Chilliwack public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several planning items including rezoning for 45835 Spadina Avenue. They are also reviewing the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw and a proposal regarding a wellness centre at 45951 Trethewey Avenue.

• Rezoning of 45835 Spadina Avenue from C3 to R9 zone
• Adoption of 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372
• Policy decision regarding zoning and building code enforcement for a wellness centre at 45951 Trethewey Avenue
• Chilliwack Community Policing Services Quarterly Report presentation
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367 for 45835 Spadina Avenue

Special Regular Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items including the adoption of minutes and a consent agenda. The council will also consider receiving the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from November 14, 2023.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) minutes from November 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal projects including a pedestrian bridge and parking lot construction. They are also considering various rezoning applications and the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw.

• Awarding $150,673.94 contract for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation Program to Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd.
• Proposal for Evergreen Hall Parking Lot Project construction from Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd. for $299,451.00
• Funding of up to $3,000.00 for the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association 'Downtown for the Holidays' event
• Rezoning of 45466 Yale Road from Tourist Commercial to Supportive Housing
• Third reading and adoption of the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack Council is reviewing the 2024 Financial Plan and several property rezonings. The agenda includes an engineering contract award for $212,576.00 for utility upgrades. Some rezoning proposals are also scheduled for public hearings in December.

• Engineering contract award to Urban Systems Ltd. for $212,576.00
• Adoption of Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331
• First and second readings for the 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372
• Rezoning of 46225 Strathcona Road from R1-A to R3
• Density and height amendments for the 'Urban Quarter' area

Special Regular Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and administrative business. It includes a recommendation to receive the October 17, 2023, Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from October 17, 2023

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is reviewing several rezoning applications for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes proposals for engineering studies and laboratory testing contracts.

• Rezoning 45905 Alexander Avenue from industrial to low-rise apartment
• $104,300 proposal for Master Plan Energy Study by Prism Engineering
• $78,810.52 annual contract for laboratory testing services
• Rezoning 46750 Hudson Road from R3 to R4 zone
• BC Active Transportation Grant application for Watson and Keith Wilson Roads

Regular Meeting

Council is reviewing a proposal for a City Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study costing $199,851. The agenda also includes several zoning amendments and development permit applications for various residential and civic properties.

• $199,851 proposal for City Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study
• Rezoning 45470 Bernard Avenue from Urban Residential to Urban Duplex Residential
• Redesignating properties on Nowell, Princess, Victoria, and Young Roads to Civic/Institutional
• Adoption of Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 5344
• Development Variance Permit for 41768 Bowman Road

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing a presentation on the Highway 1 widening project and considering several rezoning applications. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on asphalt rehabilitation contracts and winter road salt procurement.

• Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program presentation by BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
• 2023 Asphalt Rehabilitation Contract award to B.A. Blacktop Ltd. for $3,196,685.89
• 2023 Winter Road Salt quotation from LaFarge Asphalt Technologies at $145.00 per tonne
• Rezoning of 43614 Alameda Drive from R1-A to R1-B
• Rezoning of 6040 Arlington Drive from R1-A to R1-C

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council is reviewing a proposal for an $8.9 million design-build project and several property rezoning applications. The meeting also includes updates to the sanitary sewer bylaws and snow and ice control policies. Additionally, council will consider funding for Truth and Reconciliation Day events.

• $8,900,404 proposal for Tyson-Keith Wilson Design-Build Project from B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd.
• Rezoning of 45631 and 45641 Morton Road to Mid Rise Apartment (R6) zone
• $10,500 funding request for Truth and Reconciliation Day events
• Amendments to the Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw
• Pre-selection of four demolition companies for city building deconstruction

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several rezoning applications for residential and apartment developments. They are also considering a proposal to waive building codes for an emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue. Additionally, the meeting includes a $5.6 million contract award for utility upgrades.

• $5,620,816.00 contract award for 2023 Linear Utilities Upgrades
• Zoning and building code waiver for emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue
• Rezoning of 9132 and 9146 Mary Street to Mid Rise Apartment
• Rezoning of Alder Avenue and Webb Avenue properties to Mid Rise Apartment
• Water Conservation Plan presentation regarding Provincial Drought Level 5

Council approved a $5.6M contract for linear utilities upgrades and a six-month policy to not enforce zoning or building codes for an emergency shelter at 46146 Margaret Avenue. Several rezoning applications were given first and second readings, and a water conservation plan was received for information.

• Approved $5,620,816.00 contract for 2023 Linear Utilities Upgrades to Sandpiper Contracting LLP/Wedler Engineering LLP (unanimous)
• Approved policy to not enforce Zoning Bylaw or BC Building Code for shelter use at 46146 Margaret Avenue from Oct 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 8160 and 8136 Nixon Road (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning at 6538 and 6548 Fern Street, 9132 and 9146 Mary Street, and 45745/45751 Alder Ave & 45740/45744/45754 Webb Ave (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning at 46485 Uplands Road and 44130/44160 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP00163 for 44490 Keith Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Directed Staff to write to Provincial Ministers and the Premier regarding lack of transit expansion funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Second Resolution for Latecomer Agreement LC-093 for storm main extension on Higginson Road (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council met for a special regular meeting on August 31, 2023. The agenda included a recommendation to approve the placement of a mural at 45835 Spadina Avenue.

• Mural placement at 45835 Spadina Avenue
• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from August 8, 2023

Council approved the placement of a mural at 45835 Spadina Avenue based on a staff report rendering. The meeting also received minutes from the Design Review Advisory Committee for information.

• Approved mural placement at 45835 Spadina Avenue (unanimous)
• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from August 8, 2023 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council approved two infrastructure contracts and several development permits. They also adopted two bylaw amendments and authorized a request for proposal for a drainage study.

• Awarded Multi Use Game Area proposal to Swingtime Distributors Ltd. for $417,872.40 (unanimous)
• Accepted Yarrow Community Hall Parking Lot proposal from Loewen Paving Ltd. for $190,300.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001518 for 45700 and 45710 Yale Road (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00178 renewal for 7949 Venture Place (6-1)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00214 for 49966 Lookout Road to allow five dogs (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01208 and Development Permit DP000973 for 9551 and 9563 College Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5289 and Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment 2023 No. 5332 (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Drainage Model and Storm Asset Evaluation Study to be sent to Stantec, Urban Systems, and ISL Engineering (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council approved several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. A subdivision application at 6271 Tyson Road was denied, while a development permit for 8136 Nixon Road was approved.

• Approved $144,815.00 contract to Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. for 2023 Transportation Design Project (unanimous)
• Approved $179,985.20 contract to Stantec for 2023 Chilliwack Airport Runway Extension Engineering Design Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5330 (unanimous)
• Denied subdivision application ALR00407 for 6271 Tyson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001255 for 8136 Nixon Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5318 for 45148 Oliver Crescent (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01316 for 6730 Vanmar Street with conditions of 115.39m2 lot coverage and single storey only (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01354 for 51715 Old Yale Road (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council approved several construction tenders for parking, paving, and pump tracks. Stage 2 water restrictions were extended to October 15, and three development permits were issued. A proposed credit card payment fee bylaw was referred back to staff for clarification.

• Awarded Victoria Parking Lot tender to Strohmaier Excavating (2019) Ltd. for $977,797.40
• Awarded 2023 Mill and Pave Program tender to Loewen Paving Ltd. for $326,844.53
• Awarded Novice Pump Tracks Design-Build Project to Velosolutions Canada West Ltd. for $499,392.77
• Extended Stage 2 water restrictions to October 15
• Approved four murals at Mill Street, Wellington Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Yale Road East
• Referred Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331 back to staff
• Approved development permits for 8287 Young Road, 45786 Hocking Avenue, and 9298 Young Road
• Approved first and second reading of rezoning for 45148 Oliver Crescent

Regular Meeting

Council approved user fees for municipal EV charging stations and awarded a $274,988.64 contract for Sardis Park playground equipment. Several zoning amendments were advanced to public hearings, and the city endorsed a housing accelerator fund application.

• Approved $2.00/hour for Level 2 and $0.30/minute for Level 3 EV charging fees
• Awarded $274,988.64 contract to MAKR / Playworks for Sardis Playground equipment
• Extended 2019 Roadway Markings contract to Infinite Road Marking Ltd. for $355,414.10
• Endorsed CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and application
• Granted floodplain site-specific exemptions for 43971 Industrial Way and 45466 Yale Road
• Approved placement of three murals in Thunderbird Alley and at 9350 Mary Street
• Scheduled public hearings for July 18, 2023, for rezoning at 46220 Larch Avenue and other sites
• Passed third reading of Solid Waste Management, Bylaw Notice Enforcement, and Municipal Ticket Information amendments

Regular Meeting

Council approved a $2.6M contract for the Bailey Landfill NE Wedge Liner Extension Project and adopted several zoning bylaws. Multiple rezoning applications were given first and second readings with public hearings scheduled for July 4. Two development permits were issued and one temporary use permit was renewed.

• Approved $2,609,870 contract for Bailey Landfill NE Wedge Liner Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5278 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for rezoning 47051 Yale Road, 45200/45210 Wells Road, and 46495 Uplands Road (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for OCP amendment and rezoning of 45700 Spadina Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved development permits for 7985 Lickman Road and 9194 Edward Street (Unanimous)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit TUP00174 for 201-43875 Progress Way (6-1)
• Approved new Respectful Workplace Policy Directive No. D-21 (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP documents for 2023 Transportation Designs and Airport Runway Extension projects (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council approved several equipment purchases, including heavy-duty plow and dump trucks, and awarded a design contract for the Chilliwack Creek Pump Station. The city also granted annual funding for the Chilliwack Flight Fest through 2025 and advanced a rezoning application for 46476 Brice Road.

• Approved $151,026.00 contract to Urban Systems Ltd. for Chilliwack Creek Pump Station Preliminary Design (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFP documents for Tyson - Keith Wilson Design-Build Project to three selected proponents (Unanimous)
• Approved $73,000.00 purchase of one Ford F550 Cab and Chassis from Chilliwack Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved $752,833.00 purchase of two Heavy Duty Plow/Dump Trucks from Harbour International Trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000.00 annual funding and equipment for Chilliwack Flight Fest 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Policy Directive No. K-12 regarding Recreation Complex Advertising (Unanimous)
• Accepted Chilliwack 150 street banner renderings (6-1)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5320 for 46476 Brice Road (Unanimous)