MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

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Council Chambers
8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC
Council Present:
  • Mayor Paul Horn
  • Councillor Angel Elias
  • Councillor Jag Gill
  • Councillor Carol Hamilton
  • Councillor Ken Herar
Council Absent:
  • Councillor Mark Davies
  • Councillor Danny Plecas
Staff Present:
  • Mike Younie, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Barclay Pitkethly, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
  • Jennifer Russell, Corporate Officer
  • Erin Blaney, Manager of Environmental Services
  • Kyle D'Appolonia, Environmental Coordinator
  • Mark Goddard, Fire Chief
  • Chris Gruenwald, Director of Forestry
  • Mark Haney, Manager of Arts & Culture
  • Jay Jackman, Manager of Development Engineering
  • Tracy Kyle, Director of Engineering and Public Works
  • Ted Lewko, Officer in Charge, Mission RCMP Detachment
  • Robert Publow, Manager of Planning
  • Dan Sommer, Director of Development Services
  • Doug Stewart, Director of Finance
  • Connie Cooper, Administrative Assistant
  • Andrew Crowe, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture

Mayor Horn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

  • RC25-261
    Moved byCouncillor Gill
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    1. That the late item 9(c) "BC Infrastructure Planning Grant – FH#1 Building Asset Management Plan" under Engineering and Public Works be added to this agenda; and
    2. That the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of June 2, 2025 be adopted as amended.
    CARRIED

Michelle Demers Shaevitz, Mission Folk Music Festival Society, appeared before Council to provide an update on the 38th annual festival and community impact highlights.  A PowerPoint presentation was provided which reviewed the mission and vision of the Society, a summary of events, cultural and community impacts of the Festival, and economic insights and impacts.

Discussion ensued, and Michelle Demers Shaevitz answered Council's questions regarding the desire for increased hydro capacity at Fraser River Heritage Park, tools for attracting volunteers, and the use of students to assist with data gathering.

  • RC25-262
    Moved byCouncillor Elias
    Seconded byCouncillor Gill

    RESOLVED:

    That June 30, 2025 be proclaimed as "Indigenous Survivors Day" within the City of Mission.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-263
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Elias

    RESOLVED:

    That Council now resolve itself into Committee of the Whole.

    CARRIED

A report from the Officer-in-Charge, Mission RCMP dated June 2, 2025, regarding the Mission RCMP Detachment’s report for Quarter 1, 2025, was provided for the Committee’s information.  A PowerPoint presentation was provided which reviewed crime statistic comparisons to the previous quarter, a summary of successes and unit highlights, action plans and traffic enforcement statistics, significant investigations, and community engagement efforts.

Discussion ensued, and the Officer-in-Charge answered various questions regarding different strategies utilized to address violent crime, the effectiveness of an additional reserve constable to assist with traffic services, and the benefits of downtown patrols and the desire for an increased presence in the Lougheed Highway and Logan Avenue area.

A report from the Fire Chief dated June 2, 2025, regarding a proposed Public Safety Radio Building Amplification Bylaw was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and the Fire Chief answered the Committee's questions regarding other municipalities having a similar bylaw, how frequency of inspections would be determined, and how radio signals move through buildings.

Staff were directed to collect input from the Development Liaison Committee and to bring forward to the Director of Finance the consideration of an amendment to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw to address future installation challenges of in-building repeater systems.

  • RC25-264
    Moved byCouncillor Herar

    RECOMMENDED:

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

    CARRIED

A report from the Director of Forestry dated June 2, 2025, providing a summary of the first quarter financial results for the forestry operation, was provided for the Committee’s information.

A report from the Manager of Arts and Culture dated June 2, 2025, regarding Clarke Theatre - Seat Sales, Anniversary and Programming was provided for the Committee’s consideration.  A PowerPoint presentation was provided which reviewed upcoming productions scheduled for 2025 - 2026.

  • RC25-265
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton

    RECOMMENDED:

    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 30th 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.
    CARRIED

A report from the Manager of Arts & Culture dated June 2, 2025, regarding an acceptance of grant funding was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

  • RC25-266
    Moved byCouncillor Elias

    RECOMMENDED:

    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 $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
    3. That the City's 2025-2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.
    CARRIED

A report from the Director of Engineering and Public Works dated June 2, 2025, regarding the Engineering and Public Works Project Update for Spring 2025 was provided for the Committee’s information.

Discussion ensued, and staff answered questions regarding specific projects.

Staff were directed to provide an update on when a downtown parking strategy would be implemented.

  • RC25-267
    Moved byCouncillor Gill

    RECOMMENDED:

    That staff consider including crosswalk improvements at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Grand Street as part of the Grand Street Active Mobility Project.

    CARRIED

A report from the Environmental Coordinator dated June 2, 2025, regarding Sewer Bylaw Amendments for Regulation of Excessive Turbidity was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

A PowerPoint presentation was provided which reviewed sediment laden runoff, impacts to fish and the drainage network, erosion and sediment control, and an explanation of the proposed amendments.

  • RC25-268
    Moved byMayor Horn

    RECOMMENDED:

    That consideration of amendments to the Sewer Bylaw 5033-2009 be referred to the Development Liaison Committee and the Environmental Charter Advisory Committee for comment.

    CARRIED

A report from the Engineering Technologist III – Asset Management dated June 2, 2025, regarding a BC Infrastructure Planning grant application was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

  • RC25-269
    Moved byCouncillor Elias

    RECOMMENDED:

    1. That Council support the submission of an application to the BC Infrastructure Planning Grant program to help fund the completion of a building asset management plan for the Fire Hall #1 building; and
    2. That, if the grant application is successful, the 2025 capital budget for the Asset Management System be increased to include the $10,000 Infrastructure Planning Program grant funding.
    CARRIED

A report from the Planner III dated June 2, 2025, regarding a development application for the property located at 9118 Cedar Street was provided for the Committee’s consideration.  A PowerPoint presentation was provided which reviewed the purpose and outline of the proposal, subject property maps, site plans with different building types, and ortho photos.

  • RC25-270
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton

    RECOMMENDED:

    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 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;
    3. 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; and
      4. Substantial completion of the engineering requirements dated March 31, 2025, as detailed in this staff report from the Planner 3; and
    4. 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.

    Discussion ensued, and staff answered questions regarding:

    • coordination of multiple development projects in the surrounding area that all include requirements for pedestrian safety improvements;
    • the process and sequence of road dedication and trail construction being built out over time as the area develops; and
    • efforts to inform future purchasers of the units that there will be changes to the road configuration.

    The question was called on the main motion and it was,

    OPPOSED (1): Councillor Elias

    CARRIED


  • RC25-271
    Moved byMayor Horn

    RECOMMENDED:

    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 conditional on addressing the issues raised by Valley Christian School in accordance with staff's expectations.

    OPPOSED (2)Councillor Gill, and Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (3 to 2)

A report from the Planner III dated June 2, 2025, regarding a development variance permit application for the property located at 8155 Nelson Street was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and the Committee provided the rationale for their decisions.

  • RC25-272
    Moved byCouncillor Elias

    RECOMMENDED:

    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; and
    2. That a Section 219 covenant be registered on title of proposed Lot 8 prohibiting access from proposed Lot 8 to Nelson Street.
    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Gill
    CARRIED (4 to 1)
  • RC25-273
    Moved byMayor Horn

    RECOMMENDED:

    That consideration of Street Naming Bylaw 6365-2025 be deferred until staff report back with an alternate name.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (4 to 1)

A report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 2, 2025, regarding Bill 15 - Infrastructure Projects Act was provided for the Committee’s information.

Discussion ensued, and the Chief Administrative Officer confirmed that Bill 15: Infrastructure Projects Act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2025.

A report from the Corporate Officer dated June 2, 2025, regarding recommendations from the Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity Committee was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

  • RC25-274
    Moved byCouncillor Herar

    RECOMMENDED:

    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; and
    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.
    CARRIED
  • RC25-275
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Elias

    RESOLVED:

    That the Committee of the Whole now rise and report.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-276
    Moved byCouncillor Gill
    Seconded byCouncillor Elias

    RESOLVED:

    That the recommendations of the June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole, as contained in items RC25-264 to RC25-274 (except items RC25-270 to RC25-273) be adopted.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-277
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Gill

    RESOLVED:

    That the recommendation of the June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC25-270 be adopted.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (4 to 1)
  • RC25-278
    Moved byMayor Horn
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    That the recommendation of the June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC25-271 be adopted.

    OPPOSED (2)Councillor Gill, and Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (3 to 2)
  • RC25-279
    Moved byCouncillor Elias
    Seconded byCouncillor Herar

    RESOLVED:

    That the recommendation of the June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC25-272 be adopted.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Gill
    CARRIED (4 to 1)
  • RC25-280
    Moved byMayor Horn
    Seconded byCouncillor Gill

    RESOLVED:

    That the recommendation of the June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC25-273 be adopted.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (4 to 1)
  • RC25-281
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Herar

    RESOLVED:

    That the minutes contained in Items 15 a be adopted.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-282
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186), 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 and Institutional Parks Recreation and Civic (IPRC) Zone, be read a first and second time.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (4 to 1)
  • RC25-283
    Moved byCouncillor Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Herar

    RESOLVED:

    That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6352-2025-5949(186), 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 and Institutional Parks Recreation and Civic (IPRC) Zone, be read a third time conditional on addressing the issues raised by Valley Christian School in accordance with staff's expectations.

    OPPOSED (2)Councillor Gill, and Councillor Elias
    CARRIED (3 to 2)
  • RC25-284
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    That Street Naming (Pearson Way Extension) Bylaw 6353-2025, a bylaw to name a street extension within the City of Mission, be read a first, second, and third time.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-285
    Moved byCouncillor Elias
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67), a bylaw to rezone property at 32625 Cherry Avenue from Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to Urban Compact 465 Secondary Dwelling (UC465s) Zone, be adopted.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-286
    Moved byCouncillor Elias
    Seconded byCouncillor Herar

    RESOLVED:

    That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6357-2025-5949(189), a bylaw to rezone property at 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue from Rural Residential 7 (RR7) Zone to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling (RR7s) Zone, be adopted.

    CARRIED
  • RC25-287
    Moved byCouncillor Elias
    Seconded byCouncillor Herar

    RESOLVED:

    That Development Variance Permit DVP25-4 for the property at 8155 Nelson Street, be approved.

    OPPOSED (1)Councillor Gill
    CARRIED (4 to 1)

The following resolution was released from the Closed Council meeting held on May 20, 2025:

2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Membership

That the following individuals have been appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a two-year term commencing May 21, 2025 and ending May 20, 2027:

a) Steve Bryan;
b) Martin Dorner;
c) Kelli Glover;
d) Jace Hodgson;
e) Norm MacLeod;
f) Michelle Rhodes; and
g) Dan Williams.

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

This item was received as information.

Re: Improvements – Emergency Room of Mission Memorial Hospital

This item was received as information.

Council provided updates on recent events, committee and association meetings.

Mayor Horn introduced his motion to Council and provided his rationale.

  • RC25-288
    Moved byMayor Horn
    Seconded byCouncillor Gill

    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.

    CARRIED

Steve McLay, Mission, referred to Engineering and Public Works Department's Active Transportation Project Item 2.4 related to the Multi-Use Path in front of Albert McMahon Elementary School and inquired when an update would be provided to the community.  In response, the Mayor advised that the Board of Education is responsible for communicating with the Parent Advisory Committee and to ensure they both receive input and report out on progress to the Committee.

Ashley MacLean, Mission, also inquired as to when an update regarding the project would be received.  The Mayor reiterated that the Board of Education is the consulting body and they have communication protocols and that it would be requested that the Board provides an update to the community.

  • RC25-289
    Moved byCouncillor Herar
    Seconded byCouncillor Hamilton

    RESOLVED:

    That the meeting be adjourned.

    CARRIED

    The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.


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