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7.12 - Renumbered as Items 7.7 - 7.13  Item 7.6 - New Report  Item 4.1 - Deleted", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-3", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF MINUTES", "title": "ADOPTION OF MINUTES", "motion": "That the September 1, 2026, Council Meeting minutes be adopted.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.1", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.1", "itemTitle": "Master Joint Use Agreement", "title": "Master Joint Use Agreement", "motion": "1. That Council approve the Master Joint Use Agreement and Appendices attached as Attachments A and B to Report No. PRC 068-2026; and 2. That Council authorize the City Manager to execute all documents required to give effect to the Master Joint Use Agreement and Appendices.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "dave-sidhu", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.2", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.2", "itemTitle": "2026 Energy and Climate Action Annual Update", "title": "2026 Energy and Climate Action Annual Update", "motion": "That Council receive Report No. ENG 097-2026 for information.", "movedBy": "patricia-ross", "secondedBy": "dave-loewen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.3", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.3", "itemTitle": "Solid Waste Utility Billing and Related Bylaw Amendments", "title": "Solid Waste Utility Billing and Related Bylaw Amendments", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3767-2026, \"Solid Waste Management Bylaw, 2025, No. 3642, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3767\" be given first, second and third readings; 2. That Bylaw No. 3768-2026, \"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2006, No.1532, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3768\", be given first, second and third readings; and 3. That Council approve a 5% increase to solid waste fees and charges, effective January 1, 2027 to offset the impact of the new 5% on-time payment discount.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "les-barkman", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.4", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.4", "itemTitle": "2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions", "title": "2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3766-2026, “Permissive Tax Exemption (2027) Bylaw, 2026, No. 3766”, be given first, second and third readings.", "movedBy": "patricia-ross", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.5", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.5", "itemTitle": "Amendments to the Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024", "title": "Amendments to the Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3769-2026, “Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024, No. 3068, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No 3769”, be given first, second and third readings.", "movedBy": "dave-sidhu", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.6", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.6", "itemTitle": "Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Gray Avenue), 2026", "title": "Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Gray Avenue), 2026", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3755-2026, “Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (Gray Avenue), 2026”, be given first, second and third readings.", "movedBy": "dave-sidhu", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.7", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.7", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Application (2655 Stewart Crescent)", "title": "Rezoning Application (2655 Stewart Crescent)", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3677-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014. Amendment Bylaw No. 713”, be given first, second, and third readings; and 2. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3677-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 713”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. entering into a Development Agreement and/or providing cash-in-lieu payments to secure the required road and utility upgrades and extensions, in accordance with Development Bylaw, as detailed in the Works and Services Report; b. providing road widening dedication of approximately 2.4 m along the full frontage of Stewart Crescent and a portion of the cul-de-sac in accordance with Development Bylaw; c. providing a Community Benefit Contribution of $625 for future transit and cycle infrastructure, park improvements, and affordable housing; d. obtaining Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval of Bylaw No. 3677-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 713”; e. registering a Section 219 Covenant on title of the subject property limiting the residential density to a maximum of two units per lot for properties less than 495 m² in area; and f. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "dave-loewen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.8", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.8", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Application (2923 and 2933 Palm Crescent)", "title": "Rezoning Application (2923 and 2933 Palm Crescent)", "motion": "1. That Council grant an extension to allow this application to be considered and move through the Council consideration process as, pursuant to the Development Application Procedures Bylaw, the application has lapsed; 2. That Bylaw No. 3760-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 765” be given first, second, and third readings; and 3. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3760-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 765”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. entering into a Development Agreement and/or providing cash-in-lieu payments to secure the required road and utility upgrades and extensions, in accordance with Development Bylaw, 2022 as detailed in the Works and Services Report; b. registering a Section 219 Covenant on title of the subject property limiting the residential density to a maximum of two units per lot for properties less than 495 m² in area; c. providing a Community Amenity Contribution of $10,000.00; and d. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "simon-gibson", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.9", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.9", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Application (32238 Peardonville Road)", "title": "Rezoning Application (32238 Peardonville Road)", "motion": "1. That Council grant an extension to allow this application to be considered and move through the Council consideration process as, pursuant to the Development Application Procedures Bylaw, the application has lapsed; 2. That Bylaw No. 3765-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 766” be given first, second, and third readings; and 3. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3765-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 766”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. entering into a Development Agreement and/or providing cash-in-lieu payments to secure the required road and utility upgrades and extensions, in accordance with Development Bylaw, 2022 as detailed in the Works and Services Report; b. providing a corner truncation of 5.0 m x 5.0 m at the intersection of Peardonville Road and Bakerview Street as detailed in the Works and Services Report. c. registering a Section 219 Covenant on title of the subject property limiting the residential density to a maximum of two units per lot for properties less than 495 m² in area; d. providing a Community Amenity Contribution of $10,000.00; e. obtaining Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval of Bylaw No. 3765-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 766”; and f. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "les-barkman", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.10", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.10", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Application (35222 South Parallel Road)", "title": "Rezoning Application (35222 South Parallel Road)", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3756-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 761”, be given first, second and third readings; and 2. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3756-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 761”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. obtaining approval from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for Bylaw No. 3756-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 761”; and b. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.11", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.11", "itemTitle": "Rezoning and Subdivision Application (1886 McKenzie Road)", "title": "Rezoning and Subdivision Application (1886 McKenzie Road)", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3763-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 768\" be given first, second and third readings; and 2. That prior to adoption of the Bylaw No. 3763-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 768\", the following conditions be satisfied: a. obtaining Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval of Bylaw No.3763-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No.768”; and b. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "dave-sidhu", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.12", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.12", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Text Amendment Application (5050 Gladwin Road)", "title": "Rezoning Text Amendment Application (5050 Gladwin Road)", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3753-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 759”, be given first, second and third readings; and 2. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3753-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 759”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. entering into a Development Agreement and/or providing cash-in-lieu payments to secure the required road and utility upgrades and extensions, in accordance with the Development Bylaw, as detailed in the Works and Services Report; b. obtaining Ministry of Agriculture and Food approval of Bylaw No. 3753-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 759; c. obtaining Transport Canada approval of an Aeronautical Assessment Form submission or obtaining Transport Canada confirmation that further approvals are not required; d. obtaining the necessary permit(s) from the Ministry of Environment for the anaerobic digestor and expansion of the composting facility; and e. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "dave-sidhu", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-7.13", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "7.13", "itemTitle": "Rezoning Application (32070 Tims Avenue)", "title": "Rezoning Application (32070 Tims Avenue)", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3758-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 763”, be given first, second and third readings.", "movedBy": "kelly-chahal", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-8.1", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "8.1", "itemTitle": "Bylaw No. 3730-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "title": "Bylaw No. 3730-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3730-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 744\" be adopted.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "simon-gibson", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-22-11", "meetingId": "09acda38-6faa-4528-88d3-3f6b62d15964", "item": "11", "itemTitle": "ADJOURNMENT", "title": "ADJOURNMENT", "motion": "That the September 22, 2026, Council Meeting be adjourned (3:56 p.m.).", "movedBy": "simon-gibson", "secondedBy": "les-barkman", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "kelly-chahal": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "simon-gibson": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "dave-sidhu": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-2", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "2", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "motion": "That the September 1, 2026, Council Meeting agenda be adopted with the following amendment:  Item 7.3 - Revised Report", "movedBy": "patricia-driessen", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-3", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF MINUTES", "title": "ADOPTION OF MINUTES", "motion": "That the July 28, 2026, Council Meeting minutes be adopted.", "movedBy": "patricia-driessen", "secondedBy": "mark-warkentin", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-7.1", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "7.1", "itemTitle": "Cemetery Strategy – Stage 4 Final Strategy", "title": "Cemetery Strategy – Stage 4 Final Strategy", "motion": "That Council approve the Cemetery Strategy - Stage 4 Final Strategy, as outlined in Report No. PRC 054-2026.", "movedBy": "patricia-ross", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-7.2", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "7.2", "itemTitle": "Railway Crossing Grant Funding Opportunity", "title": "Railway Crossing Grant Funding Opportunity", "motion": "That Council direct staff to submit funding applications to Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure and Grade Crossing Improvements stream, for the McCallum Road and Clayburn Road railway crossing projects.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "les-barkman", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-7.3", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "7.3", "itemTitle": "2026 General Local and School Trustee Election Planning Update", "title": "2026 General Local and School Trustee Election Planning Update", "motion": "That Council receive Report No. LLS 037-2026 for information.", "movedBy": "patricia-ross", "secondedBy": "les-barkman", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-7.4", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "7.4", "itemTitle": "Rezoning application (33500 Mayfair Avenue)", "title": "Rezoning application (33500 Mayfair Avenue)", "motion": "1. That Bylaw No. 3757-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 762”, be given first, second and third readings; and 2. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3757-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 762”, the following conditions be satisfied: a. Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval of Bylaw No. 3757- 2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 762”; and b. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-7.5", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "7.5", "itemTitle": "Rezoning application (31857 Countess Crescent)", "title": "Rezoning application (31857 Countess Crescent)", "motion": "1. That Council grant an extension to allow this application (PRJ24-089) to be considered and move through the Council consideration process as, pursuant to the Development Application Procedures Bylaw, the application has lapsed; 2. That Bylaw No. 3750-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 757”, be given first, second, and third readings; and 3. That prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 3750-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 757” the following conditions be satisfied: a. entering into a Development Agreement and/or providing cash-in-lieu payments to secure the required road and utility upgrades and extensions, in accordance with the Development Bylaw, as detailed in the Works and Services Report; b. providing cash-in-lieu of construction in the amount of $17,611.00 plus $968.61 (engineering and inspection fees) for a storm drainage system to drain the Lands; c. providing a road-right-of way dedication of 0.75 m along the full frontage of the lands; d. providing cash-in-lieu of road construction in the amount of $26,413.86 plus $1,452.76 (engineering and inspection fees) to construct half of an Urban Single Family Local standard road with Urban Highway design features as per ES-R-12; e. registering a Section 219 Covenant on title of the subject property limiting the residential density to a maximum of two units per lot for properties less than 495 m² in area; f. providing a Community Amenity Contribution of $5,000 for future transit and cycle infrastructure, park improvements, and affordable housing; and g. resolving all issues of funding for items not budgeted by the City.", "movedBy": "patricia-driessen", "secondedBy": "dave-loewen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-8.1", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "8.1", "itemTitle": "Bylaw No. 3707-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "title": "Bylaw No. 3707-2026, “Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3707-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 732\" be adopted.", "movedBy": "patricia-ross", "secondedBy": "patricia-driessen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-8.2", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "8.2", "itemTitle": "Bylaw No. 3717-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "title": "Bylaw No. 3717-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw", "motion": "That Bylaw No. 3717-2026, \"Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 737\" be adopted.", "movedBy": "dave-loewen", "secondedBy": "patricia-ross", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-09-01-11", "meetingId": "7eff91db-2bb4-49ae-87cd-b647772d9d76", "item": "11", "itemTitle": "ADJOURNMENT", "title": "ADJOURNMENT", "motion": "That the September 1, 2026, Council Meeting be adjourned (3:27 p.m.).", "movedBy": "les-barkman", "secondedBy": "dave-loewen", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "ross-siemens": "for", "les-barkman": "for", "patricia-driessen": "for", "dave-loewen": "for", "patricia-ross": "for", "mark-warkentin": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false } ] }