New Westminster public meetings in 2021

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural pre-closed meeting where Council will vote to move into a closed session. All items relate to personal information, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items cover personnel, litigation, legal advice, and service negotiations

The council convened and immediately voted to move into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing exemptions for personal information, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned one minute later.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, which proposes a 4.4% property tax increase and a $170.7M capital budget for 2022. They will also review a 10-year strategy for sharing park space between people and dogs. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as appointments, reports, and minor bylaws.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan with 4.4% property tax increase and $170.7M capital budget
• People, Parks & Pups 10-Year Strategy for dog off-leash areas
• Construction noise bylaw exemption for sewer work on Columbia Street (8 nights, Jan-Feb 2022)
• DCC Expenditure Bylaw No. 8307, 2021 authorizing $2,002,900 from reserve funds
• Heritage designation for 125 Third Street and rezoning for triplex at 817 St. Andrews Street

Council directed staff to convert the Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan into a bylaw reflecting a 4.4% property tax increase for 2022 and a $170.7M capital budget, with Councillors Nakagawa and Trentadue opposed. Council also received the draft People, Parks & Pups Strategy, endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and declared January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Numerous consent agenda items were adopted, including a construction noise bylaw exemption for sewer work and a $2,002,900 Development Cost Charge expenditure bylaw.

• Directed staff to convert Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan into bylaw with 4.4% property tax increase and $170.7M capital budget (5-2)
• Received draft People, Parks & Pups 10-Year Strategy for sharing public space (unanimous)
• Endorsed call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (unanimous)
• Declared January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (unanimous)
• Granted construction noise bylaw exemption for sewer work on Columbia Street for 8 nights (consent)
• Adopted Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 8307, 2021 authorizing $2,002,900 (consent)
• Gave third reading to amended Downtown BIA bylaws No. 8288 and 8289 (unanimous)
• Adopted Electrical Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 8303, 2021 establishing 2022 rates (unanimous)

Special Council Workshop

This is a special council workshop where council will hear a presentation on housing supply and affordability and discuss the city's response to the 'Opening Doors' report from the Canada-British Columbia Expert Panel. The only action item is a recommendation to send a cover letter and discussion paper to provincial ministers.

• Presentation on BC Housing Supply and Affordability by Director of Climate Action, Planning and Development and consultant Gary Penway
• Discussion of the 'Opening Doors' report and the city's response
• Recommendation to send a letter from the Mayor with an appended discussion paper to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, and Minister of Finance

Council held a workshop to discuss the BC Housing Supply and Affordability report and directed staff to incorporate feedback from the workshop into a cover letter from the Mayor, along with the discussion paper, and send it to provincial ministers. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to include workshop feedback in Mayor's cover letter and send to provincial ministers (carried unanimously)

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a proposed Official Community Plan amendment and Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 514 Carnarvon Street, and will provide a motion of support or non-support. The commission will also give feedback on proposed housing choice principles for the Heritage Revitalization Agreement policy refresh project. The meeting is held electronically and open to the public.

• Motion of support or non-support for OCP amendment and HRA at 514 Carnarvon Street
• Feedback on HRA Refresh policy principles, including housing choice and community benefits
• Adoption of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting
• Written submissions on 514 Carnarvon Street proposal

Council Meeting following Public Hearing

This is a regular City Council meeting following a public hearing. Council will consider giving third reading to six bylaws: two city-wide crisis response amendments, two for a supportive housing development at 60-68 Sixth Street, and two for an affordable Indigenous housing development at 350-366 Fenton Street. All items are listed for third reading only; no other business is on the agenda.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8285, 2021 (City-wide Crisis Response) – third reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8286, 2021 (City-wide Crisis Response) – third reading
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8283, 2021 (60-68 Sixth Street) – supportive housing – third reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8284, 2021 (60-68 Sixth Street) – supportive housing – third reading
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8281, 2021 (350-366 Fenton Street) – affordable Indigenous housing – third reading

Council gave third reading to all six bylaws on the agenda: two city-wide crisis response amendments, two supportive housing amendments for 60-68 Sixth Street, and two affordable housing amendments for 350-366 Fenton Street. All votes were carried unanimously by the six members present. Council also directed staff to report on pedestrian safety and accessibility for the Fenton Street sites and to explore an accessible pedestrian network in Queensborough.

• Approved third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021.
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021.
• Approved third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021.
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021.
• Approved third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021.
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021.
• Directed staff to report back on strategies for pedestrian safety and accessibility at the Fenton Street affordable housing sites.
• Directed staff to explore an accessible pedestrian network between key sites in Queensborough.

Public Hearing

The Public Hearing closed and all six bylaws were referred to Council for Third Reading. The proposals include city-wide crisis response amendments, a 52-unit supportive housing project at 60-68 Sixth Street, and a 58-unit non-market housing project at 350-366 Fenton Street. All motions were carried unanimously by the members present.

• Public hearing closed for all six bylaws (unanimous)
• Referred OCP Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)
• Referred OCP Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)
• Referred OCP Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021 to Council for Third Reading (unanimous)

Arts Commission

This agenda for the New Westminster Arts Commission meeting on December 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content for discussion or action.

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive updates on two heritage matters: a project update on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement and heritage designation for 514 Carnarvon Street, and progress on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement Refresh project, seeking the commission's feedback on principles. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and general inquiries.

• Update on Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation for 514 Carnarvon Street
• Discussion of Heritage Revitalization Agreement Refresh principles and community consultation
• Adoption of minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting

Special Council Workshop

This special council workshop focuses on the 2022 budget. Council will review staff-proposed service enhancements and a funding strategy that would result in a 4.4% property tax increase for 2022. They will also receive staff responses to questions from the November 1st budget workshop. Council is expected to provide direction on the service enhancements, which will then be incorporated into the draft financial plan.

• Proposed 2022 service enhancements and funding strategies
• Estimated 4.4% property tax rate increase for 2022
• Responses to Council questions from November 1st workshop
• Draft Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw, 2022–2026

Council provided direction on the 2022 proposed service enhancements and funding strategies, incorporating that direction into the Draft Financial Plan Bylaw with a 4.4% property tax rate increase for 2022. The motion was carried unanimously. Council also requested a report on the E-Comm situation and received a report responding to questions from the November 1 workshop.

• Approved direction on 2022 service enhancements and funding strategies (unanimous)
• Directed 4.4% property tax rate increase for 2022 in Draft Financial Plan Bylaw (unanimous)
• Requested report to Council on E-Comm situation
• Received report on responses to Council questions from November 1 workshop (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to a single item: an update on the Canada Games Pool. Council will receive a presentation and report, and the recommendation is to release to the public the decision to decommission the pool. The report includes option analysis tables, images of previous repairs, and a phasing diagram.

• Recommendation to release decision to decommission Canada Games Pool
• Presentation on Canada Games Pool update
• Report includes option analysis tables and phasing diagram

Council voted unanimously to release its decision to decommission the Canada Games Pool. The decision follows flooding of critical mechanical systems and a leak in the main pool tank, with the cause of the leak still unknown. Staff will implement a public communication plan to update the community on the closure and alternative services.

• Approved releasing to the public Council's decision to decommission the Canada Games Pool (carried unanimously).
• Directed staff to implement a public communication plan with updates via website, social media, and emails to customers.
• Noted Mayor Cote will reach out to neighbouring mayors to seek aquatic and fitness opportunities for residents.
• Discussed options to extend outdoor pool hours and assist residents in accessing winter swim lessons at neighbouring pools.

Council Meeting following Public Hearing

This is a regular council meeting held immediately after a public hearing. Council will consider third reading of several bylaws, including heritage revitalization agreements and designations for two properties, as well as zoning amendments for bicycle parking and miscellaneous updates. All items are on the agenda for third reading, meaning they are near final adoption.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement (515 St. George St) Bylaw No. 8262, 2021 – third reading
• Heritage Designation (515 St. George St) Bylaw No. 8263, 2021 – third reading
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021 – third reading
• Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021 – third reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Bicycle Parking) No. 8231, 2021 – third reading

Council gave third reading to four heritage-related bylaws, all carried unanimously. Two bylaws enable a laneway house at 515 St. George St. and designate the 1912 house as protected heritage. Two other bylaws enable lot subdivision at 208 Fifth Ave. and designate the 1910 house as protected heritage. Council also gave third reading to two zoning amendment bylaws on bicycle parking standards and miscellaneous revisions, with public hearings waived.

• Approved third reading of Heritage Revitalization Agreement (515 St. George St.) Bylaw No. 8262, 2021, enabling a laneway house and relaxed parking
• Approved third reading of Heritage Designation (515 St. George St.) Bylaw No. 8263, 2021, protecting the 1912 house
• Approved third reading of Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021, enabling lot subdivision and new house construction
• Approved third reading of Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021, protecting the 1910 house
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Stage 2 - Part A Sustainable Transportation - Bicycle Parking) No. 8231, 2021
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 8287, 2021

Public Hearing

New Westminster City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two Heritage Revitalization Agreements (HRAs) and associated Heritage Designation bylaws. The first proposal, for 515 St. George Street, would allow a laneway house in exchange for heritage restoration. The second, for 208 Fifth Avenue, would allow subdivision and a new house in exchange for restoring a 1910 house. The public can speak to Council on both items.

• 515 St. George Street: laneway house (77 sq. m.) with parking reduced from 2 to 1 (Bylaws 8262, 8263)
• 208 Fifth Avenue: subdivision into two lots (~4,000 and 4,710 sq. ft.) with new house (Bylaws 8271, 8272)
• Both proposals include Heritage Designation Bylaws to legally protect heritage houses
• Public input submissions received for both properties (5 for 515 St. George, 16 for 208 Fifth Ave)

Council held a public hearing on two heritage revitalization agreements and referred both to third reading. The first, for 515 St. George Street, allows an accessible laneway house in exchange for restoring and legally protecting the 1912 Adams House. The second, for 208 Fifth Avenue, permits subdivision and a new infill house in exchange for protecting the 1910 Calbicks House. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred Bylaw No. 8262, 2021 (Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 515 St. George Street) to Council for third reading.
• Referred Bylaw No. 8263, 2021 (Heritage Designation for 515 St. George Street) to Council for third reading.
• Referred Bylaw No. 8271, 2021 (Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 208 Fifth Avenue) to Council for third reading.
• Referred Bylaw No. 8272, 2021 (Heritage Designation for 208 Fifth Avenue) to Council for third reading.
• Received all public input submissions for both applications.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting agenda contains only procedural items: a call to order, a motion to move into a closed (public-excluded) meeting, and an end of meeting. The closed session is authorized under Section 90 of the Community Charter for matters involving labour relations, litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to enter closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c), (g), (i), (k) of the Community Charter

The special meeting was called to order and immediately moved into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing labour relations, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting ended one minute later, with no public decisions or actions taken.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter (carried unanimously)
• No public decisions, approvals, or discussions occurred during the open portion of the meeting

Environment and Climate Advisory Committee

This agenda for the New Westminster Environment and Climate Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-11-17 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no details on what the committee will discuss or decide.

Council Meeting

Council approved a Temporary Use Permit for an emergency homeless shelter at 502 Columbia Street, with up to 50 mats/beds, and sent a letter to BC Housing reaffirming the need for a 24/7 shelter model. Council also adopted several bylaws, including the Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8302, and gave readings to various 2022 fee and rate bylaws. Additionally, Council directed staff to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest for a cohousing pilot project and supported moving forward a preliminary application for an OCP amendment and rezoning at 1084 Tanaka Court.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00027 for emergency shelter at 502 Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to BC Housing reaffirming need for 24/7 shelter model (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8302, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to issue Request for Expressions of Interest for cohousing pilot project (unanimous)
• Supported staff working with applicant to move preliminary application for 1084 Tanaka Court forward for OCP amendment and rezoning (6-2, Das and Trentadue opposed)
• Gave second reading to six Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments, including for 350-366 Fenton Street and 60-68 Sixth Street (unanimous, Puchmayr absent)
• Gave first reading to Sapperton District Energy System Bylaw No. 8269, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted multiple 2022 fee and rate bylaws, including Engineering User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8301 and Electrical Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 8303 (unanimous)

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting where staff will present a status report on the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan (ESAP) actions. Council is asked to receive the report and provide feedback. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Presentation on Environmental Strategy & Action Plan Actions Status Report
• Report: Environmental Strategy and Action Plan - Actions Status Report - 2021-536.pdf
• Attachment: ESAP Actions Status.pdf
• PowerPoint: ESAP Actions Status Update - 2021-579.pdf

Council received the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan (ESAP) status report for information and directed staff to return with updates, ensure public communication of the information, and correct the colour coding of items. The motion was carried unanimously by all members present. No other substantive decisions were made at this workshop.

• Received ESAP status report for information (carried unanimously)
• Directed staff to return with updates on ESAP actions
• Directed staff to ensure ESAP information is communicated publicly
• Directed staff to ensure ESAP items are correctly colour coded

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed open meeting of New Westminster City Council. The only substantive action is a motion to move into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing exemptions for personal information about municipal positions, solicitor-client privilege, preliminary negotiations for municipal services, annual report discussions, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a), (i), (k), (l), and 90(2)(b)

The meeting was called to order and immediately moved into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing several exempt matters. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting ended one minute after it began.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 (carried unanimously)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting consists solely of a motion to move into a closed (private) meeting. The closed session is authorized under the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition or disposition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential information related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items relate to land acquisition/disposition (90(1)(e))
• Closed items relate to preliminary municipal service negotiations (90(1)(k))
• Closed items relate to confidential intergovernmental negotiations (90(2)(b))

The special council meeting was called to order and immediately moved into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing land matters, preliminary service negotiations, and confidential intergovernmental discussions. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned one minute later.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 (unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the New Westminster Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on November 5, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of City Council and the New Westminster Police Board to discuss the 2022 New Westminster Police Department budget. Chief Constable Dave Jansen will present a report and a draft budget presentation. The meeting is for discussion only; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 New Westminster Police Department Budget report by Chief Constable Dave Jansen
• Draft 2022 budget PowerPoint presentation

The special council meeting was held to review the 2022 New Westminster Police Department budget, with a presentation from the Chief Constable and staff. Council discussed staffing, costs, and community concerns, but no formal decision or vote was taken on the budget. The meeting was informational, with plans for future joint meetings and earlier budget discussions noted.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; budget review only

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review several heritage-related applications and provide recommendations to Council. Items include a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 328 Second Street, demolition reviews for 349 Cumberland Street and 133 Debeck Street, and a heritage designation for 125 Third Street. The commission will also receive updates on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement refresh and a feasibility study for 302 Royal Avenue.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement application: 328 Second Street
• Heritage review (demolition): 349 Cumberland Street
• Heritage review (demolition): 133 Debeck Street
• Heritage designation application: 125 Third Street
• Feasibility study for 302 Royal Avenue (Museum & Archives Annex Building)

Council Meeting

Council will decide whether to approve the City's participation in a Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project with the Canadian Mental Health Association, including $65,000 for Phase 1 and a grant application for up to $94,000. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as bylaw amendments, fee updates, and reports for information.

• Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project: $65,000 for Phase 1, grant application up to $94,000
• Repeal Part 6 of Rental Units Bylaw No. 6926, 2004 (renoviction rules) via three amendment bylaws
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation for 208 Fifth Avenue (first and second readings)
• Temporary Use Permit for emergency shelter at 502 Columbia Street (former Army and Navy store), with $1,542.50 fee waiver
• 2022 user fees and rates amendment bylaws for five departments (three readings)

Council approved the City's participation in the Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project with the Canadian Mental Health Association, allocating $65,000 for Phase 1 and authorizing a grant application for up to $94,000. Council also approved in principle the 2022 utility rates for electric, water, sewer, and solid waste, and directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaws. Several bylaws were given readings, including those for heritage revitalization at 208 Fifth Avenue and user fee amendments.

• Approved $65,000 for Phase 1 of Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to BC Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant Program for up to $94,000 (unanimous)
• Approved in principle 2022 utility rates for electric, water, sewer, solid waste (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of Arts Advisory Committee and repeal of Arts Commission bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8302, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave first and second readings to Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021 (Puchmayr opposed)
• Gave first and second readings to Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021 (Puchmayr opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw (733 Thirteenth Street) No. 8266, 2021 (unanimous)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed meeting agenda. Council will immediately move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing exemptions for personal information about potential municipal officers/employees, labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, preliminary negotiations for municipal services, annual report discussions, and confidential talks with senior governments. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (k), (l) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics: personnel, labour relations, land dealings, service negotiations, annual report, intergovernmental talks

The council held a brief open meeting solely to vote on moving into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing exemptions for personal information, labour relations, land matters, service negotiations, annual report discussions, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. The motion was carried unanimously, and the open meeting ended at 12:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Special Council Workshop

This is a special council workshop focused on the proposed 2022 operating and utility budgets. Council will receive staff responses to questions from the October 4th capital budget workshop and discuss the proposed operating budget, utility rates, and service enhancements. Council is expected to provide feedback to guide the final draft budget scheduled for November 29th.

• Proposed 2022 rate increases for Electric, Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste utilities
• Proposed 2022 service enhancements
• Draft 2022-2026 capital forecasts for Electric, Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste utilities
• Departmental budget reports including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Library
• Equity KPIs and reports on climate action, affordable housing, and reconciliation

The special workshop was held to review the proposed 2022 operating and utility budgets, including rate increases for electric, water, sewer, and solid waste utilities, and property tax scenarios. No formal decisions were made; Council provided feedback and requested additional information on vacancies, revenue loss, capital spending impacts, and phasing options. The only formal action was adopting the consent agenda item receiving a staff report on budget questions for information.

• Adopted consent agenda item 2.1: received Budget 2022 responses to Council questions (carried unanimously)

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop where the City Council receives presentations from Metro Vancouver on the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy and from TransLink on the Transport 2050 Regional Transportation Strategy. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy presentation by Metro Vancouver
• Transport 2050 Regional Transportation Strategy presentation by TransLink

Council Meeting

Council approved a new segregated curbside and multifamily glass collection program starting in 2022, with one councillor opposed. They also endorsed downtown livability actions, approved a development variance permit for a church, and gave first and second readings to heritage and bicycle parking bylaws. Several reports were received and motions passed, including directing staff to draft a derelict vehicle ban and calling on the federal government to comply with human rights rulings.

• Approved DVP00695 for 220 Carnarvon Street (unanimous)
• Approved glass collection program for 2022 (Councillor Johnstone opposed)
• Endorsed Downtown Livability Initiatives and directed staff to advance short-term actions to 2022 budget
• Approved in principle 2022 user fees and rates changes
• Granted construction noise exemption for sewer inspections (Oct 25-Dec 17)
• Gave first and second readings to Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Designation bylaws for 515 St. George St
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Bicycle Parking) No. 8231, 2021
• Adopted Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 8276 and Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8280

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider a preliminary application to expand permitted land uses at the Queensborough Landing shopping centre at 805 Boyd Street. The committee is asked to support further consideration of several new uses, including amusement arcades, microbreweries, and car washes, through a formal zoning text amendment. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as adoption of minutes.

• Preliminary review of land use amendments for 805 Boyd Street (Queensborough Landing)
• Proposed new uses: amusement arcades, lumber sales (under 40,000 sq ft), microbrewery/winery/distillery, trade schools, animal boarding, shared kitchens, delivery/courier facilities, car wash, retail sale of used goods
• Recommended motion to support further consideration of these uses via zoning text amendment

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed meeting agenda. The only substantive item is a motion to move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing four permitted exceptions: personal information about a municipal officer/employee, litigation or potential litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to enter closed meeting under Section 90(1)(a), (g), (i), and (k) of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics: personnel information, litigation, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations

The council held a brief open meeting solely to vote on moving into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting ended one minute later. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 (carried unanimously)

Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force

The Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force is meeting to discuss several items, including Anvil Centre lighting, repatriation of Indigenous artifacts, and new advisory committee terms of reference. The meeting will begin with a motion to move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing personal information and labour relations. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from September 20, 2021, and standing reports.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter
• Discussion of Anvil Centre lighting, with attached report and default lighting plan
• Discussion of repatriation of Indigenous artifacts in the City's possession, led by Councillor Puchmayr
• Discussion of new advisory committee terms of reference, led by City Clerk
• Adoption of minutes from September 20, 2021

Special Council Workshop

This is a special council workshop to review the proposed 2022 capital budget totaling $167.1M and the existing 2021-2025 capital plan of $471M. Staff present detailed spreadsheets by strategic priority for council feedback before the November operating budget and draft budget workshops. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and feedback.

• Proposed 2022 Capital Budget total $167.1M
• Approved 2021-2025 Capital Plan total $471M
• Budget broken down by strategic priority
• Report includes 7 Bold Steps and 2030 targets progress summary
• Council feedback due before November 1 and November 15 workshops

Council held a workshop to review the proposed 2022 Capital Budget and Funding Strategy, receiving presentations from staff on various city priorities and core services. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and feedback, with staff to provide additional information in upcoming reports. The next steps include the November 1 Operating Budget Workshop and the November 15 Draft 2022 Capital and Operating Budget and 5 Year Financial Plan workshop.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was for discussion and feedback on proposed 2022 capital budget

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a brief procedural meeting where the only action is a motion to move into a closed session. The closed session is justified under several sections of the Community Charter, covering personal information, land deals, litigation, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics include personal information about municipal officers or employees
• Closed session topics include land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Closed session topics include litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice
• Closed session topics include preliminary negotiations for a municipal service

The council held a brief pre-closed meeting and unanimously voted to move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closed session was justified by agenda items involving personal information about a municipal position, land acquisition or disposition, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several consent agenda items, including a construction noise bylaw exemption for Bosa Development, renewal of the Downtown BIA, a lease agreement for Massey Theatre, and permissive tax exemptions. Council will also receive an information report on 2021 Community Grants and consider amendments to the Procedure Bylaw to allow electronic meetings. Several proclamations and a resolution release regarding 97 Braid Street are also on the agenda.

• Construction noise exemption for Bosa Development at 660 Quayside Drive for overnight concrete pour on Oct 22-23, with backup dates Oct 29-30 or Nov 5-6
• Three readings for Procedure Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 8276, 2021 to allow electronic meetings
• Renewal of Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area for 2022-2025, with bylaws No. 8288 and 8289
• Approval in principle of Massey Theatre and Complex Lease and Working Agreement with Massey Theatre Society
• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8280, 2021 for 2022 tax year

Council approved in principle the Lease and Working Agreement for the Massey Theatre and Complex, directing staff to publish notice and authorizing the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the lease. Council also passed a motion to stand in support of Richmond and Vancouver in opposing the Tilbury Island LNG expansion, and to send correspondence to relevant agencies. Several bylaws were given three readings, including the Procedure Bylaw Amendment, Downtown BIA bylaws, and Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. A resolution from a closed meeting directed staff to discontinue processing of the 97 Braid Street (Sapperton Green) applications until the community centre with child care delivery is determined.

• Approved in principle Massey Theatre and Complex Lease and Working Agreement (unanimous)
• Opposed Tilbury Island LNG expansion, supporting Richmond and Vancouver (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 8276, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Downtown BIA Primary and Secondary Area Bylaws No. 8288 and 8289, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8280, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 8225, 2020 (unanimous)
• Granted construction noise exemption to Bosa Development for concrete pour at 660 Quayside Drive (consent)
• Directed staff to discontinue processing 97 Braid Street (Sapperton Green) applications until community centre delivery determined (from closed meeting)

Residents Association Forum

This is the annual Residents Association Forum meeting with Council, held electronically. The agenda includes a presentation on BeHeard New West, the City's online engagement space, updates from 12 residents associations, and a roundtable discussion. No decisions or votes are scheduled; it is primarily an information-sharing and discussion session.

• Presentation on BeHeard New West online engagement platform
• Updates from 12 residents associations including Connaught Heights, West End, Moody Park, Glenbrooke North, Massey Victory Heights, Brow of the Hill, Queen's Park, Victoria Hill Ginger Drive, Sapperton, Quayside Community Board, Downtown, and Queensborough
• Roundtable discussion between Council, residents associations, and City staff

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council meeting held electronically on September 27, 2021. The only substantive action is a motion to move into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing exemptions for personal information about a municipal position, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting is expected to end immediately after the closed session begins.

• Motion to enter closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed session basis: personal information about a position (90(1)(a))
• Closed session basis: litigation or potential litigation (90(1)(g))
• Closed session basis: solicitor-client privilege (90(1)(i))
• Closed session basis: preliminary municipal service negotiations (90(1)(k))

The council convened and immediately voted unanimously to move into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing items related to personal information, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations. The meeting ended one minute later at 2:01 p.m. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 of Community Charter (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council will consider first reading of six bylaws to enable urgent housing and crisis services, including affordable housing at 350-366 Fenton Street and supportive housing at 60-68 Sixth Street, and approve a public engagement approach. Council will also offer a formal apology to the South Asian community and descendants of the Komagata Maru in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. The consent agenda includes items like a construction noise exemption, a development variance permit, and a remedial action for a property.

• First reading of OCP and zoning bylaws for 350-366 Fenton Street and 60-68 Sixth Street
• Formal apology to South Asian community and Komagata Maru descendants
• Construction noise exemption for sewer work at Columbia Street and Eighth/Blackwood Streets
• Development variance permit for 220 Carnarvon Street
• Remedial action for 509 Eleventh Street due to owner's failure

Council formally apologized to the South Asian community and descendants of the Komagata Maru, with the apology read in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Council also approved first reading of six bylaws related to the Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments, including supportive housing projects at 68 Sixth Street and 350-366 Fenton Street, and a city-wide crisis response. Additionally, Council endorsed updated Green Buildings and Energy Efficient Equipment Selection policies, and authorized the City to demolish a house at 509 Eleventh Street at the owner's expense for failing to meet a remedial action requirement.

• Offered formal apology for Komagata Maru incident (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of six Crisis Response bylaws (unanimous)
• Endorsed updated Green Buildings Policy and new Energy Efficient Equipment Selection Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of house at 509 Eleventh Street at owner's expense (5-2, McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed)
• Approved grant application to UBCM for Pump Station Condition Assessment (consent)
• Approved removal of Cosmic Maypole from Friendship Gardens (consent)
• Renamed Development Services to Climate Action, Planning and Development (consent)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8266 for 819 Milton St (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move into a closed meeting. The closed session is justified under Section 90 of the Community Charter for matters related to land acquisition/disposition, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(e), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter

The special council meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. and immediately moved into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing reasons including land acquisition, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 11:31 a.m. with no public decisions made.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(e), (g), (i) (carried unanimously)

Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force

The Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force is meeting to hear a presentation from the Fraser River Discovery Centre about Indigenous heritage and teachings of the Fraser River, and to receive updates on public engagement and a new advisory committee. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss matters related to negotiations with provincial or federal governments.

• Presentation by Fraser River Discovery Centre on xʷtatəl̕ləm, a place of learning about Indigenous heritage and teachings of the Fraser River
• Update on Staff Resource Guide for Language, Translation and Accessibility in Public Engagement
• Update on BeHeard promotional campaign and current engagement opportunities
• Update on new advisory committee
• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The task force received a presentation on xʷtatəl̕ləm, a place of learning about Indigenous heritage and teachings of the Fraser River, from the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Members discussed the program and suggested a full presentation to Council; staff indicated they will move toward a Council discussion on how the City can align its reconciliation goals with the project. The task force also received updates on public engagement and the new advisory committee structure, and moved into a closed meeting for negotiations-related matters.

• Adopted minutes of July 5, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) for negotiations information (carried)

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including issuing a heritage alteration permit for the Woodlands Wall as part of the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project, directing staff to develop a new Homelessness Action Strategy, and considering Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments to fast-track housing and crisis services. The consent agenda includes noise bylaw exemptions, a heritage revitalization agreement, and grant funding reports. Council will also consider a motion on downtown recovery strategies for Columbia Street.

• Heritage Alteration Permit No. 186 for relocation of Woodlands Wall at 9 East Columbia Street (Pattullo Bridge project)
• Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments to enable housing at 350–366 Fenton Street and 68 Sixth Street
• Construction noise exemptions: 680 Clarkson Street roofing (Flynn Canada Ltd.), sewer inspections on East Eighth Avenue, and utility upgrades on Front Street
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement at 102 Seventh Avenue
• ICIP CVRIS grant of up to $1,746,238 for urban reforestation and biodiversity

Council directed staff to draft Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments to enable urgent housing and time-sensitive crisis services, including projects at 350-366 Fenton Street and 68 Sixth Street, and to fast-track the review process. Council also approved a Heritage Alteration Permit for the Woodlands Wall relocation as part of the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project, and directed staff to begin work on a new five-year Homelessness Action Strategy. All votes were carried unanimously, with Councillor Puchmayr absent due to a declared conflict of interest on the homelessness and crisis response items.

• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit No. 186 for Woodlands Wall relocation at 9 E. Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin work on a new Homelessness Action Strategy (unanimous, Puchmayr absent)
• Directed staff to draft Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments for projects at 350-366 Fenton Street and 68 Sixth Street (unanimous, Puchmayr absent)
• Adopted Street and Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 8275, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8277, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8278, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to review strategies for revitalizing derelict properties on Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including noise bylaw exemptions and a heritage revitalization agreement (unanimous)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a brief pre-closed meeting where the only action is a motion to move into a closed session. The closed session will discuss personal information about a municipal award or anonymous gift, land acquisition or disposition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential talks with provincial or federal governments. No public decisions are made at this meeting.

• Motion to enter closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items: 90(1)(b) personal info re: municipal award or anonymous gift
• Closed items: 90(1)(e) land acquisition/disposition/expropriation
• Closed items: 90(1)(k) preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Closed items: 90(2)(b) confidential intergovernmental negotiations

The council held a brief open meeting solely to vote on moving into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting ended one minute later. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Moved into closed meeting under Section 90 (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the Regular Council Meeting of 2021-08-30.

Council adopted the Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021, and gave first and second readings to a rezoning for a duplex at 819 Milton Street. Council also approved a development variance permit for 601 Sixth Street, adopted several other bylaws, and endorsed a motion to create policy supporting urban farming. The meeting included a closed session for personal, property, reporting, and negotiations matters.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00690 for 601 Sixth Street
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw (819 Milton St) No. 8266, 2021
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8249, 2021
• Adopted Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8251, 2021
• Adopted Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 8270, 2021
• Endorsed motion to create policy supporting urban farming (carried)
• Approved one-time declaration of Sept 30, 2021 as statutory holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Open Workshop

This meeting agenda for the New Westminster, BC Open Workshop on 2021-08-30 contains only technical interface text from the eSCRIBE software system. There are no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The document is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content.

Council held a workshop on the eMobility Strategy, receiving a presentation from Dunsky Consulting. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and input. Next steps include an online survey and a second stakeholder workshop in September, with a draft strategy expected in October 2021.

• No formal decisions were made at this workshop.
• Received a presentation on the eMobility Strategy from Dunsky Consulting.
• Discussed active transportation infrastructure, electric vehicle access in rental buildings, and electric scooter policy.
• Noted next steps: online survey and second stakeholder workshop in September, draft strategy in October 2021.

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual business items.

Council endorsed the Sanctuary City Policy, ensuring access to city facilities, programs, and services for all community members regardless of immigration status, and directed staff to include $5,000 in the 2022 budget for its implementation. The policy includes two implementation phases and a question on compliance will be added to fall grant applications. Council also approved two development variance permits, extended the temporary patio program to June 1, 2022, and directed staff to develop a residential segregated glass collection program for 2022.

• Endorsed the Sanctuary City Policy and its implementation phases, with $5,000 budgeted for 2022.
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00687 for 230 Keary Street (Brewery District Building 8).
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00693 for 65 East Sixth Avenue (təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre).
• Extended the temporary patio program until June 1, 2022, with waived fees and support for TESA extensions.
• Directed staff to develop a residential segregated glass collection program for 2022 and include it in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan.
• Approved the construction of a new bike skills park in Queen's Park.
• Approved the TELUS PureFibre Memorandum of Understanding.
• Approved up to $6,000 from the Reconciliation Budget for the 2021 Chief ?Ahan Memorial event.

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular council meeting for June 28, 2021. Council will hear the 2020 annual report from the Chief Administrative Officer, consider two development variance permits, adopt two bylaws (a housing agreement for 100 Braid Street and a parks and recreation fees amendment), and vote on a motion calling on the federal government to stop hate and discrimination.

• 2020 Annual Report presentation by Chief Administrative Officer
• Development Variance Permit DVP00689 to vary driveway width at 230 Princess Street
• Development Variance Permit DVP00667 to vary side yard projection at 416 Tenth Street
• Adoption of Housing Agreement (100 Braid Street) Bylaw No. 8221, 2021
• Adoption of Parks and Recreation Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 8267, 2021

Council approved sending a letter of endorsement for MP Peter Julian's federal anti-hate motions (M-84 and Bill C-313). It also adopted two development variance permits, two bylaws, and received the 2020 Annual Report and a ferry operations update. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved letter endorsing MP Peter Julian's anti-hate motions M-84 and Bill C-313 (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement (100 Braid Street) Bylaw No. 8221, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 8267, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00689 at 230 Princess Street (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00667 at 416 Tenth Street (unanimous)
• Received 2020 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Q to Q Ferry Operations update (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the June 21, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. Council will consider a housing agreement bylaw, motions on mental health and sex worker safety, and updates on accessibility, Canada Day, and air quality. Several items are for discussion or decision, including naming the future Aquatic & Community Centre and mail ballot voting for local elections.

• Housing Agreement (100 Braid Street) Bylaw No. 8221, 2021 — three readings
• Motion: Heritage Revitalization Agreement Applications in the Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area
• Motion: Pilot Project to Address the Mental Health Crisis and Issues Relating to Poverty and Homelessness
• Motion: Sex Worker Safety Workshop and Policies
• Increasing Equity in Voting: Mail Ballot Voting for Local Government Elections

Council named the future aquatic and community centre 'təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre' and approved a mail ballot voting system for the 2022 local election. It also gave three readings to a housing agreement bylaw for 100 Braid Street, securing 423 market rental units (96 affordable for 16 years), and to a parks and recreation fees amendment bylaw. Council directed staff to review all city events and holidays for decolonization and to include more diverse cultural holidays, and referred a Black History Month motion to a task force.

• Approved naming the future aquatic and community centre 'təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre'.
• Directed staff to implement a mail ballot voting system for the 2022 local election.
• Gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8221, 2021 for 100 Braid Street, securing 423 market rental units (96 affordable for 16 years).
• Gave three readings to Parks and Recreation Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 8267, 2021.
• Directed staff to review all city events and holidays for decolonization and to include more diverse cultural holidays.
• Referred a Black History Month recognition motion to the Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force.
• Approved a temporary suspension of heritage revitalization agreement applications in Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area, excepting those received before June 21, 2021.
• Approved a motion to convene a task force and hire a consultant for a pilot project addressing mental health, poverty, and homelessness.

Open Workshop

This is an open workshop of the New Westminster, BC council. The single agenda item is a presentation by the Acting Director of Engineering Services on sustainable service delivery through asset management practices. No decisions are listed; it appears to be a discussion or informational session.

• Presentation on Sustainable Service Delivery through Asset Management Practices by Acting Director of Engineering Services

The Open Council Workshop received a presentation on sustainable service delivery through asset management practices, given by Christina Benty on behalf of Asset Management BC. Council then received the related June 21, 2021 report for information, with all members present voting in favour. Councillor Puchmayr was absent for the vote.

• Received the June 21, 2021 report 'Sustainable Service Delivery through Asset Management Practices' for information
• Motion carried with all members present voting in favour

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with a consent agenda covering several items. Council will consider a housing agreement bylaw for 322 Seventh Street, development variance permits for parking at 322 Seventh Street and 601 Sixth Street, engagement for the 2022 budget process, cancellation of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, and a COVID-19 restart update. The agenda also includes a proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8258, 2021 for 322 Seventh Street (three readings)
• Development Variance Permit DVP00688 to vary off-street parking at 322 Seventh Street
• Development Variance Permit to vary parking requirements at 601 Sixth Street
• Engagement for the 2022 Budget Process
• Cancellation of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

Council gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8258, 2021, which requires all residential units at 322 Seventh Street to be secured as market rental housing, and approved the associated Development Variance Permit DVP00688 to vary off-street parking. Council also adopted two zoning amendment bylaws, including one for a cannabis retail location at 416 East Columbia Street (with two councillors opposed) and one for 100 Braid Street. Several other items were approved on consent, including noise bylaw exemptions for construction at the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station and 618 Carnarvon Street, and a motion to investigate support for community events to draw residents out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8258, 2021 for 322 Seventh St (all present in favour)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00688 for 322 Seventh St, subject to housing agreement adoption (all present in favour)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8256, 2021 for cannabis retail at 416 East Columbia St (5-2, McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8245, 2020 for 100 Braid St (all in favour)
• Approved construction noise bylaw exemption for 22nd St SkyTrain Station escalator replacement (consent)
• Approved construction noise bylaw exemption for 618 Carnarvon St (consent)
• Referred DVP00690 for 601 Sixth St back to staff to investigate adding accessible parking stalls (all in favour)
• Directed staff to send amended letter to Province regarding CARIP cancellation data gap (all in favour)

Regular Meeting immediately following Public Hearing

This regular meeting follows a public hearing and includes three items for third reading: a zoning amendment for 1319 Third Avenue, and an Official Community Plan amendment plus a zoning amendment for 823–841 Sixth Street. These are final readings before adoption, meaning the council is deciding whether to approve the amendments.

• Zoning Amendment (1319 Third Avenue) Bylaw No. 8257, 2021 – third reading
• Official Community Plan Amendment (823–841 Sixth Street) Bylaw No. 8261, 2021 – third reading
• Zoning Amendment (823–841 Sixth Street) Bylaw No. 8260, 2021 – third reading

Council gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8257 for 1319 Third Avenue, and gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8261 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8260 for 823-841 Sixth Street, all unanimously. The Sixth Street amendments support a proposed affordable housing development, with discussion noting the project's alignment with OCP goals and the need for affordable housing.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment (1319 Third Avenue) Bylaw No. 8257, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment (823-841 Sixth Street) Bylaw No. 8261, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment (823-841 Sixth Street) Bylaw No. 8260, 2021 (unanimous)

Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting

This is a public hearing followed by a regular meeting of the New Westminster, BC council on May 31, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items, reports, or attachments listed for discussion or decision.

Council held a public hearing on two bylaws for an affordable rental housing project at 823-841 Sixth Street, proposed by the Aboriginal Land Trust Society. The project would be a six-storey building with 96 units. After hearing from many speakers, Council voted unanimously to refer both the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8261 and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8260 to Council for third reading. A separate zoning amendment for 1319 Third Avenue was also referred for third reading.

• Referred OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8261 (823-841 Sixth St) to Council for third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8260 (823-841 Sixth St) to Council for third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8257 (1319 Third Ave) to Council for third reading and adoption (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 823-841 Sixth St bylaws (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 1319 Third Ave bylaw (unanimous)
• Received 359 written submissions on 823-841 Sixth St application (unanimous)

Open Workshop

The City Clerk is presenting an item titled 'A Welcoming and Inclusive City - a New Council Agenda'. The meeting includes an adjournment period.

• A Welcoming and Inclusive City - a New Council Agenda

Council approved staff-proposed changes to the Council agenda format, incorporating suggestions from the workshop, effective September 2021. They also approved keeping four years of meeting videos on the City website, with one year archived annually. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changes to Council agenda format, effective September 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Approved four years of meeting video on City website, with one year archived each year (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several substantive items, including a development variance permit for 322 Seventh Street, a housing agreement bylaw for three readings, a grant for an energy-saving pilot, a homelessness response strategy, and adoption of a liquor consumption bylaw.

• Development Variance Permit to vary off-street parking at 322 Seventh Street
• Housing Agreement Bylaw for three readings
• FCM Grant for 'Pumping Up Savings in Heating' pilot program
• City of New Westminster Homelessness Response Strategy
• Adoption of Consumption of Liquor in Public Spaces Bylaw No. 8264, 2021

Special Regular Council Meeting

Council removed the liquor-in-public-spaces bylaw from the consent agenda for discussion, then gave it first, second, and third reading. The bylaw will return for adoption at the May 17 regular meeting. Council also voted unanimously to exclude the public from a closed session for property, legal, and negotiations matters.

• Removed item 2 (liquor bylaw) from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 8264, 2021 (Councillor Puchmayr opposed)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw No. 8264, 2021 (Councillor Puchmayr opposed)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. 8264, 2021 (Councillor Puchmayr opposed)
• Excluded public from closed meeting for property, legal, and negotiations matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The New Westminster City Council is meeting to consider several items, including temporary use permits, a heritage revitalization agreement update, a bylaw on liquor consumption in parks, and a submission on police reform. The most consequential item is the first and second readings of bylaws for an affordable housing project at 823-841 Sixth Street, which would amend the Official Community Plan and zoning. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and open delegations.

• Temporary Use Permit TUP00012 Amendment for 97 Braid Street
• Temporary Use Permit TUP00025 for 445 Brunette Avenue
• Submission to Provincial Special Committee on Reform of the Police Act
• 208 Fifth Avenue: Heritage Revitalization Agreement progress update
• 823-841 Sixth Street: OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for affordable housing, first and second readings

Council gave first and second readings to bylaws for an affordable housing project at 823-841 Sixth Street, including an OCP amendment and zoning amendment, and approved a $631,000 city grant for offsite servicing. Council also approved two temporary use permits, adopted the 2021 tax rates bylaw, and approved a police reform submission to the province.

• Approved first and second readings of OCP Amendment Bylaw 8261 for 823-841 Sixth St (unanimous)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8260 for 823-841 Sixth St (unanimous)
• Approved $631,000 grant for offsite servicing at 823-841 Sixth St, funded from Electrical Utility, Engineering Capital Plan, and Affordable Housing Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00012 Amendment for 97 Braid Street (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit TUP00025 for 445 Brunette Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw 8259, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved written and video submissions to Provincial Special Committee on Reform of the Police Act (unanimous)
• Directed staff to identify a Queens Park area for liquor consumption in 2021 designated park zones (7-1, Puchmayr opposed)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the New Westminster Regular Council Meeting on April 26, 2021. Council will review and adopt a consent agenda that includes a proclamation, an appointment, a construction noise exemption request, summer pool plans, and a COVID compliance hotline review. The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed staff reports or discussion items listed in the provided text.

• Proclamation: Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job, April 28, 2021
• Appointment of Acting Director of Engineering
• 330 East Columbia Street (Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment): Request for Construction Noise Exemption
• New Westminster Outdoor Swimming Pools - Summer 2021
• Education and Enforcement Working Group COVID Compliance Hotline - One Year Review

Council approved a one-year construction noise exemption for the Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment, extended temporary COVID-19 food truck policy adjustments through 2021, and designated rotating acting directors for Engineering. Several items were adopted on consent, including reports on COVID-19 response, the Annacis Main No. 5 alignment, and a spring freshet report. No substantive decisions were made on the outdoor pool closure, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Granted EllisDon Design Build construction noise exemption for Saturdays 7-9 AM, May 1 2021 to April 30 2022 (unanimous)
• Extended interim COVID-19 food truck policy adjustments to Dec 31, 2021 (adopted on consent)
• Directed staff to review permanent Food Truck Policy for 2022 (adopted on consent)
• Designated three managers to rotate as Acting Director of Engineering Services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate misting stations at Hume Park for Summer 2021 (unanimous)
• Received COVID Compliance Hotline one-year review report (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 22, March 29, and April 12 meetings (adopted on consent)
• Directed staff to coordinate Annacis Main No. 5 North project with Metro Vancouver (adopted on consent)

Regular Meeting following Public Hearing

This is a regular meeting following a public hearing. The only substantive item is a zoning amendment bylaw (No. 8156, 2021) related to cannabis retail. The council will decide on this bylaw; no other business is listed.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Cannabis Retail) No. 8156, 2021

Council gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8256, 2021, which permits a cannabis retail location at 416 East Columbia Street. The motion carried with Councillors McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed. Discussion noted community concerns about cannabis, the need for youth education, and that the application met all provincial and City requirements.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (416 East Columbia Street – Cannabis Retail Location) No. 8256, 2021 given third reading (carried; McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8156, 2021, which concerns cannabis retail. The meeting is being held to receive public input on the proposed zoning change. No other items are on the agenda.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Cannabis Retail) No. 8156, 2021

Council held a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8256, 2021, to allow cannabis retail at 416 East Columbia Street. The hearing was closed and the bylaw was referred to Council for third reading and adoption. No final decision on the bylaw was made at this hearing.

• Received 65 written submissions on Bylaw No. 8256, 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Closed the public hearing for Bylaw No. 8256, 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Referred Bylaw No. 8256, 2021 to Council for third reading and adoption (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the April 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. Council will consider several items including the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project multi-use pathways, a resolution for COVID-19 Restart Funding, a playground upgrade, a preliminary report on a Douglas College academic building and student housing at 808 Royal Avenue, and a motion to designate alcohol-permitted spaces.

• Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project – Multi-Use Pathways
• Council Resolution in Support of COVID-19 Restart Funding for Local Governments, Strengthening Communities' Services Program
• Riverside Adventure Park Playground Upgrade
• 808 Royal Avenue (Douglas College): Academic Building and Student Housing - Preliminary Report
• Motion: Designation of Alcohol-Permitted Spaces, Councillor Johnstone

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a consent agenda and several substantive items. Council will receive updates on the New Westminster Aquatic & Community Centre project and the City-Wide Bold Steps Work Plan 2021, consider a temporary use permit for 40 Begbie Street, and review the Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area regulations. They will also discuss cannabis retail locations in Sapperton, the summer 2021 status of Hume Park Outdoor Pool, and a motion on arts sector advocacy.

• New Westminster Aquatic & Community Centre: project update and next steps
• Temporary Use Permit TUP00024 for 40 Begbie Street
• Cannabis Retail Locations: Sapperton Area Application Update - Bylaw for first and second readings
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation Bylaws (221 Townsend Place) adoption
• Zoning Amendment Bylaws (466 Rousseau Street and 1135 Tanaka Court) adoption

Council gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8256, 2021, allowing cannabis retail at 416 East Columbia Street, and rescinded prior readings for Bylaw No. 8110, 2019. Council also approved a temporary use permit for 40 Begbie Street, referred the Hume Park Outdoor Pool decision back to staff for further evaluation, and adopted several other bylaws and reports.

• Approved issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP00024 for 40 Begbie Street.
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8256, 2021 (cannabis retail at 416 East Columbia Street).
• Rescinded first and second readings of Bylaw No. 8110, 2019 (cannabis retail at 451 East Columbia Street).
• Referred Hume Park Outdoor Pool summer 2021 status back to staff for further evaluation.
• Adopted Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8253, 2021 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8254, 2021 for 221 Townsend Place.
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8211, 2020 (466 Rousseau Street) and Bylaw No. 8250, 2021 (1135 Tanaka Court).
• Endorsed the Help Cities Lead Campaign and directed staff to support its recommendations.
• Approved a motion to advocate for a clear reopening plan for the arts and culture sector.

Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting

This meeting is a public hearing followed by a regular council meeting. The council is hearing public input on a zoning amendment for 759 Carnarvon Street and on heritage revitalization and designation bylaws for 221 Townsend Place.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8255, 2021 (759 Carnarvon Street)
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8253, 2021 (221 Townsend Place)
• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8254, 2021 (221 Townsend Place)

The Public Hearing closed and Council referred three bylaws for third reading: a zoning amendment to allow a liquor-primary licensed premise at 759 Carnarvon Street, and a Heritage Revitalization Agreement plus Heritage Designation for 221 Townsend Place to enable subdivision and heritage protection. All motions carried unanimously.

• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8255 (759 Carnarvon St) to Council for third reading and adoption (unanimous)
• Referred Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 8253 (221 Townsend Pl) to Council for third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Heritage Designation Bylaw 8254 (221 Townsend Pl) to Council for third reading (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

This is a special regular meeting of the New Westminster City Council. The agenda contains only a call to order, a consent agenda item, and adjournment, with no substantive items listed. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Consent agenda adoption
• Adjournment

Council approved submitting a $22,000 grant application to the Provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to update the New Westminster Emergency Evacuation Plan. The Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief were authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the Province. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved the submission of a $22,000 grant application to the Provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for evacuation route planning and updating the New Westminster Emergency Evacuation Plan.
• Authorized the Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief to enter into a funding agreement with the Province of British Columbia.

Regular Meeting following Public Hearing

This is a regular meeting following a public hearing where the council will consider third reading and adoption of three bylaws: a zoning amendment for 759 Carnarvon Street, and a heritage revitalization agreement and heritage designation for 221 Townsend Place. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8255, 2021 (759 Carnarvon Street) – third reading and adoption
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8253, 2021 (221 Townsend Place) – third reading
• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8254, 2021 (221 Townsend Place) – third reading

Council gave third reading and adopted the Zoning Amendment Bylaw for 759 Carnarvon Street, and gave third reading to two heritage bylaws for 221 Townsend Place. The heritage bylaws passed with two councillors opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (759 Carnarvon Street) No. 8255, 2021 given third reading (unanimous)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (759 Carnarvon Street) No. 8255, 2021 adopted (unanimous)
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement (221 Townsend Place) Bylaw No. 8253, 2021 given third reading (5-2, McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed)
• Heritage Designation (221 Townsend Place) Bylaw No. 8254, 2021 given third reading (5-2, McEvoy and Puchmayr opposed)

Regular Council Meeting

The New Westminster Regular Council meeting on March 1, 2021, includes consent agenda items, development variance permits, zoning and heritage bylaws, and several motions. Council will also receive updates on police reform, retail strategy, and COVID-19 task forces. The agenda contains both decisions (adoptions, two readings) and discussion items.

• Development Variance Permit DVP00674 for 34 South Dyke Road
• Development Variance Permit DVP00683 for 805 Boyd Street (Walmart)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (759 Carnarvon Street) No. 8255, 2021 — two readings
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement (221 Townsend Place) Bylaw No. 8253, 2021 — two readings
• Motion: Poisoned Drug Supply Crisis, Councillor McEvoy and Councillor Nakagawa

Council voted to name the QtoQ Ferry docks in Downtown and Queensborough and the nearby river walk trail in Queensborough in commemoration of the Komagata Maru, and to add interpretive signage. Council also directed staff to draft a formal apology to the community, families, and descendants impacted by the actions and words of the previous Council during the incident. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved naming the QtoQ Ferry docks in Downtown and Queensborough and the nearby river walk trail in Queensborough in commemoration of the Komagata Maru.
• Directed staff to include interpretive signage telling the story of the Komagata Maru and recognizing community members who supported passengers.
• Directed staff to draft a formal apology to the community, families, and descendants impacted by the actions and words of the previous Council during the Komagata Maru incident.
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00674 for 34 South Dyke Road.
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00683 for 805 Boyd Street (Walmart).
• Approved a working group to develop a Police Reform framework and refer remaining questions to it.
• Adopted on consent a resolution to seek provincial legislation giving local election candidates access to all multifamily dwellings for canvassing.
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8255, 2021 (759 Carnarvon Street) and Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation bylaws for 221 Townsend Place.

Regular following Public Hearing

This is the regular council meeting following a public hearing. Council will consider third reading of four bylaws that were discussed at the hearing: a zoning amendment on secondary suite requirements, a zoning amendment for 1135 Tanaka Court, and a heritage revitalization agreement and heritage designation for 404 Second Street.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021 — third reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1135 Tanaka Court) No. 8250, 2021 — third reading
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8235, 2020 — third reading
• Heritage Designation Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8236, 2020 — third reading

Council unanimously gave third reading to four bylaws: a zoning amendment for secondary suite requirements, a zoning amendment for 1135 Tanaka Court, a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 404 Second Street, and a Heritage Designation for 404 Second Street. All votes were carried with all members present in favour.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021 given third reading (unanimous)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1135 Tanaka Court) No. 8250, 2021 given third reading (unanimous)
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8235, 2020 given third reading (unanimous)
• Heritage Designation Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8236, 2020 given third reading (unanimous)

Special Regular Meeting

This is a special regular meeting of the New Westminster City Council. The main item is the presentation of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan by the CFO/Director of Finance, followed by the adoption (three readings) of the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8252, 2021. The meeting is focused on approving the city's financial plan for the next five years.

• Financial Plan, 2021-2025 presented by CFO/Director of Finance
• Five-Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 8252, 2021 - three readings and adoption

Council held a special regular meeting to consider the 2021-2025 Financial Plan. After receiving two pieces of public correspondence and no public speakers, Council gave three readings and adopted Bylaw No. 8252, 2021, which approves the five-year financial plan. All votes were unanimous in favour.

• Received two pieces of correspondence on the 2021-2025 Financial Plan (carried unanimously)
• Gave first reading to Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8252, 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Gave second reading to Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8252, 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Gave third reading to Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8252, 2021 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8252, 2021 (carried unanimously)

Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting

The City of New Westminster is holding a public hearing followed by a regular meeting to consider three bylaws: a zoning amendment on secondary suite requirements, a zoning amendment for 1135 Tanaka Court, and heritage revitalization and designation bylaws for 404 Second Street. After the hearing, council will vote on third reading for these bylaws.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1135 Tanaka Court) No. 8250, 2021
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8235, 2020
• Heritage Designation Bylaw (404 Second Street) No. 8236, 2020

At the February 22, 2021 public hearing, Council received public input and unanimously referred three bylaws to third reading: a secondary suite zoning amendment, a cannabis manufacturing facility zoning amendment, and heritage revitalization and designation bylaws for 404 Second Street. No speakers addressed the first two items, while the heritage item drew extensive public comment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8154 (secondary suites) to third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8250 (1135 Tanaka Court cannabis facility) to third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8235 (404 Second Street) to third reading (unanimous)
• Referred Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8236 (404 Second Street) to third reading (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The New Westminster City Council is meeting to consider the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan, a development variance permit, landscaping guidelines, a fire recovery update, and several bylaws. The agenda includes adoption of a zoning amendment bylaw and a motion related to Capital City Arcade. Most items are routine approvals or updates, with no major standalone decisions beyond the financial plan and zoning bylaw.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan presented by CFO/Director of Finance
• Development Variance Permit DVP00686 for 632 Carnarvon Street
• Landscaping Guidelines for Laneway Houses in Queen's Park
• Westminster Pier Park fire recovery update
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8227, 2020 for 457 East Columbia Street

Council directed staff to prepare the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw with a 4.9% property tax increase for 2021 and a $183.3M capital budget, despite opposition from two councillors. They also approved a development variance permit for 632 Carnarvon Street, adopted a zoning amendment for 457 East Columbia Street, and recommended a liquor primary licence for Capital City Arcade. Several items were referred to staff for further review, including landscaping guidelines for laneway houses in Queen's Park and alternative options for opening Westminster Pier Park after a fire.

• Approved 2021-2025 Financial Plan with 4.9% tax increase and $183.3M capital budget (5-2)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00686 for 632 Carnarvon Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8227 for 457 East Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Liquor Primary licence to Capital City Arcade (unanimous)
• Referred landscaping guidelines for laneway houses in Queen's Park to staff (unanimous)
• Directed staff to examine alternative options for opening Westminster Pier Park (unanimous)
• Appointed five members to Board of Variance (adopted on consent)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the New Westminster Regular Council Meeting on February 1, 2021. Council will consider the consent agenda, hear a presentation on the ReDiscover New West campaign, review a letter about the police department's 2021 budget, and discuss several other items including a development variance permit for Walmart and advocacy for consistent regional regulation of single-use items.

• New Westminster Police Department 2021 Budget letter from Municipal Police Board
• 805 Boyd Street (Walmart): Development Variance Permit for directional signage
• Single-Use Item Reduction Advocacy for Consistent Regional Regulation
• Proclamation: Anti-Bullying Day, February 24, 2021
• E-Comm nominations for 2020-2021

Regular Council Meeting

The council is considering a preliminary report on a temporary use permit for a Health Contact Centre (Overdose Prevention Site) at 40 Begbie Street, operated by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Temporary Use Permit for Health Contact Centre (Overdose Prevention Site) at 40 Begbie Street

Council directed staff to process the Temporary Use Permit application for a Health Contact Centre (Overdose Prevention Site) at 40 Begbie Street, with all present members voting in favour. Councillor Puchmayr declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. The public hearing for several bylaws was postponed to February 22, 2021, due to an error in the public notification.

• Approved motion to process Temporary Use Permit for Health Contact Centre at 40 Begbie Street (all present voted in favour; Puchmayr absent)
• Postponed public hearings for Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1135 Tanaka Court), Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw (404 Second Street), and Heritage Designation Bylaw (404 Second Street) to February 22, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

The New Westminster Regular Council Meeting on January 18, 2021, includes updates on the COVID-19 pandemic response from five task forces, a report on the BC Building Code update for tall wood encapsulated mass timber construction, and an update on single-use item reduction. Council will also consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for secondary suite requirements (two readings) and amendments to bylaw notice enforcement and municipal ticket information (three readings each).

• COVID-19 Pandemic Response – Update and Progress from the Five Task Forces
• BC Building Code Update: Tall Wood Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction
• Single-Use Item Reduction Update
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secondary Suite Requirements) No. 8154, 2021 – two readings
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8249, 2021 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8251, 2021 – three readings

Council approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8154 (secondary suite requirements) and gave three readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8249 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8251. Council also supported early opt-in to the province's Tall Wood Initiative and directed staff to draft a letter to Metro Vancouver for a region-wide single-use plastics reduction strategy. Numerous appointments to advisory committees were approved on consent.

• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8154 (secondary suite requirements) (unanimous)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8249 (unanimous)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8251 (unanimous)
• Supported early opt-in to BC's Tall Wood Initiative and referred $40,000 budget request back to staff (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter to GVSDD and Zero Waste Committee for region-wide single-use plastics strategy (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including Poet Laureate Program, major purchases report, and advisory committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved development variance permit notice for 632 Carnarvon Street to reduce parking requirements (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 pandemic response update from five task forces (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several zoning amendment bylaws on the agenda. Council will give two readings to a zoning bylaw for 1135 Tanaka Court, and third reading and adoption to a patio zoning relaxation bylaw. They will also consider adoption of a zoning bylaw for 805 Boyd Street, and review a police department report on the Calls for Justice.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1135 Tanaka Court) No. 8250, 2021 — two readings
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Patio zoning relaxations) No. 8246, 2020 — third reading and adoption
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (805 Boyd Street) No. 8214, 2020 — adoption
• New Westminster Police Department report on Response to the Calls for Justice (tabled December 14, 2020)