Port Coquitlam public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Committee of Council
The Special Committee of Council will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting, receive the 2024 Housing Needs Report, consider a presentation on the 2025 operating and capital budget (materials to be distributed separately), and vote to close the meeting to the public under specific Community Charter provisions.
- Adopt the agenda for the December 17, 2024 meeting
- Approve minutes from the Committee of Council meeting held on December 3, 2024
- Receive the 2024 Housing Needs Report
- Review the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget presentation (distributed separately)
- Resolve to close the meeting to the public under sections of the Community Charter
Special Committee of Council
The committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and confirm minutes from November 26 and 27, 2024. The primary purpose of the meeting is to vote on a resolution to close the session to the public to discuss municipal services and land matters.
- Resolution to close the meeting for discussions on preliminary municipal service negotiations
- Resolution to close the meeting for discussions on annual report objectives and progress
- Resolution to close the meeting for discussions on the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land
Special Council Meeting
The Port Coquitlam City Council will adopt the special meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the October 8 and October 22, 2024 council meetings. It will also approve the 2025 council meeting schedule, the 2025 acting mayor schedule, and the 2025 council appointments to internal and external committees, commissions, boards and task forces.
- Adopt agenda for the December 12, 2024 special council meeting
- Adopt minutes from the October 8, 2024 council meeting
- Adopt minutes from the October 22, 2024 council meeting
- Approve the 2025 council meeting schedule
- Approve the 2025 council appointments to committees, commissions, boards and task forces
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will adopt the agenda, confirm minutes from the November 19 meeting, and review the 2024 Q3 Financial Variance and Forecast Report. It will hear updates from councillors, the mayor, and the CAO. The committee will also vote on a resolution to close the meeting to the public for certain preliminary discussions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Adopt agenda as circulated
- Confirm minutes of the November 19 Committee of Council meeting
- Review 2024 Q3 Financial Variance and Forecast Report
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections
- Adjournment of the meeting
Special Committee of Council
The committee is meeting to discuss items in a closed session. The agenda consists of procedural motions to adopt the agenda and close the meeting to the public.
- Resolution to close the meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
- Resolution to close the meeting to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for an annual report
Committee of Council Meeting
The Port Coquitlam Committee of Council will adopt its agenda, confirm minutes from the November 5 and 12 meetings, receive updates from councillors, the mayor and the CAO, and vote to close the November 26 meeting to the public under the Community Charter. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Adoption of the Committee of Council agenda
- Confirmation of minutes from November 5 2024 and November 12 2024
- Councillors' update
- Mayor's update
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public per Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
Council Meeting
The agenda for the Port Coquitlam Council meeting on 2024-11-26 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will consider the Master Transportation Plan final report and the proposed scope and timing for updating the Official Community Plan. Members will vote to adopt the agenda, confirm minutes, and receive updates from councillors, the mayor and the CAO. The committee is asked to support the proposed scope and timeline for the Official Community Plan update.
- Adopt the Committee of Council agenda as circulated
- Confirm minutes (none submitted)
- Review Master Transportation Plan – Final Report (multiple attachments)
- Support the proposed scope of work and timeline to update the Official Community Plan
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under specific sections of the Community Charter
Council Meeting
The posted agenda for the Port Coquitlam City Council meeting on November 12, 2024 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings. As a result, no decisions or discussions are detailed for this meeting.
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will adopt its agenda, proclaim Darrell Penner Day, and consider extending the rezoning deadline for four properties on Prairie Avenue to December 6 2025. It will also endorse the proposed scope of work and timeline for updating the Official Community Plan. A resolution will close portions of the meeting to the public, and the session will conclude with recognitions and updates.
- Extend expiry date for adoption of Zoning Bylaw 2008 No.3630, Amendment Bylaw 2022 No.4286 for 1759, 1771, 1775, 1781 Prairie Avenue to Dec 6, 2025
- Support the proposed scope of work and timeline to update the Official Community Plan
- Proclamation of Darrell Penner Day for November 20, 2024
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public for items 5.1‑5.3 under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
- Years of Service recognition for Bob Buchan
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will receive a delegation regarding substance use and review the RCMP Third Quarter 2024 Report. The meeting includes a resolution to close the session to the public for discussions on law enforcement, labour relations, and land acquisition.
- Delegation from Tri-Cities Community Action Team regarding substance use
- RCMP Third Quarter 2024 Report
- Resolution to close meeting for discussions on law enforcement, labour relations, and land acquisition
Council Meeting
Port Coquitlam City Council is meeting to decide on the adoption of two new bylaws regarding fees, charges, and tax exemptions. The meeting also includes presentations for local sports and arts achievements.
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 4390
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2024, No. 4387
- Proclamation of Veterans' Week (November 5th to 11th, 2024)
- Presentation by PoCo Saints U13 A1 Box Lacrosse BC Provincial Champions
- Certificate of Achievement for Johanne Dumas, Festival DuBois Director
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will review final reports for several Asset Management Plans. The meeting includes a proposal to close certain portions of the session to the public to discuss municipal reports, land acquisition, and service negotiations.
- Final reports for Asset Management Plans covering Transportation, Drainage, Water, Sanitary, Facilities, Parks, Fleet and Equipment, and Information Services
- Verbal departmental update from Finance
- Proposed closed session regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
- Proposed closed session regarding preliminary negotiations for municipal services
Committee of Council Meeting
The agenda for the Port Coquitlam Committee of Council meeting on 2024-10-15 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder meeting with no decisions or discussions recorded.
Council Meeting
The Port Coquitlam Council will consider adopting three bylaws: a permissive tax exemption, a new fees and charges schedule, and an amendment to parking and development management rules. The meeting also includes a recommendation to approve $5,000,000 in funding for the Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station project.
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 4387
- Fees and Charges Bylaw 4390
- Parking and Development Management Amendment Bylaw 4389
- Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station project funding
- Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station project brief
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will consider the South Port Coquitlam Draft Integrated Watershed Management Plan and decide whether to provide feedback. It will also authorize staff to solicit public input on the plan. The meeting includes routine updates and a resolution to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.
- Review of South Port Coquitlam Draft Integrated Watershed Management Plan
- Authorization for staff to solicit public input on the watershed plan
- Resolution to close the meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
- Councillors', Mayor's and CAO updates (routine reports)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council is reviewing proposed updates to the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw and permissive tax exemptions. The body is also discussing the methodology and funding for the 2026 capital plan.
- Proposed updates to the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw
- Permissive tax exemptions for Hyde Creek Watershed Society, Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society (2025-2029)
- Reallocation of approximately $4.45M general, $892K water, and $669K sanitary funds to capital reserves for 2026
- Delegation from the Tri-Cities Community Action Team
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will meet to discuss a fee for service with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also includes a verbal departmental update from Fire and Emergency Services.
- Delegation from Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce regarding 2024 Fee for Service
- Verbal report from Fire and Emergency Services
Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing and consider the third reading and adoption of a zoning amendment for 1470 Prairie Avenue. The meeting also includes a proposal for first three readings of a Parking and Development Management Amendment Bylaw.
- Public hearing and third reading/adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4382 for 1470 Prairie Avenue
- First three readings of Parking and Development Management Amendment Bylaw No. 4389
- Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week (October 6th to 12th, 2024)
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee will adopt its agenda and hear reports on the 2024 Q2 financial variance, the RCMP quarterly report, and progress on the Housing Supply Plan. It will decide to prepare bylaw amendments that require off‑site servicing for new single‑family and duplex projects and to name interim municipal servicing officers. It will also direct staff to apply for Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 and support the housing plan in funding discussions. Finally, the Committee will vote to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.
- Bylaw amendments to require off‑site servicing works for new single‑family and duplex construction and to appoint the Manager of Development Engineering and Manager of Planning as interim municipal servicing officers
- Direct staff to apply to the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 using the Housing Supply Plan Progress Report and to use the report in advocating for additional funding
- Presentation of the 2024 Q2 Financial Variance and Forecast Report (no recommendation)
- Presentation of the RCMP Second Quarter 2024 Report (no recommendation)
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under specified subsections of Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
Council Meeting
The Port Coquitlam City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from June and July 2024. It will receive presentations honoring a Pan‑Am Games wrestler and a provincial softball champion, and proclaim Terry Fox Week. The council will conduct first readings of three zoning amendment bylaws affecting 1470 Prairie Avenue, 3545 Oxford Street, and several sites on Harbour Street, Prince Street and Pitt River Road, adopt a Building and Plumbing Amendment Bylaw, and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities.
- First two readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4382 for 1470 Prairie Avenue (1116 and 1120)
- First three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4384 for 3545 Oxford Street (RS1 to RS4) with pre‑adoption conditions
- First three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4385 for Harbour Street, Prince Street and Pitt River Road (RS1 to RTh3) with pre‑adoption conditions
- Adoption of Building and Plumbing Amendment Bylaw No. 4383
- Authorization for the Mayor to sign the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from six previous meetings. It will vote on a development permit amendment for 1161 Kingsway Avenue, a rezoning recommendation for a child‑care facility at 1116, 1122 and 1470 Prairie Avenue, and a watercourse development permit for 1160 Victoria Drive. The committee will also consider a resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.
- Approve amendment to Development Permit DP000276 for 1161 Kingsway Avenue (building, landscape, security changes; extend expiry to Dec 31 2025)
- Recommend rezoning of 1116, 1122 and 1470 Prairie Avenue to allow a child‑care facility serving 74 children
- Approve Watercourse Development Permit DP000390 for protection and enhancement at 1160 Victoria Drive
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under specific sections of the Community Charter
- Adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from six prior Committee of Council meetings
Special Committee of Council
The Special Committee of Council will adopt the circulated agenda. No reports are scheduled. The Committee will vote to close the meeting to the public because of litigation and solicitor‑client privileged advice. After that, the meeting will be adjourned.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public (litigation and solicitor‑client privilege)
- Adjournment of the meeting
Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Committee of Council Meeting
The agenda for the Port Coquitlam Committee of Council meeting on July 23, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic placeholders and video links. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will adopt its agenda, confirm that there are no minutes or reports to consider, and vote on a resolution to close the meeting to the public for certain preliminary service negotiations and land matters. No substantive policy items are on the agenda.
- Adoption of the agenda as circulated
- Confirmation that there are no minutes to approve
- No reports presented
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) for items 5.1‑5.3 concerning negotiations and land matters
- Adjournment of the meeting
Committee of Council Meeting
The July 10, 2024, meeting consists of standard procedural motions and a recommendation to close the session to the public. The closed portion is for discussing municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual report.
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public
Council Meeting
The Port Coquitlam Council will review several bylaw amendments during this meeting. This includes proposed zoning changes for properties on Lougheed Highway and Jensen Avenue, as well as updates to building and plumbing bylaws.
- Zoning amendment for 2099 Lougheed Highway (Third Reading and Adoption)
- Building and Plumbing Amendment Bylaw (First Three Readings)
- Zoning amendment for 1777 Jensen Avenue (Adoption)
- Public hearing regarding 2099 Lougheed Highway
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee is considering a rezoning application for several properties on Harbour Street, Prince Street, and Pitt River Road to allow for townhouse development. They are also reviewing the proposed Public Space Patio Program and development permits for Kelly Avenue.
- Rezoning of multiple properties from RS1 to Rth3 (townhouse) density
- Endorsement of the Public Space Patio Program with fees starting in 2025
- Development permit for an apartment building at 2236 Kelly Avenue
- Permit amendment for 2279 Kelly Avenue to extend expiry to August 25, 2025
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council is reviewing a rezoning request to change 3545 Oxford Street from RS1 to RS4. The committee will also review consultation results for the Draft Master Transportation Plan and may direct staff to prepare a final version for adoption.
- Rezoning application for 3545 Oxford Street (RS1 to RS4)
- Review of Draft Master Transportation Plan consultation results
Special Committee of Council
This meeting contains only procedural items, such as agenda adoption and adjournment. The committee also proposed a resolution to move into a closed session to discuss municipal service negotiations and annual report progress.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Resolution to close the meeting regarding municipal services and annual reports
Committee of Council Meeting
The Committee of Council will consider several development and policy items. These include a permit for a mixed-use apartment building and a rezoning request for a childcare facility. The committee will also review amendments to the Building and Plumbing Bylaw.
- Development Permit DP000409 for a mixed-use apartment at 2650 Burleigh Avenue and 2634-2636 Kingsway Avenue
- Rezoning of 2099 Lougheed Highway to increase childcare capacity to 103 children
- Recommendation for a non-medical retail cannabis licence at 101-3377 Coast Meridian Road
- Amendments to the Building and Plumbing Bylaw, 2009, No. 3710
- Update to the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws, including updates to the Official Community Plan and small-scale multi-unit housing regulations. They will also review a zoning amendment for a child care facility at 2099 Lougheed Highway. Additionally, the 2023 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information will be presented for approval.
- Zoning amendment for child care capacity increase at 2099 Lougheed Highway
- Adoption of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Regulations
- Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
- Adoption of several administrative bylaws, including parking and fees
- Review of the 2023 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation is holding its Annual General Meeting to review 2023 operations and finances. The agenda includes the approval of 2023 financial statements and a presentation on the 2024 budget. Additionally, the meeting involves confirming appointments for ten board directors.
- Approval of 2023 financial statements
- Confirmation of ten board director appointments
- Presentation of the 2024 budget update
- Adoption of June 20, 2023, meeting minutes
Committee of Council Meeting
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No specific agenda items, projects, or decisions are documented in this record.
Committee of Council Meeting
The agenda consists primarily of procedural items with no specific reports or updates listed. The Committee will consider a resolution to move into a closed session regarding land and municipal services.
- Resolution to close the meeting for discussions on land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
- Resolution to close the meeting regarding negotiations for municipal services
Council Meeting
Port Coquitlam Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments related to land use and development. These include updates to the Official Community Plan and new regulations for small-scale multi-unit housing. The agenda also includes proposed changes to parking management, fees, and enforcement procedures.
- Proclamation of Grad Week 2024 (June 9–15)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 4373 (first two readings)
- Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4374 (first three readings)
- Parking and Development Management Amendment Bylaw 4375 (first three readings)
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 4378 (first three readings)
Committee of Council Meeting
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