Pitt Meadows public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Council Meeting
Council approved the City of Pitt Meadows Economic Development Strategy and rejected the installation of a noise barrier along Airport Way. Other actions included updating investment policies and advancing a rezoning application for 11749 Harris Road.
- Endorsed the Economic Development Strategy and authorized staff to engage q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, and WorkBC
- Opposed the installation of a noise barrier along the south side of Airport Way, east of Bonson Rd
- Accepted School District 42 Board of Education’s proposed eligible school site requirements
- Appointed Mayor Nicole MacDonald, Councillor Tracy Elke, and Councillor Mike Hayes as MIABC voting delegates
- Approved amendments to Investment Policy C055 and reaffirmed Surplus Policy C094
- Granted first, second, and third readings to Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 2960, 2023
- Granted first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2940, 2023 for 11749 Harris Road (RS to R-2)
- Adopted Parks and Community Facilities Regulations Bylaw No. 2954, 2023 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment No. 2959, 2023
Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
City Council met briefly to approve the agenda and authorize a closed meeting. The closed session was scheduled to discuss the provision of a municipal service under the Community Charter.
- Approved the agenda for the July 25, 2023 Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
- Approved closing the immediately following meeting to the public (CARRIED)
Public Council Meeting
Council granted third readings for rezoning applications on Lougheed Highway and 189A St. The city also approved a grant application for pump station upgrades and advanced a new parks regulations bylaw.
- Granted third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2936, 2023 for a cannabis retail store at 725 – 19800 Lougheed Highway (Carried, Councillor O'Connell voted negative)
- Granted third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2905, 2021 to rezone 12357 189A St from R-1 to R-2 (Carried)
- Required $4,500 Residential Community Amenity Contribution for 12357 189A St rezoning (Carried)
- Endorsed grant application to Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for Kennedy Rd Pump Station Upgrades (Carried)
- Approved modifications to the Kennedy Rd Pump Station Upgrades Project (Carried)
- Granted first, second and third readings to Parks and Community Facilities Regulations Bylaw No. 2954, 2023 (Carried)
- Granted first, second and third readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amendment No. 2959, 2023 (Carried)
- Received Agricultural Plan Update report dated July 5, 2023 for information (Carried)
Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
City Council met for a brief special session to approve the agenda and authorize a closed meeting. The closed session was scheduled to discuss employee relations, law enforcement, and municipal services.
- Approved the agenda for the July 18, 2023, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
- Approved closing the following Council Meeting to the public
Public Council Meeting
Council endorsed the Active Transportation Plan and approved the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2957, 2023. The city also approved operational strategies for Q3 2023 and updated the Council Correspondence Policy C051.
- Endorsed the Active Transportation Plan (Carried)
- Adopted 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2957, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved operational strategies for Q3 2023 (Carried)
- Approved amended Council Correspondence Policy C051 (Carried)
- Received 'Update on Filming in Pitt Meadows' report for information (Carried)
- Approved June 20, 2023 Special and Regular meeting minutes (Carried)
Community Support and Accessibility Committee
The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from February 22, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of verbal updates from community outreach agencies regarding senior services, food security, and education.
- Approved agenda for June 28, 2023 meeting
- Approved minutes of February 22, 2023 meeting
Pitt Meadows Day Advisory Committee
The committee held a roundtable discussion to review the parade, BBQ, volunteer coordination, and vendor experiences. Members proposed various operational changes for future events. A. Shandler volunteered to present the annual report to the Engagement and Priorities Committee in October.
- Approved June 21, 2023 agenda
- Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- A. Shandler volunteered to provide the annual presentation to the EPC on October 3, 2023
Public Council Meeting
Council directed staff to rezone five properties on Hammond Road for 57 strata townhouse units. The City also approved relocating the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery to the South Bonson Community Centre and granted readings for a Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw.
- Approved rezoning of 19261, 19267, 19275, 19285, and 19293 Hammond Road for 57 strata townhouse units
- Approved Activity Room 1 in South Bonson Community Centre as the preferred location for the Art Gallery
- Granted first, second and third readings to 2022–2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2957, 2023
- Approved Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Permit for Lot 38 McNeil Rd & Harris Rd
- Adopted Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 2955, 2023 for regional ride-hailing services
- Approved minutes from June 13, 2023, Special (Pre-Closed) and Special (Public) meetings
Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
City Council met for a brief special session to approve the agenda and authorize a closed meeting. The closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel information, employee relations, and government negotiations.
- Approved the agenda for the June 20, 2023, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
- Approved closing the subsequent Council Meeting to the public
Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee
The committee conducted a tour of the Rose Grabenhorst Garden and discussed preliminary drawings for upgrades at Harris Road Park and Pitt Meadows Athletic Park. Members also reviewed and voted on four design options for the Mitchell Park playground replacement. No formal motions were considered during the meeting.
- Voted on preferred design for Mitchell Park playground replacement (no formal motion recorded)
Public Council Meeting
Council approved the 2022 Statement of Financial Information and the 2024 Business Plan Guidelines. They authorized a $150,000 grant application for the UBCM Complete Communities Program and approved a four-unit townhouse development on Blakely Road.
- Approved 2022 Statement of Financial Information (CARRIED)
- Approved 2024 Business Plan Guidelines and Timeline (CARRIED)
- Authorized $150,000 grant application for UBCM Complete Communities Program (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to prepare Zoning Bylaw amendments for housekeeping, Hammond Road mobile home park, home occupations, and multi-family density/height (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to review commercial zone language for vehicle repairs and inspections (CARRIED)
- Approved Development Permit No. 2022-002 for four-unit townhouse at 11812 Blakely Road (CARRIED)
- Passed three readings of Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services Business Licence Bylaw No. 2955 (CARRIED)
- Adopted Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 2956 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2951 (CARRIED)
Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
City Council met for a brief special session to approve the agenda and authorize a closed meeting. The closed session was scheduled to discuss potential litigation and the provision of a municipal service.
- Approved the agenda for the June 13, 2023, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting
- Approved closing the immediately following meeting to the public per section 90.1 (g) and (k) of the Community Charter
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the recommendations and priorities of the Active Transportation Network Review, which includes increasing the annual committee budget from $100,000 to $200,000. Members also expressed support for pursuing a Harris Road Complete Feasibility Study as a 2024 priority.
- Approved recommendations and priorities in the ATNR (Carried)
- Approved increase of annual Committee budget from $100,000 to $200,000 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes with amendments regarding Harris Road prioritization and neighbourhood bikeways
- Approved agenda by general consent
- C. Ameli volunteered to present to the EPC on October 3, 2023
Public Council Meeting
Council directed staff to request meetings with seven Provincial Cabinet Ministers during the 2023 UBCM Convention, prioritizing transportation and infrastructure. The meeting also included several bylaw amendments and a soil removal permit approval.
- Approved prioritized meeting requests for 7 Provincial Cabinet Ministers (Carried)
- Granted third reading to OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for new RCMP site (Carried)
- Granted third reading to rezone 12051 Bonson Road to R-2, pending $9,000 amenity payment (Carried)
- Approved soil removal and fill deposit permit for 19394 Fenton Road (Carried)
- Granted first, second, and third readings to Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 2956, 2023 (Carried)
- Granted first, second, and third readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2951, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2950, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved May 30, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (Carried)
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Committee reviewed filming practices in Osprey Village and proposed priorities for the 2024 Business Planning process. No formal motions or decisions were made during the meeting other than the approval of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Approved June 1, 2023 agenda
- Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes
Public Council Meeting
Council approved the city's Corporate Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 and updated the Community Support Select Committee to include accessibility mandates. A rezoning application for a cannabis outlet received first and second readings, while another rezoning application for 18601 Lougheed Highway was defeated.
- Approved Corporate Strategic Plan 2023–2026 (Carried)
- Renamed Community Support Select Committee to Community Support and Accessibility Committee (Carried)
- Endorsed process for developing an Accessibility Plan (Carried)
- Granted first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2936 for cannabis outlet at 725 – 19800 Lougheed Highway (Carried; Councillor O'Connell voted negative)
- Rezoning Application for 18601 Lougheed Highway (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2952) defeated (3-3)
- Approved minutes from May 2 and May 9, 2023 meetings (Carried)
- Received 2023 First Quarter Report to the Community for information (Carried)
Pitt Meadows Day Advisory Committee
The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on fundraising, parade participants, and event logistics, noting that fireworks are cancelled due to a coastal fire ban.
- Approved May 24, 2023 agenda
- Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Cancelled fireworks due to coastal fire ban
- Confirmed $60,300 raised toward $60,000 fundraising goal
- Confirmed 52 parade floats
- Confirmed 51 exhibitors and artisans booked
- Expanded beverage garden capacity to 3,000 people
- Confirmed volunteer needs met for Friday and Saturday