Port Coquitlam public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from five previous meetings unanimously. The council approved the third‑reading of three zoning amendment bylaws—1541 Manning Avenue, 1828 Western Drive, and the Nicola Avenue OCP and zoning amendments—each with a 6‑0 vote. First‑reading actions were taken on several other zoning amendments, including a 5‑0 approval for Rindall Avenue/Tyner Street and a defeat of the 1948 Grant Avenue amendment with a 6‑0 opposition. The council also adopted the Housing Agreement Bylaw, the Sign Amendment Bylaw, and approved the Freedom of the City policy, all with unanimous support.
- Adopted agenda (6‑0)
- Adopted minutes of five prior meetings (6‑0)
- Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4326 for 1541 Manning Ave (6‑0)
- Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4327 for 1828 Western Drive (6‑0)
- Approved third reading of OCP Bylaw No. 4329 & Zoning Bylaw No. 4330 for 1021 & 1032 Nicola Ave (6‑0)
- Approved first two readings of Rindall Ave/Tyner St zoning amendment (5‑0 in favour, 1‑0 opposed, 1 absent)
- Defeated first two readings of 1948 Grant Ave zoning amendment (6‑0 opposed, 1 absent)
- Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4331 (6‑0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council approved a development permit for 2245 McAllister Avenue. Council also directed staff to bring forward a Comprehensive Development Zone bylaw for 2272 Leigh Square and 2265 and 2291 Wilson Avenue with specific density and parking conditions.
- Approved Development Permit DP000413 for building and landscaping at 2245 McAllister Avenue (6-0)
- Directed staff to create a Comprehensive Development Zone bylaw for 2272 Leigh Square, 2265 and 2291 Wilson Avenue (6-0)
- Set rezoning conditions for Wilson Avenue/Leigh Square including a maximum 1.88 residential floor area ratio and payment in lieu of up to 63 parking stalls (6-0)
Special Council Meeting
Council adopted two bylaws and approved a conduct policy. These actions include a new Public Notice Bylaw and a zoning amendment for a specific property address.
- Adopted Public Notice Bylaw, 2023, No. 4332 (7-0)
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630, Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 4328 for 2245 McAllister Avenue (7-0)
- Approved Council Code of Conduct Policy (7-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended two rezoning applications to the full Council, including a townhouse development and an institutional site for childcare. The Committee also approved a development permit for landscaping and parking at a childcare facility.
- Recommended rezoning of Rindall Avenue and Tyner Street properties from RS1 to Rth3 (6-1)
- Recommended rezoning of 1948 Grant Avenue from RS1 to P2 Institutional (7-0)
- Approved Development Permit DP000541 for landscaping and parking at 1881 Prairie Avenue (7-0)
- Recommended forwarding Building and Plumbing Amendment Bylaw No. 4333 to Council with a date of January 1, 2027 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of amendments to the Freedom of the Municipality Policy (7-0)
Special Council Meeting
Council gave a third reading to a zoning amendment for 2245 McAllister Avenue to allow a six-storey mixed-use building. Additionally, Council gave the first three readings to a new Public Notice Bylaw.
- Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2023, No. 4328 for 2245 McAllister Avenue (6-0)
- Approved first three readings of Public Notice Bylaw, 2023, No. 4332 (6-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council approved a coach house permit and funding for the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable. They also recommended a rezoning for 1806 Pitt River Road and directed staff to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Recommended rezoning 1806 Pitt River Road from RS1 to RS4 (7-0)
- Approved Development Permit DP000516 for a coach house at 1635 Lincoln Avenue (7-0)
- Directed staff to apply to the Housing Accelerator Fund (7-0)
- Approved $15,000 in 2023 funding for the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable (7-0)
Council Meeting
Council approved borrowing up to $25.2 million from the Municipal Finance Authority for purchasing strategic lands for redevelopment. The meeting also included several first and second readings for zoning amendments and the adoption of a delegation of authority bylaw.
- Authorized borrowing up to $25.2M for strategic land redevelopment (7-0)
- First two readings for zoning change at 1541 Manning Avenue to RTh3 (7-0)
- First two readings for zoning change at 1828 Western Drive to RS2 (7-0)
- First two readings for zoning change at 2245 McAllister Avenue to CD (7-0)
- First two readings for OCP and zoning changes at 1021 and 1032 Nicola Avenue (6-1)
- First three readings for Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 4324 (7-0)
- First three readings for Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4331 (7-0)
- Adopted Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 4325 (7-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council advanced rezoning applications for residential and commercial developments. They also recommended an amendment to the Sign Bylaw for a digital sign on Canadian Pacific Rail property.
- Directed staff to bring forward a Comprehensive Development Zone bylaw for 2245 McAllister Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 1021 and 1032 Nicola Avenue (4-1)
- Recommended Sign Bylaw amendment to allow an off-premise digital sign on Canadian Pacific Rail land (5-0)
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for land acquisition and municipal service discussions (5-0)
Council Meeting
Council granted third reading to a zoning amendment for a duplex with secondary suites at 3431 Flint Street. Other approved actions included a development variance permit for 3650 Westwood Street and the adoption of several municipal bylaws.
- Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4319 for 3431 Flint Street (5-2)
- Directed staff to provide options regarding the 100-meter distance requirement between duplexes (7-0)
- Approved first three readings of Development Cost Charge Bylaw, 2023, No. 4320 (7-0)
- Approved first three readings of Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 4325 (7-0)
- Adopted Smoking Control, Bylaw Notice Enforcement, and Municipal Ticket Information bylaws (7-0)
- Adopted Park, Facility and Public Spaces Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 4318 (7-0)
- Approved Development Variance Permit DVP000092 for 3650 Westwood Street (7-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council approved the reallocation of approximately $4.45M general, $892K water, and $669K sanitary funds from the LTR to capital reserves for 2025. They also decided that the 2025 capital plan will follow the project categories used in the 2017-2024 plans.
- Approved reallocating approximately $4.45M general, $892K water, and $669K sanitary LTR funds to capital reserves for 2025 (7-0)
- Approved preparing the 2025 capital plan using neighbourhood rehabilitation, other rehabilitation, and new project categories (7-0)
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for items 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 (7-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended that the zoning for 1541 Manning Avenue be changed from RS1 to RTh3. This recommendation is subject to the completion of design and submission of securities and fees for off-site works. The committee also received reports on the Coquitlam River Watershed and the Leigh Square Project.
- Recommended rezoning 1541 Manning Avenue from RS1 to RTh3 (7-0)
- Adopted the July 4, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
- Closed the meeting to the public for specific items under the Community Charter (7-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended a zoning change for 1828 Western Avenue and supported an amendment to the Parks, Facilities, and Public Spaces Bylaw. They also supported a development variance permit for 3650 Westwood Street. The Director of Finance provided a departmental update on audits, budgets, and property taxes.
- Recommended rezoning 1828 Western Avenue from RS1 to RS2 (7-0)
- Supported amendment to Parks, Facilities and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 4274 (7-0)
- Supported Development Variance Permit DVP00092 for 3650 Westwood Street (7-0)
- Authorized staff to provide notice for zoning bylaw variance at 3650 Westwood Street (7-0)
Council Meeting
Council approved funding for two drainage pump station projects and passed several bylaw amendments. The city also adopted an indemnification bylaw and approved the 2022 Statement of Financial Information.
- Approved $4M for Cedar Creek Drainage Pump Station and $5.6M for Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station (7-0)
- Approved first two readings to rezone 3431 Flint Street from RS1 to RD (7-0)
- Approved first three readings for Smoking Control and related ticketing amendment bylaws (7-0)
- Approved first three readings for Parks, Facilities and Public Spaces Amendment Bylaw (7-0)
- Adopted Indemnification Bylaw, 2023, No. 4307 (7-0)
- Approved 2022 Statement of Financial Information (7-0)
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation held its Annual General Meeting to conduct administrative business. The board approved the 2022 financial statements and confirmed the election of nine directors for varying terms ending between 2024 and 2026.
- Adopted the June 20, 2023, meeting agenda (6-0)
- Adopted the June 21, 2022, Annual General Meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved 2022 Financial Statements (6-0)
- Confirmed election of directors Angela Andersen, Sarah Arsenault, Dawn Becker, Taura Berg, Nils Lau, Kerry-Ann Miller, Kathleen Nadalin, Mike Reid, and Mike Schutz (6-0)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended that Council consider amendments to the Smoking Control Bylaw and two related enforcement bylaws. The committee also voted to close the meeting to the public to discuss land acquisition and municipal service negotiations.
- Recommended amendments to Smoking Control Bylaw No. 4037, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, and Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 2743 (6-0)
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for discussions on land acquisition and municipal services (6-0)
Council Meeting
Council adopted a zoning amendment for 1932 and 1936 Pitt River Road and gave the first three readings to an Indemnification Bylaw. The city will also apply for a $150,000 UBCM Complete Communities program grant to develop a report.
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630, Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 4250 for 1932 and 1936 Pitt River Road (7-0)
- Gave first three readings to Indemnification Bylaw, 2023, No. 4307 (7-0)
- Directed staff to apply for a $150,000 UBCM Complete Communities program grant (7-0)
- Proclaimed June 18, 2023, as Longest Day of Smiles
- Proclaimed June 19 to June 25, 2023, as Graduation 2023 Week
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended a zoning change at 3431 Flint Street to allow for residential duplexes with secondary suites. Additionally, the Committee requested an amended application for a property at 3149 Raleigh Street.
- Recommended rezoning 3431 Flint Street from RS1 to RD for duplexes (7-0)
- Requested amended application for OCP Amendment at 3149 Raleigh Street (4-3)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council recommended that the City of Port Coquitlam Indemnification Bylaw, 2023, No. 4307, be given its first three readings. The meeting also included a proclamation for Seniors' Week and a presentation regarding an under-cover skatepark.
- Recommended first three readings of Indemnification Bylaw, 2023, No. 4307 (7-0)
- Adopted June 6, 2023, meeting agenda (6-0)
- Adopted minutes from May 2, May 9, and May 16, 2023 (6-0)
- Proclaimed June 5 to June 11, 2023, as Seniors' Week
- Approved closing the meeting to the public for specific items under the Community Charter (7-0)