Pitt Meadows council approves $1.06M pump station equipment, advances Blakely Road rezoning
The City of Pitt Meadows will spend more than $1 million on new automated debris screens for the Kennedy Pump Station after council approved a sole-source purchase at its June 23 public meeting. The same meeting saw a split vote to advance rezoning of a Blakely Road property, while a subsequent advisory committee set portfolios for the 2027 Pitt Meadows Day celebration.
Kennedy Pump Station screens
Council approved the $1,059,000 (plus GST) purchase of automated debris screens for the Kennedy Pump Station. The procurement was done through a sole-source process. The screens are part of the station’s infrastructure and are intended to manage debris.
Zoning amendment for Blakely Road
Council granted first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3052 for 11812 Blakely Rd. The bylaw will not be adopted until the property owner provides a garage covenant and a road dedication to the city. The vote was 6–1, with Councillor Hayes opposed. No reason for the opposition was recorded in the minutes.
Other council actions
In the same meeting, council approved several financial and policy measures:
- The 2025 Statement of Financial Information was approved for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
- Amendments to the Investment Policy and Debt Management Policy were adopted.
- First, second, and third readings were given to the 2025–2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3058.
- Council Compensation Bylaw No. 3054 received first, second, and third readings, and council approved related amendments to its expense policy.
Council also directed staff to submit prioritized meeting requests for the 2026 Union of BC Municipalities Convention with provincial ministers. Reports on the Environmental Inventory and Traffic Management were received for information.
Closed session on land and labour
Earlier on June 23, council convened a special meeting to formally close the subsequent session to the public. The closed portion dealt with matters permitted under the Community Charter: labour relations and the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land. No resolutions were reported from the closed meeting, and minutes have not yet been published.
Pitt Meadows Day advisory committee
On June 24, the Pitt Meadows Day Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes of its May 20 meeting, both unanimously. Members then assigned portfolios for the 2027 event: C. Harteveld (Artisans), O. Coomer (Entertainment), S. Sweet (Exhibitors), W. Perron (Parade), and D. Loubert (Volunteers). The committee also reviewed survey data and operational feedback from the recent Pitt Meadows Day, discussing improvements for vendor signage, security, and parade logistics in future years.
Coming up
No upcoming council or committee meetings were scheduled in the two-week period following this report, based on the provided meeting information. Residents should check the city’s website for future meeting dates.
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