Fraser Valley Regional District public meetings in 2025

Board of Variance

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board of Variance will deliberate on a single application for a variance at 20-8985 Shook Road in Electoral Area G. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, a public question period, and a formal decision on the application.

• Board of Variance Application for 20-8985 Shook Road, Electoral Area G, with supporting documents including site plans, zoning excerpts, and floodplain management bylaw references.

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider adopting several bylaws, including zoning amendments to permit secondary suites in electoral areas and Cultus Lake Park. The board will also decide on approving the Hemlock Valley Resort Association bylaws and promotion area, as well as adopting amendments to storm drainage, water system, street lighting service areas, farm use definitions, and recreation facility fees.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1728 and 1791 to allow secondary suites in electoral areas and Cultus Lake Park
• Approval of Hemlock Valley Resort Association bylaws and resort promotion area under the Resort Associations Act
• Adoption of Popkum West Storm Drainage Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw 1806 and Storm Drainage Service Area Merger Bylaw 1789
• First, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1807 to revise definitions for farm uses
• Adoption of fee amendment bylaws for Almer Carlson Swimming Pool (1809) and Hope and District Recreation Centre (1810)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will give readings and adopt the 2026 Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0089, 2025. It will also direct staff to incorporate Fraser Health Authority's $8 million capital funding request into the annual budget. Routine items include approving the previous meeting's minutes and a public question period.

• First, second, and third readings of Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 0089, 2025 (2026 budget)
• Directing staff to include Fraser Health Authority's $8 million capital funding request in the annual budget
• Public question period for agenda items
• Motion to close meeting for land, negotiations, and staff discussions under Community Charter sections
• Approval of November 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss zoning amendments for farm uses and a proposed resort campground. The body is also considering a bylaw amendment for garbage regulation enforcement and a new telecommunications tower policy.

• OCP and Zoning amendment application for a resort campground at 43940 Frost Road, Area H
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1807, 2025 to revise definitions for farm uses
• Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1808, 2025 regarding Area B Garbage Regulations
• Non-concurrence proposal for a telecommunications tower at 43241 Vedder Mountain Road, Area H
• Urban Systems report on Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Implementation

The committee gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1807, 2025, revising farm‑use definitions and reinstating agricultural activities. It also waived the public‑hearing requirement for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1638, 2021 under s.467 of the Local Government Act. Additional actions included adopting Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment No. 1808, directing staff to bring a Frost Road OCP amendment to first reading, receiving a small‑scale multi‑unit housing report and ordering a groundwater‑risk strategy, and issuing non‑concurrence for a new telecommunications tower.

• Adopted Fraser Valley Regional District Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1808, 2025 (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring the Official Community Plan and Zoning amendment for 43940 Frost Road, Area H to first reading (Carried)
• Received Urban Systems Small Scale Multi‑Unit Housing report and directed staff to develop a groundwater‑risk implementation strategy (Carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1807, 2025 to revise farm‑use definitions (Carried)
• Waived public hearing requirement for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1638, 2021 per s.467 Local Government Act (Carried)
• Indicated non‑concurrence for a new telecommunications tower at 43241 Vedder Mountain Road, Area H (Carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will decide whether to support a $275,000 grant application under the BC Air Access Program Infrastructure Stream. It will also vote on a five‑year site licence agreement for a communication tower in Sumas Mountain Regional Park. Additional items include information‑only reports on mosquito control, heritage conservation, and a user survey, plus a motion to continue provincial emergency‑communications engagement.

• Motion to support a $275,000 BC Air Access Program infrastructure grant application
• Motion to authorize a five‑year communication tower site licence in Sumas Mountain Regional Park
• 2025 Floodwater Mosquito Control Season Year‑End Report (information only)
• Continuation of engagement with UBCM on provincial emergency communications and support for governance reforms
• Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project Phase 3 update (information only)

EASC Committee of the Whole

The Electoral Area Services Committee of the Whole will receive a staff presentation on the draft 2026–2030 financial plan, including a 2026 budget prioritization list and service area budget listings. The meeting will then close to the public to discuss labour relations, land disposition, litigation, and negotiations under the Community Charter.

• Staff presentation on Draft 2026-2030 EASC Financial Plan
• Attachment 1: EA Prioritization 2026 Listing
• Attachment 2: Service Area Budget Listing 2026 - EA Budgets
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(c), (e), (g), (k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The committee approved the agenda and closed the open portion of the meeting. It directed staff to include a wide range of service budgets in the draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan, while referring several specific budgets back for further presentation. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved inclusion of Electoral Area Administration and Grants‑In‑Aid budgets into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Referred Area B Economic Development (Option 2) budget back to staff for further presentation (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of multiple Fire Protection budgets (Boston Bar/North Bend, Chilliwack River Valley, Cultus Lake, Columbia Valley, Laidlaw, Othello Road, Yale, Yarrow/Ryder Lake, Popkum) into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Referred Fire Protection Hemlock Valley and North Fraser budgets back to staff for further presentation (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of Transportation Services budgets (Paratransit, Seasonal Transit, Lake Errock Train Whistle Cessation, various Street Lighting locations) into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of Environmental Health budgets (Drainage, Garbage, Flood Control, Animal Control) into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of Recreation and Culture budgets (Library, Bowling Alley, Swimming Pool, Community Parks, Heritage Conservation, Yale & District Community Use Facility) into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of Water and Sewer System budgets into draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (CARRIED)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will elect a new Chair and Vice‑Chair, approve the meeting agenda, and consider several grant‑in‑aid requests. It will give first, second and third readings and adopt the Electoral Area B Garbage Collection Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1800. Additional items include first readings of zoning amendment bylaws for small‑scale multi‑unit housing and other service‑area amendments.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice‑Chair by the Chief Administrative Officer
• Grant‑in‑aid approval of $2,500 to Hemlock Valley Homeowner’s Association (Electoral Area C)
• Grant‑in‑aid approval of $2,000 to Cultus Lake Park Community Events & Engagement Committee (Electoral Area H)
• First, second and third readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 1800 – Electoral Area B Garbage Collection Regulations and Fees
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1728 (2024) and Bylaw No. 1791 (2025) for small‑scale multi‑unit housing

The board re‑elected Patricia Ross as Chair and Chris Kloot as Vice Chair. It adopted updated terms of reference for the Regional and Corporate Services Committee and approved amendments to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw. Grants were approved, several bylaws were read and adopted, and a site‑specific floodplain exemption and an agricultural land application were forwarded.

• Patricia Ross acclaimed as Board Chair (no vote)
• Chris Kloot acclaimed as Vice Chair (no vote)
• Adopted updated Regional and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Financial Plan Bylaw 1769 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant‑in‑aid to Cultus Lake Park Community Events (unanimous)
• Adopted Electoral Area B Garbage Collection Regulations and Fees Establishment Bylaw No. 1800, 2025 (2/3 votes cast)
• Issued Site Specific Exemption 2025‑01 reducing floodplain setback at 27384 Yurkin Road (unanimous)
• Forwarded Non‑Adhering Residential Use application for 11425 Hodgkin Road to Agricultural Land Commission (unanimous)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will meet to elect its Chair and Acting Chair. The board will also review a treasury update and adopt minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Acting Chair
• Hospital District Treasury Update dated October 31, 2025

The board unanimously elected Director Sylvia Pranger as the Hospital District Board Chair and Director Paul Horn as Acting Chair. The agenda, addenda and late items were approved, and the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm.

• Sylvia Pranger elected Board Chair (unanimous)
• Paul Horn elected Acting Chair (unanimous)
• Agenda, addenda and late items approved (unanimous)
• July 24, 2025 meeting minutes adopted (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:13 pm (unanimous)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider routine items such as approving the agenda and adopting the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive informational updates on Lower Mainland Local Government Association and Union of BC Municipalities advocacy activities. A key motion will decide whether to close the meeting to the public to discuss confidential negotiations under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The committee will then reconvene the open session and adjourn.

• Motion to approve agenda, addenda and late items
• Adoption of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational update on Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Advocacy Days
• Informational update on 2026 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) advocacy topics
• Motion to close the meeting for confidential negotiations per Section 90 of the Community Charter

The committee approved three motions directing staff to prepare resolutions for the 2026 UBCM convention on BC Highway Patrol services and on preserving industrial lands. It also approved a motion to write a letter to UBCM, MLA George Anderson and the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs urging a pause on Bill M 216-2025 until municipalities can consult. Procedural items such as the agenda, addenda and prior minutes were also approved.

• Directed staff to prepare a resolution for the 2026 UBCM convention on BC Highway Patrol services (carried)
• Directed staff to write a letter to UBCM, MLA George Anderson and the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs about Bill M 216-2025, requesting a pause pending consultation (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution for the 2026 UBCM convention on preserving and prioritizing industrial lands (carried)
• Approved the agenda, addenda and late items for the meeting (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the October 8, 2025 Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting (carried)
• Resolved to close the meeting for confidential matters under Section 90 of the Community Charter (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The committee will consider recommending approval of a new transit service between the District of Kent and the City of Mission as part of the 2026-2029 Transit Improvement Plan. It will also vote on accepting the City of Abbotsford’s Regional Context Statement for the Fraser Valley Future 2050 Regional Growth Strategy, and on updating its own terms of reference. A quarterly update and correspondence on BC Assessment pipeline valuation are for information only. The meeting will then close to discuss labour, land, litigation, and negotiations.

• 2026-2027 North of Fraser transit expansion: new service between District of Kent and City of Mission
• Formal acceptance of City of Abbotsford's Regional Context Statement for the Regional Growth Strategy
• Update to the Regional and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference for board adoption
• Quarterly update (Q3 July–Sept 2025) for information
• Letter from District of Hope mayor requesting postponement of BC Assessment transmission pipeline valuation changes

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved its agenda, addenda and late items. It adopted the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the updated draft Terms of Reference for the committee. The board accepted the Abbotsford OCP regional context statement and endorsed a new transit service between Kent and Mission, while directing staff to coordinate further transit expansion efforts.

• Approved agenda, addenda and late items (Carried)
• Adopted October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted updated draft Terms of Reference for the committee (Carried)
• Accepted City of Abbotsford OCP Regional Context Statement (Carried)
• Supported 2026/2027 North of Fraser transit expansion initiative (new Kent‑Mission service) (Carried)
• Invited Ministry of Transportation & Transit to update on 264 Street Mobility Hub (Carried)
• Directed staff to engage BC Transit, municipal partners, Ministry and TransLink on Fraser Valley Express expansion (Carried)
• Resolved to close the meeting under Community Charter provisions (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will decide on endorsing 2026 FireSmart grant applications for up to $600,000 in community funding and $100,000 in fuel management activities. Other decisions include three readings of a garbage collection bylaw for Area B, first readings of zoning amendments for secondary suites, and approval of $4,500 in total grants-in-aid to two local organizations.

• Endorsement of FireSmart grant applications up to $600,000 for allocation-based and $100,000 for application-based streams
• Three readings and adoption of Electoral Area B Garbage Collection Regulations and Fees Establishment Bylaw No. 1800, 2025
• First readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1728 and No. 1791 for small-scale multi-unit housing (secondary suites)
• Grant-in-aid of $2,500 to Hemlock Valley Homeowner's Association, Area C
• Grant-in-aid of $2,000 to Cultus Lake Park Community Events & Engagement Committee, Area H

The committee approved a grant endorsement for the 2026 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment FireSmart program, allocating up to $600,000 for allocation‑based funding and $100,000 for application‑based funding. It also adopted several service area bylaws, approved a site‑specific floodplain setback exemption, and authorized small community grants and a land‑use application. All motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Endorsed $600,000 allocation‑based and $100,000 application‑based FireSmart grant (carried)
• Adopted Electoral Area B Garbage Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1800, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Electoral Area D Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1804, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Popkum Street Lighting Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1805, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Popkum West Storm Drainage Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1806, 2025 (carried)
• Approved Site Specific Exemption 2025‑01 reducing floodplain setback at 27384 Yurkin Road (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Cultus Lake Park Community Events & Engagement Committee (carried)
• Forwarded Non‑Adhering Residential Use application for 11425 Hodgkin Road to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider and vote on several service‑area amendment bylaws, including the North Cultus Lake Sewer System, Parkview Street Lighting, Cultus Lake water supply, and Popkum Storm Drainage areas, as well as a zoning amendment that defines tourist accommodation units. The board will also approve a $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to the Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society, adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, and issue a development variance permit for a poultry barn at 36828 McKamie Road. Additional items include authorizing a licence agreement transfer for a telecommunications tower and decisions on two Agricultural Land Commission applications.

• Adopt Bylaw No. 1793 – North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment
• Adopt Bylaw No. 1794 – Parkview Street Lighting Service Area Amendment
• Adopt Bylaw No. 1799 – Zoning Amendment to permit tourist accommodation units
• Approve $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society
• Issue Development Variance Permit 2025‑07 for 36828 McKamie Road (setback reductions)

The board approved its agenda, adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved a $3,000 grant to the Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society. It adopted several service‑area amendment bylaws, including North Cultus Lake Sewer, Parkview Street Lighting, Cultus Lake Water Supply, Popkum Storm Drainage, and a zoning amendment to permit tourist‑accommodation units. The board also issued a development variance permit for a poultry barn, authorized the transfer of a telecommunications licence, and refused to forward a non‑adhering residential use application.

• Adopted 2026 Board & Committee meeting schedule (All/Unweighted)
• Approved $3,000 grant to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No.1793 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Parkview Street Lighting Service Area Amendment Bylaw No.1794 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Popkum Storm Drainage Service Area Merger and Establishment Bylaw No.1789 (first, second and third readings) (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.1799 to allow tourist‑accommodation units (All/Unweighted)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2025‑07 for poultry barn at 36828 McKamie Road (EAs/Unweighted)
• Authorized assignment of TM Mobile Inc. licence to Terrion GP Inc. (All/Weighted)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will receive information-only reports on the 2025 Fall Update of the Emergency Management Program, provincial advisory groups, a training and exercise program, and a Master Evacuation Guide. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• Emergency Management Program 2025 Fall Update – staff report for information
• Provincial Advisory Groups Update – verbal report by Director of Planning and Development and Manager of Emergency Management
• Emergency Management Training and Exercise Program and Plan – for information
• Master Evacuation Guide – staff report and guide for information

The Emergency Management Executive Committee approved the agenda for the October 15, 2025 meeting. It adopted the draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 2:20 pm. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (moved by Klein, seconded by Barker, carried)
• Adopted March 5, 2025 minutes (moved by Barker, seconded by Klein, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Barker, seconded by Klein, carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will approve the agenda, adopt the September meeting minutes, and vote on the proposed 2026 Board and Committee meeting schedule. The committee will also receive information on the commercial real estate market and corporate greenhouse gas emissions.

• Adoption of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 Board and Committee meeting schedule
• Presentation on 2025 Regional Commercial Real Estate Market
• Information report on 2024 Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Motion to close meeting for confidential matters

The committee approved its agenda, addenda and late items. It adopted the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the proposed 2026 Board and Committee meeting schedule. A resolution was passed to hold a closed meeting for confidential matters, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved agenda, addenda and late items (carried)
• Adopted September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted proposed 2026 Board & Committee meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved resolution to hold a closed meeting for confidential matters (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider a $3,000 grant for a museum, a bylaw to merge a storm drainage service area, and a motion to file a notice against a property with building code violations. The agenda also includes presentations on flood hazard management and a review of development approval processes.

• Approve $3,000 grant to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society
• Give three readings to Popkum Storm Drainage Service Area Merger Bylaw
• File notice against property at 52984 Yale Road for building code violations
• Receive Fraser Canyon Complete Communities Assessment
• Direct staff to implement Development Approval Process Review recommendations

The committee approved the Electoral Area Flood Hazard Infrastructure Management Plan. It also approved a $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to the Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society and adopted the 2026 board and committee meeting schedule. Several development and bylaw actions were approved, including a variance permit for a poultry barn and directions on a resort association initiative.

• Approved Electoral Area Flood Hazard Infrastructure Management Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society (CARRIED)
• Adopted proposed 2026 FVRD Board & Committee meeting schedule (CARRIED)
• Approved three readings of Popkum Storm Drainage Service Area Merger and Establishment Bylaw No. 1789, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to implement Development Approval Process Review recommendations (CARRIED)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2025‑07 reducing setbacks for 36828 McKamie Road poultry barn (CARRIED)
• Refused to forward Agricultural Land Commission application #104561 for 8279 Eagle Road (CARRIED)
• Supported Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application for volunteer fire departments up to the maximum allowable (CARRIED)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It will receive an informational debrief of the 2025 UBCM meeting. The committee will vote on a resolution to close the remainder of the meeting to discuss confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Motion to approve agenda, addenda and late items
• Motion to adopt June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational report on 2025 UBCM meeting by Chief Administrative Officer
• Resolution to close meeting for confidential negotiations under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda, addenda and late items. It adopted the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. A resolution was passed to close the meeting for confidential discussions under the Community Charter. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda, addenda and late items (carried)
• Adopted June 26, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Approved resolution to close meeting for confidential discussions (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will vote on the adoption of the Official Community Plan for Lake Errock and Harrison Mills. The board is also considering several service area amendments and a zoning change regarding tourist accommodation units.

• Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan for Electoral Area C (Bylaw 1747, 2024)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1799, 2025 to define and permit tourist accommodation units with interior access
• Proposed dissolution of the Electoral Area Advocacy Committee
• Development Variance Permit 2025-05 for agricultural building setbacks at 9466 and 9518 Catherwood Road
• Adoption of service area amendments for Cultus Lake water and sewer systems

The board voted to dissolve the Electoral Area Advocacy Committee and to add Electoral Area Advocacy as a standing agenda item. It adopted a series of bylaws covering community planning, library services, fire protection, and zoning. A development variance permit for Catherwood Road was refused, and a five‑year residential curbside collection contract worth $1,067,419 was authorized.

• Dissolved Electoral Area Advocacy Committee (All/Unweighted)
• Added Electoral Area Advocacy as standing agenda item (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Official Community Plan for Electoral Area C (Lake Errock & Harrison Mills) (2/3 votes cast)
• Adopted Regional Library Service Area Merger Bylaw No. 1591, 2020 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Othello Road Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1749, 2024 (All/Unweighted)
• Refused Development Variance Permit 2025-05 for 9466 & 9518 Catherwood Road (EAs/Unweighted)
• Authorized $1,067,419 five‑year residential curbside collection contract with Valley Waste & Recycling Ltd. (All/Weighted)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799, 2025 for tourist accommodation definition (EAs/Unweighted)

EASC Committee of the Whole

The Electoral Area Services Committee of the Whole is meeting primarily to approve the agenda and then immediately move into a closed session under several exceptions in the Community Charter, including labour relations, land acquisition, preliminary service negotiations, and annual report discussions. The open portion has no substantive decisions or public items beyond these procedural motions.

• Resolution to close the meeting under Section 90(1)(c) (labour relations), (e) (land acquisition/disposition), (k) (preliminary service negotiations), and (l) (annual report discussions)
• Motion to approve the agenda and receive all listed items for information only
• Motion to adjourn after reconvening and reporting out of closed session

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the agenda and related addenda. It then passed a resolution to close the meeting for confidential matters and later adjourned. No substantive policy or operational decisions were made.

• Approved agenda and addenda (motion by Dixon, seconded by Cassel) – carried
• Resolved to close meeting for confidential matters (motion by Waardenburg, seconded by Dixon) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Waardenburg, seconded by Cassel) – carried

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider two motions: one to support the continuation of the small‑community air quality monitoring program, and another to discontinue the district’s X (formerly Twitter) account while retaining ownership of the handle. The meeting will also include adoption of the July 10 minutes, informational reports on air‑quality committees, greenhouse‑gas emissions, and the Phase 2 feasibility study for North of Fraser transit. Additional correspondence letters and updates will be reviewed.

• Motion to adopt Regional and Corporate Services Committee minutes from July 10, 2025
• Motion to support continuation of the small‑community air quality monitoring program
• Motion to discontinue use of X (formerly Twitter) account, retaining the handle
• Staff report: Overview of Air Quality Committees represented by FVRD staff (information only)
• Staff report: North of Fraser Transit Feasibility Study – Phase 2 (information only)

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Directors voted to continue the small‑community air‑quality monitoring program, including reinstalling a sensor in Electoral Area G and adding one at Silver Creek. The board decided to discontinue use of the X (formerly Twitter) social‑media account while retaining ownership of the handle. The meeting was recessed, reconvened, and adjourned following standard procedural motions.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted July 10 2025 minutes (carried)
• Supported continuation of small‑community air‑quality monitoring program (carried)
• Discontinued use of X (formerly Twitter) while keeping handle (carried)
• Approved resolution to close meeting for confidential matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several grant‑in‑aid requests, including $5,000 for Mount Hope Senior Citizens and $3,000 for Lake Errock Community Association. It will vote on a five‑year $1,067,419 curbside waste collection contract with Valley Waste & Recycling Ltd. and a $1,986,456.20 shoreline protection contract with Jakes Construction Ltd. for Athey Road. The committee will also give first, second and third readings to multiple service‑area amendment bylaws and issue Development Permit 2025‑02 for 38482 Bell Road.

• $5,000 grant‑in‑aid to Mount Hope Senior Citizens for heating/cooling upgrades at Park Street Manor
• $1,067,419 five‑year curbside collection contract with Valley Waste & Recycling Ltd.
• $1,986,456.20 Athey Road shoreline protection contract with Jakes Construction Ltd.
• First, second and third readings of North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1793, 2025
• Issue Development Permit 2025‑02 for land alteration at 38482 Bell Road, Electoral Area G

The committee dissolved the Electoral Area Advocacy Committee and added Electoral Area Advocacy as a standing agenda item. It approved four grant‑in‑aid payments totaling $12,400 for community groups. The board authorized major contracts for waste collection, shoreline protection, and a fire‑truck purchase, and gave readings to several service‑area amendment bylaws.

• Dissolved the Electoral Area Advocacy Committee (CARRIED)
• Added Electoral Area Advocacy as a standing agenda item on future meetings (CARRIED)
• Approved a $5,000 grant to Mount Hope Senior Citizens for heating/cooling upgrades (CARRIED)
• Approved a $3,000 grant to Lake Errock Community Association for events and lake stewardship (CARRIED)
• Authorized a five‑year $1,067,419.00 contract with Valley Waste & Recycling Ltd for residential curbside collection (CARRIED)
• Authorized a $1,986,456.20 contract with Jakes Construction Ltd for Athey Road shoreline protection (CARRIED)
• Authorized a $204,700 purchase of a squad truck for the Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department (CARRIED)
• Gave first, second and third readings to multiple service‑area amendment bylaws (Cultus Lake, Parkview Street Lighting, etc.) (CARRIED)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will meet to approve its previous meeting minutes and receive a staff report on the 2025 Hospital District Treasury Update for the second quarter, for information only. The agenda also includes a public question period and routine procedural items. No votes on substantive policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• 2025 Hospital District Treasury Update – Quarter 2 (staff report for information only)
• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public question period for agenda-related items

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board approved the meeting agenda and addenda without opposition. The minutes from the June 26, 2025 board meeting were adopted unanimously. The board then adjourned the July 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda and addenda (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted June 26, 2025 minutes (All/Unweighted)
• Adjourned meeting (All/Unweighted)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will discuss funding for a community centre and various service area amendments. The meeting includes a presentation on tourism development and requests for meetings with provincial ministries regarding park management and road conditions.

• Proposed contribution up to $30,000 to the Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association for community centre upgrades
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1648, 2022 for three properties near Coquihalla River Provincial Park
• Second reading and public hearing for the Official Community Plan for Lake Errock and Harrison Mills (Bylaw No. 1747, 2024)
• Service area amendment bylaws for Othello Road Fire Protection, North Cultus Sewer, and Parkview Street Lighting
• Proposed ministry meetings regarding Cultus Lake, Elbow Lake, Echo Lake, and Hemlock Valley Road

The board approved the agenda and authorized a $30,000 contribution to the Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association for community‑centre upgrades. It adopted a zoning amendment to rezone three properties adjacent to Coquihalla River Provincial Park and amended the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan to add an Electoral Area Service. Several service‑area bylaws were also adopted, including sewer, street lighting, water, and animal‑control amendments.

• Approved agenda and removed items 11.7‑11.10 (All/Unweighted)
• Authorized up to $30,000 contribution to Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1648, 2022 for three properties near Coquihalla River Provincial Park (All/Unweighted)
• Amended 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769 to include additional Electoral Area Service (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1786, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Parkview Street Lighting Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1787, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Electoral Area D Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1792, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Gave first reading to Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 (All/Unweighted)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is considering approval of Fare Option 3 for Agassiz-Harrison, Hope, and Fraser Valley Express transit services, along with changes to the DayPASS and transfer policy and implementation of fare capping. The committee will also vote on an indemnification bylaw, an animal control bylaw amendment changing taxation to assessed property value, and a response to a federal referral for land addition to Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation's reserve. Other agenda items include a treasury update, an agricultural plastics recycling program launch, and an industrial lands inventory update.

• Approve Fare Option 3 for Agassiz-Harrison and Hope transit services, phase out DayPASS, implement DayPASS-on-Board and fare capping (effective Oct 1, 2025)
• Approve Fare Option 3 for Fraser Valley Express transit service (effective Oct 1, 2025)
• Give three readings and adoption to Indemnification Bylaw No. 1798, 2025
• Give three readings to Sub-Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025, establishing standard assessed property value taxation method
• Respond to Indigenous Services Canada referral regarding addition of land at 58970 Laidlaw Road and St Elmo Road to Ohamil 1 Indian Reserve

The committee gave three readings and adopted the Indemnification Bylaw No. 1798, 2025 and the Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025. It approved a response to Indigenous Services Canada on the Ohamil 1 reserve land addition. It also approved BC Transit Fare Option 3, the phase‑out of the existing DayPASS product and transfer policy, and the introduction of DayPASS‑on‑Board and fare capping for Agassiz‑Harrison, Hope and Fraser Valley Express services, to start on October 1 2025.

• Approved three readings and adoption of Indemnification Bylaw No. 1798, 2025 (carried)
• Approved three readings of Sub‑Regional Animal Control Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1797, 2025 (carried)
• Approved response to Indigenous Services Canada referral for land addition to Ohamil 1 Reserve (carried)
• Approved BC Transit Fare Option 3 for Agassiz‑Harrison and Hope services, effective Oct 1 2025 (carried)
• Approved phase‑out of existing DayPASS product and transfer policy, replacing with DayPASS‑on‑Board and fare capping for Agassiz‑Harrison and Hope services (carried)
• Approved BC Transit Fare Option 3 for Fraser Valley Express service, effective Oct 1 2025 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the June 5 2025 Regional and Corporate Services Committee meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda, addenda and late items for the July 10 2025 meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss updates to the Area C Official Community Plan and a zoning amendment for tourist accommodations. The body is also reviewing Agricultural Land Commission applications and a financial plan amendment.

• Second reading of Official Community Plan for Electoral Area C (Bylaw No. 1747, 2024)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799, 2025 to permit tourist accommodation units with interior access
• ALR Inclusion applications 2025-03 and 2025-04 for 41069 North Nicomen Road, Area G
• Refusal of Development Variance Permit 2025-06 for building height at 4490 Estate Drive, Area E
• Amendment to the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769, 2025

The committee approved the first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799, 2025, updating the zoning code to allow tourist‑accommodation units with interior access and waiving a required sign posting. It also moved forward several Agricultural Land Commission applications for lands in Electoral Area G, directed staff to apply a revised soil‑related application framework, and approved a development variance permit for 4490 Estate Drive in Electoral Area E. Additional actions included adopting the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, directing staff to request meetings with provincial ministries at the 2025 UBCM convention, and amending the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to add an Electoral Area Service amendment.

• Approved first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799, 2025 (tourist accommodations) – CARRIED
• Forwarded Agricultural Land Commission applications 2025‑03 & 2025‑04 for AG‑4 rezoning – CARRIED
• Forwarded Agricultural Land Commission application 2025‑08 for subdivision – CARRIED
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2025‑06 for 4490 Estate Drive – CARRIED
• Directed staff to apply revised Soil‑Related Applications Framework – CARRIED
• Adopted June 5, 2025 Electoral Area Services Committee minutes – CARRIED
• Directed staff to request meetings with provincial ministries at 2025 UBCM convention – CARRIED
• Amended 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to include an additional Electoral Area Service amendment – CARRIED

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider amending water and sewer service areas, approving a new animal control funding model, and awarding arena equipment contracts. The meeting will also address development permits and grant approvals.

• Fraser Valley Regional District Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1781, 2025
• Fraser Valley Regional District North Cultus Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No 1786, 2025
• Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area D Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No.1792, 2025
• Hope & Area Recreation Centre Arena Equipment Replacements Contract Award ($164,777.00 and $176,886.83)
• Fraser Valley Regional District Board to direct staff on amendment to animal control service area bylaw

The board adopted several bylaw amendments, including a new reading of the Cultus Lake water service amendment and approvals for water, sewer and street‑lighting service areas. It directed staff to amend the animal‑control service area bylaw for a fair funding formula and approved an amendment to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan. Contracts for recreation‑centre equipment and multiple grant‑in‑aid payments were also authorized.

• Directed staff to amend the animal‑control service area bylaw for equitable funding (All/Unweighted)
• Amended the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769 to include an additional Electoral Area Service Amendment (All/Unweighted)
• Rescinded and gave a new third reading to Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1781, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Electoral Area D Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1785, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Gave first, second and third readings to North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1786, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Gave first, second and third readings to Parkview Street Lighting Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1787, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Authorized contracts for a new electric ice resurfacer ($164,777.00) and an outdoor natural‑gas dehumidifier ($176,886.83) (All/Weighted)
• Approved grant‑in‑aid payments totaling $8,500 to local societies and fire departments (All/Unweighted)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider sponsoring a UBCM resolution about unmet social and community infrastructure demands from provincial housing targets. Members will also receive a verbal update from the Chair and an advocacy plan update. A motion directs staff to request a meeting at the 2025 UBCM Conference with the Minister of State for Local Governments to discuss a one-window service approach for local government. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 14, 2025 meeting.

• UBCM Resolution Sponsor on unmet social and community infrastructure demands from provincial housing targets
• Motion to direct staff to request a UBCM Conference meeting with Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities on a one-window service approach
• Adoption of draft minutes from April 14, 2025 Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting
• Verbal report from Chair Ross (Item 5.2)
• Advocacy Plan Update distributed at the table (Item 5.3)

The committee approved the agenda and adopted the April 14 meeting minutes. It appointed Director Paul Horn as the 2025 UBCM resolution sponsor for unmet social‑infrastructure demands. The board authorized the chair to write to Burnaby for an incinerator operational certificate and directed staff to seek a meeting with the Minister of State for Local Governments about a one‑window service approach.

• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)
• Adopted April 14, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Appointed Director Paul Horn as 2025 UBCM resolution sponsor (carried)
• Authorized chair to request Burnaby incinerator operational certificate (carried)
• Directed staff to request meeting with Minister on one‑window service approach (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The board will consider approving the agenda and minutes from May 22, 2025. It will receive the 2024 annual report and a letter from Fraser Health Authority approving the 2024/2025 capital funding request. The meeting will then close to the public for negotiations with provincial and federal governments.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Receipt of 2024 Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Annual Report
• Letter from Fraser Health Authority approving 2024/2025 Capital Funding Request
• Resolution to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(2)(b) for negotiations

The board approved the meeting agenda and addenda. It adopted the May 22, 2025 board minutes. The board passed a resolution to close the meeting to discuss confidential matters. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and addenda (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted May 22 2025 minutes (All/Unweighted)
• Approved resolution to close meeting for confidential items (All/Unweighted)
• Adjourned meeting (All/Unweighted)

Electoral Area Advocacy Committee

The Electoral Area Advocacy Committee is discussing several motions to request meetings with provincial ministers during the 2025 UBCM Annual Conference. Key topics include soil deposit enforcement, atmospheric river impacts in the Chilliwack River Valley, and rural illegal dumping funding.

• Proposed request to the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness regarding 2021 atmospheric river impacts on Chilliwack River Valley residents
• Proposed request to the Minister of Agriculture and Food to allow the Agriculture Land Commission to seize equipment used in illegal soil deposits
• Proposed request to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs to allow regional districts to seize equipment used in soil deposit bylaw violations
• Proposed request for a status update on a cross-ministry task force for soil deposits
• Discussion on UBCM resolution sponsorship for rural illegal dumping clean up funding

The Electoral Area Advocacy Committee appointed Director Peter Adamo as the 2025 UBCM resolution sponsor for illegal dumping cleanup funding. It directed staff to request meetings at the 2025 UBCM Annual Convention with the Ministers of Agriculture and Food, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and Housing and Municipal Affairs, as well as with the Agriculture Land Commission, to discuss task‑force updates and possible legislative changes. The board also decided no further action is required on the Site C Surplus Housing item and removed it from the advocacy plan. A motion to seek changes to the Local Government Act to allow seizure of equipment involved in soil‑deposit activities was defeated.

• Appointed Director Peter Adamo as 2025 UBCM resolution sponsor for illegal dumping cleanup (carried)
• Directed staff to request a meeting at 2025 UBCM with Minister of Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Land Commission for task‑force status update (carried)
• Directed staff to request a meeting at 2025 UBCM with Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness on 2021 atmospheric river impacts (carried)
• Directed staff to request a meeting at 2025 UBCM with Minister of Agriculture and Food to consider changes to the Agriculture Land Commission Act for equipment seizure (carried)
• Directed staff to request a meeting at 2025 UBCM with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs to consider changes to the Local Government Act for equipment seizure (defeated)
• Directed that no further action be taken on Site C Surplus Housing and remove it from the advocacy plan (carried)
• Approved agenda, addenda and late items (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting (carried)

EASC Committee of the Whole

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will meet to approve the agenda and move into a closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary regional service negotiations.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation or potential litigation
• Closed meeting for solicitor-client privilege advice
• Closed meeting regarding preliminary regional service negotiations

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the agenda, addenda and late items. It passed a resolution to close the meeting for confidential matters. The meeting was then adjourned. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda, addenda and late items (carried)
• Approved resolution to close meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider and vote on the agenda, adopt minutes from May meetings, and approve several grant‑in‑aid applications totaling $8,500. It will also update the Electoral Area Flood Infrastructure Management Service Provision Policy and give readings to two service‑area amendment bylaws. Additional items include a development variance permit for 10405 Caryks Road and a special event licence for the Around the Lake Trail Race.

• Grant‑in‑aid $3,000 to Actively Creating an Exceptional Society (Electoral Areas C & G)
• Grant‑in‑aid $2,500 to Chilliwack River Valley Firefighters Society (Electoral Area E)
• Grant‑in‑aid $1,000 each to Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley Fire Departments (Electoral Area H)
• Grant‑in‑aid $2,000 to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (Electoral Area H)
• Development Variance Permit to reduce front setback at 10405 Caryks Road, Area D

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved six grant‑in‑aid requests totaling $9,500 for community and fire‑department projects. It also adopted the updated Flood Infrastructure Management Service Provision Policy and gave three readings to two service‑area amendment bylaws. A development variance permit and a special event licence were issued, with the security fee waived for the event.

• Approved agenda and addenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 15 and May 20 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Approved $3,000 grant‑in‑aid to Actively Creating an Exceptional Society (CARRIED)
• Approved $2,500 grant‑in‑aid to Chilliwack River Valley Firefighters Society (CARRIED)
• Approved $1,000 grant‑in‑aid each to Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley Fire Departments (CARRIED)
• Approved $2,000 grant‑in‑aid to Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (CARRIED)
• Approved updated Electoral Area Flood Infrastructure Management Service Provision Policy (CARRIED)
• Issued Development Variance Permit 2025‑04 to reduce front setback at 10405 Caryks Road (CARRIED)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee is reviewing proposed contracts for arena equipment and an amendment to the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. The body is also discussing a shift in the funding methodology for the sub-regional animal control service area.

• Contract with Engo Equipment Sales Inc. for one electric ice resurfacer at Hope & Area Recreation Centre for $164,777.00
• Contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for an outdoor natural gas desiccant dehumidifier system for $176,886.83
• Proposed amendment to the sub-regional animal control service area bylaw to use an equitable converted assessment funding methodology
• Proposed amendment to the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769 to include an additional Electoral Area Service Amendment
• Request to support the District of Kent in providing building inspection services to Cheam First Nation

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved an amendment to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to add an Electoral Area Service Amendment. It directed staff to amend the sub‑regional animal‑control service area bylaw to use an equitable funding methodology. The board authorized contracts for a new electric ice resurfacer ($164,777) and an outdoor natural‑gas dehumidifier system ($176,886.83). It also approved providing building‑inspection services to Cheam First Nation.

• Approved amendment to Financial Plan 2025‑2029 Bylaw No. 1769 (carried)
• Directed staff to amend animal‑control service area bylaw for equitable funding (carried)
• Authorized Engo Equipment Sales Inc. contract for electric ice resurfacer $164,777 (carried)
• Authorized CIMCO Refrigeration contract for outdoor natural‑gas dehumidifier $176,886.83 (carried)
• Approved provision of building inspection services to Cheam First Nation (carried)
• Adopted agenda and addenda (carried)
• Adopted May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Resolved to close meeting under Community Charter sections (carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

This meeting is largely procedural: adopting previous minutes and receiving an information letter from Mission's mayor requesting improvements to the emergency room at Mission Memorial Hospital. The board will then close the meeting to discuss negotiations and confidential matters under the Community Charter.

• Letter from Mayor Horn to provincial ministers requesting improvements to Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
• Resolution to close meeting for negotiations and confidential discussions under Section 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted the April 24, 2025 minutes. It then passed a resolution to close the meeting for confidential discussions under the Community Charter. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close meeting for confidential matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will vote on several service area and procedure bylaws. The meeting includes decisions on five community grant-in-aid requests and a zoning amendment to correct a historical error in Electoral Area B.

• Grant-in-aid requests: $3,900 for Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society, $2,500 for Cultus Lake Community School Association, $2,330 for Deroche Farmers Market, $2,000 for Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee, and $1,000 for Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1648, 2022 to correct a historical zoning error for private properties adjacent to Coquihalla River Provincial Park, Electoral Area B
• Adoption of Sub-Regional Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1757, 2024
• Adoption of Area A Garbage Disposal Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1782, 2025
• Adoption of Townsite of Yale Water Supply and Distribution Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1783, 2025

The board adopted several bylaws covering sub‑regional transit, garbage disposal, water supply, zoning correction, and board procedures. It also approved multiple grant‑in‑aid payments totaling $12,230 for community groups. The Forced Labour Report was approved for submission to the federal government, and directors were authorized to attend the Keeping It Rural Conference.

• Adopted Sub‑Regional Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1757, 2024 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Area A Garbage Disposal Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1782, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Townsite of Yale Water Supply and Distribution Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1783, 2025 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1648, 2022 to correct a historical error (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw No. 1772, 2025 (2/3 votes cast)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society (All/Unweighted)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee (All/Unweighted)
• Approved Forced Labour Report and authorized its submission by May 31 2025 (All/Unweighted)

EASC Committee of the Whole

The Electoral Area Services Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve its agenda and then immediately close the public session under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations for a regional service. No substantive public items are on the agenda.

• Resolution to close the meeting under Section 90(1)(g), (i), and (k) of the Community Charter for litigation, legal advice, and preliminary negotiations

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the meeting agenda and addenda. It passed a resolution to close the meeting to the public for closed‑session matters. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)
• Resolved to close meeting to public for closed‑session matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider a proposed two-year pilot for collecting and recycling child car seats, updates to the Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw No. 1772, and approval of the 2024 Forced Labour Report. The committee will also receive information on grant accountability and BC Transit expansion funding.

• Proposed two-year car seat recycling pilot program (item 7.1.1)
• Bylaw No. 1772, 2025 – Board and Committee Procedures, three readings and adoption (item 5.1)
• 2024 Forced Labour Report approval for submission to federal government (item 6.2)
• Initiation of update to Regional Parks Strategic Plan 2014-2024 (item 7.2.1)
• BC Transit 2025-2026 expansion funding information (item 7.3.1)

The committee adopted the agenda and the April 10 meeting minutes. It approved the Forced Labour Report and directed its submission to the Federal Government by May 31, 2025. The board also authorized a two‑year child car seat recycling pilot and supported updating the Regional Parks Strategic Plan. Several procedural motions, including a bylaw adoption and meeting closure, were carried.

• Agenda and addenda approved (carried)
• April 10, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Adopt Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw No. 1772, 2025 (carried)
• Approve Forced Labour Report and submit to Federal Government by May 31, 2025 (carried)
• Authorize two‑year child car seat recycling pilot (carried)
• Support initiation of update to Regional Parks Strategic Plan 2014‑2024 (carried)
• Resolution to close meeting for closed‑session items (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several items including grant-in-aid requests for community groups, three readings of a water system service area amendment bylaw, development and variance permits, and major official community plan and zoning amendments for a 265-unit residential subdivision with commercial and multifamily land uses at 52285-52445 Yale Road, Area D. The committee is also expected to decide on refusing to forward an Agricultural Land Commission application for soil extraction at 59710 Lougheed Highway, Area B.

• Grant-in-aid of $3,900 to Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society for river cleanup events and Adopt-A-River program expansion (Area E)
• Grant-in-aid of $2,500 to Cultus Lake Community School Association for 2025 summer programming (Area H)
• Three readings of Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area D Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1785, 2025
• Development Permit 2025-02 for land alteration (soil deposit) at 38482 Bell Road, Area G
• Agricultural Land Commission application for extraction and placement of fill at 59710 Lougheed Highway, Area B – recommended refusal

The committee authorized a sole‑sourced $345,434 contract with BGC Engineering for a Boston Bar landslide hazard assessment. It also approved several grant‑in‑aid payments and a special event licence. Additional items included water‑system bylaw readings, a development variance, and a deferred zoning decision.

• Approved sole‑sourced $345,434 + GST contract with BGC Engineering for Boston Bar landslide hazard assessment
• Approved Class 1 Special Event Licence 2025‑01 for Canadian Archery Challenge at Sasquatch Mountain Resort, waiving security fee
• Approved $1,000 grant to Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society for concert support
• Approved $2,000 grant to Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee for bear‑awareness materials
• Approved $2,330 grant (split $1,165 each) to Deroche Farmers Market for operating costs
• Approved three readings of Integrated Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1785
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2025‑03 to reduce setbacks for a detached staircase at 20962 Sakwi Creek Road
• Deferred decision on Yale Road residential subdivision plan and directed staff to revise the application

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The board will consider approving the 2024 audited financial statements for the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District, presented by KPMG. It will also adopt minutes from the March 27 meeting and hold a public question period before going into closed session to discuss negotiations under Section 90 of the Community Charter.

• Approval of 2024 audited financial statements (KPMG presentation)
• Adoption of March 27, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Public question period for agenda items (email or Zoom)
• Resolution to close meeting for negotiations with provincial government
• Land acknowledgement and call to order

The board approved the meeting agenda and addenda. It approved the 2024 audited financial statements for the district. The minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting were adopted. The board resolved to close the meeting for confidential matters and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and addenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Adopted March 27, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Resolved to close meeting for confidential matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned the open meeting (unanimous)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Board of Directors will consider approving the 2024 audited financial statements and amendments to the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. The meeting includes decisions on several community grants, service area bylaws, and professional service contracts.

• Contract for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Implementation and Servicing Review with Urban Systems LTD not to exceed $203,923 + GST
• Grant-in-aid of $6,000 to Deroche & District Community Association for community hall repairs
• Grant-in-aid of $4,000 to Post Creek Ratepayers Association and $4,000 to Cultus Lake Park Community Events and Engagement Committee
• Adoption of Noxious Weed Control (Bylaw 1750), Rexford Creek Storm Drainage (Bylaw 1770), and Area C Community Parks (Bylaw 1771) bylaws
• Contract award to Frontera Forest Solutions, Inc. for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan

The board adopted several bylaws, approved a $6,000 grant for Deroche Community Hall, a $4,000 grant for Post Creek Ratepayers, and a $4,000 grant for Cultus Lake Day. It also awarded a contract to Frontera Forest Solutions for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and authorized a $203,923 housing‑servicing review contract. The 2024 audited financial statements and a financial‑plan amendment were approved, and the Social Media and Media Relations policies were adopted.

• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Adopted Noxious Weed Control Service Area Bylaw No. 1750 (unanimous)
• Adopted Rexford Creek Storm Drainage Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1770 (unanimous)
• Adopted Electoral Area C Community Parks Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1771 (unanimous)
• Adopted Cultus Lake Sewer Connection Repeal Bylaw No. 1784 (2/3 votes cast, unanimous)
• Adopted Building Bylaw Amendment No. 1788 (2/3 votes cast, weighted)
• Awarded Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan contract to Frontera Forest Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized $203,923 + GST housing servicing review contract with Urban Systems Ltd (unanimous)

Flood Resiliency Committee

The Flood Resiliency Committee will approve its agenda and receive a verbal report on collaboration opportunities. It will consider a letter to Premier Eby regarding the BC Flood Strategy dated February 28, 2025. The committee will vote on a resolution to close the meeting for confidential negotiations and adopt closed‑meeting minutes under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of agenda, addenda and late items
• Verbal report on Opportunities for Collaboration by Patricia Ross
• Letter to Premier Eby regarding BC Flood Strategy (Feb 28 2025)
• Resolution to close meeting for confidential negotiations under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Adjournment of the meeting

Electoral Area Advocacy Committee

The Electoral Area Advocacy Committee is meeting to determine the process for selecting its Chair. The body will also receive updates on the advocacy plan and collaboration opportunities.

• Decision on Chair selection: Option 1 (no changes), Option 2 (linked to Electoral Area Services Committee Chair), or Option 3 (election among members)
• Process for booking UBCM meetings with Ministry staff
• Advocacy Plan update
• Report on opportunities for collaboration

The committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the January 27, 2025 minutes. It directed staff to request a meeting with the Ministry of Emergency Management to rescind a disaster financial assistance decision and to seek funding for truck‑liquid‑waste issues. It added a homelessness item to the advocacy dashboard, asking the province to treat homelessness as an emergency and to use surplus Site C housing units for interim housing.

• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)
• Adopted Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to request meeting with Ministry of Emergency Management to rescind disaster financial assistance decision (carried)
• Directed staff to request meetings and funding for truck liquid waste issue (carried)
• Referred legislative amendments on property seizure for illegal fill back to Electoral Area Services Committee (carried)
• Directed staff to update Terms of Reference to make Electoral Area Services Committee Chair also chair of Advocacy Committee (carried)
• Added homelessness item to advocacy dashboard and asked province to treat homelessness as emergency and use surplus Site C housing units (carried)
• Proposed options to change chair selection process were defeated due to lack of seconder (defeated)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from January 29, 2025. The session includes informational verbal reports regarding collaboration opportunities and an update on the advocacy plan.

• Verbal report on opportunities for collaboration by Board Chair Patricia Ross
• Verbal report on Advocacy Plan Update by Communications Manager Sam Piper

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the January 29, 2025 minutes. It passed motions directing staff to write a letter about the Highway 1 service realignment to the Minister of Public Safety and to invite RCMP Inspector Darren Pankratz to a future board meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 29, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to write letter on Highway 1 service realignment to Minister of Public Safety (carried)
• Directed staff to invite RCMP Inspector Darren Pankratz to present at a future board meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider an amendment to the 2025-2029 Financial Plan adding 19 Electoral Area and 12 Regional Service Amendments. They will also vote on updates to the Social Media Policy and Media Relations Policy. Additionally, the committee will receive informational reports on a regional zero-emissions mobility strategy and the 2025 Regional Economic Review.

• Amendment to 2025-2029 Financial Plan adding 19 Electoral Area Service Amendments and 12 Regional Service Amendments
• Proposed adoption of updated Social Media Policy
• Proposed adoption of updated Media Relations Policy
• Informational report on Regional Zero-Emissions Mobility Strategy
• Informational report on 2025 Regional Economic Review

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee approved the agenda and minutes, and adopted an amendment to the Fraser Valley Regional District 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw. It also adopted a new Social Media Policy and a Media Relations Policy, and directed staff to prepare a report on optimal social‑media platforms. The meeting was closed for confidential matters and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and addenda (carried)
• Adopted March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved amendment to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw (carried)
• Adopted Social Media Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on recommended social‑media platforms (carried)
• Adopted Media Relations Policy (carried)
• Closed meeting for confidential matters under the Community Charter (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several grant-in-aid requests totalling $14,000, an amendment to the 2025-2029 financial plan adding 19 electoral area and 12 regional service amendments, and a bylaw to repeal Cultus Lake Sewer Connection regulations. Other items include a proposed refusal of fill placement on agricultural land at 10940 Stave Lake Road, a telecommunications tower referral at 58251 Laidlaw Road, and an information update on the Harrison Rise development. The committee also will vote on adopting previous minutes and approving the agenda.

• Proposed $6,000 grant-in-aid to Deroche & District Community Association for front access door, steps, and landing at Deroche Community Hall, Electoral Areas C and G
• Proposed $4,000 grant-in-aid to Post Creek Ratepayers Association for community preparedness projects, Electoral Area E
• Proposed $4,000 grant-in-aid to Cultus Lake Park Board Community Events and Engagement Committee for Cultus Lake Day, Electoral Area H
• Staff recommends refusing to forward an Agricultural Land Commission application for fill placement at 10940 Stave Lake Road, Electoral Area F
• Proposed three readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 1784, 2025 to repeal Cultus Lake Sewer Connection and Regulations Bylaw

The committee approved three grant‑in‑aid payments totaling $14,000 for community projects in Areas C, E, and H. It also adopted an amendment to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to incorporate numerous service amendments. Additional actions included authorizing subdivision documents, refusing a fill application, responding to a telecom tower referral, and repealing a Cultus Lake sewer bylaw.

• Approved $6,000 grant to Deroche & District Community Association (Carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Post Creek Ratepayers Association (Carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Cultus Lake Park Community Events and Engagement Committee (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769 adding 19 Electoral Area Service and 12 Regional Service amendments (Carried)
• Authorized execution of documents for subdivision 3320‑20‑2017‑07445 at 3636 Columbia Valley Road (Carried)
• Refused to forward fill application for 10940 Stave Lake Road to Agricultural Land Commission (Carried)
• Responded to SLI Towers telecom tower referral at 58251 Laidlaw Road with public‑consultation comments (Carried)
• Adopted repeal of Cultus Lake Sewer Connection and Regulations Bylaw No. 1784 (Carried)

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board will consider and potentially adopt Bylaw No. 0088 (2025 Capital Expenditure Bylaw) and Bylaw No. 0087 (2025 Annual Budget). The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a public question period.

• First, second, third reading and adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 0088, 2025
• First, second, third reading and adoption of Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0087, 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting
• Public question period for agenda items

The board approved the agenda and adopted the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 0088, 2025 after first, second and third readings. It also adopted the 2025 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0087, 2025 after readings, with a 2‑out‑of‑3 vote.

• Approved agenda (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted February 27, 2025 minutes (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 0088, 2025 (All/Weighted (2/3 Votes Cast))
• Adopted 2025 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 0087, 2025 (All/Weighted (2/3 Votes Cast))
• Adjourned meeting (All/Unweighted)

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The board will discuss a motion to direct staff to prioritize Canadian businesses in procurement in response to US tariffs. Several bylaw amendments are proposed for water, sewer, and parcel tax services in areas including North Bend, South Cultus Lake, and Yale. A zoning amendment for properties near Coquihalla River Provincial Park will be sent to a new public hearing. The board also considers a $2,500 grant-in-aid for a fishing derby.

• Motion to adopt a 'Buy Canadian' procurement strategy (item 6.1)
• Zoning amendment bylaw 1648 for properties adjacent to Coquihalla River Provincial Park, Electoral Area B – rescinding third reading and holding new public hearing
• Adoption of North Bend water and sewer service area amendment bylaws 1760 and 1761
• Adoption of South Cultus Lake sewage treatment service area amendment bylaw 1762
• 2025 parcel tax bylaw updates for Cultus Lake water, South Cultus Lake sewage, and Yale community facility

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopted the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1777, 2025. It also approved multiple service‑area bylaws for water, sewer and parcel tax purposes, a $2,500 grant‑in‑aid for the Cultus Lake Pike Minnow Fishing Derby, and abolished three Deroche Office policies. The Board directed staff to update the Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw, including a meeting‑start‑time change effective November 2026.

• Adopted 2024‑2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1777, 2025 (All/Weighted)
• Adopted three parcel‑tax amendment bylaws (Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply, South Cultus Lake Sewage, Yale & District Community Use Facility) (All/Weighted, 2/3 Votes Cast)
• Adopted North Bend Water System Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1760, 2024 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted North Bend Sewer System Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1761, 2024 (All/Unweighted)
• Adopted South Cultus Lake Sewage Treatment Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1762, 2024 (All/Unweighted)
• Approved $2,500 grant‑in‑aid to Fraser Valley Lions Clubs for Cultus Lake Pike Minnow Fishing Derby (All/Unweighted)
• Abolished three Deroche Office policies: Call‑in, Panic Alarm Testing, and Emergency Assistance (All/Unweighted)
• Directed staff to update Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw, including meeting start time change effective Nov 2026 (All/Unweighted)

Board of Variance

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board of Variance will hold an open meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, deliberate on a single variance application for property at 32-9053 Shook Road in Area G, and hear public questions. The application is supported by extensive documentation including site plans, zoning bylaws, and a letter of support. The board will issue a decision on the variance after the public question period.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair by Secretary to Board of Variance
• Deliberation on variance application for 32-9053 Shook Road, Area G
• Public question period for agenda-relevant items
• Decision on the variance application
• Attachments include zoning bylaws, location maps, and floodplain management bylaw

The Board of Variance elected Rose Turcasso as Chair and Paul Siddaway as Vice Chair. The agenda and addenda were approved. The Board approved an exemption to allow a main‑floor addition and a second‑storey addition at #32‑9053 Shook Road, while denying the requested crawl‑space extension.

• Rose Turcasso acclaimed as Board of Variance Chair (motion carried)
• Paul Siddaway acclaimed as Board of Variance Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Agenda, addenda and late items approved (motion carried)
• Approved exemption for addition to main floor and second‑storey addition at #32‑9053 Shook Road (motion carried)
• Denied approval for extension of existing crawl space at #32‑9053 Shook Road (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:40 am (motion carried)

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The committee will discuss a motion to adopt a 'Buy Canadian' strategy for FVRD procurement in response to US tariffs, and consider updates to the Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw. They will also vote on 2024-2028 Financial Plan amendments and a five-year tower site licence agreement with Trans Mountain at Sumas Mountain Regional Park. A BC Transit public engagement update is provided for information only.

• Motion to direct staff to support a Buy Canadian strategy in procurement due to US tariffs
• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1777 for three readings and adoption
• Five-year Tower Site Licence Agreement with Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for a communication tower in Sumas Mountain Regional Park
• Board direction request on updates to the FVRD Board and Committee Procedures Bylaw
• BC Transit North of Fraser Public Engagement report (information only)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several motions, including the approval of a $130,595 contract with Strohmaier Electric Ltd. to install auxiliary power systems at multiple fire halls. It will also vote on abolishing three Deroche Office policies, adopting Bylaw No. 1778, 2025 for offence notice enforcement, and granting $2,500 to the Fraser Valley Lions Club for a fishing derby. Additional items include a building permit fee increase recommendation and a decision on a development variance request for 42921 Frost Road.

• Abolishment of three Deroche Office policies (Call‑in, Panic Alarm Testing, Emergency Assistance)
• Adoption of Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1778, 2025
• Approval of $2,500 grant‑in‑aid to Fraser Valley Lions Club for the Cultus Lake Pike Minnow Fishing Derby
• Authorization of $130,595 contract with Strohmaier Electric Ltd. for auxiliary power at Boston Bar, Yale, North Fraser and Columbia Valley fire halls
• Refusal of Development Variance Permit 2025‑02 to increase setback at 42921 Frost Road

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Fraser Valley Regional District Emergency Management Executive Committee will consider a motion to endorse the Preparedness, Resiliency, and Emergency Program (PREP) Strategy and direct staff to proceed with development. Members will also receive information-only updates on emergency program tools, an Indigenous engagement fund project (Allied Pathways), and implementation of the emergency management program policy.

• Motion to endorse the Preparedness, Resiliency, and Emergency Program (PREP) Strategy
• Verbal update on emergency program tools by the Manager of Emergency Management
• Information report on Allied Pathways to Emergency Management – EMCR Indigenous Engagement Requirement Fund Project
• Update on implementation of the Emergency Management Program Policy

Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to discuss key assumptions for the 2025 Annual Budget. The Board will consider two options for increasing taxation revenue compared to 2024.

• Option 1: Increase taxation revenue by 10.3% over 2024
• Option 2: Increase taxation revenue by 15% over 2024
• Adoption of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Board of Directors will discuss the adoption of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and a motion to prioritize Canadian suppliers in response to US tariff threats. The meeting also includes several bylaw amendments for sewer, transit, and park service areas.

• Adoption of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769
• Motion to review capital projects and procurement to 'Buy Local / Buy Canadian'
• Grant-in-aid of $7,500 for McConnell Creek Farmers Institute capital improvements
• Grant-in-aid of $4,000 for Hemlock Valley Homeowners Association community events
• Water Supply Regulations, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1765

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will consider motions to authenticate the Dogwood Water System Local Service Area and North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area parcel tax rolls. The meeting includes a presentation by the Chief Financial Officer and is largely procedural.

• Motion to authenticate the Dogwood Water System Local Service Area Parcel Tax Roll
• Motion to authenticate the North Cultus Lake Sewer System Service Area Parcel Tax Roll

Human Resources Committee

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will elect a chair and consider the adoption of minutes from the June 20, 2024, meeting.

• Election of Human Resources Committee Chair
• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is reviewing several grant-in-aid requests and infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering amendments to water and sewer utility fees and various land-use permits.

• Sole-sourced contract up to $372,510 with Boston Bar Area A Landfill Society for Chaumox Landfill operations
• Grant-in-aid requests: $7,500 for McConnell Creek Farmers Institute, $6,000 for Deroche & District Community Association, and $4,000 for Hemlock Valley Homeowners Association
• Adoption of Water Supply Systems Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1765 and Sewer Systems Establishment Bylaw No. 1768
• Proposed public information meeting for residential and commercial redevelopment of 52285, 52375, 52425, 52445 Yale Road
• Proposed refusal of Temporary Use Permit for RV storage at 38482 Bell Road

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will consider giving three readings to the Fraser Valley Regional District 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769. The committee also discusses service area bylaw amendments for Rexford Creek storm drainage and Electoral Area C community parks, and a transit service amendment. Other items include air quality monitoring station licences, an invasive weed control agreement, support for Boston Bar First Nation's geothermal grant application, and resolutions on illegal dumping and housing targets.

• 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1769 for three readings and adoption
• Rexford Creek Storm Drainage Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1770
• Electoral Area C Community Parks Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1771
• Sub-Regional Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1757 rescinding and re-giving third reading
• Support for Boston Bar First Nation’s grant application for a geothermal and green hydrogen feasibility study

Fraser Valley Regional District Board

The Fraser Valley Regional District Board will consider several motions, including adopting committee terms of reference, approving a $4,000 grant to Harrison Mills Community Club, establishing a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, and adopting a bylaw for a volunteer fire department. The most significant financial decision is the approval of a $499,900 contract with BGC Engineering Inc. for a public safety and risk assessment of the Chilliwack River Valley slope hazards.

• Approve $499,900 contract (plus GST) with BGC Engineering Inc. for Chilliwack River Valley Slope Hazard Public Safety & Risk Assessment
• Adopt Flood Resiliency Committee Terms of Reference
• Adopt Intergovernmental Relations Committee Terms of Reference
• Approve $4,000 grant‑in‑aid to Harrison Mills Community Club for window replacements
• Give first, second, and third readings to Volunteer Fire Department Establishment and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1764, 2025

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review four proposed 2024 UBCM resolutions—covering disaster financial assistance, managing fire risk on Crown land, provincial service level expectations, and radon mitigation—and issue a call for resolutions for the 2025 Lower Mainland Local Government Association AGM. The meeting also includes election of the committee chair.

• Review of Resolution EB33 – Disaster Financial Assistance for Victims of Climate Related Events
• Review of Resolution NR33 – Managing Fire Risk on Crown Land
• Review of Resolution NR99 – Provincial Service Level Expectations to Prioritize Customer Service
• Review of Resolution NR49 – Provincial Funding Program for Radon Mitigation
• Call for submissions for the 2025 Lower Mainland Local Government Association AGM

Electoral Area Advocacy Committee

The Electoral Area Advocacy Committee will first approve its agenda and adopt minutes from its January 2024 and May 2024 meetings. It will then review the 2024 UBCM resolutions, including disaster financial assistance, fire‑risk management on Crown land, provincial service expectations, and a radon‑mitigation funding program. The committee will also invite submissions for resolutions to be considered at the 2025 Lower Mainland Local Government Association annual meeting.

• Approve agenda and addenda
• Adopt minutes from the January 24 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the May 16 2024 meeting
• Review 2024 UBCM resolutions (disaster aid, fire risk, service expectations, radon mitigation)
• Request submissions for resolutions for the 2025 LMLGA AGM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a staff presentation on the draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan. The agenda also includes a resolution to close the meeting for discussion of labour relations, land matters, and preliminary negotiations. No decisions on the plan are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Staff presentation on draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan with PowerPoint and Budget Orientation Tool
• Resolution to close meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (e), and (k) for confidential discussions
• Public question period limited to items on the agenda
• No other substantive business items listed

Regional and Corporate Services Committee

The Regional and Corporate Services Committee will vote on adopting terms of reference for two new committees (Intergovernmental Relations and Flood Resiliency), approving the 2025 holiday closure of FVRD corporate offices, applying for a UBCM grant to host a forum with Sts'ailes First Nation, and authorizing a five-year hangar land lease renewal with Valley Helicopters at the Fraser Valley Regional Airpark in Hope. An information item on the 2024 Invasive Weed Control Program will also be received.

• Adopt Intergovernmental Relations Committee Terms of Reference
• Adopt Flood Resiliency Committee Terms of Reference
• Approve holiday closure of FVRD corporate offices Dec 29–31, 2025
• Approve grant application for UBCM Regional Community to Community forum with Sts'ailes First Nation
• Authorize five-year hangar land lease renewal with Valley Helicopters at Fraser Valley Regional Airpark in Hope

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is recommending the FVRD Board refuse to forward an application for a 3-lot subdivision at 4671 Sherlaw Road, Electoral Area E, to the Agricultural Land Commission. The committee also considers a $4,000 grant-in-aid to Harrison Mills Community Club for window replacements, establishment of a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, and a bylaw amendment for volunteer fire departments. A verbal update on Budget 723 for Electoral Area E Community Parks is scheduled. The meeting includes election of a vice chair and a closed session for negotiations.

• Motion to refuse forwarding ALC application for 3-lot subdivision at 4671 Sherlaw Road, Electoral Area E
• Grant-in-aid of $4,000 to Harrison Mills Community Club for window replacements, funded from 2024 Electoral Area C budget
• Proposal to establish Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for two bylaws: Dogwood Water System and Cultus Lake Sewer System
• Verbal update on including Budget 723 (Electoral Area E Community Parks) into draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan
• Three readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 1764 amending Volunteer Fire Department Establishment and Regulation