AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, June 02, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3.

DELEGATIONS

a.

Michelle Demers Shaevitz, Mission Folk Music Festival Society, Artistic Director

Re: Mission Folk Music Festival update and community impact highlights

4.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Indigenous Survivors Day

June 30, 2025

5.

RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

6.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH

a.

Mission RCMP Open Policing Report 2025 – Q1

This report is provided for information. No staff recommendation accompanies this report and Council action is not required.

b.

Public Safety Radio Building Amplification Bylaw

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council direct staff to prepare a Public Safety Radio Amplification Bylaw.

7.

FORESTRY

a.

Forestry Operations 2025 Quarter 1 (Q1) Report

This report is provided for information only. Council action is not required.

This report provides a summary of the first quarter financial results for the forestry operation, together with additional information on strategies, plans, activities, and challenges for the upcoming year.

8.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE

a.

Clarke Theatre – Seat Sales, Anniversary and Programming

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That Council approve the naming sponsorship of individual seats when the Clarke Theatre seats are replaced with revenues going towards Clarke Theatre general capital improvements;
2. That Council approve staff spending up to $250,000 for special and gala performances in 2026 to celebrate the Theatre’s 30^th anniversary;
3. That the Gaming Reserve be used to finance the upfront costs and to fund any revenue shortfall; and
4. That the 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

b.

Acceptance of Grant Funding

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That Council approve $250,000 in expenses for Clarke Theatre lighting and sound upgrades with funding from Heritage Canada’s Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund;
2. That Council approve $29,601 in expenses for Clarke Theatre and Cafetorium upgrades with funding from the BC PowerSmart rebate;
3. That Council approve $1,500 in expenses for the illustrated Mission map being installed in Heritage Park with funding from Stó:lō Community Futures and Community Futures North Fraser; and
4. That the City's 2025-2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

9.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

a.

Engineering and Public Works Project Update – Spring 2025

This report is provided for information. No staff recommendation accompanies this report and Council action is not required.

b.

Sewer Bylaw Amendments for Regulation of Excessive Turbidity

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council grant first, second, and third reading to amend the Sewer Bylaw 5033-2009 as described within the report from the Environmental Coordinator dated June 2, 2025.

 

 

10.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

a.

Development Application and Street Naming Bylaw - 9118 Cedar Street

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That draft bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186) to rezone 9118 Cedar Street from Suburban 20 (S20) zone to Multi-unit Townhouse 1 Zone (MT1) and Institutional Parks Recreation and Civic Zone be considered for first and second reading;
2. That draft bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186) to rezone 9118 Cedar Street from Suburban 20 (S20) zone to Multi-unit Townhouse 1 Zone (MT1) and Institutional Parks Recreation and Civic Zone be considered for third reading;
3. That Street Naming Bylaw 6353-2025 receive first, second and third reading and that upon adoption of the bylaw, Street Naming Policy STR.28 be amended accordingly;
4. That prior to adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5849(186), the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services:
   1. Substantial completion of the subdivision to provide for the road dedications and the creation of one lot for the Multi-unit townhouse development and one lot for the Protected Natural Asset lands.
   2. Collection of any voluntary contributions to the City’s community amenity reserve or in the alternative, amenity contributions in accordance with the City’s Amenity Cost Charge bylaw.
   3. Registration of a Section 219 restrictive covenant for an interim walkway at the interface with Pearson Way and its removal once Pearson Way is built;
   4. Substantial completion of the engineering requirements dated March 31, 2025, as detailed in this staff report from the Planner 3.
5. That Development Permit application DP23-34 (Multi-unit Residential) be approved at the same time as Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186) is adopted.

b.

Development Variance Permit (DVP25-4) and Street Naming Bylaw 8155 Nelson Street

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That Development Variance Permit DVP25-4 for 8155 Nelson Street to vary:
   1. Section 104 J (Panhandle) to permit the creation of a panhandle lot as shown on Attachment A, within the Urban Growth Boundary of Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 be approved;
2. That a Section 219 covenant be registered on title of proposed Lot 8 prohibiting access from proposed Lot 8 to Nelson Street; and
3. That Street Naming Bylaw 6365-2025 receive first, second, and third reading and that upon completion of SUB25-4 Street Naming Policy STR.28 be amended accordingly.

11.

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

a.

Bill 15 - Infrastructure Projects Act

This report is for information only and no Council action is required.

b.

Recommendations from the Accessibility Inclusion and Diversity Committee

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master plan incorporate requirements for accessibility into the new design concept for all parks in Mission.
2. That Parks, Recreation and Culture staff look into budgeting for accessibility improvements at Mission Sports Park.
3. That the City engage the Chamber of Commerce, through the existing service agreement, to determine if they can identify gas stations that provide full-service options and explore ways to encourage businesses to clearly advertise accessible service options to the public.
4. That Council include the issue of snow clearing from foot paths (sidewalks and urban walkways) near schools as a discussion item on the agenda for an upcoming joint meeting with the School Board.
5. That as part of the Centennial Park Master Plan, accessibility to the dog park be examined.
6. That audible crosswalks be considered for the Downtown Business Area of Mission; and that this item be referred to the Transportation division of Engineering and Public Works for consideration.

 

12.

RESOLUTION TO RISE AND REPORT

13.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

14.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS & MINUTES

a.

Joint Shared Services Committee Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2025

b.

Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025

c.

Development Liaison Committee Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2025

d.

Cultural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes (Draft) - April 16, 2025

15.

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

a.

Regular Council Meeting (for the purpose of going into a closed meeting) – May 20, 2025

16.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION

a.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186) - FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

A bylaw to rezone a portion of the property at 9118 Cedar Street from Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to Multi-unit Townhouse One (MT1) Zone

See “Development Services” Section 10(a)

b.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186) - THIRD READING

A bylaw to rezone a portion of the property at 9118 Cedar Street from Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to Multi-unit Townhouse One (MT1) Zone

See “Bylaws for Consideration” Section 16(a)

c.

Street Naming (Pearson Way Extension) Bylaw 6353-2025 - FIRST, SECONDING, AND THIRD READING

A bylaw to name a street extension within the City of Mission.

See "Development Services" Section 10(a)

d.

Street Naming (Jamieson Terrace) Bylaw 6365-2025 - FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD READING

A bylaw to name a street within the City of Mission.

See "Development Services" Section 10(b)

e.

Sewer Amending Bylaw 6366-2025-5033(8) - FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD READING

A bylaw to add a prohibition for the discharge of excessive turbidity

See “Engineering and Public Works” Section 9(b)

f.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67) - ADOPTION

A bylaw to rezone property at 32625 Cherry Avenue from Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to Urban Compact 465 Secondary Dwelling (UC465s) Zone

Excerpt from Public Hearing minutes and previous staff report included as background information

g.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6357-2025-5949(189) - ADOPTION

A bylaw to rezone property at 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue from Rural Residential 7 (RR7) Zone to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling (RR7s) Zone

17.

PERMITS FOR CONSIDERATION

a.

Development Variance Permit Application DVP25-4 (8155 Nelson Street)

Development Permit to vary Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, as amended, in respect to the above-noted property.

See "Development Services" Section 10(b)

18.

RESOLUTIONS RELEASED FROM CLOSED

a.

2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Membership

This report is being provided for information purposes. Council action is not required.

19.

CORRESPONDENCE

a.

Diana Dufour-Zand, Manager of Employment Programs and Human Resources, Mission Community Skills Centre Society

Re: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact at Mission Community Skills Centre Society

b.

Barry Pages, Chair, North Coast Regional District

Re: Pacific Northern Gas Proposed Increase of Natural Gas Delivery Rates

c.

Office of the Mayor

Re: Improvements – Emergency Room of Mission Memorial Hospital

 

 

 

20.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

a.

Council Member Updates

21.

NOTICES OF MOTION

a.

Regulation of Commercial Rent in Mission’s Commercial Centres

Moved by Mayor Horn,

WHEREAS Mission’s Downtown is the heart of our community, serving residents, customers, and visitors, and has been the focus of significant City and neighbourhood investment in revitalization and incentivization; and

WHEREAS these improvements have, in some cases, led to landlords—many from outside the community—escalating commercial rents to levels that are increasing vacancies and undermining the viability of businesses and non-profit partners; and

WHEREAS commercial rent escalation is a growing challenge in communities of Mission’s size across British Columbia, negatively impacting the ability of local retailers to sustain or grow their operations;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Mission send a letter to the Minister of Finance, with copies to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Housing, and the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, requesting that the Province work with interested local governments to create a program to regulate commercial rent increases and support the long-term sustainability of small businesses in community commercial centres.

22.

QUESTION PERIOD

Council encourages public participation in Question Period by in-person attendance at the meeting, or by email or telephone inquiry prior to the meeting.  or 604-820-3700

23.

ADJOURNMENT