Fraser Valley Regional District public meetings in 2022

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several items, including zoning bylaw amendments, grant-in-aid requests, and waste collection contracts. They will also discuss procedural matters like meeting times and agenda publishing dates, and receive information reports on various topics.

• Grant-in-aid of $1,600 to Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada for a Black History Month event
• Grant-in-aid of $7,500 to McConnell Creek Farmers Institute for community hall repairs
• Zoning amendments for subdivisions at 13088 Sylvester Road and 10228 Stave Lake Road
• Three-year waste collection contracts: $120,000/year for Sunshine Valley Transfer Station, $217,170/year for Area B curbside
• Support for funding applications: up to $1,000,000 for Vedder River Campground, $47,250 for BC Air Access, $30,000 for emergency preparedness

The Board approved two waste collection contracts for Electoral Area B and adopted a new fees and charges bylaw for the North Cultus Sewer System. Several zoning amendments and development variance permits were passed, and a proposal for a TELUS tower at the Regional Airpark in Hope was declined.

• Approved $120,000 annual contract with Aaron Harris for Sunshine Valley Transfer Station and waste collection
• Approved $217,170 annual contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for Area B curbside waste collection
• Adopted North Cultus Sewer System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1685, 2022
• Approved $7,500 grant-in-aid to McConnell Creek Farmers Institute
• Declined TELUS proposal for a cellular tower at FVRD Regional Airpark in Hope
• Approved zoning amendments for 13088 Sylvester Road, 54370 Bridal Falls Road, and 10228 Stave Lake Road
• Approved support for $1M in Vedder River Campground improvements via BC Destination Development Fund
• Defeated motion to move Board and Regional Hospital Board meetings to daytime hours

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider its 2023 provisional budget, which will be adopted through Bylaw No. 0080, 2022. The board will also appoint members to the Capital Project Working Group and handle routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

• First, second, and third readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 0080, 2022 (2023 Hospital District Provisional Budget)
• Appointments to the Capital Project Working Group: Chair Sylvia Pranger, Acting Chair Paul Horn, Directors Ken Popove, Victor Smith, Ross Siemens, Bill Dickey, Taryn Dixon
• Adoption of November 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public question period for agenda items

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Fraser Valley Regional District's Emergency Management Executive Committee is meeting to consider adopting its terms of reference, approving a proposed Emergency Management Program Service Level, and reviewing a 5-year work plan. The committee will also receive updates on training, an evacuation guide for Electoral Area H, and the modernization outlook for the Emergency Program Act.

• Adoption of proposed Terms of Reference
• Approval of Emergency Management Program Service Level
• Review of 5-year Work Plan (2022-2026)
• Electoral Area H Evacuation Guide
• Training priorities for 2023

The Emergency Management Executive Committee adopted its proposed Terms of Reference. The committee also directed staff to revise the proposed Emergency Management Program Service Level for presentation at the next meeting.

• Approved Agenda, Addenda and Late Items (Carried)
• Adopted July 11, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Adopted proposed Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Directed staff to revise proposed Emergency Management Program Service Level (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items affecting rural areas, including zoning amendments, development variance permits, grant-in-aid requests, and emergency management updates. Key decisions include proposed zoning changes for a film production facility and a gravel operation, as well as grants for community groups.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1620 for an indoor film production facility at 44390 Bayview Road, Area C, to be sent to public hearing
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1681 to assign General Industrial zone to 54370 Bridal Falls Road, Area D
• Grant-in-aid of $1,600 to Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada for a Black History Month event
• Grant-in-aid of $7,500 to McConnell Creek Farmers Institute for community hall repairs
• Development variance permits for properties on Arbor Road, Woodrose Place, and St. Elmo Road

The Committee approved two grant-in-aid requests for Electoral Area F and authorized several zoning and subdivision documents. It also established a new deadline for publishing meeting agendas and approved two development variance permits.

• Appointed Director Bill Dickey as Chair and Director Taryn Dixon as Vice Chair (Acclaimed)
• Directed staff to publish meeting agendas on the Friday before board and committee meetings (Carried)
• Approved $1,600 grant-in-aid to Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada (Carried)
• Approved $7,500 grant-in-aid to McConnell Creek Farmers Institute (Carried)
• Authorized subdivision documents for 11402 Hodgkin Road, Electoral Area C (Carried)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1681 for 54370 Bridal Falls Road, Area D (Carried)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2022-12 for 17600 Arbor Road, Area C (Carried)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2022-13 for 10307 Woodrose Place, Area D (Carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider supporting grant applications for Vedder River Campground improvements (up to $1,000,000) and a BC Air Access Program small project ($47,250), plus a pilot project using low-cost air quality sensors. Members will also receive information on the Accessible British Columbia Act requirements and a Regional Growth Strategy update. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and prior minutes, and a closed session for legal and preliminary service negotiations.

• Support application for BC Destination Development Fund for Vedder River Campground improvements up to $1,000,000
• Support application for BC Air Access Program Small Project for $47,250
• Support pilot project using low-cost air quality sensors in multiple regional locations
• Information on local government requirements under the Accessible British Columbia Act
• Information update on Regional Growth Strategy with draft document

The committee approved support for three funding and pilot projects, including campground improvements and air quality monitoring. They also received reports on the Accessible British Columbia Act and the Regional Growth Strategy Update.

• Approved support for BC Destination Development Fund application for Vedder River Campground improvements up to $1,000,000
• Approved support for a pilot project using low-cost air quality sensors to monitor pollutant distribution
• Approved support for BC Air Access Program Small Project application for $47,250
• Adopted minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting

Inaugural Hospital Board

This is the inaugural meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board, held immediately after the FVRD open meeting. The board will elect a chair and acting chair, approve the agenda, adopt the draft minutes from September 22, 2022, and take public questions. The meeting will then close to the public to consider items under the Community Charter, including land, litigation, and confidential negotiations.

• Election of board chair and acting chair
• Adoption of draft minutes from September 22, 2022
• Public question period for agenda items
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter (land, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, negotiations)

Inaugural Board Meeting

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board holds its inaugural meeting, electing a chair and vice chair, and considering several items including a resolution on disability rates, a zoning amendment for commercial development, a grant for a food bank, and a response to a Crown land referral for the proposed Bridal Falls Gondola. The board will also adopt the 2023 meeting schedule and consider a financial plan amendment.

• Resolution to ask province to raise Persons with Disabilities rates to $1,800/month and index to inflation
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1431, 2017 for commercial development at 53022 Bunker Road, Electoral Area D
• Grant-in-aid of $3,000 to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society for food bank costs
• Response to Crown land referral for Cascade Skyline Gondola (Bridal Falls Gondola) in Electoral Areas D and E
• Financial plan amendment for Cultus Lake zoning, Caryks Road sidewalk, and Cascade Creek sediment removal

The Board elected its leadership and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members passed several bylaws regarding zoning and fire protection, authorized conference travel, and approved a grant for a local food bank. The Board also resolved to request a provincial increase in funding for persons with disabilities.

• Acclaimed Director Jason Lum as Board Chair and Director Patricia Ross as Vice Chair
• Approved resolution to ask Province to increase Persons with Disabilities rates to $1,800 per month
• Adopted 2023 FVRD Board & Committee meeting schedule
• Authorized Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Electoral Area Directors to attend annual conferences 2023-2026
• Approved financial plan amendments for Cultus Lake Zoning, Caryks Road Sidewalk, and Cascade Creek
• Approved $3,000 grant-in-aid to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society for food bank costs
• Adopted Yarrow/Ryder Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1670, 2022
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1431, 2017 for commercial development at 53022 Bunker Road

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including adopting a consolidated zoning bylaw, an omnibus OCP amendment, several service area amendments for water and sewer systems, and a development variance permit. The board will also review election results, the 2023-2027 financial plan schedule, and an updated travel expenses policy. Several zoning amendment bylaws are proposed for rescission and re-reading, and a contract for SCADA services is up for approval.

• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 1638, 2021 (Consolidated Zoning Bylaw)
• Adoption of Omnibus Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1668, 2022
• Development Variance Permit 2022-11 for 30 Maple Falls Road, Electoral Area H (reduce setbacks)
• Three-year SCADA services contract with MPE Engineering Ltd
• Adoption of multiple water/sewer service area amendment bylaws (Hatzic Prairie, North Bend, Deroche, Lake Errock)

The Board approved an updated Travel and Other Expenses Policy with increased meal allowances and adopted several service area amendment bylaws for water and sewer systems. They also approved a development variance permit for a residence in Electoral Area H and a SCADA services contract.

• Adopted amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy with meal allowances of $25 breakfast, $35 lunch, and $45 dinner
• Approved amendment to 2022-2026 Financial Plan for slope restoration at Guy Creek Debris Basin
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2022-11 for 30 Maple Falls Road, Electoral Area H
• Adopted Omnibus Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1668, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1638, 2021
• Adopted water and sewer service area amendment bylaws for Hatzic Prairie, North Bend, Deroche, and Lake Errock
• Adopted Board Members Oath of Office Bylaw No. 1683, 2022
• Authorized three-year SCADA services contract with MPE Engineering Ltd
• Supported $478,044.02 grant application for 2023 Community Resiliency Investment Program FireSmart funding

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is reviewing several land-use items, including rezoning bylaws, a proposed subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and a Crown land referral for the Bridal Falls Gondola. The committee will also consider a FireSmart grant application and receive updates on elections and cannabis farm-gate sales.

• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1648 to rezone four properties near Coquihalla River Provincial Park from Park 2 to Rural 5
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1681 to assign General Industrial zone to 54370 Bridal Falls Road
• Recommendation to refuse forwarding a 2-lot subdivision application at Sherlaw Road to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Support for a $478,044.02 FireSmart grant application under the 2023 Community Resiliency Investment Program
• Response to Crown land referral for Cascade Skyline Gondola, requiring OCP and zoning amendments before approval

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several zoning amendments, a subdivision application, and a FireSmart grant for board approval. Key actions included advancing an Agricultural Land Commission application for a two-lot subdivision on Sherlaw Road, supporting a Crown land referral for the Cascade Skyline Gondola, and recommending a $478,044 FireSmart grant application. The committee also approved a development variance permit for Maple Falls Road and recommended first readings for multiple zoning bylaws.

• Recommended forwarding Agricultural Land Commission application for 2-lot subdivision at Sherlaw Road, Electoral Area E (carried)
• Recommended supporting Crown land referral for Cascade Skyline Gondola with conditions (carried)
• Recommended supporting $478,044 FireSmart grant application to 2023 Community Resiliency Investment Program (carried)
• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permit 2022-11 for 30 Maple Falls Road, reducing setbacks (carried)
• Recommended first reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1648, 2022 to rezone four properties in Electoral Area B (carried)
• Recommended first reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1681, 2022 to assign General Industrial zone to 54370 Bridal Falls Road (carried)
• Recommended new first readings for Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1620, 1640, and 1652 (carried)
• Recommended waiving public hearing and giving three readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1431, 1461, and 1539 (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider supporting a $94,000 grant application for climate adaptation work at Almer Carlson Pool. The agenda also includes updates on the 2022 elections, the 2023-2027 financial plan schedule, and the third quarter and strategic plan reports. Most items are for information only, with the grant application being the main decision item.

• Motion to support $94,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application for Almer Carlson Pool
• 2022 General Local Elections update (information only)
• 2023-2027 Financial Plan schedule of key dates (information only)
• Letter to Minister Heyman re: Iverson Road Composting Facility (information only)
• 2022 Third Quarter Update and Strategic Plan Update (information only)

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved the meeting agenda (with one item withdrawn) and adopted the minutes from September 8, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of information reports and director updates on regional issues such as health care, trail access, and climate change.

• Approved the agenda, addenda, and late items with the removal of Item 6.1.1 (Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application).
• Adopted the draft minutes of the September 8, 2022 meeting.
• Received for information the 2022 General Local Elections update.
• Received for information the 2023-2027 Financial Plan schedule of key dates.
• Received for information the 2022 third quarter update.
• Received for information the Strategic Plan Update 2020-2022 end-of-board-term report.
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(g) and (i) of the Community Charter.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:35 am.

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to approve the agenda, adopt the June 29, 2022 minutes, and receive reports. The board will then vote to close the meeting to the public to discuss land, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations under the Community Charter. No substantive decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Adoption of June 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(e), (g), and (k) of the Community Charter
• Public question period for agenda items

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider amendments to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan to fund a new fire truck for Popkum, stabilize the Bell Acres Reservoir, and replace stairs at Canyon Lanes. They will also award a sole-source contract for the reservoir work. Several bylaws for fire protection and water service areas, plus zoning and OCP amendments, are up for readings or adoption.

• Award $173,350 sole-source contract to Greystone Stabilization Solutions Ltd. for Bell Acres Reservoir stabilization
• Financial Plan amendment to purchase Spartan FC94 fire apparatus for Popkum Volunteer Fire Department
• Adopt OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 for subdivision at 45900 Sleepy Hollow Road, Electoral Area H
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 1633, 2021 for rezoning at 10405 Caryks Road, Electoral Area D
• Endorse $2.3 million application for Flood Gap Analysis project under Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

The board approved a $173,350 sole-sourced contract to Greystone Stabilization Solutions Ltd. for stabilizing the Bell Acres Reservoir, and amended the 2022-2026 financial plan to fund a fire apparatus, reservoir repairs, and stair replacement. A motion to refer the Travel and Other Expenses Policy to the Electoral Area Services Committee was defeated, but the policy was referred back to staff for revision. Several zoning and official community plan amendments were advanced, including first, second, and third readings for fire protection and water system bylaws.

• Approved $173,350 sole-source contract to Greystone Stabilization Solutions Ltd. for Bell Acres Reservoir stabilization (all/weighted)
• Defeated motion to refer Travel and Other Expenses Policy to Electoral Area Services Committee (all/unweighted; 12 directors opposed)
• Referred Travel and Other Expenses Policy back to staff for revision (all/unweighted)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Yarrow/Ryder Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1670 (all/unweighted)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Hatzic Prairie Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1677 (all/unweighted)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Lake Errock Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1678 and Capital Construction Bylaw No. 1679 (all/unweighted)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460 for subdivision at 45900 Sleepy Hollow Road, Electoral Area H (EAs/unweighted)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1633 for rezoning at 10405 Caryks Road, Electoral Area D (EAs/unweighted)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider adopting an amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy and confirm support for BC Transit's 2023-2026 expansion plan. Members will also receive information-only updates on air quality advisories and the Hope & Area Recreation Centre summer day camp. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and closing the meeting for confidential matters.

• Adoption of amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy dated September 22, 2022
• Confirmation of support for BC Transit's 2023-2026 Transit Expansion Initiative Plan
• Review of FVX transit service expansion priorities for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026
• Information update on 2022 Air Quality Advisories in the Fraser Valley Regional District
• Information update on Hope & Area Recreation Centre Summer Day Camp

The committee approved an amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy and confirmed continued support for the 2023-2026 Transit Improvement Program, including the FVX bus rapid transit expansion. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were received for information only.

• Approved amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy (carried)
• Confirmed support for 2023-2026 Transit Improvement Program, including FVX expansion (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider a show-cause hearing for building-code contraventions at 58510 Laidlaw Road, a development variance permit for a hall at 9311 Shook Road, and several planning items including a gravel pit redevelopment at 43837/43873 Lougheed Highway. They will also review a fire protection service area amendment bylaw and a floodplain management bylaw update. The agenda includes multiple motions for the Board to issue permits, forward applications, and endorse strategies.

• Show-cause hearing for building bylaw and BC Building Code contraventions at 58510 Laidlaw Road, Area B; motion to file a Section 57 notice in the Land Title Office
• Development Variance Permit 2022-09 to increase hall height from 11.0 to 13.07 metres at 9311 Shook Road, Area G
• Three readings of Yarrow/Ryder Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1670, 2022
• Public information meeting for OCP and zoning amendments to redevelop gravel pit at 43837 & 43873 Lougheed Highway, Area C into residential subdivision
• Accept $43,360 cash-in-lieu of park dedication for 4-lot subdivision at 11402 Hodgkin Road, Area C

The committee approved several actions including filing a notice in the Land Title Office for building bylaw contraventions at 58510 Laidlaw Road, giving three readings to the Yarrow/Ryder Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1670, and issuing Development Variance Permit 2022-09 for a hall height increase at 9311 Shook Road. It also endorsed engagement strategies for the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan update and the FVRD Floodplain Management Bylaw update, and forwarded an ALR subdivision application for 41523 Nicomen Island Trunk Road to the Agricultural Land Commission. A $30,000 budget amendment was directed for public consultation on the Cultus Lake Park Zoning Amendment Bylaw.

• Approved filing a notice in the Land Title Office for building bylaw contraventions at 58510 Laidlaw Road (carried)
• Gave three readings to Yarrow/Ryder Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1670 (carried)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2022-09 for a hall height increase at 9311 Shook Road (carried)
• Forwarded ALR subdivision application for 41523 Nicomen Island Trunk Road to the Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Endorsed engagement strategy for Electoral Area C Official Community Plan update (carried)
• Endorsed work plan and consultation strategy for FVRD Floodplain Management Bylaw update (carried, with two directors opposed)
• Directed staff to proceed with public consultation strategy for Cultus Lake Park Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 and bring forward a $30,000 budget amendment (carried)
• Accepted voluntary cash-in-lieu of park dedication of $43,360 for a 4-lot subdivision at 11402 Hodgkin Road (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of financial and planning items, including a budget amendment for mosquito control, community forest grants, and an animal control vehicle; the appointment of KPMG as financial auditor; and several grant-in-aid requests. The board will also review zoning and official community plan bylaws, including a new second reading for the consolidated zoning bylaw and a zoning amendment for a 33-lot subdivision.

• Financial Plan 2022–2026 amendment to increase expenses for mosquito control, community forest dividend grants, and an animal control vehicle
• Appointment of KPMG LLP as financial auditor for 2022–2023 (two-year term)
• New second reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1638, 2021 (consolidated zoning) and forwarding to public hearing
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1649, 2022 for a 33-lot residential subdivision at 52425 Yale Road, Electoral Area D
• Grants-in-aid totaling $33,500 to Tashme Historical Society, $25,000 to Mount Hope Senior Citizens, $35,200 to Yale and District Ratepayers Association, and smaller amounts to various community groups

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board approved several bylaws, including amendments to board procedures and the members' oath of office. The board also advanced multiple zoning and official community plan amendments to public hearings, and approved a series of grants and contracts. The meeting included a closed session to discuss labour relations and negotiations, after which the board accepted a collective agreement with CUPE Local 458.

• Adopted Board and Committee Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1665, 2022
• Adopted Board Members Oath of Office Bylaw No. 1664, 2022
• Rescinded and re-gave second reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 1638, 2021, forwarded to public hearing
• Required public information meeting for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1649, 2022 (33-lot subdivision at 52425 Yale Road)
• Gave first reading to Omnibus OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1668, 2022, forwarded to public hearing
• Gave readings to water/sewer service area amendment bylaws (Deroche, Hatzic Prairie, North Bend)
• Awarded $565,815 contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for Popkum fire apparatus
• Accepted CUPE Local 458 (Hope Recreation) agreement for 2020-2024

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning amendment for a 33-lot residential subdivision, an omnibus OCP amendment, and multiple grant-in-aid requests. The committee will also hear delegations about a development application and a consolidated zoning bylaw presentation.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1649 for 33-lot subdivision at 52425 Yale Road, Area D
• Omnibus OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1668, 2022 for first reading and public hearing
• Community Forest grants: $25,000 to Mount Hope Senior Citizens, $35,200 to Yale and District Ratepayers Association
• Grant-in-aid: $9,800 to RiverMonsters Swim Club, $3,000 to Spuzzum First Nation, $4,000 to Sunshine Valley Volunteer Fire Department, $4,000 to ACES, $3,900 to Post Creek Ratepayers, $1,500 to Chilliwack Area Lions Clubs, $500 to Columbia Valley and Cultus Lake Fire Departments
• Purchase of Spartan FC94 fire apparatus for Popkum Volunteer Fire Department for $565,815.00

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved multiple grants-in-aid, advanced a zoning bylaw for a 33-lot subdivision, gave first reading to an omnibus OCP amendment, and awarded a fire truck contract. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $25,000 grant to Mount Hope Senior Citizens and $35,200 to Yale and District Ratepayers Association (carried)
• Approved $9,800 grant-in-aid to RiverMonsters Swim Club (carried)
• Approved $3,000 grant-in-aid to Spuzzum First Nation (carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant-in-aid to Sunshine Valley Volunteer Fire Department (carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant-in-aid to ACES (carried)
• Approved $3,900 grant-in-aid to Post Creek Ratepayers Association (carried)
• Approved $1,500 grant-in-aid to Chilliwack Area Lions Clubs (carried, Stobbart recused)
• Awarded Fort Garry Fire Trucks $565,815 for Popkum fire apparatus (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Waste Wise Program, Regional Growth Strategy engagement, and the 2022 second quarter, and to consider directing staff to pilot a lifeguard trainee program for students at the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre and Almer Carlson Pool. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and closing the meeting for labour relations matters.

• Motion to direct staff to pilot a lifeguard trainee program for students at Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre and Almer Carlson Pool
• Waste Wise Program and Source Separation Bylaw update (for information)
• Regional Growth Strategy Engagement update (for information)
• 2022 FVRD Second Quarter Update (for information)
• Adoption of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved a motion directing staff to pilot a lifeguard trainee program for students in the local service areas of the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre and Almer Carlson Pool. Other items were received for information, including updates on the Waste Wise Program, Regional Growth Strategy engagement, and the 2022 second quarter update. The meeting also included a closed session for labour relations matters.

• Approved motion to pilot lifeguard trainee program for students in Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre and Almer Carlson Pool service areas (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda and received all listed items for information (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for labour relations discussion under Section 90(1)(c) of Community Charter (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to approve its agenda, adopt the minutes from its May 26, 2022 meeting, and receive a presentation from the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or proposals listed beyond routine approvals.

• Presentation by Liz Harris, Executive Director, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation
• Adoption of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public question period for agenda-relevant items

The board approved the agenda and adopted the May 26, 2022 minutes. A presentation from the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation covered hospital funding needs and upcoming events. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda and addenda (all in favor)
• Adopted May 26, 2022 board meeting minutes (all in favor)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Board is considering several zoning amendment bylaws and development variance permits. Discussions also include a grant-in-aid for the Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department and various land lease or transfer agreements.

• $2,500 grant-in-aid for Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department water bladders
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1633, 2021 for 10405 Caryks Rd
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1659, 2022 for 10708 Farms Rd
• Hope and District Recreation Centre Fees and Other Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1666, 2022
• $426,875.00 purchase of a fire truck pumper for Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department

The board approved several items, including a $426,875 fire truck for the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a $2,500 grant to the Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and a 30-year lease for the Hemlock Valley Transfer Station. Zoning amendments for Electoral Areas D and F were advanced, and a development variance permit was issued for a property on Edelweiss Drive. The board also formally accepted Metro 2050, the regional growth strategy.

• Approved $426,875 fire truck purchase for Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department (carried)
• Approved $2,500 grant-in-aid to Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Electoral Area D Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1633, 2021 (carried)
• Gave second reading to Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1659, 2022 (carried)
• Gave readings to Hope and District Recreation Centre Fees Bylaw No. 1666, 2022 (carried)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2022-08 for 20748 Edelweiss Drive (carried)
• Authorized 30-year lease for Hemlock Valley Transfer Station (carried)
• Formally accepted Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a $426,875 fire truck purchase for the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a $2,500 grant to the Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a proposed Crown land transfer at 10 Mile Bay, and a site-specific floodplain exemption. The committee will also receive a report on the 2021 Electoral Area Annual Development Cost Charge Report and hear a presentation on emergency management.

• Award RFP-22008 to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for a 4-door Freightliner Chassis Side-Control Pumper for Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department at $426,875 plus taxes
• Grant-in-aid of $2,500 to Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department for water bladders to fight wildfires
• Support transfer of ~50 ha of Crown land at 10 Mile Bay, Harrison Lake, Area C to Canada for Sts'ailes First Nation reserves
• Issue Site Specific Exemption 2022-01 to reduce watercourse setback from 15.0 to 10.0 metres at 20866 Sakwi Creek Road, Area C
• Receive 2021 Electoral Area Annual Development Cost Charge Report for information

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several recommendations to the FVRD Board, including a $426,875 fire truck purchase for the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a $2,500 grant to the Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a site-specific floodplain exemption for a dwelling at 20886 Sakwi Creek Road, and support for transferring Crown land at 10 Mile Bay to Canada. The committee also received a presentation on emergency management and reports from directors. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $426,875 purchase of fire truck for Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department (carried)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department (carried)
• Approved site-specific floodplain exemption for 20886 Sakwi Creek Road (carried)
• Approved support for transfer of Crown land at 10 Mile Bay to Canada (carried)
• Adopted May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda and received information items (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The committee recommended the FVRD Board formally accept Metro 2050, Metro Vancouver's regional growth strategy, and forward the resolution to Metro Vancouver. It also supported a UBCM award nomination for the 2021 Air Quality Management Plan and endorsed a land acknowledgements guidance document. The committee gave readings to a recreation centre fees amendment bylaw and adopted the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended formal acceptance of Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy (carried)
• Supported UBCM Community Excellence Award nomination for 2021 Air Quality Management Plan (carried)
• Endorsed Indigenous land acknowledgements guidance document (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Hope and District Recreation Centre Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1666, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted May 12, 2022 committee minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to receive the 2021 audited financial statements, hear a delegation from Sts'ailes on a Reconciliation Agreement, and consider several development variance permits, grant-in-aid requests, and bylaw readings. The board will also decide on a $10 FOI application fee and a motion to seek a legal opinion on tree bylaws.

• Presentation of 2021 audited financial statements by KPMG
• Delegation from Sts'ailes regarding Reconciliation Agreement
• Motion to direct staff to obtain legal opinion on tree bylaws in Electoral Areas
• Decision on $10 FOI application fee (Option 1 or Option 2)
• Grant-in-aid requests: $2,500 to Cultus Lake Park Board and $2,000 to Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board approved the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements, adopted the Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1661, 2022, and approved a $10 FOI application fee. The board also directed staff to obtain a legal opinion on tree bylaws for electoral areas and approved several development variance permits and grants-in-aid.

• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (all in favor)
• Adopted Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1661, 2022 (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Officers Establishment Bylaw No. 1646, 2022 and appointed corporate officers (all in favor)
• Approved $10 non-refundable FOI application fee (7 opposed)
• Directed staff to obtain legal opinion on tree bylaws in Electoral Areas (all in favor)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake (all in favor)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-02 at Chilliwack Lake Road (all in favor)
• Referred Development Variance Permit 2022-08 back to staff for snow shed review (all in favor)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to approve its 2021 audited financial statements, presented by KPMG. The board will also adopt the minutes from its April 28, 2022 meeting and receive minutes from the Capital Project Working Group. Public question period is available for agenda-related items.

• Approve 2021 audited financial statements presented by KPMG Enterprise
• Adopt minutes of April 28, 2022 board meeting
• Receive Capital Project Working Group minutes from April 21, 2022
• Public question period for agenda items, with email submissions due by 1 pm May 25, 2022

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board approved its 2021 audited financial statements after a presentation by KPMG. The board also adopted the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting and approved the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (all in favor)
• Adopted April 28, 2022 board meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved agenda and addenda (all in favor)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider three development variance permits (DVP 2022-06, 2022-07, 2022-08) that would reduce setbacks for properties in Electoral Areas G and C, two grant-in-aid requests for Electoral Area H organizations, and a special event permit for a trail race. The committee will also discuss forwarding a resolution to UBCM about orphan dikes and acknowledge provincial interim flood support. Several items are motions for consideration, meaning they will be recommended to the FVRD Board for final approval.

• DVP 2022-06: reduce rear setback to 5.7m and side to 1.04m at 8829 Madaris Road, Area G
• DVP 2022-07: reduce rear setback to 3.0m at 44149 Malcolm Road, Area C
• DVP 2022-08: reduce front setback to 0m and side setbacks at 20748 Edelweiss Drive, Area C
• Grant-in-aid: $2,000 to Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake and $2,500 to Cultus Lake Park Board, Area H
• Special Event Licence 2022-02 for 19th Annual Around the Lake Trail Race, Oct 15, 2022

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a motion directing FVRD staff to obtain a legal opinion about establishing tree bylaws across all Electoral Areas, after amending the original motion that targeted only Electoral Area C. The committee also approved two grants-in-aid for Electoral Area H, three development variance permits, a special event licence, and a resolution to UBCM regarding orphan dikes. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved motion to direct staff to obtain legal opinion on tree bylaws for all Electoral Areas (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant-in-aid to Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake for outdoor youth recreation (carried)
• Approved grant-in-aid to Cultus Lake Park Board for Cultus Lake Day event (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-06 at 8829 Madaris Road, reducing setbacks (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-07 at 44149 Malcolm Road, reducing rear setback to 3.0m (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-08 at 20748 Edelweiss Drive, reducing setbacks for retaining walls (carried)
• Approved Class 1 Special Event Licence for Around the Lake Trail Race, waived security fee (carried)
• Approved resolution to UBCM urging province to assume responsibility for orphan dikes (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider directing staff to prepare amendments to the Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw, acknowledge provincial funding for November 2021 flood recovery, and forward a resolution to UBCM urging the province to assume responsibility for orphan dikes. The committee will also receive information reports on FOI requests, mosquito season preparedness, and BC's DRIPA Action Plan.

• Direct staff to bring forward amendments to FVRD Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw No. 1600, 2020 to June 29, 2022 Board meeting
• Acknowledge provincial financial support for initial flood recovery costs related to November 2021 flooding
• Forward resolution to UBCM urging BC to assume responsibility for 100+ orphan dikes
• Information report on Freedom of Information requests under FIPPA for 2022
• Information report on floodwater mosquito season preparedness

The committee directed staff to bring forward amendments to the FVRD Board and Committee Procedure Bylaw No. 1600, 2020 to change the start time of Board meetings from 7pm to 6pm, to be considered at the June 29, 2022 Board meeting. It also approved motions to acknowledge provincial flood recovery funding, prioritize those funds for existing service areas, and forward a resolution to UBCM urging the Province to assume responsibility for orphan dikes. The committee discussed a 400% increase in FOI requests since 2011 and a proposed $10 non-refundable application fee, but took no action on the fee.

• Directed staff to bring forward bylaw amendments to change Board meeting start time to 6pm (carried)
• Approved motion to acknowledge provincial flood recovery funding and prioritize funds for existing service areas (carried)
• Approved motion to forward resolution to UBCM urging Province to assume responsibility for orphan dikes (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda and received information items (carried)
• Closed meeting to discuss personal information and preliminary negotiations (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists no specific agenda topics, reports, or actions.

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board held an election for Chair and Acting Chair, re-electing Director Sylvia Pranger as Chair and Director Ross Siemens as Acting Chair. The board also approved limiting Fraser Health Authority's 2021/2022 capital funding request to 2022, and received an update from Fraser Health on regional challenges and opportunities.

• Elected Sylvia Pranger as Hospital District Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ross Siemens as Hospital District Board Acting Chair (unanimous)
• Approved limiting Fraser Health Authority 2021/2022 capital funding to 2022 (carried, weighted vote)
• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)
• Adopted March 17, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to discuss negotiations under Section 90(1)(k) (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to decide on election staff remuneration rates for the 2022 local elections, several grant-in-aid requests, and multiple zoning and other bylaws. They will also consider development variance permits and a temporary use permit for pipeline storage. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and information items.

• Set election staff pay: Presiding Election Official $500, Election Official $240, etc.
• Approve grants: $2,500 to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society, $3,000 to Dewdney Elementary PAC, $1,700 to Boston Bar Community Charities, $4,000 to ACES
• Adopt Directors Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 1662, 2022
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1632 for 53730 Bridal Falls Rd, Area D
• Issue Temporary Use Permit 2021-02 for pipeline storage at 57951 Laidlaw Rd, Area B

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopted the Directors Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 1662, 2022, and the Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1655, 2022, both with a 2/3 majority. The Board also approved several grants-in-aid, issued development variance permits, and referred a variance permit for Chilliwack Lake Road back to staff.

• Adopted Directors Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 1662 (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1655 (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Vedder River Campground Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1660 (except Abbotsford)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society
• Approved $3,000 grant to Dewdney Elementary School PAC
• Approved $1,700 grant to Boston Bar Community Charities Association
• Approved $4,000 grant to Actively Creating an Exceptional Society
• Referred Development Variance Permit 2022-02 (Chilliwack Lake Road) back to staff

FVRHD Capital Project Working Group Meeting

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Capital Project Working Group will consider Fraser Health Authority's annual capital funding request for 2021/2022. The group will recommend a funding level to the board, choosing between two options: $4.231 million (reducing Major Capital Reserves by $2.431 million) or $1.8 million (the amount budgeted for minor capital in 2022). The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, a public question period, and a closed session for preliminary negotiations.

• Fraser Health 2021/2022 capital funding request: Option 1 at $4.231M or Option 2 at $1.8M
• Potential $2.431M reduction to Major Capital Reserves if Option 1 is chosen
• Public question period for agenda items (email by April 20, 1 pm, or live via Zoom)
• Closed meeting for Section 90(1)(k) preliminary negotiations

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several planning and development items, including first readings of two zoning bylaws, four development variance permits, and a cannabis production facility application. The committee will also review grant-in-aid requests, election staff remuneration rates, and emergency management updates.

• First reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1659, 2022, to allow a cannabis production facility at 10708 Farms Road, Area F
• First reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1638, 2021, a consolidated zoning bylaw for electoral areas
• Development Variance Permit 2022-02 to reduce side setbacks at 46484 Chilliwack Lake Road, Area E
• Development Variance Permit 2022-03 for 10356 Royalwood Boulevard, Area D to increase accessory building size to 56 sq m
• Grant-in-aid requests: $3,000 to Dewdney Elementary School PAC, $1,700 to Boston Bar Community Charities, $4,000 to ACES

The Electoral Area Services Committee refused to forward a proposed three-lot subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve at 1095 Columbia Valley Road, Electoral Area H, to the Agricultural Land Commission. The committee also approved several development variance permits, a cannabis production facility zoning amendment for first reading, and multiple grants-in-aid. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Refused to forward ALR subdivision application at 1095 Columbia Valley Road (carried)
• Approved $3,000 grant to Dewdney Elementary School PAC (carried)
• Approved $1,700 grant to Boston Bar Community Charities Association (carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Actively Creating an Exceptional Society (carried)
• Approved DVP 2022-02 reducing side setbacks at 46484 Chilliwack Lake Road (carried)
• Approved DVP 2022-03 for accessory building at 10356 Royalwood Boulevard (carried)
• Approved DVP 2022-04 reducing setback at 43906 Errock Place Road (carried)
• Gave first reading to cannabis production facility zoning bylaw for 10708 Farms Road (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider several items, including giving three readings and adoption to two bylaws: a security issuing bylaw for the Boston Bar Firehall and an amendment to Vedder River Campground fees. The committee will also vote on assisting with radon test kit distribution, entering a licence of occupation for a Sumas Mountain Regional Park parking area, and endorsing an anti-racial discrimination and anti-racism policy. Other items are for information only, including a reconciliation agreement with Sts'ailes First Nation, a boat launch update at Island 22 Regional Park, and Canada Day 2022 festivities in Hope.

• Bylaw No. 1655, 2022: Security Issuing Bylaw for Boston Bar Firehall
• Bylaw No. 1660, 2022: Vedder River Campground Fees and Other Charges Amendment
• Motion to assist in distribution of radon test kits in targeted communities
• Licence of Occupation for parking area on Crown land adjacent to Sumas Mountain Regional Park
• Endorsement of Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee recommended the Board adopt an Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy, and approved several items including a security issuing bylaw, a campground amendment bylaw, and a licence of occupation for a parking area. The committee also referred the BC Social Procurement Initiative to staff for further review and supported radon test kit distribution.

• Endorsed Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy (carried)
• Referred BC Social Procurement Initiative to staff for review (carried)
• Recommended Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1655, 2022 for three readings and adoption (carried)
• Recommended Vedder River Campground Amendment Bylaw No. 1660, 2022 for three readings and adoption (carried)
• Approved distribution of radon test kits in targeted communities (carried)
• Approved Licence of Occupation for Sumas Mountain Regional Park parking area (carried)

Board of Variance

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board of Variance is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and deliberate on a variance application for 17-9201 Shook Road in Electoral Area G, involving applicant Nico Beuk and Aqua Vista Estates. A public question period is scheduled for items relevant to the agenda. The board will then make a decision on the variance request.

• Variance deliberation for 17-9201 Shook Road, Electoral Area G (applicant: Nico Beuk, Aqua Vista Estates)
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Public question period for agenda items
• Staff report by Karolina Perrin, Planning Technician

The Board of Variance approved a variance application for the property at #17-9201 Shook Road, Electoral Area G, allowing structural alterations to a legally non-conforming single-family dwelling. The approval permits roof replacement with an overhang, a covered patio, a detached garage for boat storage, and a covered front porch. The board found the applicant would experience hardship without the repairs and additions.

• Approved variance for roof replacement, overhang, covered patio, garage, and front porch at #17-9201 Shook Road (carried)
• Elected Bronwyn Punch as Chair (acclaimed)
• Elected Grant Acheson as Vice Chair (acclaimed)
• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to consider several items, including the adoption of the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw, appointments for the 2022 elections, and various grants and land-use applications. The board will also decide on development variance and temporary use permits, and discuss referrals to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1654
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officers for 2022 elections
• Grant of $1,926.82 to RiverMonsters Swim Club for pool rental
• Grant-in-aid of $10,100 to Sunshine Valley Ratepayers Association
• First reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 13088 Sylvester Road, Electoral Area F

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider its 2022 annual budget bylaw (Bylaw No. 0079, 2022) and to decide whether to proceed with a Regional Health Needs Assessment. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive a report from the Capital Project Working Group.

• First, second, and third readings of 2022 Hospital District Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0079, 2022
• Motion to not proceed with a Regional Health Needs Assessment and continue working with Fraser Health Authority
• Adoption of February 24, 2022 board meeting minutes
• Receipt of February 22, 2022 Capital Project Working Group minutes

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several land-use and funding items, including development variance and temporary use permits, grant-in-aid requests, and zoning bylaw amendments. The agenda includes a mix of routine approvals and more substantive planning decisions, such as a proposed subdivision and a telecommunications facility referral.

• Development Variance Permit 2022-01 to increase accessory building height to 7.72 m and area to 89 m² at 10427 Woodrose Place, Area D
• Temporary Use Permit 2021-01 for staff accommodation at Sasquatch Mountain Resort, 20955 Hemlock Valley Road, Area C
• Grant-in-aid of $2,450 to Deroche Farmers Market Society (Areas C and G) and $10,100 to Sunshine Valley Ratepayers Association (Area B)
• First reading of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws (No. 1652, 2022 and No. 1653, 2022) for a two-lot subdivision at 13088 Sylvester Road, Area F
• Referral of applications to Agricultural Land Commission for subdivision at 1095 Columbia Valley Road (Area H) and non-farm use at 53395 Yale Road (Area D)

The committee approved a temporary use permit for staff accommodation buildings at Sasquatch Mountain Resort, despite ongoing bylaw compliance efforts. It also refused to forward a three-lot subdivision application in the Agricultural Land Reserve at 1095 Columbia Valley Road, and forwarded a non-farm use application at 53395 Yale Road with a directive to negotiate a servicing agreement. Several grants-in-aid and administrative items were approved.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2021-01 for staff accommodation at Sasquatch Mountain Resort (carried)
• Refused to forward 3-lot subdivision application at 1095 Columbia Valley Road to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Forwarded non-farm use application at 53395 Yale Road to Agricultural Land Commission, directed staff to negotiate servicing agreement (carried)
• Approved $2,450 grant-in-aid to Deroche Farmers Market Society (carried)
• Approved $10,100 grant-in-aid to Sunshine Valley Ratepayers Association (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-01 for accessory building at 10427 Woodrose Pl (carried)
• Referred Cultus Lake Park zoning bylaw changes back to staff (carried)
• Gave first reading to OCP and zoning amendments for 13088 Sylvester Road, forwarded to public hearing (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several administrative items, including appointing election officials for the 2022 general local elections, approving a grant to a swim club, and closing corporate offices over the 2022 Christmas period. They will also receive information on federal single-use plastics regulations and the final results of public engagement for the Regional Growth Strategy update. The meeting includes a public question period and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Appoint Jaime Van Nes as Chief Election Officer and Pam Loat, Lauren Olynick, Shayla Berthelet as Deputy Chief Election Officers for 2022 general local elections
• Approve $1,926.82 grant to RiverMonsters Swim Club for pool and Conference Centre rental at Hope & Area Recreation Centre, June 25-26, 2022
• Approve closure of FVRD Corporate Offices to public on December 28, 29, 30, 2022
• Receive information on Canadian Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations
• Receive final report on Regional Growth Strategy Phase 2 public engagement

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved several routine items: appointing election officers for the 2022 general local elections, closing corporate offices for three days after Christmas, and granting $1,926.82 to the RiverMonsters Swim Club for pool rental. They also received information reports on single-use plastics regulations and the Regional Growth Strategy update, with discussion on challenges for small haulers. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative approvals.

• Appointed Jaime Van Nes as Chief Election Officer and Pam Loat, Lauren Olynick, Shayla Berthelet as Deputy Chief Election Officers for 2022 elections (carried)
• Approved closure of FVRD Corporate Offices on Dec 28-30, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized $1,926.82 Community Facility Use Grant to RiverMonsters Swim Club for pool rental at Hope & Area Recreation Centre (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 10, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda and received information items (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December 16, 2021, and to receive a corporate report on 2022 budget assumptions for information only. The board will also consider a resolution to close the meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations and confidential information. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of agenda and addenda
• Adoption of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2022 Hospital District Budget Assumptions report (for information only)
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The board approved the agenda and adopted the December 16, 2021 minutes. Chair Raymond reported Fraser Health's commitment to provide a three-year budget and meet more frequently. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting closed to discuss confidential negotiations.

• Approved agenda and addenda (all in favor)
• Adopted December 16, 2021 minutes (all in favor)
• Closed meeting to public for confidential negotiations (all in favor)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider resolutions to raise the provincial Disaster Financial Assistance cap and create an EOC Reserve Fund, approve several grant-in-aid requests, and give readings to bylaws amending the financial plan and sewer/water fees. The board will also decide on development variance and temporary use permits, and receive information updates on transit and 9-1-1 technology.

• Approve two resolutions for LMLGA: raising the DFA cap and creating an EOC Reserve Fund
• Grant-in-aid of $3,500 to Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association for gazebo repair
• Grant-in-aid of $1,500 to Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds
• Grant-in-aid of $3,995 to Hemlock Valley Homeowners Association for emergency supplies
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 1651 (Financial Plan Amendment), Bylaw 1650 (North Bend Sewer Fees), and Bylaw 1647 (Water Supply Fees)

EASC Committee of the Whole

This is a routine open meeting of the Electoral Area Services Committee of the Whole. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda, a budget item, rise and report out of closed meeting, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of agenda, addenda, and late items
• Budget item (no details provided)
• Rise and report out of closed meeting

EASC Committee of the Whole

The Electoral Area Services Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation on the FVRD 2022-2026 Financial Plan for electoral area wide services. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and a public question period, but no decisions are listed beyond routine motions.

• Presentation on FVRD 2022-2026 Financial Plan - Electoral Area Wide Services by Kelly Lownsbrough, Director of Corporate Services/CFO
• Public question period for agenda-relevant items

The Committee approved all budget increases for the Electoral Area Emergency Management budget, with costs supplemented by approximately $160,000 in unused COVID grant-in-aid funds. It also directed staff to report back on using Community Works Funds to address funding inequities from this grant use. The meeting was procedural otherwise, with no public questions submitted.

• Approved all budget increases for the Electoral Area Emergency Management budget, funded partly by unused COVID grant-in-aid funds (~$160,000).
• Directed staff to report back on using Community Works Funds to address funding inequities from the COVID grant use.
• Approved the agenda and received all reports and correspondence for information.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 pm.

Committee of the Whole - Budget Review

The Fraser Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole is holding a budget review meeting to discuss the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. The main item is a presentation by the CFO on the financial plan. The meeting includes a public question period for items on the agenda.

• Presentation of FVRD 2022-2026 Financial Plan by CFO Kelly Lownsbrough
• Public question period for agenda items

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the draft 2022-2026 financial plan and directed staff to bring the regional, sub-regional, and electoral area service budgets, including feedback, to the March 17, 2022 Board meeting. They also directed staff to make no changes to Search & Rescue funding related to fleet insurance costs, which are currently funded solely by the District of Kent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to bring service budgets to March 17, 2022 Board meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to make no changes to Search & Rescue fleet insurance funding (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several grant-in-aid requests, amendments to sewer and water fees and charges bylaws, and land-use permits, including a variance for a shop and a temporary use permit for staff accommodation at Sasquatch Mountain Resort. The committee will also discuss attendance at annual conferences and receive information on E-Comm 9-1-1 technology.

• Grant-in-aid of $3,500 to Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association for gazebo repair (Area H)
• Grant-in-aid of $1,500 to Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds (Area H)
• Grant-in-aid of $3,995 to Hemlock Valley Homeowners Association for emergency preparedness supplies (Area C)
• Three readings and adoption of North Bend Sewer System Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1650, 2022
• Development Variance Permit 2021-18 to increase accessory building size to 114 sq m at 10325 Caryks Road, Area D

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved several appointments and administrative items. Director Stobbart was appointed to represent the FVRD at the Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association and Katzie treaty tables, and as observer to the Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee. The committee also authorized attendance at 2022 conferences and adopted prior minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were routine or informational.

• Approved agenda and received information items (carried)
• Adopted January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Authorized Board Chair, Vice Chair, and CAO to attend 2022 conferences with costs from Budget 101 (carried)
• Appointed Director Stobbart as FVRD representative to Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association treaty table for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Director Stobbart as FVRD representative to Katzie treaty table for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Director Stobbart as observer member to Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee (carried)
• Closed meeting to public under Section 90 of Community Charter (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a loan authorization bylaw for fire protection in Boston Bar and North Bend, and approving a contract for operating the Vedder River Campground. They will also consider a design-build agreement for a heat recovery project, a subdivision bylaw amendment, and various reports and requests.

• Adoption of Boston Bar and North Bend Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1629, 2021
• Contract with F.H. Forestry to operate Vedder River Campground for $272,400/year, up to 3 years with 2-year renewal option
• Design-Build Services Agreement with Johnson Controls for Hope and Area Recreation Centre heat recovery project for $216,753.76
• First, second, and third readings of Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1644, 2022
• Request to Province of BC to increase Disaster Financial Assistance Cap for November 2021 atmospheric river event

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board approved a three-year, $272,400-per-year contract with F.H. Forestry to operate the Vedder River Campground, with an option to renew for two more years. The Board also adopted two bylaws, including a fire protection loan authorization and a subdivision servicing amendment, and authorized a $216,753.76 design-build agreement for a heat recovery project. A motion to increase the Disaster Financial Assistance cap to $800,000 was withdrawn, but the Board approved sending a letter to the province requesting an immediate increase to the cap for November 2021 flood applications.

• Approved $272,400/yr Vedder River Campground contract with F.H. Forestry (all/weighted)
• Adopted Boston Bar and North Bend Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1629 (all/weighted)
• Adopted Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1644 (EAs/unweighted)
• Approved $216,753.76 design-build agreement with Johnson Controls for Hope Rec Centre heat recovery (all/weighted)
• Authorized letter to Province requesting geotechnical investigations at Hansom Road, Chilliwack Lake Road, Auchenway Road (all/unweighted)
• Authorized letter to Province requesting increase to Disaster Financial Assistance Cap for Nov 2021 floods (all/unweighted)
• Accepted $124,500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication for 49096 Chilliwack Lake Road subdivision (EAs/unweighted)
• Directed staff to submit grant application for North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (all/unweighted)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The committee approved a contract with F.H. Forestry to operate the Vedder River Campground for up to three years with a two-year renewal option, and authorized a $216,753.76 design-build agreement with Johnson Controls for a heat recovery project at the Hope and Area Recreation Centre. It also approved a letter of support for a new University of the Fraser Valley planning degree program. No public questions were submitted.

• Approved contract with F.H. Forestry for Vedder River Campground operation (carried)
• Approved $216,753.76 design-build agreement with Johnson Controls for Hope and Area Recreation Centre heat recovery (carried)
• Approved letter of support for UFV Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning program (carried)
• Adopted November 12, 2021 committee minutes (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will elect its chair and vice-chair, then consider several items: a $124,500 cash-in-lieu park dedication offer for a subdivision, a response to Rogers Communications for a new telecom facility, a grant application for the North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant, and readings of a subdivision bylaw amendment. The committee will also receive updates on the Emergency Operation Centre and park impacts from the 2021 atmospheric river.

• Accept $124,500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication for 7-lot subdivision at 49096 Chilliwack Lake Road, Electoral Area E
• Respond to Rogers Communications referral for new telecommunications facility at Othello South, Mount Hope FSR, Electoral Area B
• Direct staff to apply for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant for North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Give three readings and adoption to Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1644, 2022
• Authorize Electoral Area Directors to attend 2022 UBCM forums in Richmond, BC

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a motion to direct staff to submit a grant application for the North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. They also gave three readings and adoption to Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 1644, 2022, and postponed a decision on a $124,500 cash-in-lieu park payment pending Fraser Health approval. The committee elected Bill Dickey as Chair and Al Stobbart as Vice Chair.

• Approved grant application for North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant (carried)
• Gave three readings and adoption to Bylaw No. 1644, 2022 (carried)
• Postponed $124,500 cash-in-lieu park payment for 49096 Chilliwack Lake Road until Fraser Health approval (carried)
• Approved attendance at 2022 Electoral Area Directors Forum and Local Government Leadership Academy Forum (carried)
• Approved response to Rogers Communications for new telecommunications facility at Othello South (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 12, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Elected Bill Dickey as Chair (acclaimed)
• Elected Al Stobbart as Vice Chair (acclaimed)