Mission public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a major road and utility contract for 14th Avenue and advanced $2.3 million from the 2024 budget to fund it. Other key actions included approving a CMHC housing action plan and processing rezoning applications for Fraser Crescent and Harms Street.
- Awarded $5,874,600 contract for 14th Avenue Road & Utility Improvements (Phase 2) to B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd.
- Advanced $2.3 million from the 2024 budget to the 14th Avenue Upgrade project account
- Approved 'Action Plan' for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application
- Repealed Arcade and Pool Room Regulation Bylaw 1304-1983
- Directed staff to prepare a bylaw delegating minor Development Variance Permits to staff
- Advanced rezoning of 32770 Fraser Crescent to Commercial Highway One Zone (CH1) for public hearing
- Advanced rezoning of 8443 Harms Street to Urban Residential 465 and Multi-unit Duplex 465 Zones
- Named new road running west from Harms Street as McLagan Way
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
The meeting was procedural and resulted in no substantive public decisions. Council voted to exclude the public to discuss matters including labour relations, land acquisition, and law enforcement.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-031 to close the meeting to the public
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-032 to adjourn the meeting
Special Council Meeting
Council approved a voluntary water metering program for detached homes and finalized several terms for the secondary suites program. Decisions included funding for water infrastructure and establishing fees and eligibility for secondary suites.
- Approved voluntary water metering program and Water Bylaw 2196-1990 revision
- Allocated 2024 Financial Plan funds for water meters, including $300k annually for 5 years
- Approved $1M annual limit for applicant financing at 4% borrowing rate
- Approved annual secondary suite fee on a sliding scale up to $200
- Permitted secondary suites in duplexes on larger lots with City infrastructure
- Permitted secondary suites in detached dwellings with coach homes or garden cottages on large urban lots
- Requested staff report on enforcement of business license bylaws for vacation rentals
- Mandated at least one public in-person meeting for the secondary suites communications strategy
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved the Communications and Public Engagement Strategy and accepted a $4,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion for fire training equipment. Several development applications and zoning amendments were granted first or second readings, including a project at 9124 Cedar Street. A public hearing was held for rezoning properties on Dewdney Trunk Road and Harms Street.
- Approved Communications and Public Engagement Strategy
- Approved $4,000 Legion donation for fire suppression training container
- Proclaimed September 2023 as Literacy Month
- Granted first reading to OCP Bylaw 6215-2023-5670(42) for Hurd St/Bueckert Ave (conditional)
- Granted first and second readings for rezoning 9124 Cedar Street to MT1
- Granted first and second readings for Zoning Amending Bylaw 6214-2023-5949(131)
- Granted first and second readings for rezoning 8153 Manson Street to R930s
- Approved Development Variance Permit DV22-033 for 32768 and 32778 Egglestone Avenue
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-029 to exclude the public from the meeting
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-030 to adjourn the meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved funding for gym equipment and authorized grant applications for housing and infrastructure. Three public hearings were held regarding zoning amendments, and the city proclaimed National Drowning Prevention Week.
- Proclaimed July 16-22, 2023, as National Drowning Prevention Week
- Approved $45,000 from Growing Communities Fund to replace Group Cycling (Spin Bikes) (6-1)
- Approved 2024 Fee for Service Grants in principle at 2023 levels plus 2%
- Approved transfer of $150,000 grant funding for SARA for Women project to Santa Rosa site
- Approved Development Liaison Committee Terms of Reference
- Supported grant application to Federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for Lane Creek Pump Station
- Authorized grant application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
- Directed staff to develop a park plan for Stave Falls Community Park
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-027 to exclude the public from the meeting
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-028 to adjourn the meeting
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
The council met briefly to resolve that the meeting be closed to the public. The session was adjourned after two minutes to discuss land matters, legal advice, and protected information.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-025 to exclude the public from the meeting
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-026 to adjourn the meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council voted to support a liquor licence amendment for the 14th Avenue Pub, directing staff to include requirements for limited hours and noise and lighting mitigation. Public hearings were held for three zoning amending bylaws, though the provided record does not list final decisions for those items.
- Approved Liquor Licence application LIQ23-001 for 32516 14th Avenue (4-1)
Freestanding Committee of the Whole
The Committee recommended supporting More Than a Roof Housing Society's application for a 10-storey affordable housing project. Council also approved the 2024 budget meeting schedule and reviewed preliminary budget status and citizen survey plans.
- Recommended support for More Than a Roof's BC Housing application at 33230 2nd Avenue
- Approved proposed 2024 budget meeting schedule
- Added Letter of Support for More Than a Roof Housing Society to the agenda
Special Council Meeting
Council reviewed a business case for residential water metering and four potential implementation scenarios. They directed staff to further explore a voluntary program and a hybrid model, requesting additional data on costs, incentives, and communications before a final decision is made.
- Directed staff to explore Scenario 4 (Voluntary Metering Program) and a hybrid of Scenario 2 and 4
- Requested a follow-up report addressing 16 specific questions on costs, financing, and technical options
- Ordered coordination between the timing of the water meters report and the secondary suites report
- Adopted the June 26, 2023 Special Council Meeting agenda
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved the purchase of a CAT 548 Road Builder Excavator and endorsed the Community Wellness Strategy. A resolution of support was granted for a liquor licence amendment at 33211 North Railway Avenue. Public hearings were held for two zoning amendments on Richards Avenue and Cathy Crescent.
- Approved $487,200 purchase of 2022 CAT 548 Road Builder Excavator
- Approved resolution of support for Liquor Licence application LIQ23-002 (33211 North Railway Avenue)
- Endorsed the Community Wellness Strategy
- Approved Project Charter for Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Master Plan Update
- Proclaimed June 2023 as 'Indigenous History Month'
- Denied request to investigate 15-minute parking spots in front of Shop and Save (0-7)
- Closed public hearing for Zoning Amending Bylaw 6186-2023-5949(116) (33875 Richards Avenue)
- Closed public hearing for Zoning Amending Bylaw 6189-2023-5949(118) (12620 Cathy Crescent)
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
Council voted to exclude the public from the meeting to discuss land acquisition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential government information. The meeting was adjourned shortly after the vote.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-023 to close the meeting to the public
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-024 to adjourn the meeting
Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
Council held a brief special meeting to resolve the exclusion of the public from further proceedings. The meeting was adjourned after two minutes to move into a closed session.
- Approved resolution SC(C)23-003 to close the meeting to the public pursuant to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter
- Approved resolution SC(C)23-004 to adjourn the meeting
Regular (Pre-Closed) Meeting
The meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned to a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-021 to exclude the public from the meeting
- Approved resolution RC(C)23-022 to adjourn the meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a retail cannabis license application for 29560 Lougheed Highway and recommended $90,000 for pickleball courts at Wren Park pending public engagement. Several rezoning applications were advanced to first and second reading, while a rezoning request for 34883 Lougheed Highway was defeated.
- Approved retail cannabis license application RC23-001 for 29560 Lougheed Highway (6-1)
- Recommended $90,000 for at least 6 pickleball courts at Wren Park pending public engagement
- Defeated rezoning of 34883 Lougheed Highway from R930 to R465 (2-5)
- Advanced rezoning of 33849 Cherry Avenue from S20 to R465 for first/second reading (6-1)
- Advanced rezoning of 12658 Powell Street from RU36 to RU36s for first/second reading
- Advanced rezoning of 30835 Silverhill Avenue from RU16 to a new Comprehensive Development Zone for first/second reading
- Deferred Downtown Business Association parking snow clearing request
- Proclaimed June 18, 2023, as Longest Day of SMILES®
Special Council Meeting
Council approved eight specific capital plan expenditures totaling over $8.6 million, including funds for park improvements, housing, and theatre renovations. An additional $1.5 million was allocated for the future Centennial Park Master Plan. Council also requested staff provide more information on nine other potential initiatives.
- Approved $2M for Centennial Park lacrosse box multi-use transition
- Approved $1.5M for an additional spray park
- Approved $1M for a youth Foundry
- Approved $1M for housing initiatives
- Approved $2M for Clarke Foundation Theatre renovations
- Approved $850,000 for waterfront dockside flood protection design
- Approved $200,000 for Arts and Culture initiatives
- Approved $25,000 for Fraser River Heritage Park Garbage Compound