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Facilitate the attraction
of community events.
Events held in local recreational facilities.
Heritage Park, Prospera Centre, and the Chilliwack
Cultural Centre booked year-round, including large scale
events. Partnership with the Active Communities Com-
mittee and Tourism Chilliwack for hosting health and
wellness events and sport tourism opportunities.
Support cultural groups.
Facility and funding assistance.
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre completed its first year of
operation having many shows and events. Renovations
were completed on the Landing Sports Centre to be used
by the Chilliwack Players Guild.
Foster community spirit.
Recognize volunteers.
Recognized volunteers through the Annual Community
Sport Hero Recognition program.
Support community organizations.
Funded $1,137,000 through Community Development
Initiatives policy in 2011.
Attract & Maintain
Business Growth
Contract with CEPCO
for economic development.
New business locating in Chilliwack.
Non-market business/industry assessment increased
$12.7 million in 2011.
Work cooperatively with CEPCO in setting mutual
priorities.
CEPCO contract renewed in 2008 for 5 years. Work con-
tinues on development of the Canada Education Park.
Worked together on Chilliwack Aviation and Aerospace
Planning Committee.
Encourage redevelopment in
the downtown area through
initiatives such as the revi-
talization tax exemption.
Revitalization exemptions applied for.
5 new revitalization exemptions in 2010 and 2 new in
2011. The new focused bylaw came into effect on No-
vember 1, 2009. Established a Downtown Task Force to
review options for the downtown.
Create an environment
that is positive to business
creation.
Comparison of taxes and fees, and timing of service
delivery.
Chilliwack remains at the low end of taxes & fees.
In 2011, the City was awarded a National Association of
Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) award.
Established a new Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemp-
tion Bylaw in 2011.
Ensure plans are in place
to facilitate regional growth
predictions.
Regional growth accommodated
in OCP and CMP.
Working with the ALC.
Engage the Com-
munity
Provide community forum
venues on major issues
under consideration.
Public Meetings.
Held Open Houses on DCC’s in conjunction with the
Development Process Advisory Committee. Held public
meetings in Ryder Lake, Yarrow, Rosedale and Greendale
for the Rural Issues Advisory Committee. Held resident
meetings for the Eastern Hillsides Comprehensive Area
Plan. Held a public meeting for the Agricultural Area
Plan. Held 5 public meetings for the Healthier Commu-
nity Strategic Action Plan. Held an Open House for the
new Sardis Library project.
Met with the Builders, Developers and Real Estate groups
in the community to update them on the focus and direc-
tion of Community Development as it relates to the City’s
Planning, Strategic Initiatives, Development and Regula-
tory Enforcement Services.
Provide relevant information
through the City website,
Greenheart News and the
Leisure Guide.
Leisure Guide, Greenheart News,
Annual Report, Tax Insert made
available. Updated website regularly.
All done to satisfaction. Met statutory deadline for pres-
entation of Annual Report.
Work closely with
Committees of Council.
Committees meet regularly, have Council represen-
tation and provide feedback to Council.
All Committees active during year.
Work cooperatively with
senior government elected
officials.
Meet regularly with MLA’s and MP to review mutual
issues.
Unable to coordinate a joint group meeting in 2011; how-
ever, did meet individually for specific issues.
Ensure timely and accurate
information to the com-
munity.
Information provided.
Established social media presence in 2011.
Meet regularly with
Ratepayer groups.
Meetings undertaken.
Met with Promontory Ratepayers, Yarrow Ratepayers and
BIA groups.
Develop and Main-
tain a First Rate
Work Force
Have recruiting strategies
that
attract the brightest and the
best.
Qualified applicants.
Successfully filled 66 posted positions in 2011 with
qualified employees, including 43 new employees to the
organization.
Objectives, Measures
& Progress
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