CITY OF CHILLIWACK
Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, November 21, 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

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 7, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

4.

Business Arising

5.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation

  That "Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw 2023, No. 5331" be adopted;

  and further, that the Minutes of the following committee meetings be received for information:

  Public Safety Advisory Committee, held August 16, 2023; and,
  Affordable Housing and Development Advisory Committee, held September 27, 2023.

6.

Quarterly Reports

7.

Departmental Reports

7.1

Engineering - Highway Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 2023, No. 5337

• Recommendation

  That "Highway Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 2023, No. 5337", be given first and second reading.

• Recommendation

  That "Highway Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 2023, No. 5337", be given third reading.

7.2

2023 Utilities Nonlinear Upgrades Predesign - RFP Award

• Recommendation

  That Council accept the proposal for the provision of engineering services for the "2023 Utilities Nonlinear Predesign Upgrades Project" from the lead proponent, Urban Systems Ltd., in the amount of $212,576.00 (plus applicable taxes); and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign any necessary documentation.

7.3

Finance - 2024 Financial Plan

• Recommendation

  That "2024 Financial Plan Bylaw 2023, No. 5372" be given first and second reading; that a presentation be received; and further, that a Public Information Meeting be held on December 5, 2023.

7.4

Legislative Services - 2024 Council Meeting Schedule

• Recommendation

  That the following be adopted as the Council Meeting Calendar for the year 2024:

  Regular meetings of Council will be held at 2:00 pm, with the meetings reconvening at 6:30 pm, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the year 2024, with the following exceptions:

  • January - on the second and fourth Tuesday;
  • September - on the fourth Tuesday, due to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
    Convention being held from September 16 to September 20, 2024; and,
  • October - on the second and fourth Tuesday.

  In the event any of the scheduled Council meetings fall on a statutory holiday, the meeting shall be held on the following business day.

7.5

Planning - RZ001438 - 9145 Nowell Street

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2021, No. 5093", which proposes to rezone property located at 9145 Nowell Street from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R1-B (Urban Duplex) Zone, be abandoned.

7.6

Planning - RZ001654 - 46225 Strathcona Road

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5303", which proposes to rezone property located at 46225 Strathcona Road from an R1-A (Urban Residential) Zone to an R3 (Small Lot Residential) Zone, be adopted.

7.7

Planning - RZ001727 - 46185 Stevenson Road

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5366", which proposes to rezone property located at 46185 Stevenson Road from an R1-B (Urban Duplex Residential) Zone to an R1-C (Urban Infill) Zone be given first and second reading, and further, that a Public Hearing be called for December 5, 2023.

7.8

Planning - RZ001718 - Text Amendments

• Recommendation

  That "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5369", which proposes to increase density and remove building height requirements within the "Urban Quarter" designation as per the Downtown Land Use and Development Plan and update the Downtown Design Guidelines, be given first and second reading; and further, that a Public Hearing be called for December 5, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5370", which proposes to amend the text of the Zoning Bylaw to create a new C10 (Mixed Use High Rise) Zone and definition of Floor Plate, be given first and second reading; and further, that a Public Hearing be called for December 5, 2023.

7.9

Planning - DP001718 - 46106 Riverside Drive

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001718 with respect to property located at 46106 Riverside Drive, subject to the recommendations of the Design Review Advisory Committee and the conditions as stipulated within the draft Development Permit. (Presentation)

7.10

Planning - TAS00005 - 50450 Hack Brown Road

• Recommendation

  That Council direct staff to provide a letter of concurrence, for a Telecommunication Antenna Structure, located at 50450 Hack Brown Road be forwarded to Spectrum Management and Telecommunications by the Applicant as outlined within Policy Directive G-22: Telecommunication Antenna Structures.

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. 5326"

(46750 Hudson Road)

11.3.2

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5362"

(45151 Roseberry Road)

11.3.3

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5363"

(46502 Mayfair Avenue)

11.3.4

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5364"

(45495 Luckakuck Way)

11.3.5

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5365" and Development Variance Permit DVP01373

(45905 Alexander Avenue)

11.3.6

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367", "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5368", and Development Variance Permit DVP01274

(45835 Spadina Avenue)

11.4

Public Information Meeting

11.4.1

Development Variance Permit DVP01369 and Development Permit DP001724

(46233 Acacia Drive)

12.

Clerk’s Reports

12.1

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5326"

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5326” with respect to property located at 46750 Hudson Road be given third reading. (RZ001671)

12.2

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5362"

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5362” with respect to property located at 45151 Roseberry Road be given third reading. (RZ001710)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5362” with respect to property located at 45151 Roseberry Road be adopted. (RZ001710)

12.3

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5363"

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5363” with respect to property located at 46502 Mayfair Avenue be given third reading. (RZ001674)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5363” with respect to property located at 46502 Mayfair Avenue be adopted. (RZ001674)

12.4

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5364"

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5364” with respect to a portion of property located at 45495 Luckakuck Way be given third reading. (RZ001660)

12.5

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5365" and Development Variance Permit DVP01373

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5365” with respect to property located at 45905 Alexander Avenue be given third reading. (RZ001626)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5365” with respect to property located at 45905 Alexander Avenue be adopted. (RZ001626)

• Recommendation

  That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01373 with respect to property located at 45905 Alexander Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001564 with respect to property located at 45905 Alexander Avenue, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Permit.

12.6

"Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367", "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5368", and Development Variance Permit DVP01274

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5367” with respect to property located at 45835 Spadina Avenue be given third reading. (RZ001634)

• Recommendation

  That “Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 5368” with respect to property located at 45835 Spadina Avenue be given third reading. (RZ001634)

13.

Application Reports

13.1

Development Variance Permit DVP01369 and Development Permit DP001724

• Recommendation

  That, subject to public representation, Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP01369 with respect to property located at 46233 Acacia Drive, subject to the recommendations as stipulated within the draft Development Variance Permit.

• Recommendation

  That Council approve the issuance of Development Permit DP001724, with respect to property located at 46233 Acacia Drive, subject to the recommendations of the Design Review Advisory Committee and the conditions as set out 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