Monthly Council Briefs highlight progress on major initiatives and decisions made by Council on strategic priorities and items brought forward at Council meetings.
February 2026
Council approves Strategic Plan update. Council approves 2026-2030 Financial Plan. Council votes “yea” and “nay” on pair of BC Housing agreements. Council receives 2025 Investment Report. Council supports ALC application to expand Fraser Valley…
January 2026
Council adopts new Tree Management Bylaw. Council receives Climate Resilience Strategy update. Council directs staff to begin community engagement for AbbyPD HQ public art proposal. Council moves Cemetery Strategy to public engagement phase.
December 2025
Council speeds up and waives fees for repair permits for flood-affected properties. Council endorses new Public Art Policy. Council adopts Historic Downtown Abbotsford BIA Bylaw. Council approves application for UBCM emergency preparedness grant.…
November 2025
Council advances Fishtrap Creek Integrated Storm Management Plan to final stage. Council receives 2025 third quarter financial update. Council approves Parks Advertising Policy. Council receives Year 2 Housing Target Progress Report.
October 2025
Council approves Public Art Policy and Program Review. Council approves rail crossing upgrades. Council advances density bonus program update. Council directs OCP changes to proceed to public hearing. Council consents to FVRD animal control fee…
September 2025
Council members advocate for Abbotsford at UBCM. Energy and Climate Action Annual Update presented to Council. Council approves new arts and culture grant program.
July 2025
Council amends bylaws to allow short-term rentals on properties with secondary suites. Council approves changes to speed limits, truck routes, oversize vehicle permits. Council receives mid-year investment report. Council advances Cemetery Strategy to…
June 2025
Council approves new measures to combat recycling contamination. Council approves 2024 Annual Report, audited financial statements. Council establishes reserve funds for development, amenity cost charges. Council endorses final Culture Services…
May 2025
Council directs staff to undertake final round of OCP engagement. Council approves changes to recreation programming prices. Council approves Five-Year Financial Plan bylaw amendment. Council approves 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements. Council…
April 2025
Council approves OCP changes to permit new long-term care facility and downtown apartments following public hearing. Council directs staff to develop Mill Lake Park Master Plan Draft. Council approves UBCM grant funding application to support new 911…