Port Coquitlam Advances Amenity Cost Charges, Planning Bylaws
Port Coquitlam City Council moved forward with a series of planning and fee measures over the past two weeks, with the proposed Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw advancing from committee review to a scheduled adoption vote. Other items under consideration included updates to the Official Community Plan, zoning amendments, and several policy changes.
Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw advances
On June 23, the Committee of Council reviewed the proposed Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw (No. 4449) during a meeting that also heard a delegation from the Lower Fraser Floodplains Coalition. The bylaw would set charges on new developments to help fund community amenities such as parks, recreational facilities, and infrastructure. Committee members discussed whether to recommend the bylaw for first three readings, though minutes from that session have not yet been published.
A special council meeting on June 29 listed adoption of Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw 4449 as its first item. The agenda also included approval of the city’s 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information. As minutes are not yet available, the outcome of the adoption vote remains unconfirmed.
Official Community Plan and zoning amendments on the table
The regular council meeting on June 23 had a packed agenda of land-use and regulatory changes. Councillors reviewed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4443, which addresses density standards for townhouses and rowhouses. Two zoning amendment bylaws—No. 4452 and No. 4444—were listed under the hospitality heading, pointing to possible changes affecting accommodation or food-and-beverage establishments.
Other items included Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4446, and proposed amendments to the city’s policies on liquor establishments and density bonuses. All of these items appeared for consideration; no decisions have been made public as meeting minutes are still pending.
Community Foundation holds annual general meeting
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation convened its annual general meeting on June 23 with a procedural agenda. Members were scheduled to elect nine board directors whose terms would end between 2027 and 2029, and to vote on extending the board term of Dawn Becker until December 31, 2026. The meeting also included approval of the 2025 financial statements and a financial update for 2026.
Coming up
No public meetings are listed for the next two weeks as of July 5. When minutes become available, they are expected to provide the final outcomes of the votes on the Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw and the other items discussed on June 23 and 29.
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