FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

OPEN MEETING AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
( Immediately following the FVRHD Board Open Meeting )
Location:
FVRD Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC

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  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Agenda, Addenda and Late Items for the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Open Meeting of March 27, 2018 be approved;

    AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence, committee and commission minutes, and other information set to the Agenda be received for information.

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  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Open Meeting of February 27, 2018 be adopted.

     

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  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT Special Minute dated March 1, 2018 with respect to the Boston Bar Landfill Closure be adopted.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Special Minute dated March 5, 2018 with respect to Assent Voting Opportunity (Referendum): Proposed North Cultus Sewer System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1468, 2018 be adopted.

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  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Louise Hinton, Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer
  • Letter dated February 9, 2018 to Shannon Bauman, Property Owner
  • Letter dated January 25, 2018 to Shannon Bauman, Property Owner
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board direct staff to file a Notice in the Land Title Office in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter due to the contraventions of the Fraser Valley Regional District Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013, Zoning Bylaw for Electoral Area “E”, 1976 of the Regional District of Fraser-Cheam, and the Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan for Electoral Area E Bylaw No. 1115, 2011 at 4135 Slesse Road, Electoral Area E, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia (legally described as Lot 5 Section 33 Township 1 Range 29 West of the Sixth Meridian New Westminster District Plan 24441); Parcel Identifier 009-331-247.

     

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  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Louise Hinton, Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer
  • Letter dated February 9, 2018 to Robert Pinoni, Property Owner
  • Letter dated January 19, 2018 to Robert Pinoni, Property Owner
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board direct staff to file a Notice in the Land Title Office in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter due to the contraventions of the Fraser Valley Regional District Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013, at 13089 Sylvester Road Electoral Area F, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia (legally described as Lot 2 Section 30 Township 21 New Westminster District Plan 69714); Parcel Identifier 001-905-147.

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  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Reg Dyck, Manager Electoral Area Emergency Services
  • THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District appoint Shawn Dearden as Deputy Fire Chief for Yale and District Volunteer Fire Department in accordance with the Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area Volunteer Fire Department Establishment and Regulation Bylaw No. 1474, 2018

No items.

Motion No. 1: First Reading - All/Unweighted

Motion No. 2: Second & Third Reading - All/Unweighted

Motion No. 3: Adoption - All/Unweighted (2/3 Majority)

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Jaime Schween, Manager of Corporate Administration
  • Draft Bylaw No. 1442, 2017
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 1: [RACS-MAR 2018] [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider giving first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1442, 2017.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 2: [RACS-MAR 2018] [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider giving second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1442, 2017.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 3: [RACS-MAR 2013] [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider adopting the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1442, 2017.

Motion No. 1: First Reading - All/Weighted (except Abbotsford)

Motion No. 2: Second & Third Reading - All/Weighted (except Abbotsford)

Motion No. 3: Adoption - All/Weighted (except Abbotsford) - 2/3 Majority

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Stacey Barker, Deputy Director of Regional Programs
  • Draft Bylaw No. 1476, 2018
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 1: [RACS-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider giving first reading  to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Vedder River Campground Regulation, Fees and Other Charges Bylaw No. 1476, 2018.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 2: [RACS-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider giving second and third reading  to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Vedder River Campground Regulation, Fees and Other Charges Bylaw No. 1476, 2018.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 3: [RACS-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider adopting the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Vedder River Campground Regulation, Fees and Other Charges Bylaw No. 1476, 2018.

Adoption - All/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated January 24, 2018 from Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer - background information
  • Draft Bylaw 1454, 2017
  • Statutory Approval
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider adopting the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Sub-Regional parks Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1454, 2017.

Adoption - All/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated December 12, 2017 from Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer - background information
  • Draft Bylaw No. 1455, 2017
  • Municipal Consent Letters
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider adopting the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Parks Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1455, 2017.

Motion No. 1: First Reading - EAs/Unweighted

Motion No. 2: EAs/Unweighted

Motion No. 3: All/Weighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Johannes Bendle, Planner I
  • Appendix A - Letter from Keith Janzen, Owner
  • Appendix B - Staff report dated December 12, 2017 to EASC
  • Appendix C - Draft Bylaw No. 1458, 2017
  • Zoning Amendment Application
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 1: [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider giving first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017 for a text amendment for the purpose of facilitating subdivision;

     

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 2: [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017 be forwarded to Public Hearing;

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board delegate the holding of the Public Hearing with respect to the proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017 to Director Boucher or his alternate in his absence;

    THAT Director Boucher or his alternate in his absence, preside over and Chair the Public Hearing with respect to proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017;

    AND THAT the Chair of the Public Hearing be authorized to establish procedural rules for the conduct of the Public Hearing with respect to proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017 in accordance with the Local Government Act;

    AND FURTHER THAT in the absence of Director Boucher, or his alternate in his absence at the time of the Public Hearing with respect to proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017, the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Chair is delegated the authority to designate who shall preside over and Chair the Public Hearing regarding this matter.

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    MOTION NO. 3: [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to execute all documents relating to Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1458, 2017.

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from David Bennett, Planner II
  • Draft Bylaw No. 1460, 2017
  • Public Hearing Report
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider the following options for Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 as outlined in the corporate report dated March 27, 2018:

    Option 1  2nd and 3rd Readings

    THAT proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 be given second and third reading.

    Option 2 Refer to EASC and a New Public Hearing

    THAT proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 be referred to Staff and the Electoral Area Services Committee for further consideration and a new Public Hearing.

    Option 3 Defer

    THAT consideration of the proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 be deferred to the next regular meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board [or other date].

    Option 4 Refuse

    THAT Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1460, 2017 not be given any further readings and that the application for Official Community Plan amendment be refused.

     

EAs/Unweighted

  • Refer to reports in item 8.6
  • Draft Bylaw No. 1461, 2017
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider the following options for Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2017 as outlined in the corporate report dated March 27, 2018:

    Option 1  2nd and 3rd Readings

    THAT proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2017 be given second and third reading.

    Option 2  Refer to EASC and a New Public Hearing

    THAT proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2017 be referred to Staff and the Electoral Area Services Committee for further consideration and a new Public Hearing.

    Option 3  Defer

    THAT consideration of the proposed Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2017 be deferred to the next regular meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board [or other date].

    Option 4  Refuse

    THAT Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2017 not be given any further readings and that the application for rezoning amendment be refused.

[ OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD ]

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Johannes Bendle, Planner I
  • Draft DVP 2018-05
  • DVP Application
  • Letters received

 

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

     

    Option 1  Issue DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2018-05 to increase the maximum height of a house from 10 metres to 13.3 metres for a house at 1162 Iverson Road, Electoral Area “H”.

    Option 2  Refuse DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refuse to authorize issuance of Development Variance Permit 2018-05.

[EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2018-09 to vary the front lot line setback requirement from 4.6 meters to 2.16 metres, including eaves, to allow for a covered entry roof overhang, subject to consideration of any comments or concerns raised by the public.

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 12, 2018 from Melissa Geddert, Planning Technician
  • Draft DVP 2018-09
  • DVP Application
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

     

    Option 1  Issue DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit 2018-09 subject to comments or concerns raised by the public.

    Option 2  Refuse DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District refuse Development Variance Permit 2018-09.

    Option 3  Refer to Staff

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refer the application for Development Variance Permit 2018-09 to FVRD staff.

[EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2018-10 to vary the rear setback from 6 metres to 3 metres for a single family dwelling, subject to consideration of any comments or concerns raised by the public

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Johannes Bendle, Planner I
  • Draft DVP 2018-10
  • DVP Application

 

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

     

    Option 1  Issue DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit 2018-10 subject to comments or concerns raised by the public.

    Option 2  Refuse DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District refuse Development Variance Permit 2018-10.

    Option 3  Refer to Staff

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refer the application for Development Variance Permit 2018-10 to FVRD staff.

[EASC-MARC 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2018-11 to vary and side setback from 40 metres to 3 metres, the front setback from 50 metres to 5 metres, and the gross floor area from 140 sq. metres to 232.3 sq. metres for a Cottage Industry Use, subject to consideration of any comments or concerns raised by the public.

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Johannes Bendle, Planner I
  • Draft DVP 2018-11
  • DVP Application
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

     

    Option 1  Issue DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit 2018-11 subject to comments or concerns raised by the public.

    Option 2  Refuse DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District refuse Development Variance Permit 2018-11.

    Option 3  Refer to Staff

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refer the application for Development Variance Permit 2018-11 to FVRD staff.

[EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit 2018-12 to vary the side lot line setback from 25 feet (7.62 m) to 5 feet (1.524 m) clear to sky to permit the construction of an accessory structure, subject to consideration of any comments raised by the public.

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Melissa Geddert, Planning Technician
  • Draft DVP 2018-12
  • DVP Application
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

     

    Option 1  Issue DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit 2018-12 subject to comments or concerns raised by the public.

    Option 2  Refuse DVP

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District refuse Development Variance Permit 2018-12.

    Option 3  Refer to Staff

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refer the application for Development Variance Permit 2018-12 to FVRD staff.

All/Weighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Jaime Schween, Manager of Corporate Administration
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    [EASC-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to enter into a one year agreement with the Deroche Community Christian Fellowship, for rental of space at the FVRD Deroche Community Access Centre at a cost of $100 per month.

All/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 13, 2018 from Alison Stewart, Manager of Strategic Planning
  • Public Engagement Phase II (January - March, 2018)
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    [RACS-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Chair write a letter to Minister Selina Robinson requesting that the Metro Vancouver Mobility Pricing Independent Commission consult with the residents of the Fraser Valley Regional District;

    AND THAT the letter requests that the Fraser Valley Regional District be advised of the outcome of the Commission's consultation.

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Micha Gutmanis, Environmental Services Coordinator
  • Skye Consulting - Progress Report dated February 28, 2018

 

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    [RACS-MAR 2018] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) continue to offer the ‘Love Our Air’ school air quality education program in the 2018/2019 school year for a cost of not more than $25,000 to be funded out of the existing air quality operations budget.

EAs/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Dawn Smith, Planner II
  • ALC Application
  • THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board forward the application for subdivision (boundary adjustment) application 3015-20 2018-01 to the Agricultural Land Commission with support as outlined in the corporate report dated March 27, 2018.

All/Unweighted

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Jessica Morrison, Policy Analyst - First Nations
  • FVRD & SXTA C2C Forum Final Report to UBCM
  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board approve the final report of the FVRD and Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association (SXTA) Community-to-Community (C2C) Forum for submission to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

  • Corporate report dated March 27, 2018 from Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer
  • City of Kelowna staff report dated March 19, 2018
  • Provincial FAQ Fact Sheet - Speculation Tax

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

  • FBC Fraser Valley Update - February, 2018
  • FBC Fraser Valley Update - March, 2018

All/Unweighted

All staff reports respecting these items are available in the Directors' Office and on the FVRD corporate website.

 

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT Consent Agenda item 12.1.1 be endorsed.

THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $2,500 to the Chilliwack Area Lions Clubs, funded from the Electoral Area “H” grant-in-aid budget, to help offset the costs of the Cultus Lake Pike Minnow Fishing Derby.

Reference item 7.2 of March 13, 2018 EASC Agenda.

EAs/Unweighted

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT Consent Agenda item 12.2.1 be endorsed.

     

THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve the allocation of the 2018 Electoral Area Community Works Funds based on the following formula:

Each Electoral Area receiving a base allocation of $5,000, and

The remainder allocated on a pro-rata basis, based on the 2016 Census including subsequent population changes certified by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Reference item 7.1 of March 13, 2018 EASC Agenda.

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  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Meeting be closed to the public, except for Senior Staff and the Executive Assistant, for the purpose of receiving and adopting Closed Meeting Minutes convened in accordance to Section 90 of the Community Charter and to consider matters pursuant to:

    • Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter - personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the regional district or another position appointed by the regional district;
    • Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Board considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district;
    • Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter - negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public; and
    • Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter - the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

    R E C E S S

     

All/Unweighted

  • MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION

    THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Open Meeting of March 27, 2018 be adjourned.

     

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