Chilliwack public meetings in 2025

Special Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council will hold a special regular meeting on Dec 18, 2025. Items include the usual call to order, delegations, adoption of minutes, reports, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda contains a recommendation to receive the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from the Nov 6, 2025 meeting for information. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consent agenda item: Legislative Services‑2025‑202.pdf
• Receive Heritage Advisory Committee minutes – November 6, 2025
• Motion to adjourn to a closed session
• Application reports (no details provided)
• Other business (no details provided)

Regular Meeting

Council will vote on adopting the new 'Chilliwack 2050' Official Community Plan and the 2026 Financial Plan bylaw. The meeting also includes the award of engineering contracts and several zoning bylaw amendments.

• Adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw 2025, No. 5500
• Adoption of 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 2025, No. 5522
• Award of $4.53M sewer upgrade contract to Ballina Contracting
• Award of $142,963 wastewater monitoring contract to Dillon Consulting
• Zoning amendments for properties on Keith Wilson Road and McNaught Road

Regular Meeting

Council will adopt minutes from November meetings and approve several bylaw amendments, including zoning and inter‑municipal business licences. The council will also approve a $127,203.67 contract for culvert consulting services and a $1,200,000 purchase order for supply of pit materials. Additional items include readings of the 2026 Financial Plan and Public Notice bylaws, a road name change, and approvals of multiple temporary use and development variance permits.

• Approve $127,203.67 contract with Parsons Inc. for Culvert Consulting Services
• Approve $1,200,000 purchase order for supply of pit materials (Public Works)
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5450 and No. 5510, and Inter‑municipal Business Licence Bylaw Amendment No. 5521
• Approve road name change of west leg of Marble Hill Road to Dixon Road
• Approve renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP00218 for 101A‑43869 Progress Way

The council adopted three zoning bylaw amendments and an inter‑municipal business licence amendment. It approved a $127,203.67 engineering consulting contract and a $1.2 million purchase order for pit materials. The Official Community Plan was amended to raise the mixed‑use density figure from 150 to 250. Additional actions included a road name change, a temporary use permit renewal, and several permits referred for further consideration.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5450 (unanimously)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5510 (unanimously)
• Adopted Inter‑municipal Business Licence Bylaw Amendment No. 5521 (unanimously)
• Approved $127,203.67 engineering consulting contract with Parsons Inc. (unanimously)
• Approved $1,200,000 purchase order for pit materials (unanimously)
• Amended Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 5500 to increase mixed‑use density from 150 to 250 (unanimously)
• Approved name change of west leg of Marble Hill Road to Dixon Road (unanimously)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP00218 for 101A‑43869 Progress Way (unanimously)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is meeting to review engineering tenders for road and flood mitigation work. The body is also discussing business licensing amendments and agri-tourism accommodations in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

• Contract extension for 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Consulting with R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. for $119,280.00
• Tender award to Crown Contracting Limited for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation for $148,795.00
• Direct Award to Urban Systems Ltd. for Chilliwack Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Study Phase 3 for $117,211.00
• Proposed Inter-municipal Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5521
• Non-Farm Use application ALR00435 for properties at 41485 and 41511 Yale Road

The council unanimously authorized a $119,280 extension of the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation consulting contract, awarded a $148,795 tender for the 2025‑09 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation program, and approved a $117,211 direct award for the Chilliwack Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Study culvert design. It also adopted the 2026 council meeting calendar and endorsed an agri‑tourism accommodation recommendation. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $119,280 contract extension for 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Consulting (unanimous)
• Awarded $148,795 tender to Crown Contracting Limited for 2025‑09 Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation (unanimous)
• Approved $117,211 direct award to Urban Systems Ltd. for Flood Mitigation Study culvert design (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 council meeting schedule with adjusted September dates (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Inter‑municipal Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5521 (unanimous)
• Endorsed Agricultural and Rural Advisory Committee recommendation to pursue temporary use permits and accessory dwelling units for agri‑tourism (unanimous)
• Forwarded ALR00435 non‑farm use application for 41485 and 41511 Yale Road to the Agricultural Land Commission with support (unanimous)
• Moved to a closed session to discuss law‑enforcement matters under solicitor‑client privilege (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

This is a special regular meeting with a short agenda. The only substantive item is a consent agenda recommendation to receive the minutes of the Design Review Advisory Committee meeting held October 14, 2025. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, reports, and a motion to adjourn to closed session. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: receive minutes of Design Review Advisory Committee meeting of October 14, 2025
• Motion to adjourn to closed session

The council unanimously accepted the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from October 14, 2025. It also unanimously approved moving to a closed session under Section 90(1)(l) of the Community Charter to discuss municipal objectives. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session under Section 90(1)(l) of Community Charter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will vote on awarding a $3.1M construction contract for the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex to Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd., extending the Parr Road Green Depot operating contract by two years ($1.34M), and adopting Zoning Bylaw Amendment 5511 for 46462 Uplands Road. The meeting includes a public hearing for a temporary use permit at 7016 Rochester Avenue and multiple development variance permits (Hazel Street, Princess Avenue, Williams Street, Extrom Road). Council will also receive third-quarter departmental reports and consider forwarding an ALR subdivision application at 6435 Evans Road to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Award $3,098,150 contract to Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd. for Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex
• Extend Parr Road Green Depot operating contract with BioCentral Green Depot Ltd. through 2028, estimated $1,341,800
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2025 No. 5511 for 46462 Uplands Road (consent agenda)
• Schedule public hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw 2025 No. 5500 (Chilliwack 2050) on December 16
• Forward ALR00447 subdivision application at 6435 Evans Road to Agricultural Land Commission with support

Council unanimously approved opening the Parr Road Green Depot on Sundays and extended its operating contract for two years at an estimated $1,341,800. The council also accepted the $3,098,150 request for proposal for the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex and scheduled a public hearing on the Official Community Plan for December 16. An agricultural land subdivision application was forwarded with support, and a temporary use permit for six dogs was issued. Several development variance permits were referred to council for further consideration.

• Approved opening Parr Road Green Depot on Sundays (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year extension of Parr Road Green Depot contract $1,341,800 (unanimous)
• Accepted RFP for Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex $3,098,150 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec 16 public hearing on Official Community Plan (unanimous)
• Forwarded ALR00447 subdivision application to Agricultural Land Commission with support (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP00256 for six dogs (unanimous)
• Referred Development Variance Permit DVP01294 for further council consideration (unanimous)
• Referred Development Variance Permit DVP01462 for further council consideration (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will consider first and second readings of the Chilliwack 2050 Official Community Plan Bylaw, which sets a new long-term land-use vision, and schedule a public hearing for December 2, 2025. Other items include approving a one-year 40 km/h speed limit reduction pilot in Garrison Crossing and Fairfield Island, awarding a winter road salt contract to Amrize Canada Inc. at $177.19 per tonne, and adopting zoning amendments for properties at 9500 Windsor Street and 46326 Strathcona Road.

• First and second readings of Official Community Plan Bylaw 2025, No. 5500, with referral to First Nations and agencies
• Approval of a one-year 40 km/h speed limit reduction pilot in Garrison Crossing and Fairfield Island
• Award of 2025/26 Winter Road Salt RFQ to Amrize Canada Inc. at $177.19/tonne (estimated 5,500 tonnes)
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendments for 9500 Windsor Street (ZBA 5472) and 46326 Strathcona Road (ZBA 5480)
• Development Permit DP001766 for property at 46462 Uplands Road

Council adopted four zoning‑related bylaws and approved a 40 km/h speed limit reduction pilot for Garrison Crossing and Fairfield Island for one year. The council also awarded the 2025/26 winter road‑salt contract to Amrize Canada Inc. and moved the Official Community Plan Bylaw 2025, No. 5500 through first and second readings, scheduling a public hearing for Dec. 2, 2025. Additional actions included approving an amendment to Policy Directive G‑27, forwarding an Agricultural Land Reserve application to the Agricultural Land Commission, and issuing Development Permit DP001766.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5472 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5480 (unanimous)
• Adopted Delegation Authority Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5506 (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Application Fee Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5507 (unanimous)
• Approved 40 km/h speed limit reduction pilot in Garrison Crossing and Fairfield Island for one year (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025/26 winter road‑salt contract to Amrize Canada Inc. at $177.19 per tonne (unanimous)
• Gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan Bylaw 2025, No. 5500 and set public hearing for Dec. 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Policy Directive G‑27 "Conversion of One and Two Family Dwellings to Daycare" (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council will review several zoning and temporary use permit applications. The body is also deciding on proponent selections for two major engineering design-build projects and discussing housing fund reallocations.

• Selection of proponents for 2026 Utilities Nonlinear Upgrade and Digester #4 Construction projects
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws for 50700 Hack-Brown Road and 46265 Hope River Road
• Temporary Use Permits for 45633 Laura Crescent and 6485 Evans Road
• Non-Farm Use application for 46213 and 46219 Clare Avenue
• Development Application Fee Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5507

The council adopted five bylaws covering Official Community Plan amendments, a housing agreement, and two tax exemption measures. Staff were authorized to issue RFP documents for two major design‑build projects. Funding for local government housing initiatives was reallocated as recommended. Several zoning and variance applications were received and referred for further council consideration.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5494 (unanimous)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5495 (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw 2025, No. 5498 (unanimous)
• Adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025, No. 5513 (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Exemption (Riparian Property) Bylaw 2025, No. 5514 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to forward RFP documents for the 2026 Utilities Nonlinear Upgrade Design‑Build Project to three proponent teams (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to forward RFP documents for the Digester #4 Construction Design‑Build Project to two proponent teams (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of Local Government Housing Initiatives funding per staff report (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will debate adopting a Vision Zero goal for zero road fatalities and direct staff to develop a strategy. Multiple zoning bylaw amendments are scheduled for readings, including properties at 50700 Hack-Brown Road, 46462 Uplands Road, and others. Council will also consider first, second, and third readings of the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025 No. 5513 and Tax Exemption (Riparian Property) Bylaw 2025 No. 5514. A housing agreement and fee waiver for Ruth & Naomi's Mission are proposed.

• Adopt Vision Zero goal of zero road fatalities and develop a strategy
• First and second readings for rezoning 50700 Hack-Brown Road from AL to CS1 and Pl zones
• First and second readings for rezoning 46462 Uplands Road from RR to R4-A medium density multi-unit zone
• First, second, and third readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025 No. 5513
• Waive $6,240.50 in permit fees for Ruth & Naomi's Mission under Supportive Housing Assistance Policy

Council adopted the Vision Zero goal of zero road fatalities and directed staff to develop a strategy. It approved multiple zoning bylaw amendments, tax exemption bylaws, and a waiver of $6,240.50 in permit fees for supportive housing. The council also gave statutory consent to an animal‑control amendment, approved a development permit for 44037 Progress Way, and adopted the Housing Agreement Bylaw 2025, No. 5498. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Vision Zero goal and directed staff to develop strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5295, 5504, 5505, 5508, 5509 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5499, 5510, 5511, 5517 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025, No. 5513 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Tax Exemption (Riparian Property) Bylaw 2025, No. 5514 (unanimous)
• Provided statutory consent to Fraser Valley Regional District Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived $6,240.50 in permit fees for Ruth & Naomi's Mission supportive housing (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001948 for 44037 Progress Way (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack is deciding on several zoning bylaw amendments and development permits for residential and commercial properties. Council is also reviewing contract awards for wastewater equipment and utility machinery.

• Contract award to Tritech Group Ltd. for HSWWPTF Mix Tank Replacement: $342,506.48
• Purchase of Kubota Mini Excavator from Avenue Machinery: $162,911.00
• Purchase of FRP Wet Well and Valve Chamber from Xylem Canada LP: $97,785.77
• Proposed rezoning of 9428 McNaught Road from Urban Residential to Urban Infill
• Proposed rezoning of 45380 Luckakuck Way from Theatre Commercial to Mid Rise Apartment

The council approved a $342,506.48 wastewater tank replacement contract, a $162,911.00 excavator purchase, and a $97,785.77 wet‑well purchase. It also adopted multiple zoning bylaw amendments changing residential and commercial zones and directed staff to apply for climate‑adaptation funding. An Agricultural Land Reserve application was forwarded with support after an amendment to add “with support” was defeated 4‑2, and several permits were referred for further consideration.

• Approved $342,506.48 wastewater mix‑tank replacement contract to Tritech Group Ltd. (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for FCMA Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation funding (unanimous)
• Approved $162,911.00 purchase of Kubota Mini Excavator via Sourcewell/Canoe Contract #112624 (unanimous)
• Approved $97,785.77 purchase of FRP Wet Well and Valve Chamber from Xylem Canada LP (unanimous)
• Approved multiple zoning bylaw amendments (Nos. 5504, 5505, 5508, 5509) changing residential and commercial zones (unanimous)
• Forwarded ALR00428 application to Agricultural Land Commission with support; amendment to add “with support” defeated 4‑2
• Referred Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 5501 and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Nos. 5502‑5503 for further consideration (unanimous)
• Referred Temporary Use Permits TUP00251, TUP00254 and Development Variance Permits DVP01491, DVP01496 for further consideration (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific action listed is the receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information.

• Receipt of Design Review Advisory Committee minutes from June 10, 2025, and August 12, 2025

The council approved receiving the Design Review Advisory Committee minutes for information. It also approved moving to a closed session under the Community Charter. Finally, the meeting was adjourned, all motions passing unanimously.

• Received Design Review Advisory Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session per Community Charter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack Council will adopt bylaws for development cost charges and zoning changes, authorize staff to select contractors for a sewer upgrade project, and apply for $7.7 million in provincial grants for water and sewer infrastructure.

• Authorize contractors for Sardis Vedder Trunk Phase 2 & Luckakuck Way Phase 1 sewer upgrade
• Apply for $7,000,000 Strategic Priorities Fund grant for water and sewer upgrades
• Apply for $68,750 Green Municipal Fund grant for fleet electrification study
• Approve rezoning of 9543, 9557, and 9561 Williams Street to R5 (Low Rise Apartment) zone
• Approve rezoning of Wellington Avenue properties to new CD-28 (Comprehensive Development) zone

The council gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5465, changing 9543, 9557 and 9561 Williams Street from R1‑A (Urban Residential) to R5 (Low Rise Apartment) zoning. It also approved the creation of a new CD‑28 Comprehensive Development zone and related rezoning of Wellington Avenue properties. Additional actions included approving a $7 million infrastructure grant application, a $68,750 fleet electrification grant, authorizing RFP distribution for the Sardis Vedder Trunk Phase 2 project, and referring the Fraser Valley Regional District animal‑control bylaw back to staff (vote 4‑2).

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5465, rezoning Williams Street to R5 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5502, creating new CD‑28 zone (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000,000 Strategic Priorities Fund grant application and committed $700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $68,750 Green Municipal Fund fleet electrification study grant (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to send RFP documents to three selected proponents for Sardis Vedder Trunk Phase 2 & Luckakuck Way Phase 1 project (unanimous)
• Referred Fraser Valley Regional District Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797 back to staff (vote 4‑2)
• Abandoned Policy Directive G‑05 and approved Policy Directive G‑38 Latecomer Agreements (unanimous)
• Provided statutory consent for the Fraser Valley Regional District animal‑control bylaw (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is meeting to decide on a major infrastructure contract and several zoning and development permits. The body will also receive quarterly reports on community policing and departmental progress.

• Proposed $4,243,295.00 contract to Sandpiper Contracting LLP/Wedler Engineering LLP for the 2025 Sanitary Pump Station #1 Forcemain Upgrade
• Third reading of rezoning 46326 Strathcona Road from Urban Residential to Commercial Conversion
• Development Variance Permits for 45550 Pioneer Drive, 9322 Mary Street, and 5450 Vedder Road
• Decision on redesignating 45768 Wellington Avenue to Residential 3a (Density Bonus)
• Review of the Provincial Housing Target Order Year 1 Progress Report

Council accepted a $4,243,295 design‑build contract for the 2025 Sanitary Pump Station #1 Forcemain Upgrade. The council also approved a zoning amendment to rezone 46326 Strathcona Road to a commercial conversion zone and approved three development variance permits (45550 Pioneer Drive, 9322 Mary Street, 5450 Vedder Road). Additionally, staff were directed not to pre‑consult on a Wellington Avenue redesignation and the school district’s 2025 Eligible School Sites proposal was accepted.

• Approved $4,243,295 sanitary pump station #1 forcemain upgrade design‑build contract (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment to rezone 46326 Strathcona Road to RC (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01513 for 45550 Pioneer Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01517 for 9322 Mary Street (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP01523 for 5450 Vedder Road (unanimous)
• Directed staff not to pre‑consult on Wellington Avenue redesignation (unanimous)
• Accepted Chilliwack School District 2025 Eligible School Sites proposal (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

This regular meeting includes decisions on multiple zoning bylaw amendments, an Agricultural Land Reserve application, a mural installation, and receipt of the Official Community Plan Phase 2 summary. The council will also adopt minutes and a miscellaneous rates bylaw amendment.

• Rezoning of 9543, 9557, and 9561 Williams Street from R1-A to R5 (Low Rise Apartment) zone — first, second, and third readings
• Rezoning of 10165 Hymar Drive from R1-A to R3 (Small Lot Residential) zone — first, second, and third readings
• Forwarding of ALR application ALR00442 for Non-Adhering Residential Use at 5770 Extrom Road to the Agricultural Land Commission with support
• Approval of mural rendering at 45504 Vedder Mountain Road
• Adoption of Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5496

The council approved a mural at 45504 Vedder Mountain Road and referred the Williams Street rezoning back to staff. It gave first, second, and third readings to the Hymar Drive rezoning and forwarded an ALR application for 5770 Extrom Road to the Agricultural Land Commission. The council also awarded the Operations Paving Program tender to Parallel Paving Ltd. for $472,245,53 and adopted several zoning and official community plan amendments.

• Approved mural installation at 45504 Vedder Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Referred Williams Street rezoning (RZ001772) back to staff (unanimous)
• Approved first, second, and third readings for Hymar Drive rezoning (RZ001789) (unanimous)
• Forwarded ALR application for 5770 Extrom Road to Agricultural Land Commission with support (unanimous)
• Received Official Community Plan Phase 2 Summary report for information (unanimous)
• Awarded Operations Paving Program tender to Parallel Paving Ltd. for $472,245,53 (unanimous)
• Adopted OCP Bylaw Amendment 2024 No. 5428 redesignating 8614 Nixon Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2024 No. 5429 rezoning 8614 Nixon Road and 8725 Veronika Place to R3 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will decide on a transit fare increase effective Oct 1, 2025, adopt several zoning and bylaw amendments, and consider contracts including demolition at 7485 Panorama Drive for $87,696 and municipal castings supply for $178,028. The meeting also includes public hearings for official community plan and zoning amendments at several properties, and a support recommendation for a non-adhering residential use at 43275 Lumsden Road in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

• Transit fare increase approval effective Oct 1, 2025 (staff report)
• Demolition contract 7485 Panorama Drive awarded to Matcon Demolition Ltd., $87,696
• Municipal castings supply contract with Westview Sales Ltd., $178,028 for one year
• Support for ALR non-adhering residential use at 43275 Lumsden Road
• Public hearings for OCP and zoning amendments at 9392 Young Road, 7715 Nixon Road, and others

The council adopted five bylaw amendments, approved an amended BC Transit fare increase, and accepted a demolition contract for 7485 Panorama Drive. It also approved $5,000 grants for Tourism Chilliwack and the Chilliwack Pride Festival, and accepted a $178,028.48 municipal castings contract. An Agricultural Land Reserve application was forwarded to the commission, and several Official Community Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments were referred for further consideration.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendments 2025 No. 5469, 5479; Highway and Traffic Bylaw Amendment 2025 No. 5484; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment 2025 No. 5485; Municipal Ticket Information Amendment 2025 No. 5486 – carried unanimously
• Approved the amended BC Transit fare increase effective Oct 1 2025 – carried unanimously
• Accepted the demolition project at 7485 Panorama Drive from Matcon Demolition Ltd., $87,696.00 – carried unanimously
• Approved $5,000 funding to Tourism Chilliwack for cultural events over five years – carried unanimously
• Approved $5,000 funding to the Chilliwack Pride Society for the 2025 Pride Festival – carried unanimously
• Accepted the supply and delivery contract for municipal castings with Westview Sales Ltd., $178,028.48 – carried unanimously
• Forwarded ALR00437 (non‑adhering residential use at 43275 Lumsden Road) to the Agricultural Land Commission – carried unanimously
• Referred Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Nos. 5487‑5495 for further council consideration – carried unanimously

Special Regular Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed for action is the receipt of minutes from a previous committee meeting.

• Receive minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting held May 21, 2025

The council approved the minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on May 21, 2025. It also voted unanimously to hold a closed meeting to discuss proposed municipal services. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting (May 21, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved closed session to discuss proposed municipal services – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Regular Meeting

Council will vote on several contract awards including the Banford Bridge replacement ($1.66 million to West Shore Constructors), asphalt rehabilitation ($2.25 million to Grandview Blacktop), and a fire training structure ($1.57 million to Container West). First and second readings are scheduled for rezonings at 9392 Young Road and 7715 Nixon Road, along with updates to the Official Community Plan and heritage conservation area designations. A transit fare increase proposal was referred back to staff. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Chilliwack Hospice Society.

• Award tender for Banford Bridge Replacement to West Shore Constructors Limited for $1,656,625.00
• Award tender for 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation to Grandview Blacktop Ltd. for $2,245,087.85
• Accept proposal for Fire Training Structure Design/Build from Container West for $1,567,427.00
• First and second reading of bylaw to rezone 9392 Young Road from RC (Commercial Conversion) to CP (Commercial Parking)
• First and second reading of bylaws establishing Mountain View Heritage Conservation Area and updated form and character design guidelines

Council adopted the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and gave unanimous first, second, and third readings to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025‑5484. The council approved a one‑year operating agreement with BC Transit (vote 6‑1) and referred the proposed transit fare increase back to staff for further review (unanimous). It also approved several infrastructure contracts—including asphalt rehabilitation, Banford Bridge replacement, and a fire‑training structure—each approved unanimously.

• Adopted June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Highway & Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025‑5484 (first/second reading, unanimous)
• Approved Highway & Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025‑5484 (third reading, unanimous)
• Approved BC Transit 2025/2026 operating agreement (6‑1)
• Referred proposed transit fare increase back to staff (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation contract to Grandview Blacktop Ltd. $2,245,087.85 (unanimous)
• Awarded Banford Bridge Replacement contract to West Shore Constructors Ltd. $1,656,625.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted Fire Training Structure design/build from Container West $1,567,427.00 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will vote on several contracts, including a $397,212 organic waste transportation tender to Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd., a $443,839 roadway markings award to Infinite Road Marking Ltd., a $187,000 Payne Road culvert replacement, and a $186,850 capital project management support contract. It will also hold public hearings on zoning bylaw amendments at 46326 Strathcona Road, 46170-46190 Margaret Avenue, and a temporary use permit at 8770 Freeland Place. Additionally, council will consider recommendations to adopt zoning bylaw amendments for 46010 Stevenson Road and text amendments for the R9 Zone, as well as several development variance permits and a liquor primary licence for Chillibowl at 45916 Wellington Avenue.

• Award organic waste transportation contract to Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd., $397,212 for July 2025–May 2026 with four one-year options
• Award 2025 roadway markings contract to Infinite Road Marking Ltd., $443,839.04
• Award Payne Road Culvert Replacement to Rick Weigelmann Rock Trucks and Excavating Ltd., $187,000
• Public hearing for 'Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 5480' at 46326 Strathcona Road
• Approve five proponents to submit proposals for Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex Project

Council unanimously approved several engineering contracts, including a $186,850 Capital Project Management Support for utilities, a $397,212 Organic Waste Transportation tender, a $187,000 Payne Road Culvert Replacement tender, and a $443,839.04 contract for 2025 Roadway Markings. The council also approved the continuation of the U‑Pass program agreement and selected five firms to submit proposals for the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $186,850 Capital Project Management Support for Utilities Projects (unanimous)
• Awarded $397,212 Organic Waste Transportation tender to Net Zero Waste Eastgate Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded $187,000 Payne Road Culvert Replacement tender to Rick Weigelmann Rock Trucks and Excavating Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded $443,839.04 2025 Roadway Markings contract to Infinite Road Marking Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved continuation and update of the U‑Pass Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved selection of five respondents for Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre Annex Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff not to pre‑consult on Updated Form and Character Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Directed staff not to pre‑consult on Heritage Conservation Area amendment (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council will discuss several zoning amendments, including affordable rental housing density and commercial conversions. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure maintenance contracts and a liquor license application.

• Purchase Order of $1,500,000.00 for 2025 traffic control services
• Contract award of $146,522.25 to EHR Contracting Ltd. for Townsend Park storage building roof and siding
• Proposed rezoning of 9500 Windsor Street from Urban Residential to Urban Infill
• Proposed text amendments to R9 Affordable Rental Housing Zone to increase density and reduce parking
• Liquor Primary Licence Application for Chillibowl at 45916 Wellington Avenue

The council unanimously approved a one‑year extension of the traffic signal and street‑light maintenance contract with Crown Contracting, and accepted a $1,500,000 purchase order for traffic control services. It also accepted the $146,522.25 contract for the Townsend Park storage building roof and siding replacement. Multiple zoning bylaw amendments were given first, second, and third readings, and two development permits and a temporary‑use permit were approved.

• Approved one‑year extension of Traffic Signal & Street Light Maintenance Contract with Crown Contracting (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,500,000 purchase order for 2025 Traffic Control Services (unanimous)
• Accepted $146,522.25 contract for Townsend Park Storage Building Roof & Siding Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5472 to rezone 9500 Windsor Street to R1‑C (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5476 to amend R9 Affordable Rental Housing zone (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5480 to rezone 46326 Strathcona Road to RC and called public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001529 for 6140 Bradner Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001875 for 8319 Young Road (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council will consider the approval of the 2024 Audited Financial Statements and a new public art policy. The meeting includes several public hearings for temporary use permits and zoning amendments across the city.

• Approval of 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• Purchase of Storage Network Switching Replacement from CDW Canada for $99,875.52
• Rezoning of 9289 Carleton Street from Urban Residential to Urban Infill
• Liquor Primary Licence application for Cobia Salon + Store at 45610 Luckakuck Way
• Adoption of Rates Bylaw 2025, No. 5477

The council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of a Storage Network Switching Replacement costing $99,875.52. It also adopted three bylaws, approved the 2024 audited financial statements, and updated public art policy while repealing the mural policy. Additional actions included rezoning 9289 Carleton Street, renewing two temporary use permits, directing staff not to pre‑consult on certain OCP amendments, and approving a development permit for 6140 Bradner Lane.

• Approved purchase and installation of Storage Network Switching Replacement for $99,875.52 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025 No. 5437, Rates Bylaw 2025 No. 5477, and Solid Waste Management Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2025 No. 5478 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Policy Directive No. K-15 "Chilliwack Public Art" amendment and repealed Policy Directive No. G-18 "Mural Policy" (unanimous)
• Rezoned 9289 Carleton Street from R1‑A to R1‑C (first, second, third reading) (unanimous)
• Renewed Temporary Use Permit TUP00192 for 46265 Hope River Road (unanimous)
• Directed staff not to pre‑consult on OCP amendment for Margaret Avenue properties (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001768 for 6140 Bradner Lane (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will give readings to the 2025 Rates Bylaw setting property tax rates and consider several contract awards, rezoning applications, and bylaw amendments. Key decisions include a $2.4 million tender for active transportation upgrades and a $37,000 monthly funding increase for leisure centre operations.

• First, second, and third reading of 2025 Rates Bylaw No. 5477 (property tax rates)
• Award $2,395,281.58 tender for Active Transportation Upgrades at Yale, Knight, Hocking and McIntosh
• Rezone 9543, 9557, 9561 Williams Street from R1-A to R5 Low Rise Apartment zone
• Rezone 46209 Maple Avenue to R8 Supportive Housing zone with OCP amendment, public hearing May 6
• Approve $37,000/month retroactive funding increase for YBC management of leisure centres

Council adopted several zoning and rates bylaws and approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $2,395,281.58 active‑transportation upgrades contract. The council also approved a $365,404 transportation design project, a $171,535 wastewater tank replacement, and a $192,139 rubber‑surfacing contract for Jinkerson Park. Additional actions included a demolition contract, a $37,000 monthly funding increase for YBC leisure centres, and a development permit for 45111 Wolfe Road.

• Approved Active Transportation Upgrades contract to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. for $2,395,281.58 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Transportation Designs Project proposal to ISL Engineering & Land Services Ltd. for $365,404.00 (unanimous)
• Approved HSWWPTF Mix Tank replacement by Chemposite Inc. for $171,535.00 (unanimous)
• Approved rubber surfacing contract for Jinkerson Park to Marathon Surfaces Inc. for $192,139.04 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract for 9392 Young Road to T & T Demolition Ltd. for $120,278.55 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly funding increase of $37,000.00 to YBC for leisure centres (unanimous)
• Adopted Rates Bylaw 2025 No. 5477 (first, second, and third reading) (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP001808 for 45111 Wolfe Road (unanimous by members remaining)

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack Council will consider approving a $321,638.10 contract for the Leisure Centre roof replacement and a $12,000 funding request for Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers, alongside several zoning bylaw amendments and policy changes.

• Leisure Centre Main Roof Replacement contract ($321,638.10)
• Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers funding ($12,000)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 45111 Wolfe Road
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 46109 Stevenson Road
• Repeal of Mural Policy and approval of Public Art Policy

Council approved a three‑year banking services contract with the Royal Bank of Canada, including a two‑year extension option. The council also accepted a $321,638.10 roof replacement contract for the Leisure Centre and adopted several zoning bylaw amendments. All motions passed unanimously except two zoning votes, which passed 6‑1.

• Approved Banking Services Contract with Royal Bank of Canada (3‑year term, 2‑year extension) – unanimous
• Accepted Leisure Centre Main Roof Replacement submission from Cascade Roofing & Exteriors Inc. for $321,638.10 – unanimous
• Approved CDI Funding of $12,000 to Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers – unanimous
• Adopted road names Valerie Place, Jane Place, and Cascade Drive – unanimous
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5463 to rezone 45111 Wolfe Road from RMH to R4 – unanimous (members remaining)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 5466 to rezone 46109 Stevenson Road from R1‑A to R1‑C and R3 – 6 to 1
• Directed staff not to pre‑consult on 46209 Maple Avenue OCP amendment – unanimous
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw 2025 No. 5457 and related sewer and water bylaws – unanimous

Special Regular Meeting

This special regular meeting of Chilliwack City Council is largely procedural. The consent agenda includes receiving the February 20, 2025 Transportation Advisory Committee minutes for information. Council will also consider a motion to adjourn to closed session.

• Consent agenda includes '3 April - Consent Agenda - Legislative Services-2025-051.pdf'
• Recommendation to receive Transportation Advisory Committee minutes of February 20, 2025
• Motion to adjourn to a closed session (specific matters not disclosed in open agenda)

The council unanimously approved receiving the Transportation Advisory Committee minutes from February 20, 2025 for information. It also unanimously approved holding a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter to discuss property matters. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:31 am.

• Approved receipt of Transportation Advisory Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session on property matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:31 am (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council is reviewing several engineering contracts and utility rate amendments. The meeting includes decisions on waste collection services, transportation planning, and a property rezoning on Menzies Street.

• Curbside Garbage, Recycling, and Organics Collection Services contract with Environmental 360 Solutions BC Ltd. for approximately $5,856,000.00 annually
• Traffic Model and Transportation Capital Plan Update proposal from EXP Services Ltd. for $144,440.00
• Rezoning of 9656 Menzies Street from R1-A (Urban Residential) to R1-C (Urban Infill)
• Funding of $56,000.00 for Ruth & Naomi's Mission Downtown Cleanup Peer Employment Program
• Utility Rate Amendment Bylaws for Sanitary Sewer System (No. 5461) and Waterworks Regulation (No. 5462)

The council adopted prior meeting minutes and approved Policy Directive No. G‑37 on watercourse daylighting, referring it back to staff for language clarification. It authorized the forwarding of tender documents for the 2025 Banford at McGuire bridge replacement and accepted a $144,440 traffic‑model services contract. The council also approved a $5,856,000 annual curbside waste‑collection contract and funded a $56,000 downtown‑cleanup peer‑employment program.

• Adopted March 4 and March 11 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Policy Directive No. G‑37 Watercourse Daylighting, then referred back to staff (unanimous)
• Authorized forwarding tender documents to three firms for the 2025 Banford at McGuire bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted EXP Services Ltd. proposal for the 2025 Traffic Model and Transportation Capital Plan Update ($144,440) (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental 360 Solutions BC Ltd. curbside garbage, recycling and organics collection contract (approx. $5,856,000 annual) (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 funding for the Chilliwack Cultural Centre 15th‑anniversary celebration (unanimous)
• Approved $56,000 funding for the Downtown Cleanup Peer Employment Program (unanimous)
• Authorized a $110,000 proposal for the Chilliwack Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Study (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack City Council meeting on March 20, 2025 will consider a consent agenda that includes a Legislative Services document and the minutes of the Parks and Trails Advisory Committee meeting held on February 13, 2025. The council will formally receive the CPTAC minutes for information. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Receive Legislative Services document (2025-047) as part of the consent agenda
• Approve CPTAC (Parks and Trails Advisory Committee) meeting minutes from Feb 13, 2025

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the Parks and Trails Advisory Committee meeting from February 13, 2025. It also unanimously approved a motion to hold a closed meeting to discuss proposed municipal services. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Parks and Trails Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting several bylaws including an Official Community Plan amendment and zoning amendments for properties on Alma Avenue, Vedder Road, and Viola Street. They will also vote on rezoning two properties on Bonny Avenue from R1-A to R3 (small lot residential), approve $281,872.74 for weight room equipment at Cheam Leisure Centre, and forward four Agricultural Land Reserve applications to the ALC with support. Multiple development variance permits and temporary use permits are up for approval.

• Adoption of OCP amendment (Bylaw 5425) and zoning amendments (Bylaws 5426, 5427) for 45651 Alma Ave, 5446-5478 Vedder Rd, and 5471-5487 Viola St
• Rezoning of 46092 and 46106 Bonny Avenue from R1-A to R3 (small lot residential) – Bylaw 5459
• Approval of $281,872.74 for strength equipment replacement at Cheam Leisure Centre
• Funding of $6,000 for Chilliwack Mural Festival and $1,550 for Greendale Community Party
• Support for three non-adhering residential use and one non-farm use applications in the Agricultural Land Reserve

Special Regular Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed for action is the receipt of minutes from a previous committee meeting.

• Receive minutes of the Design Review Advisory Committee meeting held January 21, 2025

Regular Meeting

Council is considering several bylaw amendments, including a ban on the retail sale of continuous flame butane lighters. Other decisions include awarding a $293,802.60 tender for the Elk View Retaining Wall, accepting a $1.35 million purchase order for pit materials, and approving a $140,000 annual HVAC maintenance contract. A public information meeting will be held March 11 for a liquor primary structural change at Meadowlands Golf and Country Club.

• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 7015 Eden Drive and Streetscape Improvement Reserve Fund Bylaw
• Award Elk View Retaining Wall tender to Element Excavating Ltd. for $293,802.60
• Accept $1,350,000 purchase order for 2025 supply of pit materials
• Give first, second, third readings to Firearms Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 5458
• Give readings to three bylaws prohibiting retail sale of continuous flame butane lighters (Bylaws 5446, 5447, 5448)

Regular Meeting

Council will hear a delegation on community policing quarterly reports, then review departmental reports on transit fares, active transportation projects, and a federal grant application for Young Road. It will consider a site-specific exemption for an emergency shelter at 45466 Yale Road, a zoning bylaw amendment for 10912 and 10918 Kitchen Road, and several development variance permits. The meeting includes a closed session and afternoon public hearings.

• Contract for Bailey Sanitary Landfill Regulatory Reports awarded to Sperling Hansen Associates Inc. for $186,451
• Contract for 2025 Borehole Soil Investigation awarded to Braun Geotechnical Ltd. for $80,260
• Contract for 2025 Utilities Survey and Plan Preparation awarded to Onsite Engineering Ltd. for $85,750
• Direct award of Bagela BA10000 Asphalt Recycler to Royal Paving for $196,631
• Site-specific exemption for proposed emergency shelter at 45466 Yale Road

Regular Meeting

The Chilliwack Council is set to approve several capital purchases, including wood chippers and storage structures, and advance zoning bylaws for residential and agricultural properties.

• Purchase of wood chipper for $98,516.79
• Purchase of Kubota tractor for $119,634.14
• Purchase of two Britespan storage structures for $268,251.76
• Zoning change proposed for 7015 Eden Drive
• Zoning change proposed for 10912 and 10918 Kitchen Road

Special Regular Meeting

This is a special regular meeting of Chilliwack City Council with primarily procedural items. The only substantive agenda item is a staff report presenting the 2025 Terms of Reference and Membership Listings for various committees, which Council is asked to receive for information.

• Administration - Terms of References and Membership Listings 2025 (received for information)

Regular Meeting

The City of Chilliwack Council will discuss several development variance permits and zoning amendments. Key items include a liquor license application for a pub on Luckakuck Way and a new streetscape improvements policy.

• Liquor Primary Licence application for Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighborhood Pub at 700-45610 Luckakuck Way
• Approval of Policy Directive No. G-36 - Streetscape Improvements Program
• Non-Farm Use application ALR00405 for 46791 Chilliwack Central Road
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 5444 (Cleveland Avenue) and No. 5452 (Hudson Road)
• Development Variance Permits for 9410/9422 Cook Street, 9465 Hazel Street, 46750 Hudson Road, and 7005 Eden Drive