CITY OF CHILLIWACK
Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, November 07, 2023 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

8550 Young Road

Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4

8550 Young Road, 
Chilliwack, BC  V2P 8A4

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1.

Call to Order

The City of Chilliwack acknowledges that we are honoured to live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.

2.

Delegations/Hearings

2.1

Delegation - WildSafeBC

Gabriela De Romeri, Fraser Valley Coordinator, WildsafeBC, is in attendance to provide Council with an overview of the activities conducted in Chilliwack during the 2023 season.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 24, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

4.

Business Arising

5.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation

  That “Sign Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5344” be adopted.

6.

Quarterly Reports

7.

Departmental Reports

7.1

Communications - Departmental Third Quarter Reports: 2023

• Recommendation

  That the Third Quarter Reports for City departments for the period of July to September 2023 be received for information.

7.2

Engineering - BC Active Transportation Grant Application - 2023 and 2024

• Recommendation

  That Council endorse the application for the BC Active Transportation Grant, as contained within the Staff Report dated October 13, 2023, for the Watson Road and Keith Wilson Road Active Transportation improvements.

7.3

Engineering - Master Plan Energy Study

• Recommendation

  That Council accept the proposal for consulting services for the "Master Plan Portfolio Energy Study" from Prism Engineering in the amount of $104,300.00 (plus applicable taxes); and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any necessary documentation.

7.4

Engineering - 2024-2026 Laboratory Testing Services - RFP Award

• Recommendation

  That Council accept the proposal for the "2024-2026 Laboratory Testing Services" for the City's drinking water, wastewater, and landfill quality testing programs from the lead proponent, Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Ltd., in the amount of $78,810.52 (plus applicable taxes) per year for three years; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any necessary documentation.

7.5

Fire - UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the 2023 application for the Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Funding under the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund; and further, direct Staff to submit the Grant Funding Application.

7.6

Finance - Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw

• Recommendation

  That "Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331" be given first and second reading.

• Recommendation

  That "Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331" be given third reading.

7.7

Legislative Services - Council Appointments to Board and Advisory Committees

• Recommendation

  That the Mayor's recommendation of the 2024 City Council Appointments to Board and Advisory Committees be approved.

7.8

Planning - RZ001671 - 46750 Hudson Road

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5326", which proposes to rezone property located at 46750 Hudson Road from an R3 (Small Lot Residential) Zone to an R4 (Low Density Multi-Unit Residential) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.9

Planning - RZ001710 - 45151 Roseberry Road

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5362", which proposes to rezone property located at 45151 Roseberry Road from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-B (Urban Duplex Residential) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.10

Planning - RZ001674 - 46502 Mayfair Avenue

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5363", which proposes to rezone property located at 46502 Mayfair Avenue from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.11

Planning - RZ001660 - 45495 Luckakuck Way (a portion of)

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5364", which proposes to rezone a portion of property located at 45495 Luckakuck Way from a C4 (Shopping Centre) Zone to a C2 (Local Commercial) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.12

Planning - RZ001626, DVP01373 and DP001564 - 45905 Alexander Avenue

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5365", which proposes to rezone property located at 45905 Alexander Avenue from an M1 (Light Industrial) Zone to an R5 (Low Rise Apartment) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.13

Planning - RZ001634 and DVP01274 - 45835 Spadina Avenue

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367", which proposes to amend the text of the R9 (Affordable Rental Housing) Zone to include a "club or lodge" as a permitted use and address off-street parking requirements for property located at 45835 Spadina Avenue, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5368", which proposes to rezone property located at 45835 Spadina Avenue from a C3 (Town Centre Commercial) Zone to an R9 (Affordable Rental Housing) Zone, be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for November 21, 2023.

7.14

Planning - ALR00415 - 43660 Adams Road

• Recommendation

  That Application ALR00415 for a "subdivision" within the Agricultural Land Reserve, with respect to property located at 43660 Adams Road, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission, with support. (Presentation)

7.15

RZ001718 - Text Amendments (OCP Pre-Consult)

• Recommendation

  That Council direct Staff not to pre-consult with outside agencies with respect to the subject application, which proposes to amend the text of the 2040 Official Community Plan "Urban Quarter" Designation and Downtown Design Guidelines.

8.

Mayor and Councillors’ Reports

9.

Motion to Adjourn to a Closed Session – Regular Meeting to Reconvene at 6:30 pm

10.

Meeting Reconvened

The City of Chilliwack acknowledges that we are honoured to live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.

11.

Delegations/Hearings

11.1

Delegations

11.2

Section 57 Hearing / Section 74 Hearing / Unsightly Premises Hearing

11.3

Public Hearing

11.3.1

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5348" and Development Variance Permit DVP01317

(45470 Bernard Avenue)

11.3.2

"Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5360" and "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5361"

(9355 Nowell Street, 45915 Princess Avenue, 46006, 46018, 46026, and 46038 Victoria Avenue, 9330, 9334, 9340, 9343 and 9347 Young Road)

11.4

Public Information Meeting

11.4.1

Development Variance Permit DVP01321

(44199 Progress Way)

11.4.2

Development Variance Permit DVP01359

(45685 Patten Avenue)

11.4.3

Development Variance Permit DVP01372

(10164 Williams Road)

*CANCELLED* At the request of staff.

12.

Clerk’s Reports

12.1

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5348" and Development Variance Permit DVP01317

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5348” with respect to property located at 45470 Bernard Avenue be given third reading. (RZ001684)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5348” with respect to property located at 45470 Bernard Avenue be adopted. (RZ001684)

• Recommendation

  That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01317 with respect to property located at 45470 Bernard Avenue, subject to the recommendations at stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.

12.2

"Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5360" and "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5361"

• Recommendation

  That “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5360” with respect to properties located at 9355 Nowell Street, 45915 Princess Avenue, 46006, 46018, 46026, and 46038 Victoria Avenue, and 9330, 9334, 9340, 9343 and 9347 Young Road be given third reading. (RZ001722)

• Recommendation

  That “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5360” with respect to properties located at 9355 Nowell Street, 45915 Princess Avenue, 46006, 46018, 46026, and 46038 Victoria Avenue, and 9330, 9334, 9340, 9343 and 9347 Young Road be adopted. (RZ001722)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5361” with respect to properties located at 9355 Nowell Street, 45915 Princess Avenue, 46006, 46018, 46026, and 46038 Victoria Avenue, and 9330, 9334, 9340, 9343 and 9347 Young Road be given third reading. (RZ001722)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2022, No. 5361” with respect to property located at 9355 Nowell Street, 45915 Princess Avenue, 46006, 46018, 46026, and 46038 Victoria Avenue, and 9330, 9334, 9340, 9343 and 9347 Young Road be adopted. (RZ001722)

13.

Application Reports

13.1

Development Variance Permit DVP01321 and Development Permit DP001648

• Recommendation

  That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01321 with respect to property located at 44199 Progress Way, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001648 with respect to property located at 44199 Progress Way, subject to the recommendations of the Design Review Advisory Committee and the conditions as stipulated within the draft Development Permit.

13.2

Development Variance Permit DVP01359 and Development Permit DP001705

• Recommendation

  That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01359 with respect to property located at 45685 Patten Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001705 with respect to property located at 45685 Patten Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Permit.

14.

Items Deferred

15.

Other Business

15.1

Decisions Referred from Closed Session

15.2

Additional Items

16.

Public Questions

17.

Adjournment