Mission, British Columbia

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special pre-closed meeting. Council intends to exclude the public to discuss matters relating to labour or other employee relations.

• Resolution to exclude the public pursuant to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for the Mission Regular Council Meeting on 2026-08-17 contains only procedural boilerplate with no items for decision or discussion. No reports, bylaws, or resolutions are listed.

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Mission City Council will consider a resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter. The meeting will be conducted as a closed council session with no items selected for discussion. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to exclude the public (closed meeting) under Community Charter sections
• Adjournment to a closed council meeting (no items selected)

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for the Mission Regular Council Meeting on 2026-07-20 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will discuss updates from MP Dalton, MP Vis, MLA Gasper and MLA Mok, as well as items such as diking improvements, the financial impact of body‑worn cameras for the RCMP, transit expansion funding, and transportation studies. A presentation by MOTIV Architects will outline conceptual designs for The Forge youth hub and include a recommendation to endorse Option C (Through Corridor). The council will consider that recommendation during the meeting.

• Discussion with MP Dalton, MP Vis, MLA Gasper and MLA Mok (updates)
• Diking Improvements
• Financial Impact of Body Worn Cameras for RCMP
• Transit Expansion Funding
• The Forge Project Update – recommendation to endorse Option C for the youth hub

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a development permit for a new grocery store at 31887 Lougheed Highway and consider several other permits and bylaws. Also up for decision are a new alcohol policy for community events, renewal of two housing agreements on Fraser Crescent, and a second reading of official community plan amendments. Several items are informational only, such as a rezoning application and a curbside cart transition plan.

• Development permit for grocery store at 31887 Lougheed Highway
• Temporary use permit renewal for women's recovery facility at 34641 Lougheed Highway
• Temporary use permit for mini-storage (shipping containers) at 7014 Abbott Street
• Adoption of housing agreements at 32621 and 32651 Fraser Crescent
• Second reading of OCP amending bylaw to replace development permit area guidelines

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is solely to vote on excluding the public to discuss labour relations and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Close meeting under Section 90(1)(c) – labour/employee relations
• Close meeting under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary negotiations for a municipal service

Special Council Meeting

The council will discuss and provide feedback on two high-level land use concepts for the Health and Wellness District Area Plan. Staff will use this input to refine the plans over the summer for a future policy framework.

• Health and Wellness District Area Plan - High-level Concepts
• Attachment A - High-level Land Use Concepts 1 and 2
• Attachment B - What We Heard Report
• Feedback on concept plans for HWD Area Plan
• Consultant Arcadis presentation

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special closed council meeting. The only item is a resolution to exclude the public to discuss labour relations under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Resolution to exclude the public for labour relations discussion

Special Council Meeting

Council will decide on endorsing a preferred land use concept (Option 2 - Focused) for the Lougheed Highway Corridor Concept Plan, along with its vision and goals, to enable engineering contract work.

• Endorse Option 2 (Focused) as preferred land use concept for Lougheed Highway Corridor
• Endorse proposed vision and goals for the corridor plan
• Council direction from April 7, 2026 addressed in report

Council deferred choosing a preferred land use option for the Lougheed Highway Corridor Concept Plan. Staff were directed to provide a detailed report addressing concerns regarding traffic safety, tax values, job quality, and developer incentives.

• Deferred decision on preferred land use option for Lougheed Highway Corridor Concept Plan
• Directed staff to prepare a report on engineering impacts, traffic flow, and employment projections
• Requested tax value and job value comparisons between Option 2 and Option 3
• Requested analysis on impacts to mobile home parks and downtown business vacancy rates
• Directed staff to develop a business case and criteria-based framework for potential incentives

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider and approve the Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation's 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements. After that, they will vote to close the meeting to discuss labour relations, land transactions, and service negotiations.

• Approve MBIC 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements
• Defer appointment of auditor pending procurement process
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(c) – labour relations
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) – land acquisition/disposition
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary service negotiations

Council approved the 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation. The meeting also established June 15, 2026, as the corporation's annual reference date and deferred the appointment of an auditor pending a procurement process.

• Approved MBIC 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements
• Set June 15, 2026, as MBIC annual reference date
• Deferred appointment of auditor until procurement process is complete
• Adopted 2024 Annual General Meeting minutes
• Resolved to exclude the public from the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially adopt housing agreements for two properties on Fraser Crescent, approve funding for a homeless count, and consider several zoning amendments. The agenda also includes updates on forestry, parks grants, and active transportation measures.

• Up to $17,500 from Accumulated Surplus for Point-in-Time homeless count in October 2026
• Housing Agreement Bylaws 6425-2026 and 6426-2026 for 32621 and 32651 Fraser Crescent (first, second, third readings)
• Rezoning of 9006 Cedar Street to Multi-unit Townhouse and Institutional Parks zones (adoption)
• Development Variance Permit DVP26-6 for 34255 Kirkpatrick Avenue: increase secondary suite floor area from 110 sq m to 146 sq m
• Interim active transportation measures on Stave Lake Street between Best Avenue and 11th Avenue

Council approved installation of concrete curbs, bollards, and signage on Stave Lake Street as interim active transportation improvements. They accepted the 2025 Annual Report and approved a $10,000 strategic grant for a lacrosse box opening event. A revision to the Corporate Communications Policy was defeated in a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved Stave Lake Street interim active transportation measures (carried as amended)
• Accepted 2025 Annual Report and Financial Information for submission (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 strategic grant for lacrosse box opening (carried)
• Deferred Point in Time homelessness count funding ($17,500) pending further detail
• Approved Development Variance Permit at 34255 Kirkpatrick Avenue (5-1)
• Granted first reading to Housing Agreement Bylaws for 32621 and 32651 Fraser Crescent (carried)
• Defeated Corporate Communications Policy amendment on pre-campaign period (3-3)
• Directed staff to provide annual FOI request metrics (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on third reading and possible adoption of the new Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026, which guides future growth. They will also set Mayor and Councillor salaries for the 2026-2030 term at $115,249 and $57,624 respectively. Several rezoning applications and a development variance permit are up for approval. A notice of motion proposes studying an Aquifer Protection Development Permit Area.

• Third reading and possible adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026
• Set Mayor's salary at $115,249 and Councillors at $57,624 starting October 2026
• Rezoning 12311 Bell Street to allow secondary dwellings (RU16s)
• Rezone 9104 Emiry Street to Institutional Parks, Recreation and Civic (IPRC)
• Council to approve $12,500 for Canada Day from Celebrate Canada Fund and $15,000 for international physician recruitment

Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 by a 4-2 vote, a major policy document guiding future land use and development. Other decisions included setting council salaries for the next term, funding a physician recruitment delegation to Ireland and the UK, and approving several rezoning applications. A motion to report back on OCP impacts in one year was also carried.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 given third reading (4-2)
• Council remuneration set: Mayor $103,598, Councillor $51,979 for next term (carried)
• Staff to report back on OCP impact on rural, commercial, industrial activity in 1 year (carried)
• Physician recruitment delegation to Ireland and UK supported with $15,000 from surplus (5-0)
• Rezoning 12311 Bell Street from RU16 to RU16s for secondary dwelling (carried)
• Rezoning 29561 Hudson Avenue to RR7s with tree remediation condition (carried)
• Rezoning 9104 Emiry Street to Institutional Parks, Recreation and Civic (carried)
• Development Variance Permit for 32939 7th Avenue approved (carried)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is solely to vote on a resolution to exclude the public and move into a closed session. The closed session will cover topics such as personal information about an individual, labour relations, land acquisition, preliminary service negotiations, and municipal annual report discussions. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The regular meeting was immediately closed to the public under five exceptions of the Community Charter, including personal information, labour relations, land disposition, preliminary service negotiations, and annual report objectives. The council then adjourned to a closed meeting without any public decisions.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public and adjourn to closed session (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Mission City Council will consider and vote on several items, including zoning and building bylaw amendments to allow shipping containers as residential storage, a temporary liquor license for the Mission Springs Neighbourhood Pub to extend hours for the FIFA World Cup, and a development variance permit at 31936 Silverdale Avenue. Delegations will present on the UFV Mission Campus Living Lab and the Mission Arts and Cultural Centre Project. The council will also approve the 2027 meeting schedule and facility closures between Christmas and New Year's.

• Zoning amendment to allow shipping containers for residential storage (Bylaw 6415-2026-5949(209))
• Building amendment to include shipping containers and raise permit exemption threshold (Bylaw 6420-2026-3590(5))
• Temporary liquor license for Mission Springs Neighbourhood Pub at 7160 Oliver Street for extended hours during FIFA World Cup (June 11–July 20, 2026)
• Development Variance Permit DVP26-3 at 31936 Silverdale Avenue to reduce rear and interior setbacks for an accessory building
• Approval of 2027 Council meeting schedule and closure of municipally operated facilities (except leisure centre and RCMP) between Christmas 2027 and New Year's 2028

Council approved the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw (4-1, with Councillor Gill opposed). They also adopted zoning and building amending bylaws to expand shipping container use for residential storage and increase the building permit exemption threshold. A development variance permit for a property on Silverdale Avenue was approved, and the Mission Springs Neighbourhood Pub received support for a temporary liquor license extension during FIFA World Cup. Council set its 2027 meeting schedule and approved facility closures between Christmas and New Year.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw 6416 (4-1)
• Adopted Zoning Amending Bylaw 6415 to expand shipping container storage on residential properties
• Adopted Building Amending Bylaw 6420 to include shipping containers and raise permit exemption threshold
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP26-3 at 31936 Silverdale Avenue (setback reductions)
• Supported Mission Springs Neighbourhood Pub's temporary liquor license extension for FIFA World Cup (no objection)
• Approved 2027 council meeting schedule and Christmas/New Year's facility closures
• Approved list of priorities for UBCM ministerial meetings (health, transportation, education, housing, etc.)
• Adopted minutes from previous council meetings

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a procedural meeting to immediately exclude the public. Council will discuss labour relations, land transactions, legal advice, and a FOI request in closed session.

No substantive decisions were made in the public portion. Council unanimously resolved to exclude the public under several sections of the Community Charter, including labour relations, land disposition, solicitor-client privilege, and a FOI request. The meeting then adjourned to closed session.

• Approved resolution to exclude the public (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (unanimous)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting consists of a resolution to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed council meeting. The closed session will discuss topics including labour relations, property security, law enforcement, litigation, and intergovernmental negotiations. No public business is conducted.

The council held a regular pre-closed meeting and passed a resolution to exclude the public. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session to discuss matters related to labour relations, property security, law enforcement, litigation, and negotiations with provincial/federal government. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Voted to exclude the public under multiple Community Charter sections (carried)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on approving the 2025 consolidated financial statements and over $14 million in Mission's share of regional utility carry forwards. A public hearing is scheduled on a zoning bylaw to allow shipping containers for residential storage. Multiple rezoning applications and a building bylaw amendment are also up for readings. A delegation from the local firefighters' union requests additional funding.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw 6415-2026-5949(209): allowing shipping containers as enclosed storage on residential properties
• Approval of regional utility carry forwards: Mission's share of water and sewer capital is $5.9M and $8.3M respectively
• First, second, and third readings of rezoning for 34870 Dewdney Trunk Road from R930 to R669
• Reconsideration of development application for 13033 and 13085 Pilgrim Street, including rezoning and street naming
• Amendment to Building Bylaw to increase accessory storage building exemption from 10 sq m to 15 sq m and include shipping containers

Council approved the draft 2025 consolidated financial statements and authorized $133,000 in regional water operating, $167,000 in sewer operating, $28,529,000 in water capital, and $44,055,000 in sewer capital carry-forwards (Mission's shares $28,063, $31,329, $5,943,540, $8,285,254). Council also directed staff to prepare a draft Public Notice Bylaw with specific posting locations and methods. Four proclamations were adopted. A public hearing on shipping container zoning was opened and closed with no public input.

• Approved draft 2025 consolidated financial statements
• Approved $133,000 regional water operating carry-forward (Mission share $28,063)
• Approved $167,000 regional sewer operating carry-forward (Mission share $31,329)
• Approved $28,529,000 regional water capital carry-forward (Mission share $5,943,540)
• Approved $44,055,000 regional sewer capital carry-forward (Mission share $8,285,254)
• Directed staff to prepare draft Public Notice Bylaw with designated posting places and e-newsletter distribution
• Proclaimed Moose Hide Campaign Day, MS Awareness Month, Seniors' Week, and World Menstrual Health Day

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes discussions with the School Board on updates to Mission Senior Secondary School, enrollment projections, and a youth hub. The council will also hear reports on crosswalks, multi-use paths, traffic safety near schools, and Brackley Avenue Park planning. The meeting concludes with a resolution to exclude the public for labour relations and preliminary negotiations.

• Mission Senior Secondary School update
• Enrollment projections and youth hub status
• Traffic safety on Stave Lake St near Heritage Park Middle and Windebank Elementary
• Brackley Avenue Park planning with school needs and parking
• Closed session for labour relations and municipal service negotiations

No substantive decisions were made at this special council meeting, which was held jointly with the Board of Education for discussion purposes. Topics included the Mission Senior Secondary School project, enrollment projections, youth hub funding, crosswalk and multi-use path updates, and advocacy priorities for the UBCM convention. Council agreed to consider the Board's meeting requests at a later regular meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to the public under Community Charter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw. They will also discuss a hybrid approach for the citizen satisfaction survey, referral of the Zero Carbon Step Code to a committee, and a rezoning application at 32831 Richards Avenue to allow a secondary dwelling.

• 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw
• 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw
• Citizen Satisfaction Survey: hybrid approach funded by Financial Stabilization Reserve
• Early Adoption of Zero Carbon Step Code Level 4 referred to Development Liaison Committee
• Rezoning at 32831 Richards Avenue from RR7 to RR7s for secondary dwelling

Council adopted the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw, both by a 5-1 vote. They approved a hybrid citizen satisfaction survey funded from the Financial Stabilization Reserve. A rezoning at 32831 Richards Avenue to allow a secondary dwelling was granted first, second, third readings and adopted (4-2). Council referred a motion to adopt Level 4 of the Zero Carbon Step Code to the Development Liaison Committee for further consideration, and directed staff to report back on the Murray Street Overpass impact from truck rerouting.

• Approved 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 6401-2026 (5-1)
• Approved 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw 6413-2026 (5-1)
• Approved hybrid citizen satisfaction survey (carried)
• Rezoning 32831 Richards Ave to RR7s approved (4-2)
• Adopted rezoning 34971 Ferndale Ave to RU16s (carried)
• Referred Zero Carbon Step Code Level 4 adoption to DLC (carried)
• Requested staff report on Murray Street Overpass from Ministry of Transportation (carried)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is entirely procedural: the council will vote to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed meeting. The closed session will discuss topics including property security, land transactions, solicitor-client advice, confidential information, preliminary service negotiations, and intergovernmental negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90(1)(d),(e),(i),(j),(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Adjourn to closed council meeting

The council voted to exclude the public for closed-session discussions on security, land, legal advice, and negotiations. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion.

• Approved motion to exclude public under Community Charter sections (RC(C)26-013)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on the Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026, which sets policies for managing growth and development. They will also consider several rezoning applications, development variance permits, and a resolution to support a FireSmart grant application. Other items include proclamations, appointment of election officials, and reports on the Lougheed Highway Corridor Plan.

• Public hearing on Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026
• Rezoning 31951 Olson Avenue from rural to Institutional (CD62 zone)
• Rezoning 13033 & 13085 Pilgrim Street to Rural Residential 7 (RR7) zone
• Support resolution for 2026-2027 UBCM FireSmart grant application
• Options from Efficiency, Capacity and Organizational Review and Municipal Advisor Report

Council held a public hearing on the new Official Community Plan but took no vote. It defeated a motion to uphold a delegation denial (3-4), effectively allowing the delegation. Other decisions included supporting a FireSmart grant application, designating community special events, and appointing election officials.

• Defeated motion to uphold delegation denial (3-4)
• Approved 2026-2027 FireSmart grant application support (carried)
• Designated beer garden events and Fraser Valley Pride as community special events (carried)
• Appointed Taryn Hubbard as Chief Election Officer for 2026 local election (carried)
• Received Doyle Street parking lot update and directed staff report back (carried)
• Proclaimed Ukrainian Festival Day, GBS-CIDP Awareness Month, and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month (carried)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is purely procedural: the council will vote to exclude the public and convene in a closed session. The closed session will cover labour relations, property security, preliminary service negotiations, annual report discussions, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to exclude the public under BC Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (d), (k), (l), and 90(2)(b)

The council passed a resolution to exclude the public and adjourn to a closed meeting. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90 and 92 (carried unanimously)

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider recommendations to amend the Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, including increasing the number of directors and setting compensation rates for directors and chairs. It will also decide whether to allocate $95,000 from the city’s unappropriated surplus to fund a recruitment firm for new directors and a chief executive officer. Additional actions include appointing a new non‑voting shareholder representative, accepting a board resignation, and appointing a new board member. A resolution will be voted on to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.

• Amend Articles of Incorporation to increase directors to a maximum of 14 and voting directors to a maximum of 9
• Set per‑meeting compensation rates: $275‑$550 for voting directors, $300‑$700 for chairs and committee chairs
• Approve $95,000 from the unappropriated surplus to retain a recruitment firm for new directors and a CEO
• Accept Mike Younie’s resignation and appoint Barclay Pitkethly as a non‑voting shareholder representative
• Vote to exclude the public from the meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e), 90(1)(k), and 90(2)(b)

The council approved amendments to the Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, expanding the board and establishing compensation rates (5‑2). A proposal to provide $95,000 for a recruitment firm was defeated (2‑5). The council accepted a board resignation, appointed a new non‑voting shareholder representative, and directed staff to notify MBIC of the amendments.

• Amended MBIC Articles of Incorporation to increase directors and set compensation (5‑2)
• Defeated $95,000 recruitment‑firm funding for MBIC (2‑5)
• Defeated amendment to change funding wording to “up to $95,000” (3‑4)
• Directed CAO to inform MBIC of the Articles amendment (5‑2)
• Deferred appointment of a fifth non‑voting shareholder representative (5‑2)
• Accepted Mike Younie’s resignation and appointed Barclay Pitkethly as non‑voting shareholder representative (5‑2)
• Closed the special meeting to the public under the Community Charter (carried)
• Adjourned the special council meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will vote on a five‑and‑a‑half year contract for Mission landfill operations, with two optional three‑year extensions. It will also consider amendments to the Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw and endorse a Memorandum of Understanding for the downtown parking study. Budget additions of $20,000 for the fire‑rescue 100th anniversary and $262,000 for a solid‑waste communication project will be approved. Several rezoning and development permit items are presented for information only.

• Mission Landfill Operations Contract – 5½‑year term, two optional 3‑year extensions
• Development and Subdivision Control Amending Bylaw 6409‑2026‑5650(8) – first, second, third readings
• Downtown Parking Study Memorandum of Understanding – endorsement and signing authority
• Add $20,000 to 2026 budget for Mission Fire Rescue Service 100th anniversary
• Add $262,000 to 2026 budget for solid‑waste collection transition communication

The Council approved posting the Mission Landfill Operations contract for a 5½‑year term with two optional 3‑year extensions. It also approved $262,000 for a solid waste collection transition communication project and $20,000 for the Fire Rescue Service 100th anniversary celebration. The Economic Development Advisory Committee was dissolved, and the proposed Downtown Parking Study Memorandum of Understanding was defeated. Several bylaws and a development permit were read and approved.

• Approved Mission Landfill Operations contract posting (CARRIED)
• Approved $262,000 solid waste communication project (CARRIED 4‑2)
• Approved $20,000 fire anniversary budget addition (CARRIED)
• Dissolved Economic Development Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
• Defeated Downtown Parking Study MOU (OPPOSED 6‑0)
• Approved Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw readings (CARRIED)
• Approved Bylaw Notice Enforcement amendment readings (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Permit for 8260 Loftus Street (CARRIED)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural and consists of a resolution to exclude the public. Council intends to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel information and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

The council voted to close the regular meeting to the public under sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter. The motion to exclude the public (RC(C)26-009) was moved by Councillor Plecas, seconded by Councillor Hamilton, and carried. The council then moved to adjourn the meeting (RC(C)26-010), which was also carried.

• Closed meeting to public excluded (RC(C)26-009) carried
• Adjourned meeting (RC(C)26-010) carried

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural and consists of a resolution to exclude the public. The council intends to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss confidential matters.

• Resolution to exclude the public pursuant to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

The council voted to close the regular meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter. The motion was moved by Councillor Plecas, seconded by Councillor Elias, and was carried. The council then voted to adjourn to a closed council meeting, also moved by Plecas and seconded by Elias, and it was carried.

• Closed meeting to public – carried (moved by Plecas, seconded by Elias)
• Adjourned to closed council meeting – carried (moved by Plecas, seconded by Elias)

Regular Council Meeting

The Mission Council will hold a second reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 and set a public hearing for April 7, 2026. It will also consider three rezoning and amending bylaws affecting 31828 Lougheed Highway and shared amenity space in townhouse projects. The council will adopt a Vexatious Behaviour and Unreasonable Conduct Policy and approve a list of municipally funded grants totaling several hundred thousand dollars. A Forestry Operations Q4 2025 report will be presented for information only.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 – second reading and schedule public hearing for April 7, 2026
• Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6313-2024-5670(50) – redesignate 31828 Lougheed Highway from Employment – Major Commercial to Employment
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6314-2024-5949(168) – rezone 31828 Lougheed Highway from IPRC to Comprehensive Development 60 (CD60) Zone
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6402-2026-5949(204) – allow shared indoor amenity space in townhouse developments
• Adopt Vexatious Behaviour and Unreasonable Conduct Policy (ADM.46(C))

The council adopted agenda item RC26-059. A public hearing was held for Development Application P2024-042 at 31828 Lougheed Highway. No vote or formal decision on the application was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted agenda (RC26-059) – carried

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider several budget items, including a $90,000 annual allocation for school and playground pavement markings funded by ICBC and property taxes, a $47,200 part‑time communications position, and a $166,608 increase to the park maintenance budget. The council will also select Option 1 for the Bylaw Patroller Pilot Program. No action is required on the 2026 Budget Follow‑Up General Operating Equipment Management report or the Crosswalk Priorities report.

• Approve $90,000 annual budget for pavement markings (2026: $35,000 ICBC grant, $55,000 property tax; 2027+ $90,000 from property taxes)
• Approve addition of a part‑time communications position at a cost of $47,200
• Approve $166,608 increase to the park maintenance budget for 2026
• Select Option 1 for the Bylaw Patroller Pilot Program as recommended in the report
• Provide information on Crosswalk Priorities (no council action required)

The council approved a Coordinated Compliance and Safety Initiative that adds two bylaw patrollers, two RCMP members, a community outreach group and a program coordinator. The $130,000 budget for the coordinator will be funded first by a Health Canada grant if available, then by reserves. Additional approvals included $90,000 for school and playground pavement markings, $35,000 for PRC communications work, and $166,608 for park maintenance. A motion to select Option 3 of a safety initiative was defeated 1‑to‑6.

• Approved Coordinated Compliance and Safety Initiative (budget $130,000) – carried
• Approved $90,000 annual budget for school/playground pavement markings – carried
• Approved $35,000 for PRC communications contract – carried (4 to 3)
• Approved $166,608 increase to park maintenance budget – carried
• Defeated selection of Option 3 in safety initiative – defeated (1 to 6)
• Resolved staff to report back on crosswalk safety options at Tunbridge & Cedar – carried
• Adopted meeting agenda – carried
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This is a special pre-closed meeting to resolve the exclusion of the public from further proceedings. Council intends to discuss labor relations and preliminary negotiations regarding a municipal service.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(c) regarding labour or employee relations
• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(k) regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations

The council resolved to close the special meeting to the public under the Community Charter and then adjourned the meeting. Both resolutions were carried.

• Closed meeting to public (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider the first, second and third readings of Fire Prevention Amending Bylaw 6339-2025-6258(1), which would shift fire inspections to a risk‑based approach as required by the Fire Safety Act. The meeting also includes a third‑reading vote on Zoning Amending Bylaw 6400-2025-5949(203) to narrow the definition of adult‑entertainment establishments. Recommendations are presented to endorse separate utility billing and to approve up to $100,000 from unappropriated surplus for an Economic Development Strategy.

• Fire Prevention Amending Bylaw 6339-2025-6258(1) – risk‑based fire inspection program (first‑third readings)
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6400-2025-5949(203) – restrict adult‑entertainment uses (third reading)
• Endorse separate annual utility billing; incorporate changes into water, sewer and solid waste bylaws
• Approve up to $100,000 from Unappropriated Surplus for Economic Development Strategy development
• Public Hearing Notice for February 17, 2026

The Council adopted the Fire Prevention Amending Bylaw 6339‑2025‑6258(1) with first, second and third readings, moving to a risk‑based fire inspection program. It also endorsed a separate annual utility billing system, passing the motion 4‑3. In addition, the Council approved $100,000 from unappropriated surplus for an Economic Development Strategy and adopted a zoning amendment to narrow adult‑entertainment definitions.

• Adopted agenda (RC26‑045) – carried
• Resolved into Committee of the Whole (RC26‑046) – carried
• Approved Fire Prevention Bylaw amendments and granted first three readings (RC26‑047) – carried
• Read Fire Prevention Amending Bylaw 6339‑2025‑6258(1) first, second, third times (RC26‑056) – carried
• Read Zoning Amending Bylaw 6400‑2025‑5949(203) third time (RC26‑057) – carried
• Endorsed separate utility billing transition (RC26‑049) – carried 4‑3
• Approved $100,000 for Economic Development Strategy (RC26‑050) – carried
• Adopted meeting minutes (RC26‑055) – carried

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is primarily procedural to facilitate a move into a closed session. Council will discuss matters relating to the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter regarding land interests

The council adopted a resolution (RC(C)26-005) to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and 92. The motion was moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Davies, and was carried. A second resolution (RC(C)26-006) to adjourn the meeting was also moved by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Davies, and was carried. The meeting ended at 1:01 p.m.

• Closed meeting to public (RC(C)26-005) carried
• Adjourned meeting (RC(C)26-006) carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will discuss the first reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 and a new Public Notice Bylaw. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments for townhouse amenities and the adoption of a 2026 fee revision bylaw.

• First reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026
• Public hearing scheduled for March 2, 2026, regarding 31828 Lougheed Highway rezoning to CD60 for a soil washing facility
• Zoning amendment to allow shared indoor amenity space for townhouse developments
• Adoption of 2026 Fee Revision Amending Bylaw 6403-2026-6382(1)
• Adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6128-2022-5949(83) for 12033 Campbell Street

Council adopted several bylaws and resolutions, including the first reading of the Official Community Plan and a draft zoning amendment to allow shared indoor amenity spaces in townhouse developments. The council also deferred the Public Notice Bylaw for further public input and approved appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation Board. Additional actions included designating upcoming beer‑garden events as community special events and scheduling public hearings for the 31828 Lougheed Highway development.

• Adopted agenda for the meeting (RC26-024)
• Resolved Council into Committee of the Whole (RC26-025)
• Declared beer‑garden events as Community Special Events and of Municipal Significance; staff to develop policy (RC26-026)
• Approved first reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw 6405-2026 and directed regional consultations (RC26-027)
• Approved draft Zoning Amending Bylaw 6402-2026-5949(204) for first and second reading and to schedule a public hearing (RC26-028)
• Adopted actions for 31828 Lougheed Highway, including scheduling public hearings and soil‑management conditions (RC26-029) – vote 6‑1
• Deferred Public Notice Bylaw 6404-2026 to March 16, 2026 for public input (RC26-031)
• Appointed Councillor Mark Davies to Economic Development Advisory Committee and Councillor Danny Plecas to Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation Board (RC26-032)

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

This meeting is procedural and consists of a resolution to exclude the public. Council intends to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss land matters and municipal services.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(e) regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Resolution to exclude the public under Section 90(1)(k) regarding preliminary negotiations for a municipal service

The council adopted a resolution to close the meeting to the public under sections 90(1)(e) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The motion was moved by Councillor Herar, seconded by Councillor Plecas, and carried. The council then adopted a resolution to adjourn the meeting, also moved by Herar and seconded by Plecas, and it was carried.

• Resolution RC(C)26-003 to close the meeting to the public – carried
• Resolution RC(C)26-004 to adjourn the meeting – carried

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will review several informational reports, including a network analyst position and bylaw patroller data, which do not require a vote. The main decision items are the Budget Decisions Part 2 that propose a 1.0% property tax increase and a 10.38% increase to the 2026 tax levy, hiring three capital‑project staff members, and endorsing the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan. All recommendations will be directed to staff for inclusion in the city’s long‑term financial plan.

• Informational report on a spending package for an IT Network Analyst position (no action required)
• Informational report responding to the Council’s request for additional bylaw patroller information (no action required)
• Budget Decisions Part 2 recommending a 1.0% property tax increase and a 10.38% increase to the 2026 property tax levy for asset renewal funding
• Recommendation to approve hiring an engineering technologist, a senior buyer, and a communications advisor funded from capital reserves
• Recommendation to endorse the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan and incorporate it into the financial plan for future council readings

The council voted 5‑to‑1 to adopt a 1.0% property tax increase directed to asset renewal funding. Council also endorsed the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan and approved extending Leisure Centre hours by $24,384. A proposed Coordinated Safety Initiative was defeated 2‑to‑4.

• Approved 1.0% property tax increase for asset renewal (5 to 1)
• Endorsed the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (carried)
• Approved $24,384 extension of Leisure Centre hours (5 to 1)
• Approved $65,000 Mission Historical Society staffing change (carried)
• Approved hiring an engineering technologist, senior buyer and communications advisor (carried)
• Approved $10,000 Public Works holiday street decorations (carried)
• Defeated Coordinated Safety Initiative including RCMP and Bylaw Patrollers (2 to 4)
• Approved $3,641 transfer to the Information Technology reserve fund (carried)

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The Mission City Council will hold a special pre‑closed meeting. The agenda includes a resolution to exclude the public under the Community Charter because the topics involve personal information about municipal staff, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Resolution to exclude the public (closed meeting) under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(c), and 90(1)(k)

The council voted to close the special meeting to the public under sections of the Community Charter concerning personal information, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations. The motion to exclude the public (SC(C)26-001) was moved by Councillor Plecas, seconded by Councillor Gill, and was carried. The council then voted to adjourn the closed meeting; the motion (SC(C)26-002) was moved by Councillor Plecas, seconded by Councillor Elias, and was carried.

• Closed meeting to public (SC(C)26-001) – carried
• Adjourned closed council meeting (SC(C)26-002) – carried

Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural items to call the meeting to order and adjourn to a closed session. No public business items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Resolution to exclude the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

The council adopted a resolution to exclude the public under Community Charter sections covering personal information, labour relations, solicitor‑client privilege, preliminary service negotiations and other statutory reasons. The same motion also adjourned the meeting. Both resolutions were moved by Councillor Plecas, seconded by Councillor Elias, and carried.

• Closed meeting to public approved (C2026-001)
• Meeting adjourned approved (C2026-002)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will vote on the 2026 Fee Revision Amending Bylaw (bylaw 6403‑2026‑6382(1)) for first, second, and third readings. It will also consider a zoning text amendment to narrow adult entertainment definitions, a housing agreement bylaw for 33231 1st Avenue, and endorse the Phase 1 inventory of the Lougheed Highway Corridor Strategy. Staff will receive a recommendation to implement the Municipal Advisor’s final report.

• 2026 Fee Revision Amending Bylaw 6403‑2026‑6382(1) – first, second, and third readings
• Zoning Amending Bylaw 6400‑2025‑5949(203) – adult entertainment definition amendment, first and second readings and scheduling of a public hearing
• Housing Agreement Bylaw 6391‑2025 – rescind third reading and grant third reading as amended for 33231 1st Avenue
• Lougheed Highway Corridor Strategy – Phase 1 inventory endorsement and direction to proceed with subsequent phases
• Municipal Advisor's Final Report – staff recommendation to implement report recommendations

Council endorsed the Lougheed Highway Corridor Strategy boundary, the Phase 1 inventory, and ordered staff to continue with stakeholder engagement and policy development. The Committee of Whole recommendations were adopted, including bylaws on adult‑entertainment zoning, the 2026 fee revision, and a revised housing agreement. Several governance items and a Council Procedure Bylaw amendment were approved, the latter by a 5‑to‑2 vote.

• Endorsed Lougheed Highway Corridor Strategy boundary and directed staff to proceed (RC26-010) – carried
• Rescinded third reading of Housing Agreement Bylaw 6391-2025 and granted amended third reading (RC26-011) – carried
• Adopted first and second readings of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6400-2025-5949(203) for adult entertainment (RC26-017) – carried
• Adopted first, second, and third readings of 2026 Fee Revision Amending Bylaw 6403-2026-6382(1) (RC26-018) – carried
• Approved Council Governance refresher sessions on an annual basis (RC26-003) – carried
• Approved amendment to Council Orientation to emphasize Council role (RC26-004) – carried
• Amended Council Procedure Bylaw 5345-2013 (RC26-005) – carried (5 to 2)
• Adopted Committee of Whole recommendations (RC26-014, except RC26-005) – carried