New Westminster public meetings in 2024

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The Council is meeting to formally close the session to the public. This action allows the body to discuss items that meet the Community Charter's criteria for closed meetings.

• Item 5.1: Preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential government negotiations
• Items 6.1 & 6.3: Receipt of solicitor-client privileged advice
• Item 6.2: Personal information regarding a municipal officer, employee, or agent
• Item 8.1: Labour or employee relations

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing a presentation and report regarding 'reGENERATE,' a long-range vision for the area surrounding the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. Staff are seeking endorsement of the vision and approval to proceed with implementation actions.

• Proposed endorsement of reGENERATE: A Long Range Vision for the Neighbourhood Around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station
• Proposed staff workplan for implementation actions and development application timeline to be reported in Q1 of 2025

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 work plan and review several ongoing projects. Presentations include an overview of Langford's arts district and updates on art services, a crises response pilot, and the First Capital Shops at New West. The meeting also includes a time capsule opening and regular verbal updates from staff and councillors.

• City of Langford – The Langford Station arts and culture district overview
• 2024 review and discussion on the 2025 work plan for the ACEDAC committee
• Art Services update (Todd Ayotte, Manager, Community Arts & Theatre)
• Crises Response Pilot Project update (Ria Renouf, Communications Coordinator)
• First Capital – Shops at New West update (Councillor Ruby Campbell)

Community Advisory Assembly

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

New Westminster Design Panel

The New Westminster Design Panel will consider a rezoning application and special development permit for a high‑density residential project at 65 First Street, proposing two towers of 30 and 35 storeys with 304 condo units, 299 market‑rental units and 30 below‑market rental units. Staff and the applicant will present the design, after which the panel will provide comments and decide whether to support the project or request revisions. The meeting also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, agenda changes, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Rezoning and Special Development Permit for 65 First Street – two residential towers (30 & 35 storeys) with 304 condo, 299 market‑rental, and 30 below‑market rental units
• Staff presentation of the 65 First Street design submission
• Applicant presentation of the 65 First Street design submission

Council Workshop

Council is meeting to identify a preferred funding strategy for the 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan. The body will also seek confirmation on the 2025 property tax rate and review housing and climate reports.

• Draft 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan and Funding Strategy
• Confirmation of the 2025 property tax rate
• Endorsement of the Interim Housing Needs Report 2024-2044
• Funding application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

The council is closing the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure applies to items 4.1 and 4.2, which involve negotiations and related discussions about a proposed municipal service at preliminary stages. The council believes public discussion could harm municipal interests. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closure of council meeting to public for items 4.1 & 4.2 (preliminary municipal service negotiations)

Council Meeting

The New Westminster City Council will review and vote on several bylaws, including an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning amendment to enable a 45‑unit townhouse development at 1135 Salter Street, along with a related Development Variance Permit. The meeting also includes readings of borrowing, engineering fee, and electrical utility bylaws, and endorsement of an updated Age‑Friendly Community Strategy work plan.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8454, 2024 and Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 8455, 2024 for 1135 Salter St (45‑unit townhouse) – first and second readings and public hearing referral
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Amendment Bylaw No. 8480, 2024 to authorize up to $3 million temporary borrowing for 2025
• Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 8496, 2024 – set 2025 rates for sewer, solid waste and water utilities
• Electrical Utility Bylaw No. 6502, 1998, Amendment Bylaw No. 8497, 2024 – set 2025 electrical utility rates
• Age‑Friendly Community Strategy Update Work Plan – staff directed to proceed with proposed plan

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council meeting on December 2, 2024 was closed to the public. The closure was based on Section 90 of the Community Charter for items 5.1‑90(1)(m) and 6.1‑90(2)(b). No agenda items were selected for discussion, and no attachments were provided.

• Closure of meeting under Community Charter item 5.1‑90(1)(m)
• Closure of meeting under Community Charter item 6.1‑90(2)(b)

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing proposed service enhancements and property tax rate scenarios for the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. The meeting also covers the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan and proposed scope additions for the Massey Theatre renovation.

• Proposed HVAC upgrades and public realm improvements for the Massey Theatre Renovation project
• Draft 2025 General Fund Operating Budget service enhancements and funding strategies
• Three property tax impact scenarios for the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget
• Draft 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan and funding strategy

Council Workshop

The council workshop will review the proposed 2025 utility budgets and rate changes for electric, water and solid waste services, and decide which sewer rate scenario to adopt. Staff will also present the Strategic Priorities Plan Implementation Strategy for information and funding considerations. Council will endorse the Social Planning Work Program for 2025‑2026 in principle.

• Approve 2025 utility rates for Electric, Water and Solid Waste utilities
• Provide direction on the preferred 2025 Sewer rate scenario
• Approve the Utility Fund 2025‑2029 Capital Plans and Climate Action Service Enhancements
• Receive the Strategic Priorities Plan Implementation Strategy report for information
• Endorse in principle the Social Planning Work Program for 2025‑2026

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the November 21, 2024 Community Advisory Assembly contains no listed items; it only shows placeholders and procedural headings.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will review the 1084 Tanaka Court development proposal. Staff will present the project summary, Official Community Plan amendment, and rezoning applications. The commission will be asked to vote either in support of or against the proposed amendments and rezoning.

• Staff presentation on 1084 Tanaka Court project
• Vote on Official Community Plan Amendment No. 8483 and Rezoning Amendment No. 8484 for 1084 Tanaka Court

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council met on November 18, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The meeting was closed to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(d) (security of municipal property) and 90(1)(e) (acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land). No agenda items were selected or attached for discussion, so no decisions or proposals were presented.

Council Meeting

At the November 18 regular council meeting, members will consider a temporary use permit for 502 Columbia Street, adopt several consent‑agenda items, and vote on two zoning bylaw amendments that introduce family‑friendly housing requirements and EV‑ready parking standards for new non‑residential buildings. The council will also review a $60,000 funding request from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and approve the proposed 2025 council meeting schedule and procedural updates.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit No. TUP00032 for 502 Columbia Street
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 8486, 2024 – Family Friendly Housing Policy
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 8494, 2024 – Electric Vehicle Ready Requirements for new non‑residential buildings
• Approve $60,000 funding request for New Westminster Chamber of Commerce ($50,000 fee‑for‑service, $10,000 in‑kind costs)
• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule, updated delegation protocol, and revised Notice of Motion Process Policy (including readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, Amendment No. 8493)

Council Workshop

The council workshop will receive a Q4 2024 update on the Crises Response Pilot Project and will be asked to direct staff to provide a further update in Q2 2025. Council will also consider a report on options for accelerating sidewalks in Queensborough, including a Class A construction cost estimate for the Fenton Street streetscape, and will be asked to give feedback and direction on the costing information.

• Crises Response Pilot Project – Q4 2024 update and recommendation for a Q2 2025 follow‑up
• Response to Motion: Options for accelerating sidewalks in Queensborough, with a Class A cost estimate for Fenton Street

Utility Commission

The New Westminster Utility Commission meeting will open with a land acknowledgement and agenda approval. Commissioners will receive a presentation on the 2025‑2029 electric utility rates. An update on the Electric Utility Commission Strategic Plan will also be presented. The items are for information, discussion, and possible action.

• Call to order and land acknowledgement
• Approval of the agenda
• Presentation on 2025‑2029 electric utility rates by the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Electrical Services
• Update on the Electric Utility Commission Strategic Plan by the Deputy Director of Climate Action

Council Meeting

Council will adopt several business licence bylaws, including Inter‑Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8487, Scheme Bylaw No. 8475, and Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473. Council will approve a temporary use permit (TUP00033) for properties at 28, 32, 34 Sixth Street and 606 Clarkson Street. Council will consider a $885,000‑per‑year, two‑year grant application to Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund for a Crises Response Pilot Project, and will also consider a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 8494) to require electric‑vehicle‑ready parking in new non‑residential buildings.

• Adopt Inter‑Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8487 and Scheme Bylaw No. 8475
• Adopt Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473
• Approve Temporary Use Permit TUP00033 for 28‑32‑34 Sixth Street & 606 Clarkson Street
• Authorize $885,000‑per‑year grant application for two‑year Crises Response Pilot Project under Health Canada Emergency Treatment Fund
• Consider Zoning Bylaw No. 8494 amendment for electric‑vehicle‑ready requirements in new non‑residential buildings

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council will hold a workshop to receive a quarterly update on the Crises Response Pilot Project. Staff will present a report and PowerPoint detailing progress and key developments. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

• Crises Response Pilot Project: Q4 2024 Update
• Recommendation: Council to direct staff for a further update in Q2 2025
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall

Special Council Meeting

The City of New Westminster Council will meet to make a final determination regarding a Code of Conduct matter. The agenda includes a report from the Ethics Commissioner and a formal response from the respondent.

• Final determination of Code of Conduct matter
• Report from Ethics Commissioner dated September 23, 2024
• Summary Report from Ethics Commissioner dated October 2024
• Formal response from Respondent dated October 24, 2024

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council closed the November 4, 2024 meeting to the public. The closure cites Section 90 of the Community Charter for items related to land acquisition, privacy, solicitor‑client privilege, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations. No specific agenda items were selected for discussion.

• No specific agenda items were selected; meeting closed for confidential matters

Special Council Meeting

The council will receive additional information on the rezoning proposal for 88 Tenth Street. It will consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485, 2024 for three readings and discuss directing at least 80% of density‑bonus funds to the city’s Land Acquisition Reserve for affordable housing. A public hearing on the amendment is prohibited.

• Rezoning: 88 Tenth Street (Columbia Square) – Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485, 2024 (three readings)
• Recommendation to direct a minimum of 80% of density‑bonus funds to the Land Acquisition Reserve for affordable housing
• Covenant to secure 20% of rental floor space as below‑market rental under a 60‑year (or life‑of‑building) agreement
• Endorsement of the Columbia Square Policy Statement as the basis for a master plan
• Public hearing prohibited for the rezoning amendment

Council Workshop

The City of New Westminster Council will receive a presentation and report on public survey responses regarding the 2025 budget. The meeting is a workshop held in the Council Chamber.

• 2025 Budget Public Survey Responses presentation
• Budget Survey Report (2024-589.pdf)
• Appendix A Resident Survey Results
• Appendix B Business Survey Results

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly on 2024-10-26 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council Workshop will consider endorsing an updated Family Friendly Housing Policy and will forward a related zoning amendment for future readings. Council will also decide that no public hearing is required for the policy. In addition, members will seek clarification on a 2024 resolution about the Growing Communities Fund and set expectations for selecting recreation projects from that reserve.

• Endorse the proposed Family Friendly Housing Policy (Attachment 1).
• Forward Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Family Friendly Housing) No.8486, 2024 to the November 4, 2024 Regular Meeting for First, Second and Third Readings.
• Approve that no public hearing be held for the Family Friendly Housing Policy, per the Local Government Act.
• Provide clarification on the January 8, 2024 resolution regarding use of the Growing Communities Fund for recreation investments.
• Confirm Council’s expectations for the process to identify candidate projects funded from the Growing Communities Fund Reserve.

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The council declared the October 21, 2024 meeting closed under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure covers items related to solicitor‑client privileged advice, land acquisition or disposition, prohibited information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, preliminary municipal service negotiations, municipal property security, and personal information about municipal staff. No agenda items or attachments were disclosed.

• Item 4.1 – solicitor‑client privileged advice
• Items 6.1 & 7.1 – land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Item 6.1 – prohibited information under FOIP Act
• Items 6.1 & 6.2 – preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Item 7.1 – municipal property security; Item 7.2 – personal staff information

Council Meeting

The council will consider three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485 to rezone 88 Tenth Street and endorse the Columbia Square Policy Statement for a high‑density, mixed‑use, transit‑oriented development. It will also review the Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473 for first, second and third readings and forward it to an Opportunity to be Heard. Additional items include a request to waive the $1,120.30 fee for a Temporary Use Permit for an emergency winter shelter, and motions on budget matters such as a temporary elimination of the Climate Action Levy and a property‑tax scenario capped at 4.5%.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485 (88 Tenth Street) – three readings and policy endorsement
• Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473 – first, second and third readings
• Temporary Use Permit (TUP00033) for emergency shelter – fee waiver of $1,120.30
• Rezoning and Development Permit for 140 Sixth Street – possible 30‑40 storey towers
• Motion to eliminate the 3.5% Climate Action Levy for 2025 budget

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive informational reports and presentations on the Film Office's recent activities, a local business promotion effort at the Anvil Centre, an update to the Arts Council Strategy Plan, details about the New West Chamber Forum scheduled for November 20, 2024, and an update from Art Services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Film Office – overview and update of activities
• Anvil Centre – local business promotion presentation
• Arts Council – strategy plan update
• New West Chamber Forum – scheduled for November 20, 2024
• Art Services – update from the manager

Council Workshop

City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive a presentation on the New Westminster Police Department's 2025 operational budget. The report is provided for the council's information.

• Presentation of the 2025 New Westminster Police Department Operational Budget

Council Meeting

New Westminster Council will discuss Metro Vancouver's governance structure and vote on construction noise exemptions for the Royal Columbian Hospital and 100 Braid Street projects. The meeting also includes the adoption of several 2025 fee bylaws and a public presentation on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Construction noise exemption for Royal Columbian Hospital (330 East Columbia Street)
• Construction noise exemption for 100 Braid Street crane removal
• Bylaws for adoption: 2025 fees for Anvil Theatre, Planning & Development, and Fire & Rescue
• Municipally Significant Events guidelines and decision-making matrix
• Metro Vancouver governance review request

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This meeting is procedural in nature to authorize the closure of the council session. The body is determining if specific agenda items comply with the Community Charter for closed-door discussions.

• Item 5.1: Negotiations between the municipality and provincial or federal government
• Items 5.2, 5.3, 5.4: Preliminary discussions regarding a proposed municipal service
• Item 5.3: Acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land
• Item 8.1: Receipt of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly on 2024-09-26 contains no listed items; only generic placeholders and procedural elements are shown.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss staff and guest reports. The session focuses on accessibility standards for a specific park kiosk and hearing assistance technology.

• Queen's Park Concession Kiosk accessibility wording
• Hearing Loop Technology information

Council Meeting

Council will consider a $0.7 M quarterly capital budget adjustment and a revised multi‑year capital budget of $199.8 M. The meeting includes first, second and third readings of seven fee and charges bylaws for 2025. A construction noise bylaw exemption is proposed for a sewer inspection on Columbia Street from October 1‑10, 2024. Staff will report on the Strategic Priorities Plan and seek endorsement of an Interim Density Bonus Policy and a revised Development Review Framework.

• $0.7 M quarterly capital budget adjustment and $199.8 M revised multi‑year capital budget approval
• First, second and third readings of seven 2025 fee and charges bylaws (Engineering, Climate Action, Cultural Services, Anvil Theatre, Fire Protection, Electrical Utility, Fees)
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for sewer inspection on Columbia Street (100‑800 Block) for three nights Oct 1‑10, 2024
• Endorsement of Interim Density Bonus Policy and revised Interim Development Review Framework
• Strategic Priorities Plan quarterly status update and move to semi‑annual reporting

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 was closed to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. Items 5.1 and 5.3 were cited under clause 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service, and item 5.2 under clause 90(1)(a) for personal information about a municipal employee. No agenda items were selected for discussion and no attachments were provided.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will receive a report and presentation titled “reGENERATE: Big Moves & Strategy Highlights for a Vision for the 22nd Street neighbourhood.” The commission is asked to provide comments on the big‑moves and strategy highlights for the neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain station. No formal decisions are listed beyond the request for comments.

• Report: reGENERATE – Big Moves & Strategy Highlights for 22nd Street neighbourhood
• Recommendation: APC to provide comments on the report and presentation

Council Meeting

City Council will review proposed property tax exemptions for 2025 and updates to various user fees and rates. The body is also discussing tenant relocation policy updates and potential regulations for graphic imagery in unsolicited mail.

• 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8474, 2024
• Budget 2025 Fees and Rates Review for engineering, planning, cultural, fire, and electric services
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for sewer inspections at 220 Salter Street
• Proposed update to Tenant Relocation Policy using Burnaby’s model
• 2024-2034 UBCM Canada Community Works Fund Agreement

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council declared the September 9, 2024 meeting closed under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure covers personal information about a municipal officer, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, solicitor‑client privileged advice, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. No other agenda items were selected for discussion.

• Closure under Item 5.1 – 90(1)(a): personal information about a municipal officer
• Closure under Item 5.1 – 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
• Closure under Items 6.1 & 8.2 – 90(1)(i): solicitor‑client privileged advice
• Closure under Item 8.1 – 90(2)(b): confidential intergovernmental negotiations

Council Workshop

Council is meeting to discuss the reGENERATE vision and strategy highlights for the neighbourhood surrounding the 22nd Street Station. The body is seeking input on these strategy highlights and direction on whether to proceed with a second round of public engagement.

• reGENERATE: Big Moves for a Vision for the 22nd Street Neighbourhood presentation

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will open with a land acknowledgement, approve the agenda, and discuss the 2025 budget tax rate proposal. No other items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• 2025 Budget – tax rate proposal

Utility Commission

The Electric Utility Commission is meeting to receive reports on the Energy and Climate Action Department's organizational structure and partnerships with BC Hydro. The body will also review correspondence regarding BC Utilities Commission decisions on the energy transition.

• Report on Energy and Climate Action Department Organizational Structure
• Report on deepening partnerships with BC Hydro on Program Delivery
• Correspondence regarding BC Utilities Commission Decisions and Local Government Interests in the Energy Transition
• Adoption of minutes from October 3, 2023, February 20, 2024, and May 22, 2024

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The City Council announced that the August 26, 2024 meeting will be closed to the public under the Community Charter. Items 5.1 and 8.1 are subject to closure because they involve labour relations, possible land acquisition, personal information, or solicitor‑client privileged advice. No specific agenda items or decisions are disclosed in the posted agenda.

• Item 5.1 – labour relations or land acquisition (confidential under Section 90(1))
• Item 8.1 – personal information or solicitor‑client privileged advice (confidential under Section 90(1))

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The council declared the meeting closed to the public, citing Community Charter Section 90 items related to personal information, labour relations, litigation, and solicitor‑client privilege. No agenda items were selected for discussion and no attachments were provided.

• Closure of the meeting under Community Charter Section 90 (items a, c, g, i)

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss recommendations from the Anvil Centre 10-year Review. The meeting also includes updates on grant refinements, tourism, and public toilet strategies.

• Anvil Centre 10-year Review recommendations
• Phased Approach to Grants Refinement 2024
• Invest Vancouver Annual Plan 2024
• New West City Pass - Tourism New West
• Freestanding Public Toilet Comprehensive Strategy

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will receive reports and presentations on the Neurodiverse/Autism Decal Project, a council motion regarding accessibility to the Riverfront, and a review of its Terms of Reference. It will also adopt minutes from the March 27 and May 22, 2024 meetings. No new business items were selected for decision at this meeting.

• Report on Neurodiverse/Autism Decal Project
• Presentation of June 10, 2024 Motion from Council: Accessibility to the Riverfront
• Review of the Terms of Reference
• Adoption of minutes from March 27, 2024 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

The New Westminster City Council held a closed workshop on July 15, 2024. The meeting was closed to the public because items 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 fall under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No public agenda items or attachments were presented.

• Closure under Section 90(1)(i) – receipt of advice subject to solicitor‑client privilege (Item 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
• Closure under Section 90(1)(g) – litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (Item 4.2)
• Closure under Section 90(1)(a) – personal information about a municipal officer, employee or agent (Item 4.3)

Council Workshop

The New Westminster City Council workshop will seek feedback and direction on a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Special Development Permit for a mixed‑use residential and commercial project at 530 Columbia Street (Columbia Theatre). Council will also receive updates on food‑security initiatives, including a decision not to pursue a weekly food program at Hunter Heights while continuing collaboration with local food‑bank partners. Recommendations from the Anvil Centre 10‑year Review will be presented for feedback and approval, and a Mobile Food Vending Licence Bylaw amendment for temporary locations will be considered for adoption.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement – mixed‑use development at 530 Columbia Street (Columbia Theatre)
• Food Security Update – directive to halt investigation of weekly program at Hunter Heights and continue partnership with Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
• Anvil Centre 10‑year Review – council feedback and approval to implement recommendations, with implementation costs outlined
• Mobile Food Vending Licence Bylaw Amendment (Temporary Locations) Bylaw No. 8471, 2024 – adoption to allow temporary food‑truck sites
• Agenda approval – standard procedural item

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This meeting involves a motion to close the Council session to the public. The closure is requested under Section 90 of the Community Charter regarding solicitor-client privilege and personal information.

• Motion to close meeting for solicitor-client privilege (Items 5.1 & 5.2)
• Motion to close meeting regarding personal information (Item 5.2)

Council Meeting following Public Hearing

The Council will review a proposed $18.7 million capital budget adjustment and a revised $199.1 million multi-year capital budget. The agenda also includes third readings for rezoning 801 Boyd Street and requests for construction noise bylaw exemptions at Salter Street and Brunette Avenue.

• $18.7M capital budget adjustment and $199.1M revised multi-year capital budget
• Third reading for rezoning 801 Boyd Street to Queensborough Mixed Employment
• $250,000 capital request for E Columbia Street/Brunette Avenue road safety improvements
• Noise bylaw exemption for sewer inspections at 220 Salter Street
• 4.06% increase to Council remuneration

Public Hearing

The City is considering amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning for 801 Boyd Street. The proposal involves subdividing a parcel of the Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre site to permit a four-storey self-storage facility with 1,081 climate controlled units.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8448, 2024
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8449, 2024
• Development of a four-storey self-storage building with 1,081 units
• Subdivision of a 4,496 sq. m. parcel at 805 Boyd Street

Council Workshop

The Council is reviewing updates to the procurement policy and development application process. The workshop also includes discussions regarding Massey Theatre capital projects and the 2025 budget engagement methodology.

• Proposed increase of sole source approval thresholds to $500,000
• Modifying construction project tendering requirements for projects over $200,000
• Review of the Development Application Process and potential new Clerk positions
• Update on HVAC work and site scope for Massey Theatre Capital Project
• Feedback on 2025 budget public engagement methodology

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This agenda covers the procedural closure of the Council meeting to the public. The session will address specific items regarding personnel information, municipal service negotiations, and land-related matters.

• Personal information regarding a municipal officer or employee (Item 5.1)
• Negotiations for municipal services (Item 6.1)
• Land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation (Items 7.1.a & b)
• Security of municipal property (Item 7.1.b)

Council Meeting

The Council will review proposals for a new self-storage facility at 801 Boyd Street. Other agenda items include authorizing a short-term rental information sharing agreement and developing a City Fair Wage Policy. The meeting also addresses construction noise exemptions and updates to engineering user fees.

• Rezoning 801 Boyd Street for a four-storey self-storage building
• Short Term Rental Information Sharing Agreement with the Province
• Development of a City Fair Wage Policy
• Construction noise exemption at 1900 Block Stewardson Way
• Amendments to Street and Traffic and Engineering User Fees bylaws

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review reports regarding the Three Crises Response Pilot Project and the Retail Strategy status update. Members will also receive information on downtown public toilets and economic development strategies. Staff updates include discussions on grants, the Public Art Plan, and a new exhibition at New Media Gallery.

• Three Crises Response Pilot Project report
• Retail Strategy Status Update
• Downtown BIA City Services Information Resources
• Update on Downtown Public Toilet
• Arts New West presentation on New West Craft

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing a recommendation to install a permanent free-standing toilet on Begbie Street. The workshop also addresses a temporary policy to allow liquor patios to operate until 11:00 pm through November 1, 2024.

• Installation of a Permanent Free-Standing Toilet (PFT) on Begbie Street between Columbia Street and Front Street
• Temporary policy for liquor licence patios to operate until 11:00 pm until November 1, 2024
• Endorsement of applications for increased patio hours through the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

This agenda consists of procedural items regarding the closure of a Council workshop to the public. The proposed closure is based on discussions involving land acquisition, solicitor-client privilege, and municipal service negotiations.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Discussion of land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Discussion of solicitor-client privilege communications
• Discussion of municipal service negotiations

Community Advisory Assembly

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate text. No specific meeting topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in this agenda.

Council Meeting

Council will review bylaws implementing provincial requirements for transit-oriented areas and small-scale multi-unit housing. The agenda also includes motions regarding tenant protections, outdoor event fees, and an inquiry into wastewater treatment plant cost overruns.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8453 (Transit Oriented Area and Small Scale Multi Unit Housing)
• Transit Oriented Areas Designation Bylaw No. 8460
• Motion for independent review of $4 billion North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant cost overruns
• Development Variance Permit for 114-118 Sprice Street
• DVP for security changes at 602 Agnes Street affordable housing project

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This agenda is for a pre-closed open meeting focused on transitioning from an open session to a closed session. The items listed are procedural motions to move into a private session to discuss negotiations, land matters, and municipal services.

• Negotiations with provincial or federal governments
• Land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Preliminary discussions regarding municipal service provision
• Matters subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Security of municipal property

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission will review a presentation regarding Woodlands Interpretation Panels and their history. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from January 3 and February 7, 2024.

• Woodlands Interpretation Panels Presentation
• Adoption of January 3, 2024, minutes
• Adoption of February 7, 2024, minutes

Council Workshop

The City Council is reviewing a work plan to accelerate affordable housing by exploring zoning and official community plan amendments. Staff also presented a report regarding joining the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. This includes proposed updates to the Street and Traffic Bylaw.

• Affordable Housing Acceleration Work Plan proposal
• Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program report back
• Proposed amendments to Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015
• Plan for electric scooter data collection and public communication

Joint Council and School Board Meeting (Open)

The Joint Council and School Board will receive several verbal updates from the City of New Westminster and the School District. A primary focus is a presentation regarding the implementation of new provincial housing legislation, including specific bylaws for transit-oriented areas and zoning amendments.

• Presentation on Provincial Housing Legislation Implementation
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8453, 2024
• Transit Oriented Areas Designation Bylaw No. 8460, 2024
• Infill Housing and Townhouse Acceleration Work Plans
• Update on Memorial Park at New Westminster Secondary School