Fraser Valley Regional District public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will discuss a $5 million capital funding request from Fraser Health Authority for 2025 and advance Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0086, 2024 through three readings and adoption. The meeting also includes a closed session for preliminary negotiations and confidential information under the Community Charter.
- Fraser Health Authority annual funding request: $5 million for 2025 capital budget
- First reading of Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0086, 2024
- Second and third readings of Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0086, 2024
- Adoption of Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0086, 2024 (requires 2/3 weighted vote)
- Closed meeting under Sections 90(1)(K) and 90(2)(b) for negotiations and confidential information
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board is reviewing several service area amendment bylaws and a transit service bylaw. Additional items include a grant-in-aid request for Mission Community Services Society and various development permit applications.
- $6,500 grant-in-aid for Mission Community Services Society vehicle costs
- Service area amendment bylaws for Yale, North Bend, South Cultus Lake, and Electoral Areas E, H, and B
- Sub-Regional Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No 1757, 2024
- Watermain extension development variance permit for Riverside Road, Electoral Area A
- Seasonal recreational trailer use permit for 12041 Hodgkin Rd, Electoral Area C
EASC Committee of the Whole
The Electoral Area Services Committee will review the draft 2025-2029 financial plan for electoral area services during a staff presentation. The committee will also consider closing the meeting to discuss labour relations and preliminary negotiations under the Community Charter.
- Staff presentation on draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Electoral Area Services
- Motion to close meeting for labour relations (Section 90(1)(c)) and preliminary service negotiations (Section 90(1)(k))
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The committee will vote on adopting an updated Park Inspection Policy and Procedure, and on authorizing renewal of the Upper Fraser Valley Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement. Members will also receive year-end reports on mosquito control and FOI statistics, and consider approving the previous meeting minutes.
- Adoption of updated Park Inspection Policy and Procedure
- Renewal of Upper Fraser Valley Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement
- Year-end report on 2024 floodwater mosquito control season
- Freedom of Information requests 2024 statistics
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee will elect a chair and vice chair and hear a presentation from Enbridge regarding the Sunrise Expansion Program. The body is deciding on a grant for community services and reviewing water and land use requests.
- Proposed $6,500 grant-in-aid to Mission Community Services Society for Mobile Community Outreach Unit vehicle costs
- Agricultural Land Commission application for placement of fill at 36041 Hartley Road, Electoral Area F
- Boston Bar Water System Variance Request
- Renewal of the Upper Fraser Valley Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement
- Delegation by Enbridge regarding the Sunrise Expansion Program
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Acting Chair. The board will also review minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting.
- Election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Acting Chair
- Adoption of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will elect its Chair and Vice‑Chair, approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and consider several financial and regulatory items. It will adopt Public Notice Bylaw No. 1741, 2024 and the accompanying Public Notice Policy. The board will also vote on grant‑in‑aid allocations, permit applications, and a new civil works agreement.
- Adopt Public Notice Bylaw No. 1741, 2024 and the Fraser Valley Regional District Public Notice Policy
- Approve $50,000 for six regional grant‑in‑aid applications for the 2025 budget (Option A)
- Authorize a $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to the Cultus Lake Park Community Events and Engagement Committee
- Give first reading to conversion bylaws No. 1750, 1752, 1753 and No. 1591 (Noxious Weed, Recreation Programming, Air Quality Management, Regional Library)
- Issue Development Variance Permit 2023‑06 to increase accessory building size at 52701 Parkrose Wynd from 45 m² to 67 m²
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will hear a delegation from the FVRD Food Recovery Network, consider eight grant-in-aid applications totaling $50,000 for the 2025 budget, and vote on advancing the North of Fraser Transit Feasibility Study to Phase 2. The committee will also consider supporting a new transit service between Kent and Mission and a 9,500-hour expansion of the Fraser Valley Express starting January 2026. Staff reports on solid waste management are for information only.
- Delegation by FoodMesh CEO on food recovery network update
- Eight regional grant-in-aid applications for 2025 budget, totaling $50,000
- Motion to implement Phase 2 of North of Fraser Transit Feasibility Study
- Support for new transit service between District of Kent and City of Mission
- 9,500-hour expansion of Fraser Valley Express transit service effective January 2026
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee will consider developing a consistent framework for reviewing soil deposit development applications and defer several specific referrals until the framework is approved. Other items include adopting a Public Notice Bylaw, a $3,000 grant-in-aid for a Cultus Lake Park Christmas event, zoning/OCP amendments at 14770 Sylvester Road deferred pending resolution of infractions, and receiving an interim housing needs report for the electoral areas. The committee also will consider applications for several emergency preparedness grants for fire departments, evacuation routes, and emergency operations centres.
- Develop soil deposit framework; defer 5 referrals (Stave Lake Rd, Dale Rd, Hawkins Pickle Rd, Bell Rd)
- Adopt Public Notice Bylaw No. 1741, 2024 and accompanying policy
- Authorize $3,000 grant-in-aid to Cultus Lake Park Community Events Committee (Area H)
- Defer OCP/zoning amendments at 14770 Sylvester Road (Area F) until infractions resolved
- Receive interim housing needs report for electoral areas; publish online
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of an Accessibility Plan and related engagement strategies. The group will review results from a January 2024 brainstorming activity on barriers and discuss potential grant funding.
- Discussion of results from January 2024 brainstorming activity on accessibility barriers
- Review of SPARC BC Local Community Accessibility Grants
- Review of Disability Alliance BC Accessibility Project Grant
- Discussion on engagement opportunities and strategy for an Accessibility Plan
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting. A Treasury Update for the third quarter of 2024 will be presented for information only. The agenda also includes reports from board directors and a public question period for items on the agenda.
- Approval of agenda, addenda and late items
- Adoption of September 26, 2024 board meeting minutes
- 2024 Hospital District Treasury Update – Quarter 3 (information only)
- Reports from board directors
- Public question period for agenda items
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, approving updated expense and emergency management policies, and awarding contracts for transit and infrastructure projects. The board will also vote on a development variance permit and a financial plan amendment.
- Adopt 2025 Board and Committee meeting schedule
- Award contract for Fraser Canyon Complete Community Study
- Approve $114,500 contract for Wilson Road Recovery Work
- Approve $351,000 contract for Nicomen Island Dike Upgrades
- Approve development variance permit for 52721 Parkrose Wynd
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider several motions. It will adopt the 2025 board and committee meeting schedule, approve an amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy while abolishing the Volunteer Recognition Awards Program Policy, and direct staff to prepare an amendment to the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan for Regional and Corporate Services. The committee will also support additional transit service hours and order Phase 2 of the North of Fraser Transit Feasibility Study.
- Adopt 2025 FVRD Board & Committee meeting schedule
- Adopt amended Travel and Other Expenses Policy and abolish Volunteer Recognition Awards Program Policy
- Direct staff to prepare amendment to Financial Plan 2024‑2028 for Regional and Corporate Services
- Support additional 2,100 transit service hours for January 2025
- Direct staff to implement Phase 2 of North of Fraser Transit Feasibility Study
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several approvals, including engineering contracts for Wilson Road design ($114,500) and a $351,000 contract for the detailed design and related services of the Nicomen Island Dike Upgrade. It will also vote on subdivision covenants for 10990 Sylvester Road, a development variance permit for 52721 Parkrose Wynd, and show‑cause notices for properties at 27313 Dogwood Valley Road and 47684 Old Boston Bar Road. Additional items include adopting recent meeting minutes and the 2025 board and committee schedule.
- Approve sole‑sourced $114,500 contract with Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. for Wilson Road Recovery detailed design
- Approve sole‑sourced contract up to $351,000 with Urban Systems LTD for Nicomen Island Dike Upgrade design and related services
- Authorize execution of documents for the proposed three‑lot subdivision at 10990 Sylvester Road
- Issue Development Variance Permit 2024‑06 to increase accessory building height to 6.1 m and floor area to 89.2 m² at 52721 Parkrose Wynd
- Direct staff to file Land Title notices for building‑code contraventions at 27313 Dogwood Valley Road and 47684 Old Boston Bar Road
Emergency Management Executive Committee
The Emergency Management Executive Committee will consider approving a Public Alerting System Use Policy and an updated Sandbag Policy. The meeting will also include information reports on emergency management updates and provincial regulations.
- Approval of Public Alerting System Use Policy
- Approval of Sandbag Policy update
- Emergency Management Program 2024-Fall Update
- New Emergency and Disaster Management Regulation
- Declaring a State of Local Emergency guidelines
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will approve the draft minutes from its July 25, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a motion to close the meeting to the public to consider confidential information regarding negotiations with provincial or federal governments.
- Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Motion to close meeting for confidential negotiations
- Public question period
- In-person and Zoom participation options
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider several motions, including adopting an updated Terms of Reference for the Human Resources Committee. It will direct staff to prepare an amendment to the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1726. The committee will also vote to provide up to $10,000 for winter radon‑testing kits and to authorize a Waste Transfer Station at 3467 McCallum Road as an approved municipal solid waste facility.
- Adopt updated Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference
- Direct staff to prepare amendment to Financial Plan 2024‑2028 Bylaw No. 1726
- Allocate up to $10,000 for radon test kits for the winter testing season
- Authorize inclusion of a Waste Transfer Station at 3467 McCallum Road in Abbotsford
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider awarding fire truck contracts to HUB Fire Engines for three volunteer departments, approve grant-in-aid funding for local schools and associations, and address a development permit refusal.
- Award fire truck contracts to HUB Fire Engines for Chilliwack River Valley, North Fraser, and Yale Volunteer Fire Departments
- Approve $4,000 grant-in-aid to Deroche Elementary School PAC
- Approve $4,000 grant-in-aid to Lake Errock Community Association
- Refuse Development Permit 2022-29 for a single family dwelling addition at 35933 Pattison Road
- File a Notice in the Land Title Office regarding building bylaw contraventions at 11185 Farms Road
EASC Committee of the Whole
The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to move into a closed meeting to discuss labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, preliminary regional service negotiations, and annual report progress.
- Closed meeting to discuss labour or employee relations
- Closed meeting regarding acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land
- Closed meeting for preliminary regional service negotiations
- Closed meeting for annual report progress reports
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee is reviewing several planning items including a temporary use permit for wood processing at 12465 Sylvester Road. The meeting also addresses the first reading of the Area C Official Community Plan and various special event licenses. Additionally, the committee will consider amendments to the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and water conservation regulations.
- Temporary Use Permit for wood processing and outdoor storage at 12465 Sylvester Road
- First reading of Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1747, 2024
- Development Variance Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 59100 Laidlaw Road
- Special Event License for the Around the Lake Trail Race on October 19, 2024
- Special Event License for the 18th Annual Cultus Lake Triathlon on September 15, 2024
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is reviewing a bylaw to appoint specific officers to the district. The agenda also includes updates on environmental regulations and an update on Indigenous Relations strategic initiatives.
- Bylaw No. 1748, 2024 regarding appointments of Stacey Barker and Beth Klein
- Agassiz Air Quality Monitoring Station completion
- Provincial Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation
- FVRD Strategic Plan update on Indigenous Relations initiatives
- 2024–2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
Board of Variance
The Fraser Valley Regional District Board of Variance will hold an open meeting on July 8, 2024. The board will review a variance application for a property located at 7-9201 Shook Road in Electoral Area G. A corporate report by Planner Tracey Heron and related correspondence are attached to the agenda. The meeting includes a public question period for items relevant to the hearing.
- Board of Variance hearing for variance application at 7-9201 Shook Road, Electoral Area G
- Review of corporate report by Planner Tracey Heron dated July 8, 2024
- Public question period with email submissions due before 1 pm on July 5
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Board is reviewing the 2023 FVRHD Annual Report and final hospital board financial statements. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the April 25, 2024, meeting.
- 2023 FVRHD Annual Report
- Final Hospital Board Financial Statements 2023
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board is reviewing multiple grant-in-aid applications for community organizations across several electoral areas. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on amending financial plans, adopting service area bylaws, and considering a development variance permit.
- $1,200 grant-in-aid for Boston Bar North Bend Historical Museum rental costs
- $500 grant-in-aid for Boston Bar North Bend Bowling Association memorial tournament
- $1,700 grant-in-aid for RiverMonsters Swim Club equipment
- $4,000 grant-in-aid for Hemlock Valley Homeowner Association supplies
- $2,300 grant-in-aid for Deroche Farmers Market operations
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will review the second quarter human resources update. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting.
- Human Resources Update – Q2 Statistics report by Tina Mooney
- Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee is reviewing a show cause hearing regarding building code contraventions at 13620 Stave Lake Road. The meeting also includes several grant-in-aid requests for community organizations and discussions on land use applications.
- Show Cause Hearing: Building code contraventions at 13620 Stave Lake Road, Electoral Area F
- Grant-in-aid: $1,200 to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society (Electoral Area A)
- Grant-in-aid: $500 to Boston Bar North Bend Bowling Association (Electoral Area A)
- Grant-in-aid: $1,700 to RiverMonsters Swim Club (Electoral Area B)
- Grant-in-aid: $4,000 to Hemlock Valley Homeowner Association (Electoral Area C)
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is reviewing the 2024 Regional Growth Strategy Monitoring Report. The meeting also includes information regarding Canada Day 2024 in Hope and a quarterly update for January through March 2024.
- 2024 Regional Growth Strategy Monitoring Report
- Canada Day 2024 – Hope report
- FVRD Quarterly Update (January 1 - March 31, 2024)
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board will consider adopting amendments to the Sub-Regional Transit Service Area and a new Code of Responsible Conduct policy. The agenda also includes rezoning for a campground at 26793 Dogwood Valley Road and discussing advocacy for a 911 call answer levy on cell phones.
- Rezoning 26793 Dogwood Valley Road for a campground development
- Adoption of the updated FVRD Code of Responsible Conduct Policy
- $1,000 grants to Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley Fire Department Associations
- Five-year rental agreement with BC Wildfire Service for regional airstrips
- Advocacy for adding a 911 call answer levy to cell phones
Electoral Area Advocacy Committee
The Electoral Area Advocacy Committee will review processes for booking meetings with Ministry staff. Members will also discuss next steps regarding ALC illegal dumping and joint advocacy opportunities.
- Process for booking UBCM meetings with Ministry staff
- Next steps for ALC illegal dumping
- UBCM resolution sponsors
- Joint advocacy opportunities via Chair/CAO Forum
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee is considering several grant-in-aid requests for local fire departments and a new bylaw regarding offence notice enforcement. Discussions also include the process for adopting the Area C Official Community Plan and procedures for deploying fire departments during wildfire events.
- $1,000 grant-in-aid for Cultus Lake Fire Department Association
- $1,000 grant-in-aid for Columbia Valley Fire Department Association
- Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1724, 2024
- Area C Official Community Plan and associated neighbourhood plans consideration
- Endorsement of a UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The committee is reviewing a five-year rental agreement with the BC Wildfire Service for use of the Fraser Valley Regional Airpark and Boston Bar Airstrip. Members will also consider approving the Chilliwack and FVRD Transit Future Action Plan. Additionally, staff may prepare an amendment to the 2024–2028 Financial Plan.
- Five-year rental agreement with BC Wildfire Service for regional airstrips
- Approval of Chilliwack and FVRD Transit Future Action Plan
- Amendment to the 2024–2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1726, 2024
- Submission of Forced Labour Report to the Federal Government
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and considering several grant-in-aid requests for Electoral Area H. Additionally, members are discussing a new Regional Growth Strategy bylaw and various zoning and service amendments.
- Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1723, 2023 for cannabis regulations
- Adoption of Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023 (Fraser Valley Future 2050)
- $2,500 grant-in-aid to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society
- $2,500 grant-in-aid to Chilliwack Area Lions Clubs
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review the 2023 audited financial statements. A presentation regarding these financial statements will be provided by KPMG Enterprise.
- Approval of 2023 Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Audited Financial Statements
- Adoption of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee is reviewing a land tenure referral regarding the proposed South Anderson Mountain Resort in Electoral Area B. Members will also consider building bylaw enforcement actions at 3640 Vance Road and 10979 Farms Road. Other items include grant-in-aid requests for local community groups and a new fireworks regulation bylaw.
- Land tenure referral for South Anderson Mountain Resort (Area B)
- Building bylaw enforcement at 3640 Vance Road and 10979 Farms Road
- $2,500 grant to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society
- $4,000 grant to Cultus Lake Park Community Events and Engagement Committee
- Fireworks Regulation Bylaw for Electoral Areas F and G
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is reviewing several administrative and service updates. Key actions include adopting the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023, and amending the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.
- Adoption of Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1706, 2023
- Amendment to 2024-2028 Financial Plan including five Electoral Area and thirteen Regional Service amendments
- Five-year seasonal lease agreement for Vancouver Soaring Association at Fraser Valley Regional Airpark in Hope
- Abolishment of the Automatic Vehicle Location Technology Policy
- UBCM Excellence in Governance Award application support
Human Resources Committee
The Fraser Valley Regional District’s Human Resources Committee will review its December 2023 meeting minutes for approval and receive a first-quarter human resources update for information only. The agenda is largely procedural, with the committee also authorizing a closed session to discuss personnel relations, property security, potential litigation, privileged legal advice, and restricted privacy information under British Columbia law. No new policies, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of draft minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting
- First-quarter human resources statistics report (for information only)
- Authorization to close the public portion of the meeting under Section 90 of the BC Community Charter
- Closed session covers labour relations, property security, potential litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and protected privacy information
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board is considering several financial plan amendments and a new Emergency Management Plan. Additionally, multiple bylaw amendments regarding local service areas, water systems, and street lighting are up for adoption or reading.
- Endorsement of the 2024 Emergency Management Plan
- $1,500 grant-in-aid for Indigenous Culture Camp at Tsek Hot Springs
- Adoption of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1725, 2024
- Adoption of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1726, 2024
- Various service area amendment bylaws for Popkum, North Bend, and Yale
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and adopt two key bylaws. These include the 2024 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0084 and the 2024 Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 0085. The board will consider first, second, and third readings for both items.
- Adoption of 2024 Hospital District Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0084
- Adoption of 2024 Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 0085
- Approval of February 29, 2024, meeting minutes
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The committee is reviewing several financial plan bylaws and various regional service contracts. Discussion items include mosquito control, airpark leases, and boat launch management.
- 2023 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1725, 2024
- 2024–2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1726, 2024
- Floodwater Mosquito Control Services contract with Morrow BioScience
- Five-year hangar land lease at Fraser Valley Regional Airpark in Hope
- Three-year boat launch management agreement with Village of Harrison Hot Springs
Electoral Area Services Committee
The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider endorsing the 2024 Emergency Management Plan. The agenda includes hearings for building bylaw contraventions in Electoral Area F and several utility fee amendments. Additionally, members will review a $1,500 grant request for an Indigenous youth camp.
- Endorsement of the 2024 Emergency Management Plan
- Building bylaw enforcement at 11383 Farms Road and 12790 Stave Lake Road
- $1,500 grant-in-aid for Indigenous Culture Camp at Tsek Hot Springs
- Amendments to water supply and North Bend sewer system fees
- 25-year lease extension for Chilliwack River Valley Fire Hall
Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board
The board will consider two budget options for Fraser Health Authority capital funding, which involve different taxation revenue increases over 2023 levels. The meeting also includes a proposal to approve a new Reserve Fund Policy. Additionally, the board will review the 2023 quarterly treasury update.
- Approval of proposed Reserve Fund Policy
- Budget Option 1: $3.224 million capital funding via a 6% tax increase
- Budget Option 2: $6.509 million capital funding via a 28.9% tax increase
- Direction to discontinue contributions to the early debt retirement reserve
- Review of 2023 Hospital District Treasury Update
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Board is considering several zoning amendment bylaws for subdivisions, cannabis regulations, and a campground. Additionally, the meeting includes requests for grant-in-aid funding and various local service area amendments.
- $3,500 grant-in-aid for Dewdney Elementary School PAC
- $4,000 grant-in-aid for Post Creek Ratepayers Association
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1680, 2022 for a 14-lot subdivision at 9868 Thompson Road
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1723, 2023 to implement cannabis regulations
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716, 2023 for a campground at 26793 Dogwood Valley Road
Emergency Management Executive Committee
The committee is reviewing a hazard report for Electoral Areas and the draft 2024 Emergency Management Plan. A motion is presented for the FVRD Board to endorse this plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from October 10, 2023.
- Motion to endorse the 2024 Emergency Management Plan
- Hazard Report – Electoral Areas presentation
- Adoption of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is reviewing updates to the Records and Information Management Program Policy. The committee is also considering a transit service area amendment bylaw and a resolution regarding provincial funding for radon mitigation.
- Records and Information Management Program Policy update
- Sub-Regional Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1729, 2024
- Floodwater Mosquito Control Pest Management Plan update
- FVRD Active Transportation Network Plan Phase 2 engagement summary
- Resolution for a provincial funding program for radon mitigation
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee will review several bylaw amendments regarding local service areas, including water and garbage disposal systems. It will also consider grant-in-aid requests for school and community groups. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on provincial housing legislation and liquor license endorsements.
- $3,500 grant-in-aid for Dewdney Elementary School PAC
- $4,000 grant-in-aid for Post Creek Ratepayers Association
- Interim building permit measures for secondary suites under Bill 44
- Liquor license endorsement for Chestnut Springs Cidery in Electoral Area H
- Zoning amendment for a 14-lot subdivision at 9868 Thompson Road
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation regarding the draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Regional Sub-Regional Services. Staff members Kelly Lownsbrough and Beth Klein are scheduled to present the plan.
- Presentation of the draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Regional Sub-Regional Services
Fraser Valley Regional District Board
The Fraser Valley Regional District Board is reviewing several bylaws, including updates to general fees and the North Cultus Lake sewer system. The agenda also includes a $6,000 grant for the Deroche & District Community Association and a zoning amendment for Stave Lake Road.
- $6,000 grant-in-aid for Deroche & District Community Association
- Adoption of General Fees Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2024
- Zoning amendment for a 2-lot subdivision at 10228 Stave Lake Road
- North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1719, 2023
- Notice of building bylaw contraventions at 47850 Ash Road
Electoral Area Advocacy Committee
The meeting consists of procedural items including land acknowledgement and agenda approval. The committee will also address a call for resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association.
- Call for resolutions for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will receive a presentation on developing an accessibility plan for BC prescribed organizations. Members will also participate in a brainstorming session to identify ways to prevent or remove barriers.
- Presentation on developing an accessibility plan by Jaime Van Nes
- Brainstorming session regarding identifying and removing barriers
Regional and Corporate Services Committee
The committee will consider three readings for Bylaw No. 1705, 2024, regarding general fee establishment. Members will also review options to either amend or dissolve the Chair and Mayors Committee. Staff updates are scheduled regarding transit fare systems and outdoor recreation.
- General Fees Establishment Bylaw No. 1705, 2024
- Amendments or dissolution of the Chair and Mayors Committee
- FVRD Corporate Office holiday closures for December 2024
- 2023 Invasive Weed Control Program summary
- Outdoor Recreation Management Strategy update
Electoral Area Services Committee
The committee is reviewing building bylaw contraventions at 47850 Ash Road and considering a $6,000 grant for the Deroche & District Community Association. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding Dogwood Valley Water System billing.
- Show cause hearing for building bylaw contraventions at 47850 Ash Road
- $6,000 grant-in-aid request for Deroche & District Community Association
- Authorization to apply for the Complete Communities Grant for Electoral Areas A and B
- Delegation regarding Dogwood Valley Water System billing