Port Moody public meetings in 2025
199 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Regular Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from four prior council meetings. It will approve the 2025 annual reports for the Arts, Culture and Heritage; Climate Action; Economic Development and Tourism; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility; Parks and Environment; Seniors Focus; and Transportation committees. New business includes appointments of council members and chairs to 2026 statutory, regional, local, standing, and select committees. Public input and general recognitions will also be presented.
- Adopt the agenda for the December 9, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes for Regular Council (Nov 12, 2025) and Special Council (Nov 18, 25, 2025)
- Approve 2025 annual reports for seven committees (Arts, Climate Action, Economic Development, Inclusion/Diversity, Parks and Environment, Seniors Focus, Transportation)
- Council member appointments to 2026 statutory, regional, and local committees
- Chair and vice‑chair appointments to 2026 standing and select committees
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider adopting the 2026‑2030 Capital Budget and receiving a memo on the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan update. It will also refer the resolutions approved at this meeting to the Council Standing Committee for ratification. The agenda includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes from recent meetings.
- Approval of the 2026‑2030 Capital Budget
- Receipt of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan – Budget Update memo
- Referral of Finance Committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee
Council Standing Committee
The meeting will adopt its agenda, receive public input, and adopt minutes from the November 18 and 20, 2025 sessions. It will then ratify the recommendations approved by the Finance Committee, which include the 2026‑2030 capital budget approval and the five‑year financial plan deliberations.
- Adopt the Council Standing Committee agenda
- Public input: verbal submissions (2 min each) and written submissions
- Adopt minutes from the November 18 and November 20, 2025 meetings
- Ratify Finance Committee recommendations on the 2026‑2030 capital budget and five‑year financial plan
Special Council (to Close)
Council will meet to discuss matters that are closed to the public under the Community Charter. The session focuses on land disposition, employee relations, and the proposed provision of municipal services.
- Land disposition and FOIPPA Section 21 discussions
- Employee relations and strategic priorities
- Proposed provision of a municipal service
Parks and Environment Committee
The committee will receive presentations on an invasive species management strategy and general environment program updates. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025 annual report for the Parks and Environment Committee.
- Invasive Species Management Strategy presentation
- General Environment Program Updates presentation
- 2025 Annual Report - Parks and Environment Committee
Special Council (to Close)
The City of Port Moody Special Council will meet to discuss personal information and legal advice, which will be closed to the public.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Resolution to exclude the public
- Personal information and receipt of legal advice
- Personal information and receipt of legal advice
Youth Focus Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to discuss several confidential items, including land disposition and municipal services. The meeting is closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter.
- Land disposition and proposed provision of a municipal service
- Committee appointments
- Solicitor-client privilege matters
- Intergovernmental negotiations regarding municipal services
- Employee relations and personal information
Regular Council
Council will adopt three bylaws (Nos. 3473, 3474, 3475) to rezone and amend the Official Community Plan for the Moody Centre transit‑oriented development. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2026 Fees Bylaw, a zoning amendment for small‑scale multi‑unit housing in CD58 and CD78, and election‑related bylaws. Staff will seek approval to proceed with the Shoreline Shuttle Project (Option 2) and refer its $38,000 budget to the Finance Committee.
- Adopt 2026 Fees Bylaw No. 3524
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3523 adding small‑scale multi‑unit housing to CD58 and CD78 zones
- Read and adopt Election and Sign bylaws No. 3514, 3521, and 3528 (three readings each)
- Approve Shoreline Shuttle Project Option 2 and refer its $38,000 budget to the Finance Committee
- Adopt Bylaws 3473, 3474, and 3475 for Moody Centre TOD rezoning and OCP amendment
Special Council Standing Committee
The Special Council Standing Committee will adopt its agenda and hear public input. It will then recess to the Finance Committee for deliberations on the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan – Budget Deliberations. After the Finance Committee meeting, the council will reconvene to ratify the Finance Committee’s recommendations before adjourning.
- Adopt the meeting agenda
- Public input – verbal (2‑minute limit) and written submissions
- Recess to Finance Committee for 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan – Budget Deliberations
- Ratify the Finance Committee recommendations
- Adjourn the meeting
Special Finance Committee (to Close)
The Special Finance Committee is meeting to discuss matters closed to the public. The session focuses on labour relations and preliminary discussions regarding the provision of a municipal service.
- Discussion of labour relations and employee relations
- Preliminary discussions regarding the proposed provision of a municipal service
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget deliberations for the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan. The committee will consider amendments to the 2026 Capital Plan regarding project additions and deletions.
- 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan budget deliberations
- Amendments to the 2026 Capital Plan project additions and deletions
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee meeting on November 19, 2025 will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive presentations from the Port Moody Police Department, an ICBC representative on road safety, engineering staff on the Bedwell Bay Road regional greenway upgrades, and the infrastructure engineering manager on the electric scooter and bike share program. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the items are presented for information.
- Presentation by Port Moody Police Department (Sam Zacharias)
- Road Safety in Our Community presentation by ICBC (Kate Woochuk)
- Bedwell Bay Road – Metro Vancouver Regional Greenway transportation upgrades memo
- Electric Scooter and Electric Bike Share Program update (Infrastructure Engineering Manager)
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee is discussing updates to the Works and Services Bylaw and a new Election and Political Signs Bylaw. The committee is recommending that these items be moved to a Regular Council meeting for formal readings.
- Update to Works and Services Bylaw, No. 1789 (Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2025, No. 3527)
- Proposed Election and Political Signs Bylaw, 2025, No. 3514
- Review of service levels for infill single-family developments
- Proposed changes to permissible locations for political signage on public property
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a report on the 2026-2030 financial plan, and approve the provisional 2026 utility budget and proposed fee changes. The committee will also consider a motion regarding tax rate caps and authorize up to $500 from the Council Contingency for donations.
- Approval of provisional 2026 utility budget and fee changes
- Consideration of motion on legislative tax rate caps
- Authorization of up to $500 from Council Contingency for donations
- Reception of report on 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan consultation
- Reception of contract awards over $200,000 from October 2025
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 16‑17 and October 21, 2025 meetings. It will also ratify the recommendations approved earlier that day by the Finance, Strategic Priorities, and Governance and Legislation committees. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Adopt agenda for the November 18, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from Council Standing Committee meetings on October 16‑17, 2025 and October 21, 2025
- Ratify recommendations from the Finance Committee, Strategic Priorities Committee, and Governance and Legislation Committee
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to consider several items in a closed session. The agenda includes discussions on land disposition, legal privilege, and personnel matters.
- Land disposition and FOIPPA Section 21
- Solicitor-client privilege
- Proposed provision of a municipal service and intergovernmental negotiations
- Personal information and employee relations
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee is reviewing a proposal to update the Sound Level Bylaw. The body is also receiving an information report regarding the city's Pay Parking Program.
- Proposal to approve Sound Level Bylaw Update as a Strategic Priority Level 2 project
- Request for staff to return a City Archives Program Project Proposal after scoping
- Pay Parking Program Update report from the Infrastructure Engineering Services Division
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will meet to make a decision on its Vision Statement. The body will also receive presentations on a pilot water meter program and coastal flood management.
- Vision Statement decision
- Pilot Water Meter Program development and implementation
- British Columbia Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA) and EDMA update
- Coastal Flood Management Strategy update
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The committee will consider endorsing the 2025 Annual Report. The meeting includes presentations on the UrbanEdge Program and various updates from city staff and local cultural organizations.
- Endorsement of the 2025 Annual Report
- Presentation on UrbanEdge Program – Part B Community Art
- Presentation on Inspirations by Councillor Agtarap
- Updates from Port Moody Heritage Society, Library Board, and Arts Centre
- Staff updates on OCP, Strategic Plan, and City of the Arts Strategy
Special Council (to Close)
The City of Port Moody is convening a Special Council meeting that will be closed to the public. The body will discuss confidential matters including personal information, land disposition, and municipal services.
- Resolution to exclude the public pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter
- Discussion of personal information regarding municipal officers, employees, or agents
- Review of land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
- Discussion of solicitor-client privileged advice
- Intergovernmental negotiations and proposed municipal services
Regular Council
The council will adopt several bylaws, including sewerage and drainage regulations, the 2026 Fees Bylaw, and a zoning amendment for small‑scale multi‑unit housing. It will also approve officer appointments, endorse the 2025‑2026 Winter Road Maintenance Plan, receive a housing supply report, and give a second reading to the Official Community Plan Bylaw for 2026. Additionally, a motion to investigate widening the Barnet Highway‑CPKC overpass was presented.
- Adoption of Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaws No. 3519 and No. 3520
- Officer appointments: rescind Kate Zanon, appoint Suzanne Smith and Philip Lo
- Adoption of 2026 Fees Bylaw No. 3524
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3523 adding small‑scale multi‑unit housing to CD58 and CD78 zones
- Second reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3522 (2026)
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is meeting to endorse its 2025 Annual Report. The body will also receive presentations on city planning, accessibility, and climate initiatives.
- Endorsement of the 2025 IDEA Committee Annual Report
- Presentation on the Heritage Strategic Plan Scoping Project
- Presentation on the Scooter Program
- Review of the Sidewalk and Walkway Inspection Policy
- Presentation on Climate Action Phase 2 and the Accessibility Plan
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will consider and adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. The committee will also present the 2025 Annual Report as new business. No other items are listed for discussion.
- Adopt agenda for November 6, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
- Review 2025 Annual Report – Seniors Focus Committee
- Staff updates (information item)
- Unfinished business (no details provided)
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It will hear presentations on the City of Port Moody Heritage Strategic Plan and a FIFA World Cup 2026 community activation playbook. The committee will vote to endorse the 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Committee Annual Report. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for personal‑information matters.
- Adopt agenda for the November 5, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the October 1, 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting
- Presentation on the City of Port Moody Heritage Strategic Plan (draft OCP Bylaw 2026 No. 3522)
- Presentation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 TM Vancouver Community Activation Playbook
- Endorse the 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Committee Annual Report
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to discuss confidential matters including land disposition and municipal services. The meeting is scheduled to be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter.
- Land disposition and proposed provision of a municipal service
- Intergovernmental negotiations regarding municipal services
- Employee relations and personal information
Land Use Committee
The agenda for the Port Moody Land Use Committee meeting on November 3, 2025 contains no listed items. The document only shows generic placeholders and no descriptions, categories, or decisions. No specific discussions or votes are identified.
Regular Council
The Regular Council will adopt several bylaws on the consent agenda, including a tax exemption bylaw, rezoning at 120 April Road, sewerage and drainage regulations, and a rezoning and housing agreement for Coronation Park. A motion will be considered to set the Class 2 (Utility) tax rate at the legislated cap of $40 per $1,000 of assessed value for 2026. The Library Facility Master Plan reports will be referred to the strategic planning and budgeting process. Delegations from the Port Moody Legion, PoMoArts, and the Strong Cities Network will be received for information.
- Adopt 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3518
- Rezoning (RS1‑S) at 120 April Road (Zed Studio Inc.) – Bylaw No. 3517
- Three readings of Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaws No. 3519 and No. 3520
- Coronation Park Phase A – adopt Rezoning Bylaw No. 3515 and Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3516
- Consider Class 2 (Utility) Tax Rate Cap setting rate at $40 per $1,000 assessed value for 2026
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt the agenda and then consider a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting, citing sections of the Community Charter. The closed portion will address solicitor‑client privileged matters, personal‑information issues, committee appointments, and negotiations on a proposed municipal service and land disposition. Minutes from the October 14, 2025 closed council meeting will be approved. No other business is listed.
- Closed discussion on solicitor‑client privileged matters (section 90(1)(i))
- Closed discussion on personal‑information matters (section 90(1)(b))
- Closed discussion on committee appointments (section 90(1)(a))
- Closed discussion on proposed municipal service and intergovernmental negotiations (sections 90(1)(k), 90(2)(b))
- Closed discussion on personal information, employee relations, and land disposition (sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(c), 90(1)(e))
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee is meeting to review presentations on electric vehicle chargers and the implementation of an e-bike and e-scooter share program. The committee will also discuss its vision statement and review the 2025 Annual Report.
- Presentation on EV Chargers
- Implementation presentation for E-bike and E-scooter Share Program
- Discussion on Climate Action Committee Vision Statement
- Review of 2025 Annual Report – Climate Action Committee
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will convene to ratify decisions made by the City Initiatives and Planning Committee, Finance Committee, and Governance and Legislation Committee. The meeting will also receive written public input and consider a proposed transition of the Community Grants Program administration to the Port Moody Foundation.
- Ratification of recommendations from City Initiatives and Planning Committee
- Ratification of recommendations from Finance Committee
- Ratification of recommendations from Governance and Legislation Committee
- Proposed transition of Community Grants Program administration to Port Moody Foundation
- Written Public Input submissions to be received for information
Finance Committee
The Port Moody Finance Committee will consider several reports, including the 2025 Financial Plan Forecast and updates on grant tracking and council contingency. It will vote on a budget request of up to $22,000 from the Development Process Reserve to complete the Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines. The committee will also receive information on contract awards over $200,000 for September 2025.
- 2025 Financial Plan Forecast report (information only)
- Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines Budget Request – up to $22,000
- 2025 Grant Tracking – January to August Update (information only)
- 2025 Council Contingency Update – 3rd Quarter (information only)
- Contract Awards over $200,000 for September 2025 (information only)
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee will consider authorizing the Port Moody Foundation to administer the city's Community Grants Program and review sewerage and drainage bylaws. The meeting will also adopt previous minutes and refer decisions to Council.
- Authorization for Port Moody Foundation to administer Community Grants Program
- Review of Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 3519
- Review of Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3520
- Adoption of September 9, 2025, committee minutes
- Referral of committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee will receive a presentation on the Metro Vancouver Regional Parking Study Findings and thank the presenters. The committee will also refer the resolutions approved at this meeting to the Council Standing Committee for ratification. Agenda adoption and minutes adoption are also scheduled.
- Presentation of Metro Vancouver Regional Parking Study Findings
- Referral of committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
- Adjournment of the meeting
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee will meet to discuss updated terms of reference for the committee. The meeting includes presentations on the Dog Management Strategy, Kyle Centre Redevelopment, and the Inlet Field House.
- Updated IDEA Committee Terms of Reference
- Dog Management Strategy presentation
- Kyle Centre Redevelopment presentation
- Inlet Field House presentation
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the draft five-year financial plan for 2026-2030. The body will review budget deliberations, including proposed utility fees and financial plans for the police board and library.
- Draft 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Port Moody Police Board 2026-2030 Financial Plan
- Library 2026-2030 Operating Financial Plan
- 2026 Capital Budget (Projects and Reserves)
- 2026 Utility Budgets for Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, and Storm Drainage
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt the minutes from its September meetings and ratify the recommendations approved by the Special Finance Committee regarding the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan.
- Adoption of Council Standing Committee minutes from September 9 and 15, 2025
- Ratification of Special Finance Committee recommendations
- Draft 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Port Moody Police Board 2026-2030 Financial Plan
- Library 2026-2030 Operating Financial Plan
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It will review the updated Terms of Reference for the committee. Presentations will be given on the 2025 Annual Report, the HUB program, the traffic signal system, and collision data in Port Moody.
- Adopt agenda for October 15, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from September 17, 2025 Transportation Committee meeting
- Review Updated Terms of Reference – Transportation Committee (documents attached)
- Presentation of 2025 Annual Report – Transportation Engineer
- Traffic Signal System presentation – Transportation Engineer
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous closed meetings. It will consider several items that are closed to the public, including a proposed municipal service, land disposition matters, and issues protected by solicitor‑client privilege. All discussion will be conducted under section 90 of the Community Charter.
- Resolution to Exclude the Public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service (closed to the public)
- Land Disposition and Solicitor‑Client Privilege matters (closed to the public)
- Intergovernmental Negotiations related to municipal services (closed to the public)
- Adoption of minutes from September 16 and September 29, 2025
Regular Council
Council will discuss rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments for a high-rise seniors residential and supportive care development. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding tax exemptions, housing agreements, and a small lot subdivision.
- Second reading of Bylaws 3428 and 3429 for high-rise seniors housing at 2505-2517 St. George Street and 123-129 Mary Street
- Bylaw 3517 for small lot subdivision rezoning at 120 April Road
- Bylaw 3516 for a housing agreement for market and below-market rental at Coronation Park (Phase 1)
- Bylaw 3518 for 2026 permissive tax exemptions
- Proposed $10,000 funding increase for Recreation Inclusion Services
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a presentation on Inspiration, a verbal report on the Community Art wrap process and guidelines, a presentation on the Kyle Centre Redevelopment project, and an update to its Terms of Reference. The meeting will also include informational reports from the Port Moody Heritage Society, Library Board, Arts Centre, and policy‑planning staff.
- Presentation: Inspiration – Erik D'Souza
- Verbal report: Community Art wrap process and guidelines
- Presentation: Kyle Centre Redevelopment project
- Terms of Reference update for the committee
- Information reports from Heritage Society, Library Board, and Arts Centre
Youth Focus Committee
The committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It will rescind resolution YFC25/018 and appoint Anthony Lambourne as the Youth Focus Committee representative to the Parks and Environment Committee. The committee will also endorse its 2025‑2026 work plan. Additional presentations on the Kyle Centre redevelopment and a mural project at Rocky Point Park will be discussed.
- Kyle Centre Redevelopment Engagement Presentation (Perkins&Will and Space2Place Design Inc.)
- Mural Project at Rocky Point Park (verbal report by Community Arts Coordinator)
- Rescind resolution YFC25/018 and appoint Anthony Lambourne to Parks and Environment Committee
- Endorse 2025‑2026 Youth Focus Committee Work Plan
- Adopt agenda and adopt minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation on the Kyle Centre Redevelopment. The committee will recommend that the City amend the Fees Bylaw to update Community Services Fees for 2026‑2027. A verbal report will be given on updating the committee’s Terms of Reference.
- Adopt agenda for the October 8, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the June 11, 2025 Parks and Environment Committee meeting
- Kyle Centre Redevelopment – presentation by project manager and consultants Perkins&Will and space2place.ca
- Recommendation to amend the Fees Bylaw to update Community Services Fees for 2026‑2027
- Verbal report on updating the Parks and Environment Committee Terms of Reference
Special Council
The City of Port Moody Special Council will consider the first reading of the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2026, No. 3522. This plan is based on the Draft OCP - Port Moody 2050.
- First reading consideration of Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2026, No. 3522
Land Use Committee
The Port Moody Land Use Committee meeting on October 6, 2025 will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The committee will consider the Draft Port Moody 2050 Official Community Plan update and is asked to support the draft as presented by the Community Development Department. Additional items include unfinished business, staff updates, and adjournment.
- Adopt agenda for the October 6, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the September 8, 2025 Land Use Committee meeting
- Consider and support the Draft Port Moody 2050 Official Community Plan update
- Unfinished business (no specific items listed)
- Staff updates (information item)
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will adopt the September 4, 2025, meeting minutes and consider an updated Terms of Reference. The committee will also receive a verbal report on the Kyle Centre Redevelopment Project.
- Adoption of September 4, 2025, meeting minutes
- Review of updated Terms of Reference
- Verbal report on Kyle Centre Redevelopment Project
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will consider the Master Transportation Plan summary and final report. It will also review the Heavy Industrial Sites Study memo and the Port Moody Industrial Land Strategy final report. The committee will discuss the Spike Awards memo and an updated Terms of Reference for the committee.
- Master Transportation Plan – summary and final report
- Heavy Industrial Sites Study – memo and final report
- Port Moody Industrial Land Strategy – final report
- Spike Awards – memo
- Updated EDTC Terms of Reference – document
Special Council (to Close)
The City of Port Moody will hold a Special Council meeting on September 29, 2025, to discuss proposed municipal services and intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting will be closed to the public to protect sensitive information regarding land disposition, employee relations, and confidential government discussions.
- Resolution to exclude the public
- Proposed provision of a municipal service
- Intergovernmental negotiations
- Land disposition and acquisition
- Employee relations
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will discuss a proposal to require energy benchmarking and disclosure for Part 3 buildings in Port Moody, presented by UBC sustainability scholars and the Sustainability & Energy Coordinator. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Neighbourhood Energy Utility and receive an update on the Climate Action Plan refresh. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda; the items are for discussion.
- Neighbourhood Energy Utility – presentation by the Corporate Energy Manager
- Mandatory building energy benchmarking and disclosure requirements for Part 3 buildings – research summary and policy review presented by UBC Sustainability Scholars and the Sustainability & Energy Coordinator
- Update on the Climate Action Plan refresh – vision statement presented by the Sustainability & Energy Coordinator and Senior Sustainability & Energy Team Lead
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee will meet to discuss new business and receive updates. The session includes a presentation from a YWCA representative and a verbal update on the City of the Arts Strategy.
- YWCA Municipal Shift Equity Training Session presentation
- City of the Arts Strategy verbal update from the Manager of Cultural Services
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will receive presentations from a Transportation Engineer regarding local road infrastructure. The meeting includes monitoring updates and proposed improvements for specific intersections.
- Monitoring update for Barnet Hwy/Ioco Rd/Dewdney Trunk Rd Intersection
- Barnet Hwy/View St. Intersection Improvements
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, and pass a resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. Closed items include discussions on a proposed municipal service, land disposition, security, law‑enforcement matters and intergovernmental negotiations. All such items are marked confidential per sections 90(1) and 90(2) of the Charter.
- Resolution to exclude the public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the closed council meeting on September 2, 2025
- New business: proposed provision of a municipal service (closed to public)
- New business: land disposition and related service proposal (closed to public)
Regular Council
Port Moody Council will discuss a zoning amendment for the Coronation Park project by Wesgroup Properties. The meeting also includes decisions on a traffic calming pilot and funding for a neighbourhood energy utility.
- Proposed zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 3515) and housing agreement (Bylaw No. 3516) for Coronation Park (Wesgroup Properties)
- Traffic calming pilot design for Noons Creek Drive between Maude Court and Juniper Place
- Request for $40,000 from the Climate Action Implementation Reserve for the Neighbourhood Energy Utility
- Verbal report on Art at Council from Councillor Samantha Agtarap
Special Council Standing Committee
The Special Council Standing Committee will receive written feedback and deliberate on the Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050. The committee is directed to proceed with next steps for the plan.
- Receiving written feedback on Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050
- Council deliberations on the Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050
- Reviewing attachments for the Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive a presentation titled “Inspirations” by Roshni Naik. The committee will hear a verbal update on Car Free Day from the Manager of Cultural Services and a discussion of a Tile Project from subcommittee members. Additional verbal updates will be provided by the Port Moody Heritage Society, Library Board, Arts Centre, subcommittee chairs, and policy planning staff.
- Adopt agenda for September 11, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
- Presentation: “Inspirations” by Roshni Naik
- Verbal report on Car Free Day – update and feedback
- Tile Project discussion – verbal report by subcommittee members
Parks and Environment Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
Youth Focus Committee
The Youth Focus Committee will adopt its September 10 agenda and the minutes from the June 11 meeting. Members will vote to elect a chair and vice‑chair. The committee will review its 2025‑2026 work plan and discuss the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day. Staff updates will also be presented.
- Adoption of the September 10 agenda
- Adoption of June 11 minutes
- Election of chair and vice‑chair
- Review of 2025‑2026 Youth Focus Committee work plan
- Discussion of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. It will receive a memo detailing contract awards over $200,000 made between July 1 and August 31, 2025. The committee will refer its resolutions from this meeting to the Council Standing Committee for ratification before adjourning.
- Adopt agenda for September 9, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from Finance Committee meeting on July 29, 2025
- Receive memo on contract awards over $200,000 (July 1 – August 31 2025)
- Refer Finance Committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee for ratification
- Adjourn meeting
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee adopted its agenda and minutes. It approved staff direction to proceed with detailed design of an all‑ages protected bicycle facility along Guildford Way between the Coquitlam border and Ioco Road, and to pilot a relocation of bidirectional bike lanes by removing the curbside vehicle/parking lane on Murray Street between Ioco Road and Klahanie Drive. The committee also approved points‑based Transportation Demand Management requirements for new developments, considered early input on rezoning 3102 St. Johns Street, and adopted a Zero Emission Municipal Building policy.
- Proceed with detailed design and implementation strategy for protected bike facility on Guildford Way; pilot lane shift on Murray St.
- Approve points‑based Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements for new developments
- Consider early input for rezoning and development permit at 3102 St. Johns Street (Urban Systems)
- Adopt Zero Emission Municipal Building Policy (Corporate Policy 02‑0760‑2025‑01)
- Refer committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee for ratification
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will meet to ratify recommendations from four sub-committees. Discussions include infrastructure improvements, development requirements, and municipal policy updates.
- Guildford Way Bicycle Facility Improvements Project traffic modelling
- Rezoning and Development Permit early input for 3102 St. Johns Street
- Contract awards over $200,000 from July 1 to August 31, 2025
- Draft Trail Network Plan for adoption
- Zero Emission Municipal Building Policy
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee will consider authorizing the Mayor to co-sign a letter with the City of New Westminster to the Minister of Finance requesting a pilot program to regulate commercial rent increases. The committee will also review and approve updates to the terms of reference for various advisory bodies and proceed with a corporate policy housekeeping project.
- Authorization to co-sign letter to Minister of Finance regarding commercial rent caps
- Updates to terms of reference for 11 advisory bodies
- Approval of housekeeping amendments to corporate policies
- Proceed with Phase IV of 2025 Corporate Policy Review Project
- Referral of committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee is reviewing a draft Trail Network Plan and a roadmap for civic and community facilities. The body is also discussing updates to childcare facility projects and the addition of several priority bylaws to the Corporate Project Plan.
- Adoption of the Draft Trail Network Plan
- Approval of $20,000 for the Roadmap for Major Civic and Community Facilities project
- Proposed priority bylaws: Inclusionary Zoning, Density Bonus, ACC, and DCC
- Phase 2 Feasibility Study (Option 2A) for onsite childcare facility
- Approval of 'Supporting a Vibrant Small Business Community' project
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee will review the rezoning and development permit application for 3102 St. Johns Street (Urban Systems). Committee members will vote on whether to endorse the project as presented, endorse it with conditions, or reject it. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- 3102 St. Johns Street – rezoning and development permit (Urban Systems) application
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will receive a presentation on walkability from the Project Manager of Engineering & Operations. The body will also hear reports regarding the Seniors Try It program and the Youthful Lounge grand opening.
- Walkability presentation by Project Manager, Engineering & Operations
- Verbal report on Seniors Try It final details
- Verbal report on Youthful Lounge Grand Opening
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will receive a memo on the Spike Awards and present it on‑table. A verbal report on Car Free Day will be given. The committee will review a memo with a link to the Community Activation Toolkit for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver. A memo about the 2025 Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Express Entry consultation will also be provided on‑table.
- Spike Awards – memo to be presented on‑table
- Car Free Day – verbal report from Manager of Economic Development
- FIFA World Cup 2026 – memo with link to Community Activation Toolkit
- Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Express Entry Consultation – memo with link to 2025 consultation document
Special Council
The Special Council will consider a recommendation to direct staff to design and install a commemorative plaque at each end of the Shoreline Trail Boardwalk, as outlined in a memo dated September 2, 2025. After this item, the council will move to a closed portion of the meeting pursuant to a resolution to exclude the public under the Community Charter. The closed session will cover several undisclosed items related to land disposition, municipal services, employee relations, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and intergovernmental negotiations.
- Installation of commemorative plaques at each end of Shoreline Trail Boardwalk (Item 4.1)
- Resolution to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a,c,e,g,i,k) and 90(2)(b) (Item 5.1)
- Closed meeting agenda items covering land disposition, municipal service provision, employee relations, potential litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and intergovernmental negotiations (Items 5.2.1‑5.2.10)
Regular Council
The regular council meeting on September 2, 2025 has no agenda items recorded in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any decisions, discussions, or proposals. Consequently, no specific actions or topics are slated for council consideration.
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and pass a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. It will consider several matters that are closed under Community Charter sections, including labour relations, solicitor‑client privilege, municipal property security, land disposition, and intergovernmental negotiations. All of these items will be discussed in closed session.
- Resolution to exclude the public per Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (d), (e), (i), (k) and 90(2)(b)
- Labour relations discussion (closed to public)
- Solicitor‑client privilege and proposed municipal service (closed to public)
- Security of municipal property (closed to public)
- Land disposition and proposed municipal service (closed to public)
Special Council
The Special Council will consider a report from the Engineering and Operations Department – Infrastructure Engineering Services Division about traffic‑calming measures on Moray Street and their impacts on neighbouring streets. The council will receive the report for information only; no formal action or vote is proposed. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, agenda adoption, general matters, and adjournment.
- Moray Street Traffic Calming – Mitigating Impacts to Neighbouring Streets (report to be received for information)
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will meet to review financial forecasts and specific infrastructure projects. The session includes separate committee meetings for Finance and Governance and Legislation to discuss budget updates and bylaw changes.
- 2025 Financial Plan Forecast
- Contract awards over $200,000 from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025
- Moray Street Traffic Calming impacts
- Barber Street Retaining Wall Replacement adjacent to Pleasantside Elementary School
- Election Bylaw Updates (2025)
Regular Council
The Regular Council meeting will consider several items, including adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 3511 for housekeeping amendments, a Development Permit for the Inlet District Phase A at Coronation Park, and the adoption of Heritage Revitalization Bylaw No. 3491 and Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3495 for the 2400‑Block Clarke Street site. The agenda also includes a presentation of the 2025 Port Moody Fire Rescue Master Plan and a public‑input Development Variance Permit for parking at 84 Moody Street.
- Adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 3511 – housekeeping amendments for adaptable dwelling units
- Approve Development Permit for Inlet District (Coronation Park) Phase A – Wesgroup Properties
- Adopt HRA Bylaw No. 3491 and HA Bylaw No. 3495 for 2400‑Block Clarke Street (Kyle & Clarke Holdings Ltd.)
- Consider Development Variance Permit (DVP) Parking – 84 Moody Street (Hedyeh Milani)
- Review 2025 PMFR Fire Master Plan and related council policy
Special Council (to Close)
The Port Moody Special Council will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2025 closed meeting. It will pass a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting under section 90 of the Community Charter. Several items—including proposed municipal services, intergovernmental negotiations, land disposition, labour relations, and committee appointments—will be discussed in closed session.
- Resolution to exclude the public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Adoption of the agenda for the Special Council meeting
- Adoption of minutes from the July 8, 2025 closed council meeting
- Discussion of proposed municipal service provisions (closed)
- Committee appointments (closed)
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will review presentations on residential building retrofit programs and the BC Retrofit Accelerator. The meeting also includes an update on the Climate Action Plan Refresh.
- Presentation on the BC Retrofit Accelerator by the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
- Discussion of BC Hydro’s Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) Retrofit Program In-Suite Offer
- Review of supporting and promoting MURB Building Retrofits
- Update on the Climate Action Plan Refresh
Transportation Committee
The Port Moody Transportation Committee will meet electronically to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will receive verbal reports and presentations on parking demand management and the TransLink 2023 Trip Diary Survey.
- Adoption of Transportation Committee minutes from June 18, 2025
- Verbal report on Parking Demand Management – Pay Parking Update
- Presentation on TransLink 2023 Trip Diary Survey Update
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee will adopt the July 29 agenda and minutes, and vote on amending the Election Bylaw to trigger automatic recounts when results are within 0.1%.
- Adoption of July 29 agenda
- Adoption of June 17 minutes
- Vote on Election Bylaw recount trigger
- Referral of resolutions to Council Standing Committee
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, received a report on the Moody Centre Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines and endorsed the draft guidelines pending revisions, and directed staff to proceed with the next steps for the Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050. The committee also referred its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Endorse draft Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines, subject to revisions (Option 2)
- Direct staff to implement next steps for Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050
- Refer committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive several financial reports, and make decisions on a range of items. Key actions include approving a $215,634 operating project for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Initiative, authorizing pre‑approval for a police patrol vehicle purchase, and allocating up to $90,000 for a Barber Street retaining wall replacement. The committee will also consider a noise‑camera pilot sensor and receive updates on the 2025 financial plan, large contract awards, and council contingency funding.
- Approve a 2025 operating project for Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Initiative with a total budget of $215,634 (split $107,810 grant and $107,810 Urban Forest Reserve funding)
- Authorize pre‑approval for the Police Board to order one patrol vehicle for delivery in early 2026
- Allocate up to $90,000 from the Transportation Reserve for 50% of the Barber Street retaining wall replacement adjacent to Pleasantside Elementary School
- Recommend installation of a streetlight noise monitoring sensor as an initial step for the Noise Camera Pilot Project
- Receive reports on the 2025 Financial Plan Forecast, contract awards over $200,000 (May‑June 2025), and the second‑quarter Council Contingency Update
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee is meeting to review planning and strategic priorities. The session includes discussions on the Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050 and the Kyle Centre Redevelopment Project Proposal.
- Draft Official Community Plan – Port Moody 2050 (July 2025)
- Kyle Centre Redevelopment Project Proposal
- Moody Centre Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines Follow-up
- Digital Strategy for Decision
- Strategic Priorities Intake – July 2025
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The agenda for the Port Moody Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee meeting on 2025-07-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals or decisions.
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The committee will meet to discuss the use of ArcGIS Story Maps for cultural projects. The meeting includes presentations on Inspirations and updates regarding Car Free Day and city facilities.
- Presentation by John Grasty on Inspirations
- Discussion on ArcGIS Story Map ideas with Policy Planning and Cultural Services managers
- Verbal report on Car Free Day by Jace Byers and Manager of Cultural Services
- Verbal report on Facilities from the Manager of Cultural Services
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee meeting on July 9, 2025 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed business.
Youth Focus Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and adopt minutes from three prior closed meetings. It will consider a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. Several new business items will be discussed, all closed to the public, covering employee relations, security of municipal property, land disposition, labour relations, solicitor‑client privilege, and intergovernmental negotiations.
- Resolution to Exclude the Public under sections 90(1)(a), (c), (d), (e), (i), (j), (k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
- Adoption of minutes from closed council meetings on May 13, 2025; June 17, 2025; and June 24, 2025
- New Business – Employee Relations, Security of Municipal Property, and Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service (closed)
- New Business – Land Disposition (closed)
- New Business – Labour Relations and Solicitor‑Client Privilege (closed)
Regular Council
The Port Moody Regular Council will meet to discuss several administrative updates and a new park pilot project. The body is deciding on the adoption of a new Council Procedure Bylaw and zoning amendments regarding Adaptable Dwelling Units.
- Implementation of a pilot off-leash loop in Bert Flinn Park
- Adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw, No. 3510
- Zoning Bylaw No. 2937 housekeeping amendments regarding Adaptable Dwelling Units
- Delegation presentation from Mario Bartel regarding 'Save Our Local News'
- Review of the 2024-2025 Youth Focus Committee Annual Report
Land Use Committee
The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will meet to receive a presentation on age-friendly communities and the Older Persons Strategic Plan. The committee will also receive a verbal report regarding Seniors' Try-It Week.
- Presentation by Anthony Kupferschmidt on Age-Friendly Communities and Older Persons Strategic Plan
- Verbal report from Recreation Coordinator on Seniors' Try-It Week Update
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It will consider a motion on viewing opportunities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup presented by Mayor Meghan Lahti. It will review a motion to support a vibrant small‑business community presented by Councillor Samantha Agtarap. A memo on Car Free Day will be distributed for discussion.
- FIFA 2026 viewing opportunities – motion served by Mayor Meghan Lahti
- Business retention – motion to support a vibrant small business community – motion served by Councillor Samantha Agtarap
- Car Free Day – memo distributed on‑table
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from June 4, 2025
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2025 closed meeting. It will consider several items that will be discussed in closed session, including labour relations, personal information matters, solicitor‑client privileged advice, a proposed municipal service with intergovernmental negotiations, and land disposition issues. All items are closed pursuant to sections of the Community Charter.
- Resolution to Exclude the Public – closed under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Labour Relations – closed under section 90(1)(c)
- Personal Information – closed under section 90(1)(b)
- Solicitor‑Client Privilege – closed under section 90(1)(i)
- Proposed municipal service and intergovernmental negotiations – closed under sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b)
Regular Council
The council will consider several consent agenda items, including three‑readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3510 and updates to the City Awards policy. It will also vote on a renewal of membership in the Lower Mainland Local Government Association with a $2,059.05 fee. Additional items include adopting a zoning bylaw amendment for adaptable dwelling units without a public hearing and designating the city’s intertidal flats as an Urban Marine Protected Area. A motion on support for small businesses will be presented for staff review or information.
- Three readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3510 and rescission of two corporate policies
- Adoption of updated City Awards Policy – Freedom of the City Award (Corporate Policy 01‑0290‑2024‑01)
- Renewal of Lower Mainland Local Government Association membership, remitting $2,059.05 dues
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (Bylaw No. 3511) for adaptable dwelling units, not referred to a public hearing
- Designation of intertidal flats and foreshore as an Urban Marine Protected Area and application for UNESCO status
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 21 meeting, then hear verbal reports and presentations on the Transportation Accessibility Program, Cycling Network projects, and College Park/Glenayre cycling infrastructure.
- Adoption of Transportation Committee minutes from May 21, 2025
- Verbal report on the Transportation Accessibility Program
- Presentation on the Cycling Network and current projects
- Verbal report on College Park/Glenayre cycling infrastructure
Special Council (to Close)
The Port Moody Special Council will adopt its agenda and vote on a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. The council will consider unfinished business and new business items that are closed under the Community Charter, including land matters, intergovernmental negotiations, and proposed municipal services. All closed items are discussed without public access.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Resolution to exclude the public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Unfinished Business – Land matters (closed to public)
- New Business – Intergovernmental negotiations (closed to public)
- Information Items – Proposed municipal service and intergovernmental negotiations (closed to public)
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt its agenda, allow public input, and then reconvene after the Governance and Legislation Committee meeting. It will consider a Rise and Report recommendation to ratify the decisions made by the City Initiatives and Planning Committee and the Governance and Legislation Committee earlier that day. No other specific motions are listed on the agenda.
- Early Input – Rezoning (Mixed Use) – 2805-2811 St. Johns Street (Mara + Natha Architecture)
- A Guide to SSMUH (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) Developments
- Master Transportation Plan Update – Final Report
- Construction Traffic and Trades Parking Management Plan Policy
- Committee Terms of Reference Updates – Youth Seat Representation
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee is discussing updates to the city's commemorative lighting policy and youth representation on committees. The body is proposing specific additions and removals of dates from the annual lighting calendar.
- Proposed additions to lighting calendar: Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Nowruz, and Halloween
- Proposed removal of lighting dates for causes including Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention of Violence Against Women Week
- Proposed removal of lighting for United Way 211 Day, World Wish Day, and others for not aligning with policy parameters
- Proposed removal of lighting in support of Ukraine
- Discussion on Committee Terms of Reference Updates regarding Youth Seat Representation
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a final report on the Master Transportation Plan and a mixed-use rezoning application. The body is also considering a new policy for construction traffic and trades parking management.
- Early input for mixed-use rezoning at 2805-2811 St. Johns Street
- Endorsement of the Master Transportation Plan Update – Final Report
- Adoption of Corporate Policy 11-5460-2025-01 for Construction Traffic and Trades Parking Management
- Review of a draft guide for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMHU) developments
- Update on housing related projects
Climate Action Committee
The agenda for the Climate Action Committee meeting on June 16, 2025 in Port Moody contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee meeting on June 12, 2025 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 14 meeting. It will then receive a presentation on the Inlet Park Fieldhouse update, followed by briefings on a new erosion and sediment control permit process and on environmental education and stewardship initiatives.
- Adopt agenda for June 11, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
- Inlet Park Fieldhouse update (presentation by Project Manager)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Permit Process presentation (Environmental Technician & Manager of Environment)
- Environmental Education and Stewardship Initiatives presentation (Environmental Technician & Manager of Environment)
Youth Focus Committee
The Youth Focus Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 14 meeting, receive verbal reports on the annual report and Rocky Point Mural, and consider closing part of the meeting to discuss personal information.
- Adoption of June 11 agenda
- Adoption of May 14 minutes
- Annual Report verbal report
- Rocky Point Mural update
- Resolution to close meeting to public
Regular Council
The Regular Council will vote on a motion to launch a Shoreline Shuttle pilot that runs from June 1 to August 31, 2026, connecting Inlet Centre, Moody Centre and Rocky Point Park. The meeting also includes adoption of a pay‑parking policy amendment, endorsement of a UBCM resolution on housing affordability, receipt of a Port Moody 2050 public‑engagement report, and appointment of a voting delegate for the 2025 E‑Comm 911 AGM. Additional items such as public input procedures and unfinished business will be addressed.
- Shoreline Shuttle Pilot – pilot shuttle service connecting Inlet Centre, Moody Centre and Rocky Point Park, operating June‑Aug 2026
- Special Event Support – Pay Parking Amendment – corporate policy change allowing the General Manager to waive recovery of lost revenue
- UBCM Resolution – Supporting Housing Affordability Through Taxation Changes – resolution to be forwarded to the 2025 UBCM convention
- Port Moody 2050 – Summary of 2025 Public Engagement – report received for information
- E‑Comm AGM Voting Delegate Appointment – appointment of a city voting delegate for the 2025 E‑Comm 911 AGM
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee is meeting to decide on the adoption of an updated draft Parkland Strategy. The body will also receive reports on a community dialogue regarding park expansion in Moody Centre and a Gender Based Analysis Lens.
- Decision on Updated Draft Parkland Strategy, including prioritization of waterfront access and expansion of Rocky Point Park, Kyle Park, and Chip Kerr Park
- Engagement summary from Mayor's Town Hall and Community Dialogue on Park Expansion in Moody Centre
- Information report on Gender Based Analysis Lens
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the 2024 Statement of Financial Information and review grant tracking for early 2025. The body is also considering budget increases for three specific parks projects.
- Proposed $150,000 budget increase for project PK22056 via Growing Communities Fund
- Proposed $20,000 budget increase for project PK24053 via Growing Communities Fund
- Proposed $10,000 budget increase for project PK24117 via Parks Envelope of the Asset Reserve
- Approval of the 2024 Statement of Financial Information
- Review of 2025 Grant Tracking update for January to April
Special Council (to Close)
The Council is meeting to discuss confidential matters. The agenda consists of procedural items and several closed-session topics including land disposition, employee relations, and legal advice.
- Resolution to exclude the public pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter
- Discussion on the proposed provision of a municipal service
- Review of solicitor-client privilege items
- Discussion on personal information, employee relations, and land disposition
- Intergovernmental negotiations and council correspondence
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will meet to review business from the Strategic Priorities and Finance committees. Key discussions include a decision on the updated Draft Parkland Strategy and a review of park expansion engagement in Moody Centre.
- Decision on Updated Draft Parkland Strategy
- Engagement summary on Moody Centre park expansion
- 2024 Statement of Financial Information
- 2025 Grant Tracking update (January to April)
- Parks Strategic Project Review
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive a Truth and Reconciliation presentation by the Manager of Indigenous Relations and a verbal report on facility accessibility by the Manager of Facilities. The meeting will also include staff updates before adjourning.
- Adopt agenda for June 9, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting
- Indigenous Relations Overview – Truth and Reconciliation Presentation
- Accessibility in Facilities Overview – verbal report
- Staff updates
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will review funds awarded for Seniors Week events. The body will also receive verbal reports on the Queens Street Plaza design and the Tri-Cities Intergenerational Belonging Project.
- Seniors Week funds awarded for events
- Queens Street Plaza design report
- Tri-Cities Intergenerational Belonging Project update
- Volunteer website and portal for city events recruitment
- Planning for Seniors Try It
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will meet to discuss permitted commercial uses in light industrial areas. The meeting includes presentations on 'In the Presence of Ancestors' and reports on local events and industrial projects.
- Discussion on Light Industrial Areas Permitted Commercial Uses
- Presentation on 'In the Presence of Ancestors'
- Taste of the Tri-Cities 2025 Report
- Heavy Industrial Sites Project update
- Verbal report on Spike Awards and Car Free Day
City - CPKC Community Advisory Panel
The City/CPKC Community Advisory Panel will adopt its agenda and the minutes from a 2016 meeting, then hear presentations on rail regulations within Port Moody, an overview of CPKC, a summary of whistle cessation studies, and a summary of spur line operations. No formal decisions are listed; the items are informational.
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the June 22, 2016 City/CPR Community Advisory Panel
- Presentation on rail regulations within Port Moody by the General Manager of Engineering and Operations
- Presentation on an overview of CPKC by a CPKC representative
- Presentation on whistle cessation studies and spur line operations summaries
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee will meet to discuss a rezoning application for a proposed development. The committee will decide whether to endorse the project as presented, endorse it with conditions, or not endorse it.
- Rezoning application for a 6-storey mixed use building at 2805-2811 St. Johns Street
Regular Council
The Port Moody Regular Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from May 13, 2025. It will approve three consent agenda items: comments on the Anmore South Lands Official Community Plan amendment, a notification of Metro 2050 land‑use designation amendments for 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard, and the 2024 Annual Water Quality Report. The council will also approve three lighting requests for community awareness events. Public input will be received for information.
- Adopt City comments on Anmore South Lands OCP Amendment (Consent Agenda item 7.1)
- Notify Metro Vancouver of no objections to land‑use designation amendments for 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard (Consent Agenda item 7.2)
- Receive the 2024 Annual Water Quality Report for information (Consent Agenda item 7.3)
- Approve lighting request for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – May 28, 2025
- Approve lighting request for World Drowning Prevention Day – July 25, 2025
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and pass a resolution to exclude the public under the Community Charter. The remainder of the meeting will be closed and will cover intergovernmental negotiations, a committee appointment, solicitor‑client privileged matters, land disposition, potential litigation, and the proposed provision of a municipal service. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are disclosed in the agenda.
- Resolution to exclude the public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Closed discussion on intergovernmental negotiations
- Closed discussion on committee appointment
- Closed discussion on solicitor‑client privilege and proposed municipal service
- Closed discussion on land disposition, potential litigation, and service provision
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. New business includes a presentation on the Coastal Flood Management Strategy and a presentation on refreshing the Climate Action Plan’s goals, targets, and criteria. Staff updates will also be provided.
- Coastal Flood Management Strategy Update (presentation by Sustainability & Energy Coordinator)
- Climate Action Plan Refresh – Goals, Targets, and Criteria Setting (presentation by Sustainability & Energy Coordinator)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of draft minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will consider three new‑business items: the In the Presence of Ancestors Project, a recap of the Taste of the Tri‑Cities 2025 event, and a proposal to allow commercial uses in designated light‑industrial zones. Each item is presented as a memo or report to be added on‑table. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- In the Presence of Ancestors Project – memo from Manager of Economic Development to be added on‑table
- Taste of the Tri‑Cities 2025 recap – report presented by Manager of Economic Development
- Light Industrial Areas permitted commercial use – memo from Manager of Economic Development to be added on‑table
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive verbal reports on the Traffic Impact Assessment and Transportation Demand Management policies, the Traffic Review & Coordination Working Group, and an update on the School Traffic Safety Program, including the Glenayre Elementary Active School Travel Plan. No formal motions are listed for these items.
- Traffic Impact Assessment and Transportation Demand Management Policies – verbal report by Transportation Engineer
- Committee Meets Traffic Review & Coordination Working Group – verbal report by Transportation Engineer
- School Traffic Safety Program Update – includes Glenayre Elementary Active School Travel Plan and interim concept draft
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It will also ratify the recommendations approved earlier that day by the City Initiatives and Planning, Finance, and Strategic Priorities committees. A public input period for verbal and written submissions is included before the committee recesses and reconvenes.
- Adopt agenda for the May 20, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes of the Council Standing Committee meeting of April 15, 2025
- Public input: two‑minute verbal submissions and written submissions on‑table
- Ratify recommendations from City Initiatives and Planning, Finance, and Strategic Priorities committees
- Recess and reconvene after the Strategic Priorities Committee meeting
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will recommend that the Living Donor Policy and Application project be approved as an operational project in the Corporate Project Plan. The committee will also refer its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the May 20, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
- Approve Living Donor Policy and Application project as an operational project
- Refer committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It approved moving $76,000 from the Rocky Point Pool Boiler Replacement to greenhouse gas reduction projects. The committee also approved $20,000 in community grants, $4,717 in artist grants, $20,000 in arts, culture and heritage grants, and up to $4,500 for Seniors Week events. Finally, it adopted the 2026 Financial Plan Guidelines and related public‑engagement approach.
- Reallocate $76,000 from the Rocky Point Pool Boiler Replacement to greenhouse gas reduction projects
- Approve $20,000 community grant funding to seven local societies
- Approve $4,717 artist grant funding to five individual artists
- Allocate up to $4,500 from the Committee Contingency fund for Seniors Week and Seniors Try It events
- Adopt the 2026 Financial Plan Guidelines and approve the public engagement approach for the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan
Governance and Legislation Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive an update on the Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Management Plan, and consider several project recommendations. It will endorse the Moray Street Traffic Calming Project and approve a $353,000 budget for construction, adopt a LED streetlight conversion strategy, and refer its resolutions to council for ratification.
- Moray Street Traffic Calming Project – $353,000 budget from the Asset Reserve – Transportation Envelope
- City of Port Moody LED Streetlight Conversion Strategy adoption
- Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Management Plan update – report for information and Council support
- Delegation request to Wesgroup
- Referral of Committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee for ratification
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It will hear verbal reports on inspirations, the vinyl wrap process, a staff artist, mural process and guidelines, and Car Free Day participation. Additional updates will be presented by the Port Moody Heritage Society, Library Board, Arts Centre, and subcommittee chairs.
- Adoption of the May 15, 2025 agenda
- Adoption of the April 10, 2025 minutes
- Verbal report on Vinyl Wrap Process Update
- Verbal report on Mural Process and Guidelines Update
- Verbal report on Car Free Day Participation
Youth Focus Committee
The Youth Focus Committee is meeting to receive verbal reports on several community projects. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss personal information regarding a municipal award or honour.
- Update on Mural at Rocky Point Park
- Update on Youth Week Basketball Tournament
- Update on Tri-City REACH Awards Ceremony
- Closed meeting to discuss personal information for a municipal award or honour
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the March 12, 2025 minutes. It will hear presentations on the Green Infrastructure Policy Roadmap and the Dog Management Strategy and Pilot Project. A discussion of a member field trip and staff updates will also be presented.
- Adopt agenda for May 14, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
- Presentation of Green Infrastructure Policy Roadmap
- Presentation of Dog Management Strategy and Pilot Project update
- Discussion of Parks and Environment Committee member field trip
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and vote on a resolution to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. The resolution cites several Community Charter sections covering personal information, labour relations, litigation, preliminary service negotiations, annual report preparation, and confidential intergovernmental talks. Closed‑item discussions will include the annual municipal report, committee appointments, personnel and labour matters, and proposed municipal services and negotiations.
- Resolution to Exclude the Public – cites sections 90(1)(a), (c), (g), (k), (l) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
- Annual Municipal Report – closed to the public under section 90(1)(l)
- Committee Appointment – closed to the public under section 90(1)(a)
- Personnel and Labour Relations – closed to the public under sections 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(c)
- Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service and Intergovernmental Negotiations – closed under sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b)
Regular Council
Port Moody Council will consider renewing its membership in the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for 2025 and approve a fee of $8,934.02. The agenda also includes receiving recommendations from the IDEA Committee regarding library and recreation services and recognizing specific Indigenous history days.
- Renew Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce membership ($8,934.02)
- Receive IDEA Committee recommendation for library services
- Receive IDEA Committee recommendation for recreation inclusion programs
- Consider lighting requests for Huntington Disease and Hemochromatosis awareness
- Adopt minutes from Special and Regular Council meetings
Seniors Focus Committee
The committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss upcoming Seniors Week events and venues, the 2025 Seniors Try It program, and provide an update on the Play in Our Parks initiative. A roundtable and staff updates will also be heard.
- Adopt agenda for May 8, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from March 6, 2025 meeting
- Seniors Week Discussion – Events and Spaces
- Discussion on Seniors Try It 2025
- Play in Our Parks – Update
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The agenda for the May 7, 2025 Port Moody Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee meeting contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.
Special Council
The Special Council will consider three bylaws related to the 2025 budget. Bylaw No. 3508 would establish the five‑year financial plan, Bylaw No. 3509 would set the 2025 property tax rates, and Bylaw No. 3497 would create an alternative municipal tax collection scheme. The council is recommended to adopt all three bylaws at this meeting.
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3508 – 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3509 – 2025 Property Tax Rates
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3497 – Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee agenda for May 5, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. The document appears to be empty or placeholder content.
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee meeting on April 30, 2025 will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It will receive presentations from the Transportation Engineer on an updated Cumulative Development Traffic Model and on Traffic Impact Assessment and Transportation Demand Management policies. The committee will also receive staff updates before adjourning.
- Cumulative Development Traffic Model Update – presentation by Transportation Engineer
- Traffic Impact Assessment and Transportation Demand Management Policies – presentation by Transportation Engineer
- Adoption of agenda for the April 30, 2025 meeting
- Adoption of minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting
- Staff updates
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will receive presentations on municipal building policies and transportation updates. The meeting includes a presentation from the Youth Climate Corps BC and a review of the city's communications plan.
- Zero Emission Municipal Building Policy presentation
- Master Transportation Plan Update presentation
- Youth Climate Corps BC presentation by Executive Director Ben Simoni
- Communications Plan Review verbal report
- New staff liaison introduction and handover
Special Council (to Close)
The City of Port Moody Special Council meeting on April 22, 2025, is closed to the public to discuss labour relations, negotiations, and personal information. No specific agenda items are listed.
- Closed to public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (i), and (k)
- Discussion of proposed municipal service provision
- Intergovernmental negotiations
- Labour relations and employee relations
- Personal information of municipal officers and employees
Regular Council
Port Moody Council will consider adopting the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan and property tax rates, along with a zoning bylaw for small-scale multi-unit housing. The meeting also includes a delegation on the Day of Mourning and a policy prohibiting mobile live animal performances.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3506 for small-scale multi-unit housing
- 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan – Bylaw No. 3508
- 2025 Annual Property Tax Rates – Bylaw No. 3509
- Temporary Use Permit extension for 1190 Cecile Drive
- Corporate Policy prohibiting mobile live animal programs
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will then receive and ratify the recommendations approved earlier that day by the City Initiatives and Planning Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Governance and Legislation Committee. Those recommendations cover items such as a proposed updated Tree Protection Bylaw, budget carry‑forward amounts, a recreation complex chiller replacement budget adjustment, and a five‑year financial plan.
- Proposed Updated Tree Protection Bylaw (City Initiatives and Planning Committee)
- 2024 Budget Carry Forward Amounts (Finance Committee)
- Recreation Complex Chiller Replacement – Adjustment of Budget to Final Costs and CVRIS Grant Amount (Finance Committee)
- 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Financial Plan (Finance Committee)
- Community Communication Tools (Governance and Legislation Committee)
Finance Committee
The Port Moody Finance Committee adopted the April 15, 2025, agenda and minutes. The committee approved carry-forward requests for the Port Moody Police Board totaling $44,935 and authorized a budget increase for the Recreation Complex Chiller Replacement Project to $1,119,753. The committee also recommended bringing the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw and 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw to the next Regular Council meeting.
- Port Moody Police Board 2024 Budget Carry Forwards: $44,935
- Recreation Complex Chiller Replacement Project budget increased to $1,119,753
- 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw recommended for Council
- Remembrance Day Ceremony funding: $18,000 from 2025 plan, $1,000 from contingency
- 2024 Projected Surplus Funding Requests: $292,000 to reserves and systems
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report on a Proposed Updated Tree Protection Bylaw and direct staff to bring that bylaw, related amendments to Fees Bylaw No. 3492 and Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218, and a funding request for its implementation to an upcoming regular council meeting for first, second, and third readings.
- Proposed Updated Tree Protection Bylaw
- Amendment to Fees Bylaw No. 3492
- Amendment to Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218
- Funding request for implementation of the Tree Protection Bylaw
- Adoption of agenda and March 18, 2025 minutes
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee met on April 15, 2025 via Zoom. It adopted the agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. The committee approved a $50,000 budget for 2025 and an additional approximately $85,000 for 2026 for community communication tools, as recommended by the Communications and Engagement Division. It also directed staff to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw for non‑jurisdictional matters, adopt a new commemorative lighting policy, repeal the 2016 proclamations policy, and refer its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Direct staff to draft amendments to the City of Port Moody Council Procedure Bylaw for non‑jurisdictional matters
- Adopt Corporate Policy 01-0630-2025-01 – Commemorative Lighting Requests
- Repeal Corporate Policy 01-0630-2016-01 – Proclamations
- Allocate $50,000 for 2025 and approximately $85,000 for 2026 to community communication tools, funded from the Development and Reserve and Capital Plan
- Refer the committee’s resolutions to the Council Standing Committee on April 15, 2025 for ratification
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee will meet to receive a presentation on library services and a report on presentation guidelines. The committee will also consider the adoption of the March 10, 2025, meeting minutes.
- Library Services Overview presentation by the Program and Youth Services Coordinator
- Verbal report on IDEA Committee Presentation Guidelines from the Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Port Moody Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee will adopt the April 10 agenda and minutes from the March 13 meeting. The committee will receive presentations on a Heritage Strategic Plan scoping study and utility box vinyl wrap guidelines.
- Adoption of April 10 agenda
- Adoption of March 13 committee minutes
- Heritage Strategic Plan Scoping Study presentation
- Utility Box Wraps in Port Moody presentation
- Introduction and welcome by Manager of Cultural Services
Youth Focus Committee
The Youth Focus Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then hear a presentation on the OCP engagement event. It will receive verbal updates on a community mural, a basketball tournament, and the Tri‑City REACH awards ceremony. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.
- OCP Engagement Event Presentation (Planning Analyst)
- Mural Update (Recreation Coordinator)
- Basketball Tournament update (Vincent Zhao)
- Tri‑City REACH Awards Ceremony Update (Awards Working Group)
- Staff Updates
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee meeting agenda for April 9, 2025 contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of template placeholders and procedural sections without any specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. No concrete agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.
Regular Council
The Port Moody Regular Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from recent meetings. On the consent agenda, Council will read Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3506 for small‑scale multi‑unit housing in eight CD zones, authorize applications for two UBCM grant programs, and renew its Union of BC Municipalities membership with dues of $15,999.33. A delegation request for a Metro Vancouver Walkability Index update will also be considered for information.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3506 – adding small‑scale multi‑unit housing to eight CD zones (three readings)
- Authorization to apply for the 2025 UBCM Emergency Operations Centres and Training Grant
- Authorization to apply for the 2025 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program – FireSmart funding
- Renewal of Union of BC Municipalities membership with dues of $15,999.33
- Delegation request for Metro Vancouver Walkability Index update (information only)
Special Council (to Close)
Port Moody City Council will hold a special meeting closed to the public to discuss proposed municipal services, labour relations, and intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and review minutes from a previous closed session.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Review of March 25, 2025, closed meeting minutes
- Discussion of proposed municipal service provision
- Strategic planning and labour relations
- Intergovernmental negotiations
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Special Council (to Close)
The City of Port Moody is holding a Special Council meeting to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes a proposal to exclude the public from the meeting to discuss specific legal, land, and labor issues.
- Proposal to designate Stephanie Ivall as Deputy Corporate Officer
- Proposed closure of meeting for labour and employee relations
- Proposed closure for land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation discussions
- Proposed closure for solicitor-client privileged advice
- Proposed closure for preliminary municipal service negotiations
Seniors Focus Committee
The Port Moody Seniors Focus Committee meeting scheduled for 2025-04-03 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will hear presentations on the OCP Economic Development Chapter, including the Draft Port Moody 2050 Official Community Plan. It will also review the Sustainability Report Card covering mixed‑use projects, the 2400 Block Clarke Street amendment, and Coronation Park rezoning. A draft corporate policy for the Moody Centre transit‑oriented‑development area will be presented, followed by a staff update on short‑term rentals.
- OCP Economic Development Chapter – presentation of Draft Port Moody 2050 Official Community Plan
- Sustainability Report Card – Mixed Use Projects
- Sustainability Report Card – 2400 Block Clarke Street (OCP amendment, heritage revitalization agreement, development permit)
- Sustainability Report Card – Coronation Park rezoning
- TOD Business Development and Support – Draft Corporate Policy 13-6510-2023-01 for Moody Centre TOD Area Guidance Framework
Special Council (with PH)
The Special Council will consider the third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3476 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3477 for the PCI development at 60 Williams Street and 3006‑3022 Spring Street. The council will also vote on a $489,300 Community Amenity Contribution fee waiver, allocate $500,000 of the contribution to a transit plaza, and accept a $13,990,055 density‑bonus payment as an in‑kind contribution for a pedestrian overpass.
- Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3476 (60 Williams St & 3006‑3022 Spring St)
- Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3477 (60 Williams St & 3006‑3022 Spring St)
- Approve $489,300 Community Amenity Contribution fee waiver for 44 below‑market residential units
- Allocate $500,000 of the Community Amenity Contribution to the project’s transit plaza
- Receive $13,990,055 density‑bonus payment as an in‑kind contribution for a pedestrian overpass
Public Hearing
The Public Hearing will consider Amendment Bylaw No. 3476 to the Official Community Plan and Amendment Bylaw No. 3477 to the Zoning Bylaw for the Moody Centre Transit‑Oriented Development at 60 Williams Street and 3006‑3022 Spring Street. Staff and the developer will present the proposals, and the public may provide input. The council will vote to refer both bylaws to the Special Council meeting on April 1, 2025 for further consideration.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3476 for 60 Williams Street (Moody Centre TOD)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3477 for 60 Williams Street and 3006‑3022 Spring Street (rezoning to CD93 and P1)
- Public presentations by Development Planning Division and PCI Developments
- Public input period on the two bylaws
- Referral of both bylaws to the Special Council meeting of April 1, 2025
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to discuss matters that are closed to the public under the Community Charter. The session focuses on solicitor-client privilege, intergovernmental negotiations, and the proposed provision of a municipal service.
- Proposed provision of a municipal service
- Solicitor-client privilege and intergovernmental negotiations
Special Council (to Close)
The Port Moody Special Council will adopt its agenda and pass a resolution to close the meeting to the public. The council will discuss land disposition and proposed municipal services, committee appointments, labour and employee relations, and intergovernmental negotiations, all of which are designated as closed items under the Community Charter. No decisions or outcomes are recorded in the agenda.
- Land disposition and proposed provision of a municipal service (closed)
- Committee appointments (closed)
- Proposed provision of a municipal service (closed)
- Labour and employee relations (closed)
- Intergovernmental negotiations (closed)
Regular Council
Port Moody Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the adoption of Bylaw No. 3505 to rezone 2622 Henry Street. The council will also adopt amendments to three housing‑agreement bylaws for properties on St. Johns Street, approve a $23,000 public‑art mural at the SK8 Park, and set criteria for designating events of municipal significance. Additional items include relocating the Remembrance Day ceremony to St. Johns Street with associated funding, and amending a regional poverty‑reduction resolution.
- Rezoning (RS1‑S) – 2622 Henry Street – Adoption of Bylaw No. 3505
- Adoption of Bylaws 3498, 3499, 3500 – amendments to housing agreements on 2025 St. Johns Street
- $23,000 SK8 Park mural project funded from the Public Art Reserve
- Proposed criteria for designating an event of municipal significance
- Request to move Remembrance Day ceremony to St. Johns Street with $18,000 ceremony funding and $1,000 for new wreaths
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It will then consider three new business items: a consultant presentation on the Upper Noons Creek Drive Traffic Calming Pilot Project, a staff presentation on prioritizing traffic calming initiatives, and a staff review of locations for implementing the speed hump program.
- Upper Noons Creek Drive Traffic Calming Pilot Project – presentation by consultant
- Traffic Calming Initiatives Prioritization – staff presentation, on‑table distribution
- Speed Hump Program Implementation Location Review – staff presentation, on‑table distribution
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It will receive several informational memos, including contract awards over $200,000, climate action reserve, rate stabilization reserve, and US tariffs. The committee will vote to close the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) Debt Reserve and move the remaining balance to the City’s Debt Reserve as part of its debt reduction strategy. Recommendations will be referred to Council for ratification.
- Contract Awards over $200,000 – Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2025 (received for information)
- Climate Action Implementation Reserve memo (received for information)
- Debt Reduction Strategies memo – recommendation to close MFA Debt Reserve and transfer balance to City Debt Reserve
- Rate Stabilization Reserve memo (received for information)
- US Tariffs memo with related purchasing and travel policies (received for information)
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will meet to ratify recommendations from three sub-committees. Discussions include streetscape design, energy feasibility, rezoning for transit-oriented development, and various financial reserves.
- Rezoning (TOD) early input for 2914-2934 St. Johns Street, 85-87 Williams Street, and 2911-2925 Spring Street
- Contract awards over $200,000 from January 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025
- Moody Centre Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines
- Neighbourhood Energy Utility Feasibility Study
- Review of Debt Reduction, Rate Stabilization, and Climate Action Implementation reserves
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It will review the March 2025 Strategic Priorities Intake and vote to have staff proceed with a noise‑camera pilot project. The committee will also refer its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the March 18, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting
- Recommend staff develop a noise camera pilot project
- Refer Strategic Priorities Committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee
- Review Strategic Priorities Intake – March 2025 report and attachments
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee is reviewing design guidelines for Spring Street and a feasibility study for a neighbourhood energy utility. The body is also receiving early input on a Transit Oriented Development rezoning application for several properties in Moody Centre.
- Proposed $250,000 budget for a centralized sewer heat recovery design study
- Moody Centre Spring Street Streetscape Design Guidelines
- Early input on rezoning for 2914-2934 St. Johns Street, 85-87 Williams Street, and 2911-2925 Spring Street (Anthem)
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. Unfinished business will be noted, and a new‑business workshop will present the 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan Refresh, including several supporting studies and strategy documents.
- Adopt agenda for the March 24, 2025 meeting
- Adopt draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting
- Workshop: 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan Refresh (review of nine attached reports and plans)
- Unfinished business (no specific items listed)
- Information: staff updates
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It will then receive presentations and verbal reports on several items, including a new Art in Public Spaces policy, updates to the heritage register, a heritage and public art guide, a Mills storyboard update, and planning for Indigenous Peoples Day. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- New Art in Public Spaces Policy – verbal report by Manager of Cultural Services
- Heritage Register Updates – PDF presentation by Manager of Policy Planning
- Heritage and Public Art Guide – PDF presentation by Manager of Policy Planning and Manager of Cultural Services
- Mills Storyboard Update – presentation by Manager of Policy Planning
- Planning for Indigenous Peoples Day – verbal report by Manager of Cultural Services
Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee will consider a Trail Network Plan and a Zero Waste Strategy. The meeting will also adopt previous minutes and address a closed session regarding land acquisition.
- Adoption of February 12, 2025, minutes
- Closed session for land acquisition discussion
- Review of Trail Network Plan
- Presentation on Zero Waste Strategy
Youth Focus Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.
Special Council (to Close)
The Port Moody Special Council will consider several items that will be held closed to the public, including solicitor‑client privileged advice, land disposition, municipal security, and intergovernmental negotiations. A resolution will be presented to formally exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting under sections 90 of the Community Charter. The council will also adopt the agenda, adopt minutes from prior closed meetings, and address any unfinished business.
- Resolution to Exclude the Public – closed per Community Charter sections 90(1)(d), (e), (i), (k) and 90(2)(b)
- Solicitor‑Client Privilege and Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service (closed item)
- Land Disposition (closed item)
- Security of the Municipality (closed item)
- Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service and Intergovernmental Negotiations (closed item)
Regular Council
Council will review several land-use changes, including small lot subdivisions and a rent-to-own housing agreement amendment. The meeting also includes the approval of 2025 work plans for climate, parks, and transportation committees.
- Rezoning for small lot subdivisions at 330 Seaview Drive and 2622 Henry Street
- Amendment to Marcon Housing Agreement Bylaw (Rent-To-Own) for 2025 St. Johns Street
- Budget of up to $2,600 for the renaming event of Inlet Field to Bob Favelle Field
- Development Permit for 2331-2335 St. Johns Street
- Three-year Temporary Use Permit for 3012 Murray Street (Site B)
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The committee will then hear a presentation on the Trail Network Plan by the Project Manager for Engineering and Operations. A second presentation will cover inclusion and support in recreation services by the Recreation Leader II. The meeting will conclude with staff updates.
- Adopt agenda for March 10, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting
- Presentation: Trail Network Plan (Project Manager – Engineering and Operations)
- Presentation: Recreation Services – Inclusion and Support (Recreation Leader II)
- Staff updates (information item)
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It will consider appointing a representative to the Parks and Environment Committee. The committee recommends receiving up to $1,000 for prizes, food, and beverages for Seniors Week (June 2‑6) and up to $500 for equipment and staff time to support seniors in parks.
- Recommendation to appoint a Seniors Focus Committee representative to the Parks and Environment Committee (name not specified)
- Request for up to $1,000 to purchase prizes, food, and beverages for Seniors Week (June 2‑6)
- Request for up to $500 to purchase equipment and pay staff time for Seniors in Parks program
- Discussion of the Committee of Healthy Community Partnership Collective
- Discussion of tour dates and times for facility spaces
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee is meeting to review business composition in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development area and the 2025 Work Plan. The body will also appoint a representative to the Land Use Committee.
- Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development area business composition
- 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Committee Work Plan
- Appointment of a representative to the 2025 Land Use Committee
- Presentation on the economic impact of the Arts Centre
- 2025 Spike Awards Program
Special Council (with PH)
The Special Council will first adopt its agenda, then consider the third reading of Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (Bylaw No. 3503) and vote to adopt it. The amendment makes housekeeping changes to the City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 2018, No. 2937. No other items are on the agenda.
- Adopt the meeting agenda
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (Bylaw No. 3503)
Public Hearing
The Port Moody City Council held a public hearing on March 4, 2025. The agenda item was Zoning Bylaw No. 3503, a set of housekeeping amendments to the 2018 Zoning Bylaw. Council staff presented the proposed amendment and the council was asked to refer the bylaw to the Special Council meeting for consideration.
- Zoning Bylaw No. 3503 – housekeeping amendments to the 2018 Zoning Bylaw (public hearing)
- Referral of Bylaw No. 3503 to the Special Council meeting on March 4, 2025
Land Use Committee
The Port Moody Land Use Committee will consider a rezoning application for the Anthem project, which involves properties at 2914-2934 St. Johns Street, 85-87 Williams Street, and 2911-2925 Spring Street. The committee will review the proposed project and decide whether to endorse it as presented, subject to conditions, or reject it.
- Rezoning application for Anthem project (2914-2934 St. Johns St, 85-87 Williams St, 2911-2925 Spring St)
- Review of Moody Centre TOD Guidance Framework
- Adoption of September 9, 2024, Land Use Committee minutes
- Electronic meeting via Zoom and in-person viewing at City Hall
Regular Council
The council will consider several bylaws for the 2331‑2335 St. Johns Street site, including an Official Community Plan amendment, a zoning amendment, a road‑closure bylaw, and a housing agreement. It will also vote on rezoning (RS1‑S) at 330 Seaview Drive (Quantus Development Ltd.) and adopt work plans for four committees. Additionally, the council will approve $5,000 for the Summer Sundays Concerts and $6,950 plus up to $900 in‑kind support for the Art Shuffle event.
- Adopt OCP amendment, rezoning, road closure and housing agreement bylaws for 2331‑2335 St. Johns Street (Cornerstone Architecture)
- Rezoning (RS1‑S) at 330 Seaview Drive – Bylaw No. 3504 – three readings, no public hearing
- Approve $5,000 grant for Summer Sundays Concerts under the Festival and Special Event Assistance Program
- Approve $6,950 grant plus up to $900 in‑kind/fee waiver support for the Art Shuffle event
- Adopt work plans for Arts, Culture & Heritage; Economic Development & Tourism; IDEA; and Seniors Focus committees
Special Council (to Close)
The Port Moody Special Council will meet on February 25, 2025. The agenda includes closed‑session discussions on employee relations, land disposition, municipal objectives and progress reports, and a proposed municipal service with intergovernmental negotiations. These items are closed to the public under sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(e), 90(1)(l), 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.
- Employee Relations – closed to the public (section 90(1)(c))
- Land Disposition – closed to the public (section 90(1)(e))
- Land Disposition – closed to the public (section 90(1)(e))
- Municipal Objectives, Measures, and Progress Reports – closed (section 90(1)(l))
- Proposed Provision of a Municipal Service and Intergovernmental Negotiations – closed (sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b))
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will adopt its agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 24, 2024 meeting. It will consider any unfinished business items carried over. Staff will present the draft 2025 Climate Action Work Plan for discussion. The meeting will also include staff updates before adjourning.
- Adopt agenda for the February 24, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the November 24, 2024 Climate Action Committee meeting
- Present and discuss Draft 2025 Climate Action Work Plan (attachment provided)
- Staff updates
- Unfinished business (no specific items listed)
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, address unfinished business, and consider new business that is subject to solicitor‑client privilege. A resolution will be passed to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting under sections 90(1)(i), 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. Closed items include discussion of solicitor‑client privileged advice and negotiations on a proposed municipal service with provincial and federal governments.
- Resolution to exclude the public from the meeting per Community Charter sections 90(1)(i), 90(1)(k), 90(2)(b)
- Discussion of solicitor‑client privileged matters (closed)
- Information item on proposed provision of a municipal service and intergovernmental negotiations (closed)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of the minutes
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review a staff presentation on the Moray Street Traffic Calming Project. The meeting also includes a review of the draft 2025 Work Plan and an overview of traffic-related plans and policies.
- Moray Street Traffic Calming Project presentation
- Draft 2025 Work Plan review
- Transportation and Traffic-Related Plans and Policies Overview
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its January 21 meeting. It will receive the 2024 Mayor’s Youth Summit final report for information. The committee will direct staff to begin procuring an electric bike and scooter share operator, explore an inter‑municipal request for proposals, and report back with a chosen operator before a contract is awarded. Finally, the committee will refer its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the February 18, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Receive 2024 Mayor’s Youth Summit final report for information
- Direct staff to initiate procurement and explore inter‑municipal RFP for an e‑bike/e‑scooter share program
- Refer committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee will adopt its agenda, receive public input, and adopt minutes from the December 17, 2024 and January 21, 2025 meetings. It will then ratify the recommendations approved by the City Initiatives and Planning, Finance, Strategic Priorities, and Governance and Legislation committees.
- Contract Awards over $200,000 – September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
- 2025 Council Contingency Update
- Funding Source – Onsite Childcare Feasibility Study
- Proposal for an Electric Scooter and Electric Bike Share Program in Port Moody
- 2024 Mayor's Youth Summit – Final Report
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee will meet to review the agenda and minutes from January 21, 2025. The primary item of new business is a verbal report from Mayor Lahti regarding community communication tools.
- Verbal report by Mayor Lahti on Community Communication Tools
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It will consider inviting Mario Canseco of Research Co. as an expert on questionnaire development and analysis for a future meeting. The committee will refer the resolutions it approved on February 18, 2025 to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the February 18, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Invite Mario Canseco (Research Co.) as questionnaire development expert for a future meeting
- Refer the committee's February 18, 2025 resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to review contract awards and budget updates. The body is considering a proposal to fund a feasibility study for onsite childcare.
- Proposed budget of up to $44,850 for Onsite Childcare Feasibility study to be funded from New Initiatives Reserve
- Review of Contract Awards over $200,000 from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024
- 2025 Council Contingency Update
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The committee will review a recap of 2024 activities and discuss a draft workplan for 2025. The meeting also includes a roundtable and staff updates.
- Review of 2024 Annual Report – Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
- Discussion of Draft 2025 Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee Work Plan
Youth Focus Committee
The Youth Focus Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It will then receive verbal updates on several youth‑focused initiatives, including the Muralat Rocky Point Park (Pomo SK8 Park) project, PinkShirt Day, Black History Month, the Tri‑City REACH Awards, and the Port Moody Youth Scholarship. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Muralat Rocky Point Park (Pomo SK8 Park) – verbal report by Community Arts Coordinator
- PinkShirt Day Working Group update – verbal report by Vice‑Chair
- Black History Month Working Group update – verbal report
- Tri‑City REACH Awards Sub‑Committee update – verbal report
- Port Moody Youth Scholarship update – verbal report by Recreation Coordinator
Parks and Environment Committee
The committee will discuss the 2025 draft workplan and receive a presentation on the Parkland Strategy. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from September and November 2024.
- 2025 Draft Workplan Overview
- Parkland Strategy presentation
Regular Council
Port Moody Council will adopt the agenda, receive public input, and approve a consent agenda that includes several bylaw amendments, a membership renewal, and project updates. New business includes a motion to hold a community referendum on allowing tower development up to 40 storeys in Moody Centre, with decisions on related rezoning deferred pending the vote. The council will also consider a review of exclusivity clauses in city contracts.
- Renew FCM membership and remit $8,545.92 in annual dues
- Adopt Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments – Bylaw No. 3503
- Three‑reading amendments to Housing Agreement Bylaws 3499, 3498, and 3500 for 2025 St. Johns Street
- Discharge restrictive covenants Z154593 and Z154595 at 622 Foresthill Drive
- Motion for a community referendum on tower development up to 40 storeys in Moody Centre
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to discuss confidential matters including land disposition and intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting is scheduled to be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter.
- Intergovernmental negotiations
- Proposed provision of a municipal service
- Land disposition
- Committee appointments
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting. Staff will give a verbal report on the committee’s workplan. Additional staff updates will be presented.
- Adoption of the February 10, 2025 agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the November 27, 2024 IDEA Committee meeting
- Verbal staff report: workplan overview
- Staff updates
- Territorial land acknowledgement
Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee is meeting to discuss its 2025 work plan and conduct a roundtable discussion. The committee will also review minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting.
- Review of the 2025 Seniors Focus Committee Work Plan
- Adoption of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The committee will meet to receive a verbal report on the economic development workplan and a recap of the 2024 Spike Awards. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and minutes from November 6, 2024.
- Workplan Overview verbal report from the Manager of Economic Development
- 2024 Spike Awards Recap verbal report from the Manager of Economic Development
- Adoption of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
Public Hearing
The council will receive public input on a draft amendment to the Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw to permit short‑term rentals. It will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 3482) that would allow short‑term rentals and refer that bylaw to the special council meeting. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Beedie‑Moody Centre Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 3475) and two related zoning amendments (Bylaws No. 3473 and No. 3474) and will refer those bylaws to the special council meeting for consideration.
- Draft Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 3483 (Short‑Term Rentals) – public input received
- Zoning Bylaw No. 3482 (Short‑Term Rentals) – public hearing and referral to special council
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3475 (Beedie – Moody Centre) – public hearing and referral
- Zoning Bylaw No. 3473 (Beedie – Moody Centre) CD94 – public hearing and referral
- Zoning Bylaw No. 3474 (2806 Spring Street) CD95 – public hearing and referral
Special Council (with PH)
The Special Council meeting will address the adoption of bylaws to regulate short-term rentals and the third reading of amendments for high-density projects in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development Area.
- Adoption of Bylaws 3482, 3483, and 3484 to allow and regulate short-term rentals, including related fines
- Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 3475 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 3473 and 3474 for Beedie Living
- Proposed rezoning of four lots in Moody Centre from Light Industrial (M1) to Comprehensive Development Zone 94 (CD94) for a mixed-use project
- Proposed rezoning of 2806 Spring Street from Light Industrial (M1) to Comprehensive Development Zone 95 (CD95) for a nine-storey multi-residential building
Board of Variance
The Port Moody Board of Variance meeting on January 30, 2025 does not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without substantive proposals or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.
Special Council (to Close)
Council is meeting to discuss confidential matters including employee relations and the proposed provision of municipal services. The meeting is closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter.
- Employee relations discussions
- Proposed provision of a municipal service
- Intergovernmental negotiations
Regular Council
Council will adopt Bylaw No. 3467 establishing maintenance standards for rental residential premises and Bylaw No. 3488 amending the Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw to enforce related fines. The council will receive the Recreation Facilities Feasibility Study public‑engagement summary for information and notify Metro Vancouver that it has no objections to a land‑use amendment for 64 Avenue, Surrey. A motion to have staff report on policy options for prioritizing new strata units for primary‑residence buyers will also be considered, along with a delegation request from the Port Moody Heritage Society.
- Adopt Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 3467 and Amendment Bylaw No. 3488
- Receive Recreation Facilities Feasibility Study Public Engagement Summary
- Notify Metro Vancouver of no objections to Metro 2050 land‑use amendment (64 Avenue, Surrey)
- Consider motion directing staff to report on prioritizing homes for people
- Consider delegation request from Port Moody Heritage Society
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and pass a resolution to exclude the public under sections 90(1)(e), 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. Minutes from the closed Finance Committee meeting of December 17, 2024 will be adopted. The council will discuss several closed items, including proposed municipal service provisions and a land disposition. The meeting will be closed to the public after the public portion.
- Resolution to exclude the public under sections 90(1)(e), 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the closed Finance Committee meeting held on December 17, 2024
- Discussion of proposed municipal service provisions (closed to the public)
- Discussion of land disposition (closed to the public)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from meetings held on November 19, 2024, December 10, 2024, and December 17, 2024. It will receive a report on the 2025 Revenue Policy Disclosure – Policies and Objectives for information. The committee will direct staff to develop an alternative municipal tax collection scheme bylaw for 2025, specifying a July 2, 2025 payment due date, a 5% penalty after that date, a second 5% penalty after September 15, 2025, and a penalty waiver for the Home Owner Grant portion if applied for by September 15, 2025. Finally, it will refer its resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from Finance Committee (Nov 19 2024, Dec 10 2024, Dec 17 2024) and Special Finance Committee meetings
- Receive 2025 Revenue Policy Disclosure – Policies and Objectives report for information
- Direct staff to bring forward an alternative tax collection scheme bylaw for 2025 with specified deadlines and penalties
- Refer Finance Committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
The City Initiatives and Planning Committee will consider adopting the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. It will receive a report from the Building and Bylaw Enforcement Division on the Delegation Response – Renewal Homes for information. The committee will refer the resolutions approved at this meeting to the Council Standing Committee for ratification. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Adoption of the agenda for the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Adoption of the draft minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
- Receipt of the Delegation Response – Renewal Homes report from the Building and Bylaw Enforcement Division
- Referral of the committee’s resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
Council Standing Committee
The Council Standing Committee is meeting to ratify recommendations from four sub-committees. Discussions include the 2025 revenue policy, tax collection schemes, and membership in the Urban Development Institute.
- 2025 Revenue Policy Disclosure – Policies and Objectives
- Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Consideration for 2025
- City Membership in Urban Development Institute
- Electronic Meeting Participation Requirements Policy Update
- Mobile Live Animal Programs
Strategic Priorities Committee
The Strategic Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. It voted to transition the Strategic Priorities Intake pilot to regular business operations. The committee approved the Onsite Childcare Feasibility Study as a Level 2 strategic priority with a budget of $44,850, referring the funding request to the Finance Committee. It also recommended that its resolutions be sent to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Adopt agenda for the January 21, 2025 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
- Transition Strategic Priorities Intake pilot to regular operations
- Approve Onsite Childcare Feasibility Study with $44,850 budget
- Refer committee resolutions to Council Standing Committee for ratification
Governance and Legislation Committee
The Governance and Legislation Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. It will receive a memo on the city’s membership in the Urban Development Institute and direct staff to draft a corporate policy restricting mobile live‑animal programs on public and private property. The committee will also approve proposed amendments to the Electronic Meeting Participation Requirements Policy. Finally, the committee’s resolutions will be referred to the Council Standing Committee for ratification.
- Receive memo on City Membership in Urban Development Institute (information only)
- Direct staff to draft corporate policy to restrict Mobile Live Animal Programs on public and private property
- Approve amendments to the Electronic Meeting Participation Requirements Policy as outlined in tracked changes
- Refer Governance and Legislation Committee resolutions to the Council Standing Committee for ratification
- Adopt minutes from the Governance and Legislation Committee meeting of November 19, 2024
Youth Focus Committee
The committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. It will then receive verbal reports on the youth scholarship application, Pink Shirt Day, Black History Month, the Tri‑City REACH Awards, and the Youth Sports Award. The meeting concludes with staff updates and adjournment.
- Youth Scholarship Application – verbal report by the Recreation Coordinator
- Pink Shirt Day Working Group Update – verbal report by the Vice‑Chair
- Black History Month Working Group Update – verbal report by the Vice‑Chair
- Tri‑City REACH Awards Sub‑Committee Update – verbal report by the Chair
- Youth Sports Award – verbal report by the Recreation Coordinator
Special Council (to Close)
The Special Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from prior closed meetings. It will then consider several closed‑item discussions, including employee relations, solicitor‑client privilege, a proposed municipal service, and intergovernmental negotiations. The meeting will be closed to the public under section 90 of the Community Charter.
- Resolution to exclude the public under section 90 of the Community Charter
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of minutes from previous closed council meetings
- Employee relations items (closed to the public)
- Solicitor‑client privilege items (closed to the public)
Regular Council
The Regular Council will adopt the agenda and approve a consent agenda that includes several bylaw updates and annual committee reports. Items include adoption of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3478, a $20,000 allocation for the Coastal Flood Management Strategy public education plan, and second and third readings of short‑term rental rezoning and licensing bylaws. The council will also notify Metro Vancouver of no objections to a regional affordable rental housing amendment and approve a road closure bylaw for Coronation Park.
- Adopt Development Cost Charges Bylaw Inflationary Update, Bylaw No. 3478
- Approve $20,000 for Coastal Flood Management Strategy public education and engagement
- Second and third readings of Short‑Term Rentals Rezoning Bylaw No. 3482 and Licensing Bylaw No. 3483
- Notify Metro Vancouver of no objections to Metro 2050 Type 3 amendment (regional affordable rental housing)
- Approve Road Closure Bylaw No. 3455 for Coronation Park (Wesgroup)