New Westminster, British Columbia

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

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Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

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Council Meeting

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Council Workshop

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• Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, no items listed.

Council Meeting

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• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

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Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

This Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. No specific decisions, discussions, or reports are listed for this session.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Inaugural City Council Meeting

This agenda is for the inaugural City Council meeting of New Westminster on November 2, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Agenda consists of procedural boilerplate only

Council Meeting

The agenda for the July 13, 2026 Council Meeting of New Westminster, British Columbia contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software, with no listed items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is an empty template with no actionable content.

Notice of Closure

The Regular (Closed) Council meeting on July 13, 2026 will be closed to the public. The closure is based on items falling under Section 90 of the Community Charter, including labour relations, land transactions, personal information, law enforcement, negotiations, and confidential discussions. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Closure for labour or employee relations (items 4.1, 4.2, 5.9)
• Closure for land acquisition or disposition (items 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
• Closure for personal information about an officer or employee (item 5.6)
• Closure for law enforcement investigations (item 5.7)
• Closure for negotiations with governments or First Nations (items 5.8, 5.9, 5.10-5.12)

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The New Westminster City Council is holding a workshop on July 6, 2026, that will be closed to the public. The only item on the agenda is a discussion under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter regarding labour relations or other employee relations. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(c) for labour/employee relations

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing a final status report on the Strategic Priorities Plan adopted in May 2023. The body is also discussing an independent evaluation of the Crises Response Pilot Project and recommendations for its implementation.

• Council Strategic Priorities Plan – Final Report
• Crises Response Pilot Project – Independent Evaluation: Round Two Update
• Presentation by Dr. Anne Tseng of Douglas College regarding the Crises Response Pilot Project

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will consider a Code of Conduct complaint. The council will review the Ethics Commissioner’s report dated May 29 2026, a summary report, and a memorandum from the respondent dated June 24 2026 before making a final determination. The meeting also includes routine items such as the call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Final determination of Code of Conduct matter – review of Ethics Commissioner report (May 29 2026), summary report, and respondent memorandum (June 24 2026)
• Call to order and land acknowledgement
• Approval of the agenda
• Adjournment

Council Meeting

Council will consider imposing a remedial action requirement on the owner of 410 Columbia Street for unsafe and dilapidated conditions, potentially ordering demolition. Other items include adoption of the Inter-Municipal Business Licence expansion to include Township of Langley, updates on the Fenton Street streetscape and Massey Victory Heights street lighting projects, approval of the 2025 Statement of Financial Information, and a rezoning application for 140 Sixth Street (Royal Towers).

• Remedial action requirement for 410 Columbia Street – Council to order demolition of unsafe building
• Metro West Inter-Municipal Business Licence expansion (Bylaws 8590 and 8591) to include Township of Langley
• Rezoning application for 140 Sixth Street (Royal Towers) – Zoning Amendment Bylaw first and second reading
• $1.8M grant application to Green Municipal Fund's Growing Canada's Community Canopy program
• Fenton Street Streetscape project – approval of Option 1A for drainage improvements

Council adopted the Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement and Scheme bylaws, approved a consent agenda of 16 items including water quality reports and development permits, and removed three items for separate consideration.

• Adopted Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8590
• Adopted Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8591
• Approved Fenton Street Streetscape Option 1A
• Endorsed interim funding strategy for Massey Victory Heights streetlights
• Authorized $1.8M Green Municipal Fund application for urban reforestation
• Endorsed updated Interim Development Review Framework
• Issued Development Variance Permit for 230 Keary Street
• Issued Development Variance Permit for 800 Queens Avenue

Notice of Closure

The New Westminster City Council is meeting in a closed session on June 22, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The entire meeting is closed to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a candidate for a municipal position, labour relations, the acquisition or disposition of land, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and solicitor-client privileged advice. No public business is scheduled.

• Closed session discussion of personal information about an individual considered for a municipal officer, employee, or agent position (Section 90(1)(a))
• Closed session discussion of labour relations or other employee relations (Section 90(1)(c))
• Closed session discussion of acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements where disclosure could harm municipal interests (Section 90(1)(e))
• Closed session discussion of preliminary-stage negotiations for a proposed municipal service (Section 90(1)(k))
• Closed session discussion of solicitor-client privileged advice (Section 90(1)(i))

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting, followed by updates on the Energy Save New West program, public EV charging network planning, and the BridgeNet fibre network.

• Approval of June 18, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of February 19, 2026 minutes
• Energy Save New West Program updates
• Public EV Charging Network planning
• BridgeNet fibre network updates

The Utility Commission met to review agenda items and discuss updates on energy-saving programs and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. No new business was presented for a vote.

• Approved agenda for June 18, 2026 meeting
• Adopted minutes from February 19, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 3:49 p.m.

Notice of Closure (Committee)

The agenda for the New Westminster Committee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, is listed as a procedural notice of closure with no substantive items.

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission will approve the minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting and review a follow-up report from a heritage workshop conducted by Cummer Heritage Consulting.

• Adoption of May 20, 2026 minutes
• Review of Heritage Workshop Follow-up Report
• Workshop Debrief and Heritage Values Roundtable discussion

The Community Heritage Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes. It received a Heritage Workshop Report from Cummer Heritage Consulting for information and voted to send a thank-you note. The remainder of the meeting was a roundtable discussion on the commission's mandate and heritage priorities. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 20, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received Heritage Workshop Report for information (carried)
• Voted to send thank-you note to Katie Cummer, Cummer Heritage Consulting (carried)

Vision Zero Task Force

The Vision Zero Task Force will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting, and to review a draft council report outlining the task force's update and next steps.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting agenda
• Adoption of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Vision Zero Task Force Update and Next Steps - Draft Council Report

The Task Force endorsed a draft report to Council outlining a long-term Vision Zero action plan, including recommendations on staff and resource requirements. The report will be presented to Council on July 13, 2026. Additional discussion covered governance models, pilot projects, youth education, and emerging transportation issues like e-scooters.

• Endorsed the report 'Vision Zero Task Force Update and Next Steps' dated July 13, 2026, and directed implementation of additional discussion items including staff and resource recommendations (carried)

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The New Westminster Council is holding a closed workshop meeting. The session is closed to the public due to discussions regarding labour or employee relations.

• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations under Section 90 (1) (c) of the Community Charter

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council will hold a workshop to review the Arts Strategy Update Phase Two and gather feedback on key themes from Phase One engagement. The meeting will also cover agenda approval and the adoption of the May 4, 2026 workshop minutes.

• Adoption of May 4, 2026 workshop minutes
• Arts Strategy Update Phase Two presentation
• Feedback requested on Phase One engagement themes

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the May 4 minutes. It instructed staff to add the workshop comments to the Arts Strategy Update and follow the next steps outlined in the report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 4, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate workshop feedback and proceed with Arts Strategy next steps (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a priority setting workshop for the Arts Strategy and discuss arts and culture indicators. The body will also review reports on filming revenue allocation and the New Media Gallery exhibition program.

• Arts Strategy Priority Setting Workshop
• Crisis Response Pilot Project overview and update
• Discussion on support for summer activities and fall/winter Shop Local campaigns
• Report on municipal practices for allocation of filming revenue
• New Media Gallery environmental scan results and exhibition program next steps

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Councillor Paul Minhas was appointed Acting Chair for the 2026 term. The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Adopted April 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Councillor Paul Minhas appointed Acting Chair (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. (carried)

Community Advisory Assembly

The New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly is scheduled to meet on June 11, 2026. The agenda includes a video link and procedural details but does not list specific decisions or topics.

• Video link provided for the meeting
• Procedural details for the June 11, 2026 session
• Meeting type and status listed as 'Meeting'

Council Meeting

The New Westminster Council will consider adopting a rental unit bylaw amendment, a $24.7 million capital budget adjustment, and a public art plan. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with items such as a construction noise exemption for a hospital redevelopment and a funding reallocation for utility projects.

• Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8585, 2026
• 2026 Capital and Operating Q1 Performance Report ($24.7M budget adjustment)
• Public Art Plan 2026-2036 endorsement
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for EllisDon Design Build (330 East Columbia St)
• West End Utilities and Green Infrastructure Project funding reallocation

Council adopted Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8585, 2026. It also endorsed the 2026-2036 Public Art Plan and directed staff to proceed with implementation. Several consent agenda items were approved, including $24.7M capital budget adjustments and a pilot program for cooling solutions for renters. Additional items were removed from consent for separate discussion but decisions were not recorded in the provided minutes.

• Adopted Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8585, 2026
• Endorsed Public Art Plan 2026-2036 and directed implementation
• Approved $24.7M quarterly capital budget adjustments and $244.7M revised multi-year capital budget
• Introduced and gave readings to Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw amendment No. 8586, 2026
• Endorsed Excavation and Shoring Policy and Licence Agreement
• Issued Temporary Use Permit TUP00040 for 102-128 East Eighth Avenue and 721 Cumberland Street
• Authorized signing of commitment letter for Simcoe Elementary School development
• Endorsed city-funded Stay Cool at Home pilot program for renters

Notice of Closure

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Council Workshop

This is a procedural agenda for a Council Workshop meeting. No specific items, reports, or decisions are listed for discussion or action. The meeting appears to be scheduled but has no substantive business documented.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CCARP) Round 2 engagement. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and adopting minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting.

• Presentation by Adaptation and Resilience Specialist Anu Garcha and Manager of Climate Action Karin Johnson on the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan – Round 2 Engagement
• Review and adoption of minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the agenda for the May 22, 2026 meeting and adopted the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved agenda for May 22, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 22, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (carried)

Public Hearing

Council is holding a public hearing to consider two major bylaws. The first would update the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow up to four or six housing units on approximately 3,000 single-detached and duplex properties city-wide. The second would extend Transit Oriented Development Area designations to 105 properties and update regional planning policies.

• Rezoning ~1,900 properties to allow up to 4 units and ~1,100 properties to allow up to 6 units under the Infill Housing Program
• OCP amendment to apply 'Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing' designation to ~3,000 properties
• OCP amendment to extend 'Residential – Limited Mid Rise' designation to 105 properties around Transit Oriented Development Areas
• Bylaw amendments include updates to fees, licensing, and enforcement bylaws (e.g., Bylaw Nos. 8580, 8585, 8582, 8583)
• Public hearing on both items includes staff presentations and submissions from the floor

Council held a public hearing for the Our City, Our Homes infill housing program, which proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to align with provincial small-scale multi-unit housing legislation. No votes or decisions were taken; the hearing consisted of staff presentations, written submissions, and oral comments from residents. The meeting recessed and reconvened with further public input, but the minutes end before any Council action.

• No decisions were made at this public hearing; it was a forum for public input only.

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing third readings for bylaws to implement an infill housing program and transit-oriented development extensions. The meeting also includes a request for a temporary use permit for a sales centre and an entertainment endorsement for a local restaurant.

• Bylaw No. 8573 and 8578 to permit up to six infill housing units on approximately 3,000 properties
• Bylaw No. 8574 regarding Transit Oriented Development Area Extensions
• Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement for Balai in the Borough at T115-805 Boyd Street
• Temporary Use Permit for a sales centre at 102-128 East Eighth Avenue and 721 Cumberland Street
• Proposed public commemoration policy and a tribute to Punch McLean at Queen’s Park Arena

Council gave third reading to two bylaws implementing the Infill Housing Program, including an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning amendment. The program expands housing choice by pre-zoning for four- and six-unit developments. Council also approved a letter to the province urging that housing targets be tied to infrastructure funding. A motion to limit FIFA-related spending was withdrawn after discussion on grant restrictions.

• Approved third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw (Infill Housing) No. 8573 (carried; opposed: Minhas)
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Infill Housing) No. 8578 (carried; opposed: Minhas)
• Approved motion to write letter to province tying housing density targets to infrastructure funding (carried; opposed: Minhas)
• Approved third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw (Transit Oriented Development Area Extensions) No. 8574 (carried)
• Approved on consent: advisory committee minutes, council minutes, liquor license endorsement for Balai in the Borough, and notice of temporary use permit for a sales centre
• Withdrew motion to cap FIFA budget at $103,000 after discussion on grant restrictions
• Received for information the report on FIFA budget and activities (carried)

Notice of Closure

This agenda is a procedural notice of closure under British Columbia's Community Charter, indicating the city council will meet in a closed session on May 25, 2026. No public business or discussion items are listed.

Notice of Closure (Committee)

The agenda is a procedural notice for a Committee meeting in New Westminster, British Columbia, scheduled for May 22, 2026. The document is a boilerplate notice with no substantive agenda items or decisions listed.

• Meeting scheduled for May 22, 2026
• Procedural notice of closure
• No substantive agenda items listed

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission will hold a workshop on its mandate development. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Workshop on Community Heritage Commission Mandate Development
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026 meeting

The Community Heritage Commission held a workshop facilitated by heritage consultant Katie Cummer to renew its Terms of Reference, following Council direction. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting involved procedural approvals and an informational presentation on heritage conservation values and mandate options.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 4, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 p.m. (carried)

Community Advisory Assembly

The New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly is meeting to discuss agenda items. The agenda includes a video link and procedural details. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026.

• Video link provided for the meeting
• Meeting details and attachments available
• Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026

Notice of Closure

This is a procedural notice of closure for a meeting scheduled on May 11, 2026. No substantive agenda items are provided; the meeting may be closed to the public.

• No substantive items listed

Council Meeting

New Westminster Council will consider amending rental unit bylaws to address cooling requirements and implement an infill housing program, including zoning and fee changes. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of financial statements and committee minutes.

• Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 8556, 2026
• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8574, 2026
• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8573, 2026
• Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 8578, 2026
• Planning & Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 8580, 2026

Council gave first and second readings to several bylaws implementing the Infill Housing Program, including amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, and forwarded them to a public hearing. The consent agenda was adopted, accepting the 2025 financial statements and endorsing a new framework for parks and recreation fees. Letters were approved regarding Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy amendments for Maple Ridge and Surrey, with concerns raised about urban containment and environmental impacts.

• Approved consent agenda with removal of Items 5.4, 5.8, 5.9
• Accepted 2025 financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025
• Gave first reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8573, 2026 for infill housing
• Gave second reading and forwarded OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8573 to public hearing
• Introduced and gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8578, 2026, forwarded to public hearing
• Adopted three other infill-related bylaws (fees, rental licensing, enforcement) at third reading
• Approved letter to Metro Vancouver supporting Maple Ridge's industrial lands plan amendment with concerns
• Approved letter opposing Surrey's Hazelmere regional growth strategy amendment

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The City of New Westminster has scheduled a workshop for May 4, 2026, to discuss agenda items. The meeting is currently listed as a procedural item with no specific decisions or topics attached.

• Workshop scheduled for May 4, 2026
• No specific agenda items or topics listed
• Meeting status: procedural

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council will discuss the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan and receive an update on the Economic Development Plan Phase One. Staff will also respond to recommendations from the Community Advisory Assembly on climate hazards.

• Council to respond to Community Advisory Assembly recommendations on climate hazards
• Workshop on proposed framework and solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan
• Presentation on Economic Development Plan Update Phase One by Deloitte LLP
• Review of minutes from the April 20, 2026 workshop
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Council received recommendations from the Community Advisory Assembly on climate hazards and directed staff to respond and incorporate them into the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CCARP). Council also directed the mayor to advocate for continued provincial climate funding, and received the Economic Development Plan Phase 1 update, directing staff to proceed with next steps. A procedural ruling of the chair was sustained over two councillors' opposition.

• Directed staff to respond to Community Advisory Assembly recommendations on CCARP and report back (Carried)
• Directed mayor to write to provincial ministers advocating for continued LGCAP program funding (Carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate workshop feedback and proceed with Economic Development Plan next steps (Carried)
• Chair's ruling on relevancy sustained after challenge (Carried with Cllrs. Fontaine and Minhas opposed)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a motion to coordinate a public meeting within 30 days inviting the Railway Association of Canada to present safety concerns about a Tiny Home village at 502 Twentieth Street near active rail lines. The agenda also includes setting the 2026 tax rates via Bylaw No. 8576, appointing Natalie Froehlich as Financial Officer, and endorsing the extension of three United Way-funded programs (Social Meals, Community Connector, Volunteer Coordination) to serve isolated seniors through 2028.

• Motion to direct staff to hold a public meeting with the Railway Association of Canada on safety risks of the Tiny Home village at 502 Twentieth Street
• First three readings of 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 8576, setting property tax rates for the year
• Appointment of Natalie Froehlich as Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026
• Endorsement of 2026-2028 funding agreements with United Way for seniors programs (Social Meals, Social Prescribing, Volunteer Coordination)
• Amendments to Business Regulations & Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 8556, including changing the safe indoor temperature compliance month from May to April

Council gave first, second, and third readings to the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw. The city also amended the Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw regarding safe indoor temperatures and maintained 15 voting locations for the 2026 General Local Election.

• Introduced and gave first, second, and third readings to 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 8576 (Opposed: Cllrs. Fontaine, Minhas)
• Approved amendments to Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw 6926, 2004, including changing a safe indoor temperature date from May to April
• Maintained 15 voting locations for the 2026 General Local Election plan
• Appointed Natalie Froehlich as Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026
• Endorsed United Way funded programs for isolated seniors (Social Meals, Community Connector, and Volunteer Coordination)
• Proclaimed Elizabeth Fry Week (May 4-9), Youth Week (May 1-7), Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9), and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May 2026)

Notice of Closure

The agenda contains no substantive items. It only includes a notice of closure for the meeting scheduled on April 27, 2026. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will vote on agenda and minutes from October 2025, elect an acting chair for 2026, and receive orientation for new members. Presentations are scheduled on the Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park Master Plan and an update on the City's new Age-Friendly Strategy. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Election of acting chair for the 2026 committee term
• Presentation on Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park Master Plan by Parks and Open Space Planner
• Presentation on update to the City's new Age-Friendly Strategy (2026) by Senior Social Planner
• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting
• Advisory Group orientation presentation by Committee Clerk

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. Gary Steeves was appointed Acting Chair for the 2026 term. The meeting was then adjourned. No new business was introduced.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes from Oct 22 2025 adopted (motion carried)
• Gary Steeves appointed Acting Chair (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Council Workshop

This workshop agenda covers standard procedural steps and one substantive discussion. Council will review Metro Vancouver's proposed amendments to the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy, which focus on adjusting the Urban Containment Boundary and changing non-urban land designations. Staff will seek direction on drafting a feedback letter to send to Metro Vancouver.

• Adoption of March 16 workshop minutes
• Review of Metro Vancouver's proposed Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy amendments
• Discussion on flexibility for the Urban Containment Boundary and non-urban land conversions
• Direction on drafting a feedback letter to Metro Vancouver

The Council approved a letter to Metro Vancouver expressing opposition to four proposed amendment options for the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy. The decision includes support for the Urban Containment Boundary and notes concerns regarding transparency and the amendment process.

• Approved April 20, 2026 agenda
• Adopted March 16, 2026 workshop minutes
• Approved letter to Metro Vancouver opposing proposed Metro 2050 amendments

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The council will consider approving the agenda for the April 20, 2026 regular (closed) council workshop. It will also consider a recommendation to close the meeting to the public because the agenda includes personal information about a municipal employee, which is permitted under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter. No other items are listed.

• Approve agenda for the April 20, 2026 regular (closed) council workshop
• Recommend closing the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter (personal information about a municipal employee)

Community Advisory Assembly

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Vision Zero Task Force

The Vision Zero Task Force will meet to approve the agenda, adopt minutes from a previous meeting, and discuss the goals and deliverables of the task force.

• Approval of the April 15, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Review of Vision Zero update presentation
• Discussion on Task Force goals and deliverables

The Task Force reviewed regional road safety updates and discussed the need for a formal Council policy statement to prioritize data-driven safety outcomes. Members discussed cross-departmental collaboration for budgeting and reporting. Staff will present draft recommendations at the next meeting.

• Approved the April 15, 2026 agenda
• Adopted the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Agreed to review draft recommendations on June 17, 2026

Council Meeting

Council will approve the agenda and receive the close‑out report for the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre project. Members will consider a joint funding application to the Federal Green Municipal Fund for urban‑forestry plans, appoint an interim corporate officer, and receive a library advisory report. The council will discuss development variance permits for 800 Queens Avenue (Simcoe Elementary) and 430 Ninth Street, and will hold first, second and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8575 2026 to implement the Active Streets Initiative. Finally, the council will adopt several bylaws, including a housing‑agreement bylaw for 430 Ninth Street, an amendment to the Sign Bylaw, and an amendment to the Elections Procedures Bylaw.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8575 2026 – first, second and third readings for the Active Streets Initiative
• Development Variance Permit DVP00739 to be issued for 430 Ninth Street
• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8532 2026 requiring rental housing at 430 Ninth Street
• Application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for Urban Forestry Plans and Studies (joint with Park People)
• Appointment of Sarah Goddard as Interim Corporate Officer effective April 18 2026

Council approved the consent agenda, including a funding application for urban forestry studies, appointment of an interim corporate officer, and issuance of a development variance permit for 430 Ninth Street. The Active Streets Initiative zoning bylaw was advanced through first, second, and third readings. A presentation on the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre close-out was received, noting high usage and accessibility achievements.

• Approved submission of FCM Green Municipal Fund application for urban forestry plans (adopted on consent)
• Appointed Sarah Goddard as Interim Corporate Officer effective April 18, 2026 (adopted on consent)
• Issued Development Variance Permit DVP00739 for 430 Ninth Street (adopted on consent)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 8575, 2026 for Active Streets Initiative (adopted on consent)
• Adopted minutes of March 30, 2026 Regular Council meeting (adopted on consent)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month and April 22-29, 2026 as World Primary Immunodeficiency Week (adopted on consent)

Notice of Closure

This is a procedural agenda for a Regular (Closed) Council meeting that will be entirely closed to the public. The council will vote to approve the agenda and then move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, confidential information related to intergovernmental negotiations, and labour/employee relations. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Item 4.2: Preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service (Section 90(1)(k))
• Item 4.3: Confidential information related to negotiations with provincial/federal government (Section 90(2)(b))
• Item 7.1: Labour relations or other employee relations (Section 90(1)(c))

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will review meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the Economic Development Plan Update, and discuss an arts and culture indicators subgroup.

• Review minutes from February 12, 2026
• Presentation on Economic Development Plan Update
• Discussion on Arts & Culture Indicators subgroup
• Introduction of consulting team for Arts Strategy

The committee discussed the New Westminster Arts Strategy and the Economic Development Plan Update. Staff will report back on creative economy indicators in June. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with addition of Introductions
• Adopted minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Requested staff provide recommendations on creative economy indicator data
• Requested staff report back on indicators at June meeting
• Requested members discuss future committee structure at upcoming meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

The council will consider a competitive purchasing exemption of $704,357.14 for PFS Studio to complete the Westminster Pier Park Westward Expansion. It will also reject the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment applications for 807-823 Sangster Place and 39 East Eighth Avenue, and adopt election‑related bylaws and a budget 2027 public opinion survey methodology.

• Approve $704,357.14 fee exemption to PFS Studio for Westminster Pier Park Westward Expansion
• Reject OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment applications for 807-823 Sangster Place and 39 East Eighth Avenue
• Introduce and schedule first, second, and third readings of Election Procedures Bylaw No. 7985 amendment
• Introduce and schedule first, second, and third readings of Sign Bylaw No. 7867 amendment
• Proceed with Budget 2027 Public Opinion Survey methodology as recommended

The council approved a competitive purchasing exemption of $704,357.14 for PFS Studio to support the Westminster Pier Park Westward Expansion. It also approved the People, Parks and Play comprehensive plan and directed staff to begin feasibility studies on several high‑priority park projects. A consent agenda covering minutes, advisory group minutes, parcel‑tax panel scheduling and proclamations was adopted, and the meeting was closed to the public to discuss a Section 90(1)(n) matter.

• Approved agenda for the March 30 meeting (carried; opposed by Cllr. Minhas)
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss a Section 90(1)(n) matter (carried)
• Allowed delegations to be heard past 7:30 p.m. (carried)
• Approved People, Parks and Play plan attachments and staff feasibility work (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items 4.1‑4.12, including minutes and proclamations (adopted on consent)
• Approved $704,357.14 competitive purchasing exemption to PFS Studio for Pier Park expansion (adopted on consent)
• Scheduled 2026 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for April 20, 2026 (adopted on consent)
• Approved proclamations for Transgender Day of Visibility (Mar 31) and Green Shirt Day (Apr 7) (adopted on consent)

Notice of Closure

The agenda for the New Westminster council meeting on March 30, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or public hearings are identified.

Council Workshop

The council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the March 2, 2026 workshop. It will then endorse the next steps for the Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action public dashboard, allowing the city to launch an online tool that tracks climate‑action progress. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve agenda for the March 16, 2026 regular council workshop
• Adopt minutes of the March 2, 2026 workshop
• Endorse launch of the Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action public dashboard
• Adjourn the meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the March 2 minutes. Council members endorsed the next steps outlined in the Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action public dashboard report. The chair’s ruling on a point of order was sustained, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda for March 16 meeting approved (carried)
• Minutes of March 2 meeting adopted (carried)
• Chair’s ruling sustained (carried; opposed by McEvoy and Minhas)
• Endorsed next steps for climate‑action dashboard report (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:38 p.m. (carried)

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The New Westminster Regular (Closed) Council for Workshop will approve its agenda and vote to close the March 16, 2026 meeting to the public. The closure is based on Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing preliminary negotiations that could harm municipal interests if disclosed. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of the March 16, 2026 agenda
• Closure of the meeting to the public under Community Charter Section 90

Notice of Closure

Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss items that comply with the Community Charter. The meeting covers land acquisition, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Items 4.3 & 4.5: Acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements
• Items 4.4 & 4.7: Receipt of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Items 4.4 & 4.6: Preliminary negotiations regarding a municipal service
• Item 4.8: Confidential negotiations involving provincial or federal government

Council Meeting

Council will decide on several housing and heritage bylaws, including a request to reject a rezoning application for 807-823 Sangster Place. The body is also discussing the implementation of Transit Oriented Development Area extensions and the New Westminster Age-Friendly Strategy.

• Expenditure of $10.466M from DCC Reserves via Bylaw No. 8572
• Proposed rejection of OCP and Zoning amendments for 807-823 Sangster Place and 39 E Eighth Avenue
• Heritage Revitalization and Designation bylaws for 1121 Eighth Avenue
• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8532 to secure rental housing at 430 Ninth Street
• Motion to request provincial funding for the Queensborough school bus program

The council approved several bylaws, including heritage revitalization and designation for 1121 Eighth Avenue, a housing agreement for 430 Ninth Street, and the Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw. It endorsed the New Westminster Age‑Friendly Strategy and directed staff to draft multiple Official Community Plan amendments related to transit‑oriented development. The Sangster Place rezoning application was referred to the March 30 council meeting for further consideration.

• Approved Heritage Revitalization Agreement (1121 Eighth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8550, third reading (carried)
• Approved Heritage Designation (1121 Eighth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8551, third reading (carried)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8532 for 430 Ninth Street, requiring all units as rental housing (adopted on consent)
• Endorsed the New Westminster Age‑Friendly Strategy and directed implementation (carried)
• Adopted Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 8572, 2026 (carried)
• Referred the Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for 807‑823 Sangster Place and 39 E Eighth Avenue to the March 30 council meeting (carried)
• Appointed Gary So as Acting Financial Officer (adopted on consent)
• Carried motion requesting the mayor to seek provincial funding to make the Queensborough school bus program free and permanent (carried)

Public Hearing

The council is holding a public hearing to consider bylaws for the protection and restoration of the Callow House. The proposal includes a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to allow for a new ground-oriented infill house and duplex.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8550, 2026 for 1121 Eighth Avenue
• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8551, 2026 for 1121 Eighth Avenue
• Proposal for four stratified residential units (two-, three- and four-bedroom)

Council held a public hearing on Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8550 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8551 for 1121 Eighth Avenue. Staff presented the proposal to retain and restore the 1909 Callow House and add four housing units. The hearing was closed with no vote recorded.

Community Advisory Assembly

The Community Advisory Assembly agenda for March 5, 2026 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be empty or purely procedural.

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. A staff orientation presentation will be given by Rob McCullough, Manager of Museums and Heritage Services. Commissioners will discuss a council motion to start the renewal of the Commission’s Terms of Reference. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of the March 4, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Staff orientation presentation by Rob McCullough
• Council motion to begin the process of renewing the Commission’s Terms of Reference
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Community Heritage Commission approved its agenda and adopted the October 1, 2025 minutes. Staff presented a heritage orientation and began discussion on renewing the commission’s terms of reference. No substantive policy decisions were made and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of October 1, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will approve the meeting agenda and then hold a forum for resident associations representing neighborhoods such as Brow of the Hill, Connaught Heights, Downtown, and others. No other motions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Residents' Associations Forum – Brow of the Hill
• Residents' Associations Forum – Connaught Heights
• Residents' Associations Forum – Downtown
• Residents' Associations Forum – Glenbrooke North

The council moved and seconded a motion to approve the agenda for the March 2, 2026 special council meeting, which was carried. After a Residents' Association forum, the council moved and seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m., which was also carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved (motion moved and seconded, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. (motion moved and seconded, carried)

Council Workshop

The Regular Council workshop will consider staff recommendations to amend the Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to implement the Infill Housing Accelerator Program. The proposed changes include adding a “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” land‑use designation, adopting infill housing zoning district recommendations, and pre‑zoning a block bounded by Eighth Ave, Hamilton St, Fourteenth St and Sixteenth St for up to four or six units. The council will also adopt the minutes from the February 2, 2026 workshop and adjourn the meeting.

• Recommendation to incorporate the “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” land‑use designation into the Official Community Plan amendment.
• Recommendation to adopt infill housing zoning district recommendations in the Zoning Bylaw amendment.
• Recommendation to pre‑zone properties in the block bounded by Eighth Ave, Hamilton St, Fourteenth St and Sixteenth St for infill housing up to four or six units.
• Presentation and report on the Infill Housing Accelerator Program (multiple attachments).
• Adoption of minutes from the February 2, 2026 workshop.

The council adopted the agenda and the February 2, 2026 minutes. It approved a series of draft amendments to the Official Community Plan and the zoning bylaw to create a “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” designation and to pre‑zone properties for up to four or six units. Staff were directed to designate and pre‑zone the block bounded by Eighth Ave, Hamilton St, Fourteenth St and Sixteenth St under that designation. The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.

• Adopted agenda for the March 2, 2026 workshop (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 2, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Approved OCP amendment bylaw to incorporate “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” land‑use designation (carried)
• Approved OCP amendment bylaw to designate properties as “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” on Map 1 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment bylaw to incorporate infill housing district recommendations (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment bylaw to pre‑zone properties for up to four or six units (carried)
• Approved staff designation and pre‑zoning of properties bounded by Eighth Ave/Hamilton St/Fourteenth St/Sixteenth St as “Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing” (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:06 p.m. (carried)

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The provided document is a notice of closure for a workshop meeting. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the record.

Council Meeting

Council will review a proposal for a 30-unit tiny homes village at 502 Twentieth Street and a pilot program for city-funded cooling assessments in rental buildings. The body is also deciding on several bylaws, including an Official Community Plan amendment for Transit Oriented Development Areas.

• Development Cost Charges Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 8572, 2026 to authorize $10.466M for fiscal year 2025
• BC Housing presentation on a 30-unit tiny homes village at 502 Twentieth Street
• Zoning Bylaw No. 8520, 2025 to remove retail sale of cannabis as a permitted use at 416 East Columbia Street
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8522, 2025 regarding Transit Oriented Development Areas
• Proposed cooling assessment pilot program for up to ten eligible rental buildings

The council adopted the Development Cost Charges Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw authorizing $10.466 M from reserve funds. An amendment to the BC Housing Tiny Homes Village motion replaced the Good Neighbour Agreement with a Letter of Commitment, Operations Management Plan, Neighbourhood Inclusion Table, 24/7 staffing and priority selection process; the amendment was carried despite opposition from Councillors Fontaine and Minhas. Both parts of the amended motion were subsequently carried, with Councillors Fontaine and Minhas opposing Part 2. The council also endorsed a cooling‑assessment pilot for rental buildings and directed staff to arrange an agreement with the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator program.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Amendment to Tiny Homes Village motion carried (opposed by Fontaine, Minhas)
• Part 1 of amended Tiny Homes Village motion carried
• Part 2 of amended Tiny Homes Village motion carried (opposed by Fontaine, Minhas)
• Development Cost Charges Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw authorizing $10.466 M adopted on consent
• Vulnerable Buildings Assessment cooling pilot endorsed and staff directed to enter agreement
• Minutes of Public Hearing (Jan 26 2026) adopted on consent
• Minutes of Regular Council (Feb 9 2026) adopted on consent

Notice of Closure

The New Westminster City Council will hold a closed session on February 23, 2026 at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue and via Zoom. The closure is based on Section 90 of the Community Charter for items involving personal information, litigation, negotiations, land matters, solicitor‑client privilege, and labour relations. No agenda items are disclosed in the public notice.

• Items 4.2 & 4.4 – personal information about municipal officers or employees (90(1)(a))
• Item 4.3 – litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (90(1)(g))
• Items 4.3 & 4.5 – preliminary negotiations on municipal services (90(1)(k))
• Item 4.6 – acquisition, disposition, expropriation of land or solicitor‑client privileged advice (90(1)(e) & 90(1)(i))
• Items 7.1 & 7.2 – labour or employee relations matters (90(1)(c))

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will meet to approve the agenda, adopt minutes from December 2025, and receive presentations on the 2026 Climate Action Workplan, the Electric Utility Strategic Plan, and the 10-Year Plan Phase 3.

• Approval of February 19, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of December 4, 2025 minutes
• Presentation on 2026 Climate Action Workplan
• Presentation on Electric Utility Strategic Plan 2026
• Presentation on Electric Utility 10-Year Plan Phase 3

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and adopted the December 4, 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:01 p.m. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted Dec 4 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Notice of Closure (Committee)

The Utility Commission is meeting in a session closed to the public. The body will discuss municipal service negotiations, land acquisition or disposition, and employee relations.

• Item 5.1: Preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
• Item 5.2: Acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements
• Item 5.3: Labour or employee relations

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and the December 2, 2025 minutes, and elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson. It will consider a report on implementing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area extensions and related Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments. Members are asked to provide comments on the proposed OCP bylaw changes concerning regional planning and TOD extensions. No additional business is listed.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of December 2, 2025 minutes
• Review and comment on proposed OCP bylaw amendments for TOD area extensions

The commission elected Raj Dhaliwal as Chair and Anna Cuyegkeng as Vice‑Chair for the 2026 term. The meeting agenda was approved and the December 2 2025 minutes were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Raj Dhaliwal appointed Chair (2026 term) – carried
• Anna Cuyegkeng appointed Vice‑Chair (2026 term) – carried
• Agenda approved – carried
• December 2, 2025 minutes adopted – carried
• Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. – carried

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss economic development indicators and the implementation of the Active Streets retail strategy. The meeting includes a 10-year review update for the Anvil Centre and a phase one update on the Economic Development Plan.

• Economic Development Indicators 2026 Update
• Retail Strategy Implementation: Active Streets Update
• Anvil Centre 10-Year Review Update
• Economic Development Plan: Phase One Update
• Council Resolution to Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding small business support

Notice of Closure

The Regular (Closed) Council meeting on February 9, 2026 will be closed to the public. The closure is based on Section 90 of the Community Charter for items involving personal information, land acquisition, and labour relations. The council will also approve the agenda for the meeting.

• Approval of agenda for February 9, 2026 meeting
• Closure of meeting citing Item 5.1 – personal information about municipal officers or employees
• Closure of meeting citing Item 5.1 – acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements
• Closure of meeting citing Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 – labour or other employee relations

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and a $220.0M Multi-Year Capital Budget. The meeting also includes decisions on noise bylaw exemptions for housing projects and a heritage designation for 1121 Eighth Avenue.

• Approval of $220.0M Multi-Year Capital Budget for 2026
• Noise bylaw exemption for BC Housing project at 602 Agnes Street (Feb 11-12)
• Noise bylaw exemption for Douglas College Student Housing at 808 Royal Avenue (Feb 13-May 29)
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Designation for 1121 Eighth Avenue
• Grant application for up to $45,000 for Next Generation 9-1-1 Upgrade Project

The council approved the 2026 multi‑year capital budget of $220.0 M. It adopted heritage bylaws for 1121 Eighth Avenue and approved a patron‑participation entertainment endorsement for Kelly O’Bryan’s. Staff were authorized to apply for a $45,000 Next Generation 9‑1‑1 grant and the Climate Change Adaptation Plan was moved to Phase Three. Several construction‑noise exemptions and a zoning referral were also approved.

• Approved $220.0M 2026 multi‑year capital budget (CARRIED, opposed by Fontaine, Minhas)
• Adopted heritage revitalization and designation bylaws for 1121 Eighth Avenue (ADOPTED ON CONSENT)
• Approved patron participation entertainment endorsement for Kelly O’Bryan’s at 800 Columbia Street (ADOPTED ON CONSENT)
• Authorized staff to apply for up to $45,000 Next Generation 9‑1‑1 grant (ADOPTED ON CONSENT)
• Endorsed Phase Three of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARRIED)
• Granted construction noise exemption for Douglas College at 808 Royal Avenue (ADOPTED ON CONSENT)
• Granted construction noise variance for BC Housing at 602 Agnes Street (CARRIED)
• Referred Zoning Bylaw No. 8520, 2025 (Cannabis) to next council meeting (CARRIED)

Community Advisory Assembly

The Community Advisory Assembly meeting scheduled for February 7 2026 has no agenda items shown in the provided document. The agenda consists only of the meeting header and procedural placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified.

Council Workshop

Council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the December 8, 2025 minutes. It will consider staff responses to the Community Advisory Assembly's non‑traditional public spaces recommendations, receive a draft 10‑year Parks & Recreation implementation plan, and discuss the Active Streets Initiative. The council will endorse the Tenant Assistance Plan for the Royal Towers redevelopment at 140 Sixth Street and direct work on a development variance permit for Simcoe Elementary.

• Endorse the Tenant Assistance Plan for the Royal Towers redevelopment at 140 Sixth Street
• Prepare a zoning amendment bylaw to implement the Active Streets Initiative
• Receive staff response to the Community Advisory Assembly's non‑traditional public spaces recommendations
• Receive the draft 10‑year People, Parks and Play implementation plan for Parks & Recreation
• Direct staff to complete requirements for a development variance permit and joint use agreements for 800 Queens Avenue (Simcoe Elementary)

Notice of Closure for Workshop

Council is meeting for a closed workshop on February 2, 2026. The meeting is closed to the public to discuss personal information regarding an individual being considered for a municipal position.

• Item 5.1: Discussion of personal information about an individual for a municipal officer, employee, or agent position

New Westminster Design Panel

The Design Panel will first approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will then review the design package for a mixed‑use, high‑density development proposed for 611 Agnes Street. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approve agenda for the January 27, 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the November 25, 2025 Design Panel meeting
• Design review of mixed‑use high‑density proposal at 611 Agnes St

The panel approved the meeting agenda and adopted the November 25, 2025 minutes. It voted to support the 37‑storey mixed‑use proposal at 611 Agnes Street, noting staff will address the feedback provided. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted November 25, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Supported 611 Agnes St mixed‑use proposal (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 p.m. (carried)

Notice of Closure

The council will vote to approve the agenda for the regular meeting on January 26, 2026. It will also move to close the meeting to the public, citing several items that fall under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure covers personal information, solicitor‑client privileged advice, preliminary service negotiations, confidential inter‑governmental negotiations, and a matter required to be excluded by another law.

• Approve agenda for the Jan 26, 2026 regular council meeting.
• Close the meeting to the public under Section 90 items: personal information, solicitor‑client privilege, preliminary negotiations, confidential inter‑governmental negotiations, and statutory exclusion.

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing several amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws to implement provincial housing legislation and townhouse accelerator initiatives. The meeting includes a public hearing on these housing items and a proposal for a city-wide AI policy.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 8522 to support higher residential and mixed-use development near SkyTrain stations
• Amendment Bylaw No. 8528 to allow non-profit affordable housing up to six storeys in Transit Oriented Development Areas
• Amendment Bylaw No. 8547 to enable townhouse development on approximately 900 properties
• Amendment Bylaw No. 8524 to pre-zone approximately 570 properties for townhouses
• Bylaw No. 8570 to establish a Police Reserve Fund using development cost charges

The council gave third‑reading approval to three housing‑related bylaws and two additional housing amendments, adopted a resolution for staff to develop a city‑wide AI policy, and adopted a Development Cost Charges Police Reserve Fund Bylaw. The minutes of the January 12 meeting were also adopted. All motions were carried.

• Approved Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8522 (2025) – third reading (carried, opposed by Cllr. Fontaine)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw No. 8528 (2025) – third reading (carried)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw No. 8530 (2025) – third reading (carried)
• Approved Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8547 (2025) – third reading (carried, opposed by Cllrs. Fontaine and Minhas)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw No. 8524 (2025) – third reading (carried, opposed by Cllrs. Fontaine and Minhas)
• Resolved staff will develop a city‑wide AI policy (carried)
• Adopted Development Cost Charges Police Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8570 (2025) (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the January 12, 2026 council meeting (carried)

Public Hearing

The New Westminster City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The proposals aim to integrate provincial housing legislation and implement townhouse and affordable‑housing accelerator initiatives. The council will receive staff presentations, written submissions, and public comments before deciding on the bylaws.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Provincial Housing Legislation Integration) No. 8522, 2025
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Non‑Profit Housing Development, Phase 2) No. 8528, 2025
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Land Use Designation Alignments) No. 8530, 2025
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Townhouse Accelerator Initiative) No. 8547, 2025
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Townhouse Zoning Update) No. 8524, 2025

Council heard public input on three housing‑related bylaws (8522, 8528, 8530) and recorded conflict‑of‑interest declarations by several councillors. The hearing was formally closed by the Chair with no vote recorded. No approvals, rejections, or amendments were enacted during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing on Bylaws 8522, 8528, and 8530 (no vote recorded)

Vision Zero Task Force

The Vision Zero Task Force will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. It will receive a presentation from ICBC on road safety policies and a draft of the task force’s goals and deliverables. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve agenda for the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the October 29, 2025 Vision Zero Task Force meeting
• ICBC presentation to the Vision Zero Task Force
• Draft Goals & Deliverables of the Vision Zero Task Force
• Adjourn the meeting

The Vision Zero Task Force approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. The committee heard an ICBC presentation on road‑safety data and funding, and reviewed draft goals and deliverables. No new business was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 29, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:02 p.m. (carried)

Notice of Closure (Committee)

The New Westminster Committee meeting on January 21, 2026 had no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of a notice of closure and contains no decisions or discussions. No contracts, rezoning, or other actions were presented.

Notice of Closure for Workshop

The agenda provides only a notice of closure for a workshop on 2026-01-19. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. Consequently, there are no concrete actions or proposals to be addressed at this meeting.

Council Workshop

The agenda for the New Westminster Council Workshop on January 19, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural meeting without specific decisions or discussions recorded in the agenda.

Community Advisory Assembly

The New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly is scheduled for January 13, 2026. The agenda document contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Council Meeting

At its regular meeting, New Westminster Council will approve the agenda, endorse a Letter of Commitment and Operations Management Plan for the Purpose Shelter at 502 Columbia Street, and adopt a series of bylaws that update development cost charges, create a fire‑protection reserve fund, and amend the zoning bylaw to restrict new vape‑product retail stores. The council will also receive updates on the Ryall Park artificial‑turf field feasibility study and other consent‑agenda items.

• Endorse Letter of Commitment and Operations Management Plan for the Purpose Shelter at 502 Columbia Street
• Adopt Development Cost Charges Bylaw amendment adding police and fire categories and updating parkland rates
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw amendment defining vape‑product retail and prohibiting new vape stores
• Adopt Development Cost Charges Fire Protection Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8559, 2025
• Proceed with next steps of Ryall Park South Artificial Turf Field feasibility study

The council added a new agenda item on modernizing federal small‑business policy and endorsed the Letter of Commitment and Operations Management Plan for the 502 Columbia Street shelter. It approved a city‑wide Neighborhood Inclusion Table, endorsed continued retail‑strategy actions, and received the Ryall Park artificial‑turf feasibility update with instructions to complete the study. A letter was approved to request higher Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidies, and several Development Cost Charges and Zoning amendment bylaws were adopted.

• Added agenda item “Modernizing Federal Small Business Policy…” – Carried (Opposed: Cllrs. Fontaine, Minhas)
• Endorsed Letter of Commitment and Operations Management Plan for 502 Columbia Street shelter – Carried
• Approved city‑wide Neighborhood Inclusion Table collaboration with BC Housing and Fraser Health – Carried
• Endorsed continued implementation of Retail Strategy and Commercial Tenant Relocation Policy – Adopted on consent
• Received Ryall Park South Artificial Turf Field feasibility findings and directed next steps – Carried
• Approved letter to MP requesting increased Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy – Carried
• Adopted Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8327, 2022 amendment (Bylaw No. 8539, 2025) – Carried
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 amendment (Bylaw No. 8543, 2025) – Carried

Notice of Closure

The Regular (Closed) Council will vote to close the January 12, 2026 meeting to the public. The closure is based on Community Charter sections covering confidential negotiations, municipal property security, preliminary service negotiations, matters excluded by other enactments, and labour or employee relations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Item 4.1 – confidential negotiations with provincial, federal, other governments or First Nations
• Item 4.2 – security of municipal property
• Item 4.2 – preliminary negotiations on proposed municipal services
• Item 5.3 – exclusion under another enactment
• Item 8.1 – labour relations or other employee relations