8550 Young Road
Tue Dec 6, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers multiple recreation and infrastructure contracts

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on several construction contracts for recreation facilities and parking. Council is also reviewing multiple residential rezoning applications and updating bylaws related to business licensing and single-use items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple recreation projects and zoning changes

Council approved three recreation facility contracts totaling over $1.8M and several residential rezoning applications. The city also extended the introductory period for paper and reusable bag fees until March 31, 2023.

8550 Young Road
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers multiple rezoning requests and equipment purchases

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on several property rezonings and equipment contracts. Council is also reviewing shopping cart regulations and designating voting strengths for the Fraser Valley Regional District Board.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple rezoning bylaws and equipment purchases

Council adopted three zoning bylaw amendments for residential properties and approved a text amendment for industrial equipment sales. The board also authorized a wastewater study contract and the purchase of a Bobcat telehandler. Additionally, Council voted to change the start time of evening meetings to 6:30 pm.

8550 Young Road
Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Special Regular Meeting

Council to decide on winter shelter, extreme weather beds, wellness centre

This is a special regular meeting of Chilliwack City Council. The main substantive item is a staff recommendation to approve the establishment of a winter shelter, extreme weather response shelter beds, and a one-stop shop wellness centre, as detailed in a November 4, 2022 staff report. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as adoption of minutes, consent agenda, reports, and potential closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves winter shelter and wellness centre

Council unanimously approved the establishment of a winter shelter, extreme weather response shelter beds, and a one-stop shop wellness centre. The decision was based on a staff report dated November 4, 2022.

8550 Young Road
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 7:30 AM

Special Regular Meeting

Chilliwack Council Special Regular Meeting on November 2, 2022

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items for the City of Chilliwack Council. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided document.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned to a closed session to discuss proposed services

Council adopted the minutes from the October 18, 2022, regular meeting. The body then voted to move into a closed session to discuss proposed services.

8550 Young Road
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 6:00 PM

INAUGURAL MEETING

Inaugural meeting of Chilliwack council, procedural only

This is the inaugural meeting of the Chilliwack, BC council on November 1, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Chilliwack City Council approves 2023 committee and acting mayor appointments

The Eighth Council of the City of Chilliwack held its inaugural meeting to administer oaths of office and receive election results. Council unanimously approved the Mayor's recommendations for 2023 board and advisory committee appointments, as well as the schedule for acting mayors.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on winter road salt contract, zoning changes, and youth program funding

Chilliwack City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a winter road salt supply contract, a zoning bylaw amendment for an industrial property, and funding for community programs. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a consent agenda item for a zoning bylaw amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $212,686 for Stó:lō youth outreach program

Council approved one-time direct funding of $212,686 to the Stó:lō Service Agency for the Mémiyelhtel Program (Youth Outreach). They also accepted a winter road salt supply contract with LaFarge Asphalt Technologies at $139.64 per tonne for an estimated 5,500 tonnes, and approved a $2,500 grant to the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association for Operation Red Nose. A zoning amendment for 43645 Industrial Way was given first and second reading, with a public hearing scheduled for November 15, 2022.

8550 Young Road
Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider 3 rezonings, 4 variance permits, and grant application

Chilliwack Council is meeting to decide on several planning items, including first and second readings for three zoning amendments, a public hearing for four zoning bylaw amendments, and approval of four development variance permits. Council will also consider a grant application for active transportation improvements, a recreation facility energy conservation project, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council approves four zoning bylaw amendments and four development variance permits

Council adopted four zoning bylaw amendments for properties on Luckakuck Way, Lewis Avenue, and Silverthorne Road, and approved four development variance permits for properties on Community Street, Wilson Road, Hemlock Street, and Lickman Road. All decisions were carried unanimously except for the Wilson Road variance permit, which passed with one nay vote. Council also authorized a $480,500 contract for Wellness Centre Operations to Pacific Community Resource Society.

8550 Young Road
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers biological treatment system contract and multiple rezonings

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing a $511,268.80 contract for biological treatment system engineering and several property rezonings. The meeting includes public hearings for five zoning amendments and discussions on tax exemption bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $511K biological treatment system expansion contract

Council awarded a $511,268.80 engineering services contract to Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. for the Biological Treatment System Expansion Phase 2, approved a five-year Riding Club Hall management agreement with Mount Cheam Lions Club, and advanced several zoning bylaw amendments and development permits. Council also gave first, second, and third readings to the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and the Tax Exemption (Riparian Property) Bylaw, and approved grant applications for the Chilliwack Creek Pump Station upgrades.

8550 Young Road
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers $1.59M cost increase for West Dike Upgrade Project

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. Council will also consider fee waivers for the Rowat Shelter and Housing project and safety regulations for the Vedder River.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.59M dike upgrade cost increase

Council unanimously accepted a revised cost of $1,588,196.86 for the 2019 West Dike Upgrades Project from Timbro Contracting. They also awarded an $82,019.90 engineering contract for the Chilliwack River Road Multi-Use Pathway and advanced several rezoning applications to public hearings. Fee waivers totaling $628,702.75 were granted to Phoenix Housing Society for the Rowat Shelter and Housing project.

8550 Young Road
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 2:30 PM

Special Regular Meeting

City of Chilliwack holds Special Regular Meeting of Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The only specific action listed is the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the August 16, 2022, Regular Meeting of Council.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned to closed session after adopting Aug 16 minutes

Council unanimously adopted the minutes from the August 16 regular meeting, then immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss solicitor-client information under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. No other business was conducted.

8550 Young Road
Tue Aug 16, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers $10M leisure centre management contract and infrastructure awards

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on several high-value contracts for leisure centre operations and road rehabilitation. Council is also reviewing climate action and active transportation plans, along with various zoning amendments and development permits.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.47M asphalt contract and YMCA recreation management deal

Council approved the 2022 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program contract to B.A. Blacktop Ltd. for $2,469,137.34 and accepted the YMCA of Greater Vancouver's proposal to manage three leisure centres for $10,027,777 over five years. Several planning items were advanced, including first and second readings for zoning amendments and approval of development permits. All votes were carried unanimously.

8550 Young Road
Tue Aug 2, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers wastewater plant cleaning and multiple rezoning requests

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several property rezoning applications and development permits. Council is also deciding on contracts for wastewater treatment plant maintenance and trail improvements, and receiving a report from the RCMP.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts four rezoning bylaws and approves development permits

Council adopted four zoning bylaw amendments (Brice Road, Nowell Street, Fairwood Drive, Peach Road) and approved associated development variance permits after public hearings. Council also approved a $421,381.55 wastewater treatment plant digester cleaning contract, a $134,432.80 trail stairs contract, and $30,000 in community development funding. All decisions were carried unanimously.

8550 Young Road
Tue Jul 19, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers multiple infrastructure contracts and rezoning requests

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on several engineering tender awards and zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting includes a presentation from the Chilliwack Slo-Pitch organization and public hearings for specific property rezonings.

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✓ Decided: Council awards multiple construction tenders and approves rezoning readings

Council unanimously awarded several construction tenders, including the Salmon Ridge Slope Stabilization ($1.7M), Vedder River Floodway Sediment Removal (up to $500K), Balmoral-Princess Parking Lot and Sidewalk ($814K), and Williams Street/Yale Road Storm Main Replacement ($2.24M). They also approved mural placements, a fire engine modification purchase, and gave first and second readings to four rezoning bylaws, scheduling public hearings for August 2, 2022. A temporary use permit for a cannabis retail store at 46020 Yale Road was denied unanimously.

8550 Young Road
Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers multiple rezoning applications and infrastructure contracts

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several zoning bylaw amendments and development variance permits. Council is also deciding on funding for community initiatives and awarding a road paving contract.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts six zoning bylaws and approves road paving contract

Council awarded the 2022 Mill and Pave Program tender to Loewen Paving Ltd. for $183,216.60, approved $44,500 in community funding, and adopted six zoning bylaws after public hearings. Two development variance permits were also approved. All decisions were carried unanimously except for the rezoning at 46852 First Avenue, which passed 4-1 with Councillor Kloot opposed.

8550 Young Road
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 8:00 AM

Special Regular Meeting

City of Chilliwack Council holds regular meeting on June 28, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting sections. The only specific item listed for action is the receipt of minutes from a May 11, 2022, Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned to closed session to discuss proposed municipal services

The special regular meeting was called to order and the consent agenda was approved, receiving the Public Safety Advisory Committee minutes from May 11, 2022. The council then voted unanimously to adjourn to a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to discuss proposed municipal services. No other substantive decisions were made.

8550 Young Road
Tue Jun 21, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council considers $822,557 contract for instream works and multiple rezonings

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several zoning amendments, including garden suite text changes and residential rezonings. Council is also deciding on a contract for instream works and amendments to sewer rate and building maintenance bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $822K instream works contract and advances housing rezoning

Council awarded the 2022 Instream Works tender to Timbro Contracting Ltd. for $822,557.49, and gave first and second reading to multiple zoning bylaws, including several residential rezonings, with public hearings set for July 5, 2022. Council also adopted the Yarrow Neighbourhood Plan into the Official Community Plan and approved a supportive housing rezoning at 45466 Yale Road. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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