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Coquitlam public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee reviews urban forest, climate plan and upcoming work plan

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from its September 16 meeting. It will hear presentations on the Urban Forest Management Strategy, the Climate Action Plan, and the 2025 Year‑End Review with the 2026 Work Plan Development. The meeting will conclude with a roundtable for members to discuss emerging sustainability and environmental issues.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee formally approved the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. No other motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussion on the Urban Forest Management Strategy, Climate Action Plan, and the 2025 Year‑End Review/2026 Work Plan. The committee noted that the next meeting will be held in 2026.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Community Safety Advisory Committee

Community Safety Advisory Committee reviews pedestrian safety and emergency planning

The committee discussed pedestrian safety improvements under Vision Zero, extreme weather response policies, and fire rescue trends. Members also reviewed strategies for homelessness and encampment responses and analyzed hate crime and incident data in Coquitlam.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Community Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions on safety topics, hate crimes, 9‑1‑1 usage, and the 2026 work plan. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Multiculturalism Advisory Committee

Committee to review climate plan and 2026 work plan

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from September and receive a presentation on the City's Climate Action Plan, including a request for input on culturally inclusive communication and climate action.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. The session included presentations on the Climate Action Plan and the 2025 Year‑End Review/2026 Work Plan, with members offering various suggestions. No other motions were adopted, and the next meeting is scheduled for 2026.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Culture Services Advisory Committee

Culture Services Advisory Committee reviews streetscape and public art updates

The committee discussed updates to cultural services programs, including the Streetscapes Enhancement Program and public art tours. Members reviewed the 2025-2026 Cultural Services Work Plan and upcoming community events.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting

The Culture Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its September 11, 2025 meeting. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed and reported.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Burke Mountain Community Centre design update discussed at committee meeting

The committee reviewed the schematic design for the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park. Staff presented details on safety, traffic flow, pool lighting, EV charging stations, and building glazing, and members discussed ways to expedite construction and address site access. No formal decisions were recorded.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Climate Action Plan and facility design updates

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee discussed the development of the 2025 Climate Action Plan and its alignment with facility design and renewal. The body also reviewed schematic designs for the Burke Mountain Community Centre and tennis enhancements at Town Centre Park.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Burke Mountain Community Centre design and accessibility updates

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved June 3 minutes and discussed the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park design, focusing on accessible parking, ramps, sensory spaces, and safety features. Updates were given on Canada Day and Coquitlam Pride event accessibility, the ongoing Accessibility and Inclusion Plan, and transportation safety concerns on Mariner Way and other sites. Members shared emerging issues such as shade at Mundy Park Pool and the upcoming Foundry Tri‑Cities youth services opening.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved September 2 meeting minutes

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded on the other agenda items, which were presented and discussed only.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee discusses retail strategy, filming, and climate action plan

The Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed presentations on retail strategy for the Amazing Brentwood development, the Coquitlam North Road Business Improvement Association, and filming in the city. The committee also received an update on the Climate Action Plan and discussed the cancellation of the Big Summer Marché.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee formally approved the minutes of its July 23, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussion on the Climate Action Plan, Invest Vancouver updates, and the 2025 year‑end review and 2026 work plan. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Community Safety Advisory Committee

Committee reviews gang programs, fire resiliency and crime‑prevention

The Community Safety Advisory Committee will adopt the March 12 minutes and hear presentations on the Youth Gang Exit Program, the Coquitlam Gang Enforcement Team (with the Inadmissible Patrons Program deferred), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, and an update to the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. The meeting will also include a roundtable on emerging issues such as rising property crime, construction‑related road conditions, homelessness support, social‑media misinformation about youth violence, and creek‑flow concerns.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting

The Community Safety Advisory Committee formally approved the minutes of its May 22, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were presented and discussed without a vote or formal decision. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Multiculturalism Advisory Committee

Tri‑Cities Local Immigration Partnership presents on immigrant outcomes

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting, hear a presentation by Abigail Cameron of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. on the Tri‑Cities Local Immigration Partnership, receive a Canada Day update and volunteer sign‑up, and hold a roundtable on multicultural community and emerging issues. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for November 19, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its June 18, 2025 meeting. The session featured a presentation on the Tri‑Cities Local Immigration Partnership, a Canada Day update, and a roundtable on emerging multicultural issues, but no further actions were formally decided. The next committee meeting is set for November 19, 2025.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Metro Vancouver air quality fee changes and Burke Mountain project updates

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee is discussing proposed amendments to Metro Vancouver's air quality management fees. The body is also receiving design updates for the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park, as well as updates on urban wildlife and volunteer celebrations.

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✓ Decided: Volunteer Recognition Event moved to spring 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It discussed proposed Metro Vancouver air‑quality fee amendments and the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Park design, but no decisions were made on those items. The annual Volunteer Recognition Event was announced to be held in spring 2026 instead of fall 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee will review proposed amendments to Metro Vancouver air quality fees

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on proposed amendments to Metro Vancouver’s air‑quality management fees. It will also receive a design update for the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park. Additional briefings include an environmental volunteer celebration debrief and an urban wildlife update, followed by a roundtable on emerging sustainability issues.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Culture Services Advisory Committee

Presentation on Burke Mountain Community Centre and park design updates

The Culture Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 12 meeting. It will hear a design update for the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park from the Director of Capital Projects. Presentations will also be given on the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Place des Arts, and on current cultural services programs. The meeting will conclude with a roundtable for members to discuss emerging issues.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved June meeting minutes and set next meeting for Nov 13

The Culture Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It also scheduled the next regular meeting for Thursday, November 13, 2025. No other formal actions were taken.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Committee reviews updates on Town Centre Park and Burke Mountain projects

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 11 meeting, hear a presentation from the Coquitlam Sharks user group, receive updates on Town Centre Park and on the Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park, and hold a roundtable to discuss emerging community issues.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved June 11 minutes; no other actions taken

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its June 11, 2025 meeting. No other motions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on user‑group needs, park updates, and emerging community issues.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its June 3, 2025 meeting. The committee received updates on the Burke Mountain Community Centre design, Canada Day and Pride events, the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan, and transportation issues, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Coquitlam reviews film industry trends and tourism marketing strategies

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is discussing the impact of production costs and US tariffs on local filming and reviewing tourism marketing for upcoming festivals. The body is also examining retail strategies for the Burke Mountain Village project and the Coquitlam North Road BIA.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved May 21 minutes and set next meeting for Oct 22, 2025

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting. No vote tally was recorded for that approval. The committee also scheduled its next regular meeting for Wednesday, October 22, 2025. No other actions were decided.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Multiculturalism Advisory Committee

Multiculturalism Advisory Committee to review immigration data and Canada Day plans

The committee will receive a presentation on Immigration Canada data from a Planning and Development analyst. Members will also discuss Canada Day updates and volunteer sign-ups.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and set next meeting for Sep 17, 2025

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed immigration data, Canada Day volunteer sign‑up, and various multicultural community issues, but no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled on those topics. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. No other decisions were recorded.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Culture Services Advisory Committee

Culture Services Advisory Committee to review Fraser Mills Park design and public art

The committee will receive updates on cultural services programs and the city's festivals and events strategy. Members will also discuss the detailed design and public art integration for the Fraser Mills Park project.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts March minutes, discusses festivals and park updates

The Culture Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. Members received updates on festivals and events, the Fraser Mills Park design and public art, and cultural services programs. No formal approvals, rejections, or votes on proposals were recorded.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Culture Services Advisory Committee

Culture Services Advisory Committee reviews Fraser Mills Park design and public art

The committee is receiving updates on cultural services programs, festivals, and the design of Fraser Mills Park. The meeting includes a presentation on the integration of public art and cultural spaces within the park's development phases.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Committee reviews updates for Fraser Mills and Burke Mountain athletic parks

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee is discussing design updates for two major park projects and receiving a presentation from the Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association. The body is also considering a future on-site meeting at Mundy Park Pool.

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✓ Decided: Committee voted to hold its Sept 10, 2025 meeting at Mundy Park Outdoor Pool

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved moving the next meeting to Mundy Park Outdoor Pool on September 10, 2025. No other motions were decided; the remaining agenda items were presentations and discussion.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Committee to review Canada Day and Fraser Mills park accessibility plans

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee will discuss accessibility features for Canada Day events and receive a design update for Fraser Mills Phase 1 Parks. The body will also continue development of the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Committee to review Canada Day accessibility and Fraser Mills parks update

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee will discuss accessibility plans for Canada Day and receive an update on Fraser Mills Phase 1 Parks. The body will also continue development of the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan and debrief the AccessAbility Resource Fair.

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✓ Decided: April 1 meeting minutes approved by the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded during this session.

Thu May 22, 2025

Community Safety Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior meeting minutes and set next meeting date

The Community Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. No motions were adopted on the agenda items, which were presented for discussion only. The committee scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, September 18, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Thu May 22, 2025

Community Safety Advisory Committee

Community Safety Advisory Committee to review gang programs and wildfire resiliency

The committee will receive presentations on youth gang exit strategies, gang enforcement, and crime prevention through environmental design. Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Bryan Eberle will also provide an update on the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes; no new actions were adopted

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting. Presentations were given on the economic development microsite, the Business Enterprise Zone review, and festivals and events. The committee discussed various opportunities but did not adopt any motions or approvals. The next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Sports committee to review Major Facilities Roadmap and hear handball federation

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from February 2025, receive an update on the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, hear a presentation from the British Columbia Team Handball Federation, and review a draft Major Facilities Roadmap from city staff. The meeting also includes a roundtable for members to raise emerging issues.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved amended minutes from the Feb 12, 2025 meeting

The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee amended the February 12, 2025 minutes by changing “Coquitlam Tennis Centre” to “The Tennis Centre Coquitlam” in two bullet points. The amended minutes were then approved by the committee. No other formal decisions were recorded.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to hear updates on stormwater treatment and inflow/infiltration

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from February 11, 2025. New business includes a presentation on the Stoney Creek stormwater treatment facility ('The Jellyfish') and an update on inflow and infiltration (I&I) citywide monitoring. Committee members will also hold a roundtable on emerging issues. No voting on policy items is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee discussed stormwater treatment, I&I, and sustainability initiatives

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed updates on the Stoney Creek stormwater treatment facility, inflow and infiltration issues, and various emerging sustainability topics. No motions were moved, and no decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m., and the next meeting is set for June 24, 2025.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Committee recommends approval of 2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Work Plan

The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee reviewed the 2025 Work Plan and discussed the impact of small-scale multi-unit housing and transit-oriented areas. The body also received updates on transportation planning and the development of an Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Advisory committee recommends 2025 work plan, reviews housing and transit accessibility

The committee approved minutes from November 2024 and recommended its 2025 work plan to Council. Members discussed accessibility considerations for small-scale multi-unit housing and transit-oriented areas, including building standards, parking, and pedestrian safety. They also received updates on transportation barriers and began developing the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee discussed accessibility initiatives but approved only prior minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. No new motions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion of upcoming events, transportation concerns, and accessibility projects.

Thu Mar 13, 2025

Culture Services Advisory Committee

Provided document is not a meeting agenda for March 13, 2025

The text consists of minutes from the Culture Services Advisory Committee meeting of September 12, 2024, and a 2025-2026 Committee Orientation Manual. It does not contain an agenda for the March 13, 2025 meeting. No actions or proposals for that date are present.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Community Safety Advisory Committee

Committee to recommend 2025 work plan, receive updates on victim services and crime trends

The Community Safety Advisory Committee will consider approving the November 28, 2024 minutes and recommend the 2025 Work Plan to Council. Presentations on Victim Services, the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Program, and Coquitlam crime trends will be given. Members will also hold a roundtable on emerging issues.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee

No agenda for Feb 26, 2025 meeting; document contains October 2024 minutes and orientation

The provided document is not an agenda for the February 26, 2025 meeting. It contains minutes from the October 23, 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting and orientation materials. No items for the upcoming meeting are included.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Multiculturalism Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee to recommend 2025 work plan to Council

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee will consider adopting the minutes from November 2024, review and recommend to Council the 2025 work plan, and receive a presentation from the Manager of Cultural Services on the Streetscape Enhancement Program. Committee members will also hold a roundtable on multicultural communities and emerging issues.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee discusses field strategy and inclusion

The committee reviewed the draft Sports Field Strategy and Renewal Update for 2024–2034 and discussed the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan. Members provided feedback on user group engagement and identified potential work plan items for 2025.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Sports Advisory Committee

Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee reviews field strategy and inclusion plans

The committee discussed the draft Sports Field Strategy and Renewal Update for 2024–2034 and the City's Accessibility and Inclusion Plan. Members provided feedback on user group engagement, facility requirements, and potential items for the 2025 work plan.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2025 work plan and hear housing updates

The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee will consider adopting its 2025 work plan, establish a sub-committee for the Environmental Volunteer Celebration, and receive presentations on active transportation projects and updates on small-scale multi-unit housing implementation and transit-oriented areas. Members will also discuss emerging issues.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

No agenda for Feb 4, 2025 meeting provided; document contains Nov 2024 minutes

The provided text does not include an agenda for the February 4, 2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting. Instead, it contains minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting, an advisory committee orientation presentation, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for the stated meeting date.

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