New Westminster public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

Council approved relocation requests for two cannabis stores, subject to removal of cannabis retail zoning at their current locations upon Council approval. It also received cultural observances recommendations from the Community Advisory Assembly, directing staff to respond and prioritize work in 2025. Several bylaws were adopted, including amendments to the Electrical Utility Bylaw and Engineering User Fees, with some opposition.

• Approved North Root Cannabis relocation to East Columbia Street, Sapperton, with zoning removal at existing location (carried, Fontaine opposed)
• Approved Queensborough Cannabis relocation to Downtown, with zoning removal at existing location (carried, Fontaine opposed)
• Directed staff to proceed with Cannabis Regulatory Framework review (carried, Fontaine opposed)
• Received Community Advisory Assembly cultural observances recommendations and directed staff to report back in first half of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $200.3M revised multi-year capital budget and $0.5M quarterly adjustments (consent)
• Adopted Electrical Utility Bylaw amendment (carried, Fontaine and Minhas opposed)
• Adopted Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw amendment (carried, Fontaine and Minhas opposed)
• Approved two-year extension of vehicle procurement policy allowing direct purchase up to $100,000 (consent)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The Council is meeting to formally close the session to the public. This action allows the body to discuss items that meet the Community Charter's criteria for closed meetings.

• Item 5.1: Preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential government negotiations
• Items 6.1 & 6.3: Receipt of solicitor-client privileged advice
• Item 6.2: Personal information regarding a municipal officer, employee, or agent
• Item 8.1: Labour or employee relations

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing a presentation and report regarding 'reGENERATE,' a long-range vision for the area surrounding the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. Staff are seeking endorsement of the vision and approval to proceed with implementation actions.

• Proposed endorsement of reGENERATE: A Long Range Vision for the Neighbourhood Around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station
• Proposed staff workplan for implementation actions and development application timeline to be reported in Q1 of 2025

Council unanimously endorsed reGENERATE, a long-range vision for the neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station, and directed staff to proceed with implementation actions, including reporting back in Q1 2025 with a workplan and timeline for accepting development applications. Council also directed that its workshop comments be incorporated into the vision. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed reGENERATE: A Long Range Vision for the Neighbourhood Around 22nd Street SkyTrain Station (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with implementation actions and report back in Q1 2025 with a workplan and timeline for accepting development applications (unanimous)
• Directed that Council comments from the Dec 16 workshop be incorporated into the Vision (unanimous)

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 work plan and review several ongoing projects. Presentations include an overview of Langford's arts district and updates on art services, a crises response pilot, and the First Capital Shops at New West. The meeting also includes a time capsule opening and regular verbal updates from staff and councillors.

• City of Langford – The Langford Station arts and culture district overview
• 2024 review and discussion on the 2025 work plan for the ACEDAC committee
• Art Services update (Todd Ayotte, Manager, Community Arts & Theatre)
• Crises Response Pilot Project update (Ria Renouf, Communications Coordinator)
• First Capital – Shops at New West update (Councillor Ruby Campbell)

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted its agenda with two added items: an arts-based tenant at 100 Braid Street and Sapperton Business Collective representation. They received updates on the 2025 work plan, arts services, crisis response, and the upcoming Economic Forum. No formal decisions were made on these items; the committee carried motions to recognize New Media Gallery staff and to allow Erin Jefferies to participate in dialogue.

• Adopted agenda with added items on 100 Braid Street tenant and Sapperton Business Collective (carried)
• Recognized Gordon Duggan and Sarah Joyce for contributions to arts community (carried)
• Permitted Erin Jefferies to participate in Committee dialogue (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:33 a.m. (carried)

Community Advisory Assembly

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Community Advisory Assembly held a working session to review its Terms of Reference and develop recommendations for City Council. Members unanimously voted to recommend that the Assembly model continue, with detailed feedback on topics like membership, governance, and meeting frequency to be shared with Council. No formal decisions were made beyond this recommendation.

• Voted unanimously to recommend continuation of the Assembly model to Council
• Agreed to present cultural observance recommendations to Council on Dec 16, 2024
• Scheduled Jan 16, 2025 meeting to discuss Council's role and celebrate Assembly work

New Westminster Design Panel

The New Westminster Design Panel will consider a rezoning application and special development permit for a high‑density residential project at 65 First Street, proposing two towers of 30 and 35 storeys with 304 condo units, 299 market‑rental units and 30 below‑market rental units. Staff and the applicant will present the design, after which the panel will provide comments and decide whether to support the project or request revisions. The meeting also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, agenda changes, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Rezoning and Special Development Permit for 65 First Street – two residential towers (30 & 35 storeys) with 304 condo, 299 market‑rental, and 30 below‑market rental units
• Staff presentation of the 65 First Street design submission
• Applicant presentation of the 65 First Street design submission

The New Westminster Design Panel reviewed the rezoning application and special development permit for a multi-tower residential development at 65 First Street. The panel unanimously supported the proposal, which includes two residential towers (35 and 30 storeys) with 633 units, and provided comments for applicant and staff consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported 65 First Street rezoning application and special development permit (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Workshop

Council is meeting to identify a preferred funding strategy for the 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan. The body will also seek confirmation on the 2025 property tax rate and review housing and climate reports.

• Draft 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan and Funding Strategy
• Confirmation of the 2025 property tax rate
• Endorsement of the Interim Housing Needs Report 2024-2044
• Funding application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

Council rescinded its earlier approval of a 7.6% property tax rate and approved a 6.6% rate for the 2025 operating budget, with Councillor Minhas opposed. They also endorsed the Interim Housing Needs Report 2024-2044, with Councillors Fontaine and Minhas opposed, and approved a funding application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a climate adaptation plan, with Minhas opposed. The preferred capital budget scenario for 2025-2029 was set as Scenario 3, with Fontaine and Minhas opposed, and an amendment to remove a Queensborough walking infrastructure item was defeated.

• Rescinded 7.6% property tax rate approval (unanimous)
• Approved 6.6% property tax rate for 2025 (opposed: Minhas)
• Endorsed Interim Housing Needs Report 2024-2044 (opposed: Fontaine, Minhas)
• Approved letter to provincial and federal governments on capital funding gaps (unanimous)
• Approved FCM climate adaptation funding application (opposed: Minhas)
• Identified Capital Budget Scenario 3 as preferred option (opposed: Fontaine, Minhas)
• Defeated amendment to remove Queensborough quick-build walking infrastructure (opposed: Mayor, Campbell, Henderson, McEvoy)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

The council is closing the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure applies to items 4.1 and 4.2, which involve negotiations and related discussions about a proposed municipal service at preliminary stages. The council believes public discussion could harm municipal interests. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closure of council meeting to public for items 4.1 & 4.2 (preliminary municipal service negotiations)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council meeting on December 2, 2024 was closed to the public. The closure was based on Section 90 of the Community Charter for items 5.1‑90(1)(m) and 6.1‑90(2)(b). No agenda items were selected for discussion, and no attachments were provided.

• Closure of meeting under Community Charter item 5.1‑90(1)(m)
• Closure of meeting under Community Charter item 6.1‑90(2)(b)

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing proposed service enhancements and property tax rate scenarios for the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. The meeting also covers the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan and proposed scope additions for the Massey Theatre renovation.

• Proposed HVAC upgrades and public realm improvements for the Massey Theatre Renovation project
• Draft 2025 General Fund Operating Budget service enhancements and funding strategies
• Three property tax impact scenarios for the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget
• Draft 2025-2029 General Fund Five-Year Capital Plan and funding strategy

Council Meeting

The New Westminster City Council will review and vote on several bylaws, including an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning amendment to enable a 45‑unit townhouse development at 1135 Salter Street, along with a related Development Variance Permit. The meeting also includes readings of borrowing, engineering fee, and electrical utility bylaws, and endorsement of an updated Age‑Friendly Community Strategy work plan.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8454, 2024 and Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 8455, 2024 for 1135 Salter St (45‑unit townhouse) – first and second readings and public hearing referral
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Amendment Bylaw No. 8480, 2024 to authorize up to $3 million temporary borrowing for 2025
• Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 8496, 2024 – set 2025 rates for sewer, solid waste and water utilities
• Electrical Utility Bylaw No. 6502, 1998, Amendment Bylaw No. 8497, 2024 – set 2025 electrical utility rates
• Age‑Friendly Community Strategy Update Work Plan – staff directed to proceed with proposed plan

Council Workshop

The council workshop will review the proposed 2025 utility budgets and rate changes for electric, water and solid waste services, and decide which sewer rate scenario to adopt. Staff will also present the Strategic Priorities Plan Implementation Strategy for information and funding considerations. Council will endorse the Social Planning Work Program for 2025‑2026 in principle.

• Approve 2025 utility rates for Electric, Water and Solid Waste utilities
• Provide direction on the preferred 2025 Sewer rate scenario
• Approve the Utility Fund 2025‑2029 Capital Plans and Climate Action Service Enhancements
• Receive the Strategic Priorities Plan Implementation Strategy report for information
• Endorse in principle the Social Planning Work Program for 2025‑2026

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the November 21, 2024 Community Advisory Assembly contains no listed items; it only shows placeholders and procedural headings.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will review the 1084 Tanaka Court development proposal. Staff will present the project summary, Official Community Plan amendment, and rezoning applications. The commission will be asked to vote either in support of or against the proposed amendments and rezoning.

• Staff presentation on 1084 Tanaka Court project
• Vote on Official Community Plan Amendment No. 8483 and Rezoning Amendment No. 8484 for 1084 Tanaka Court

Council Workshop

The council workshop will receive a Q4 2024 update on the Crises Response Pilot Project and will be asked to direct staff to provide a further update in Q2 2025. Council will also consider a report on options for accelerating sidewalks in Queensborough, including a Class A construction cost estimate for the Fenton Street streetscape, and will be asked to give feedback and direction on the costing information.

• Crises Response Pilot Project – Q4 2024 update and recommendation for a Q2 2025 follow‑up
• Response to Motion: Options for accelerating sidewalks in Queensborough, with a Class A cost estimate for Fenton Street

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council met on November 18, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The meeting was closed to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(d) (security of municipal property) and 90(1)(e) (acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land). No agenda items were selected or attached for discussion, so no decisions or proposals were presented.

Council Meeting

At the November 18 regular council meeting, members will consider a temporary use permit for 502 Columbia Street, adopt several consent‑agenda items, and vote on two zoning bylaw amendments that introduce family‑friendly housing requirements and EV‑ready parking standards for new non‑residential buildings. The council will also review a $60,000 funding request from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and approve the proposed 2025 council meeting schedule and procedural updates.

• Approve Temporary Use Permit No. TUP00032 for 502 Columbia Street
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 8486, 2024 – Family Friendly Housing Policy
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 8494, 2024 – Electric Vehicle Ready Requirements for new non‑residential buildings
• Approve $60,000 funding request for New Westminster Chamber of Commerce ($50,000 fee‑for‑service, $10,000 in‑kind costs)
• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule, updated delegation protocol, and revised Notice of Motion Process Policy (including readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, Amendment No. 8493)

Utility Commission

The New Westminster Utility Commission meeting will open with a land acknowledgement and agenda approval. Commissioners will receive a presentation on the 2025‑2029 electric utility rates. An update on the Electric Utility Commission Strategic Plan will also be presented. The items are for information, discussion, and possible action.

• Call to order and land acknowledgement
• Approval of the agenda
• Presentation on 2025‑2029 electric utility rates by the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Electrical Services
• Update on the Electric Utility Commission Strategic Plan by the Deputy Director of Climate Action

Council Meeting

Council will adopt several business licence bylaws, including Inter‑Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8487, Scheme Bylaw No. 8475, and Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473. Council will approve a temporary use permit (TUP00033) for properties at 28, 32, 34 Sixth Street and 606 Clarkson Street. Council will consider a $885,000‑per‑year, two‑year grant application to Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund for a Crises Response Pilot Project, and will also consider a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 8494) to require electric‑vehicle‑ready parking in new non‑residential buildings.

• Adopt Inter‑Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8487 and Scheme Bylaw No. 8475
• Adopt Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473
• Approve Temporary Use Permit TUP00033 for 28‑32‑34 Sixth Street & 606 Clarkson Street
• Authorize $885,000‑per‑year grant application for two‑year Crises Response Pilot Project under Health Canada Emergency Treatment Fund
• Consider Zoning Bylaw No. 8494 amendment for electric‑vehicle‑ready requirements in new non‑residential buildings

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council will hold a workshop to receive a quarterly update on the Crises Response Pilot Project. Staff will present a report and PowerPoint detailing progress and key developments. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

• Crises Response Pilot Project: Q4 2024 Update
• Recommendation: Council to direct staff for a further update in Q2 2025
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council closed the November 4, 2024 meeting to the public. The closure cites Section 90 of the Community Charter for items related to land acquisition, privacy, solicitor‑client privilege, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations. No specific agenda items were selected for discussion.

• No specific agenda items were selected; meeting closed for confidential matters

Special Council Meeting

The City of New Westminster Council will meet to make a final determination regarding a Code of Conduct matter. The agenda includes a report from the Ethics Commissioner and a formal response from the respondent.

• Final determination of Code of Conduct matter
• Report from Ethics Commissioner dated September 23, 2024
• Summary Report from Ethics Commissioner dated October 2024
• Formal response from Respondent dated October 24, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The council will receive additional information on the rezoning proposal for 88 Tenth Street. It will consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485, 2024 for three readings and discuss directing at least 80% of density‑bonus funds to the city’s Land Acquisition Reserve for affordable housing. A public hearing on the amendment is prohibited.

• Rezoning: 88 Tenth Street (Columbia Square) – Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485, 2024 (three readings)
• Recommendation to direct a minimum of 80% of density‑bonus funds to the Land Acquisition Reserve for affordable housing
• Covenant to secure 20% of rental floor space as below‑market rental under a 60‑year (or life‑of‑building) agreement
• Endorsement of the Columbia Square Policy Statement as the basis for a master plan
• Public hearing prohibited for the rezoning amendment

Council Workshop

The City of New Westminster Council will receive a presentation and report on public survey responses regarding the 2025 budget. The meeting is a workshop held in the Council Chamber.

• 2025 Budget Public Survey Responses presentation
• Budget Survey Report (2024-589.pdf)
• Appendix A Resident Survey Results
• Appendix B Business Survey Results

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly on 2024-10-26 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The council declared the October 21, 2024 meeting closed under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure covers items related to solicitor‑client privileged advice, land acquisition or disposition, prohibited information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, preliminary municipal service negotiations, municipal property security, and personal information about municipal staff. No agenda items or attachments were disclosed.

• Item 4.1 – solicitor‑client privileged advice
• Items 6.1 & 7.1 – land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Item 6.1 – prohibited information under FOIP Act
• Items 6.1 & 6.2 – preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Item 7.1 – municipal property security; Item 7.2 – personal staff information

Council Workshop

The New Westminster Council Workshop will consider endorsing an updated Family Friendly Housing Policy and will forward a related zoning amendment for future readings. Council will also decide that no public hearing is required for the policy. In addition, members will seek clarification on a 2024 resolution about the Growing Communities Fund and set expectations for selecting recreation projects from that reserve.

• Endorse the proposed Family Friendly Housing Policy (Attachment 1).
• Forward Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Family Friendly Housing) No.8486, 2024 to the November 4, 2024 Regular Meeting for First, Second and Third Readings.
• Approve that no public hearing be held for the Family Friendly Housing Policy, per the Local Government Act.
• Provide clarification on the January 8, 2024 resolution regarding use of the Growing Communities Fund for recreation investments.
• Confirm Council’s expectations for the process to identify candidate projects funded from the Growing Communities Fund Reserve.

Council Meeting

The council will consider three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485 to rezone 88 Tenth Street and endorse the Columbia Square Policy Statement for a high‑density, mixed‑use, transit‑oriented development. It will also review the Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473 for first, second and third readings and forward it to an Opportunity to be Heard. Additional items include a request to waive the $1,120.30 fee for a Temporary Use Permit for an emergency winter shelter, and motions on budget matters such as a temporary elimination of the Climate Action Levy and a property‑tax scenario capped at 4.5%.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8485 (88 Tenth Street) – three readings and policy endorsement
• Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473 – first, second and third readings
• Temporary Use Permit (TUP00033) for emergency shelter – fee waiver of $1,120.30
• Rezoning and Development Permit for 140 Sixth Street – possible 30‑40 storey towers
• Motion to eliminate the 3.5% Climate Action Levy for 2025 budget

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive informational reports and presentations on the Film Office's recent activities, a local business promotion effort at the Anvil Centre, an update to the Arts Council Strategy Plan, details about the New West Chamber Forum scheduled for November 20, 2024, and an update from Art Services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Film Office – overview and update of activities
• Anvil Centre – local business promotion presentation
• Arts Council – strategy plan update
• New West Chamber Forum – scheduled for November 20, 2024
• Art Services – update from the manager

Council Meeting

New Westminster Council will discuss Metro Vancouver's governance structure and vote on construction noise exemptions for the Royal Columbian Hospital and 100 Braid Street projects. The meeting also includes the adoption of several 2025 fee bylaws and a public presentation on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Construction noise exemption for Royal Columbian Hospital (330 East Columbia Street)
• Construction noise exemption for 100 Braid Street crane removal
• Bylaws for adoption: 2025 fees for Anvil Theatre, Planning & Development, and Fire & Rescue
• Municipally Significant Events guidelines and decision-making matrix
• Metro Vancouver governance review request

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This meeting is procedural in nature to authorize the closure of the council session. The body is determining if specific agenda items comply with the Community Charter for closed-door discussions.

• Item 5.1: Negotiations between the municipality and provincial or federal government
• Items 5.2, 5.3, 5.4: Preliminary discussions regarding a proposed municipal service
• Item 5.3: Acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land
• Item 8.1: Receipt of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege

Council Workshop

City Council is meeting for a workshop to receive a presentation on the New Westminster Police Department's 2025 operational budget. The report is provided for the council's information.

• Presentation of the 2025 New Westminster Police Department Operational Budget

Community Advisory Assembly

The agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly on 2024-09-26 contains no listed items; only generic placeholders and procedural elements are shown.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss staff and guest reports. The session focuses on accessibility standards for a specific park kiosk and hearing assistance technology.

• Queen's Park Concession Kiosk accessibility wording
• Hearing Loop Technology information

Council Meeting

Council will consider a $0.7 M quarterly capital budget adjustment and a revised multi‑year capital budget of $199.8 M. The meeting includes first, second and third readings of seven fee and charges bylaws for 2025. A construction noise bylaw exemption is proposed for a sewer inspection on Columbia Street from October 1‑10, 2024. Staff will report on the Strategic Priorities Plan and seek endorsement of an Interim Density Bonus Policy and a revised Development Review Framework.

• $0.7 M quarterly capital budget adjustment and $199.8 M revised multi‑year capital budget approval
• First, second and third readings of seven 2025 fee and charges bylaws (Engineering, Climate Action, Cultural Services, Anvil Theatre, Fire Protection, Electrical Utility, Fees)
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for sewer inspection on Columbia Street (100‑800 Block) for three nights Oct 1‑10, 2024
• Endorsement of Interim Density Bonus Policy and revised Interim Development Review Framework
• Strategic Priorities Plan quarterly status update and move to semi‑annual reporting

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 was closed to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. Items 5.1 and 5.3 were cited under clause 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service, and item 5.2 under clause 90(1)(a) for personal information about a municipal employee. No agenda items were selected for discussion and no attachments were provided.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission will receive a report and presentation titled “reGENERATE: Big Moves & Strategy Highlights for a Vision for the 22nd Street neighbourhood.” The commission is asked to provide comments on the big‑moves and strategy highlights for the neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain station. No formal decisions are listed beyond the request for comments.

• Report: reGENERATE – Big Moves & Strategy Highlights for 22nd Street neighbourhood
• Recommendation: APC to provide comments on the report and presentation

Council Meeting

City Council will review proposed property tax exemptions for 2025 and updates to various user fees and rates. The body is also discussing tenant relocation policy updates and potential regulations for graphic imagery in unsolicited mail.

• 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8474, 2024
• Budget 2025 Fees and Rates Review for engineering, planning, cultural, fire, and electric services
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for sewer inspections at 220 Salter Street
• Proposed update to Tenant Relocation Policy using Burnaby’s model
• 2024-2034 UBCM Canada Community Works Fund Agreement

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council declared the September 9, 2024 meeting closed under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closure covers personal information about a municipal officer, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, solicitor‑client privileged advice, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations. No other agenda items were selected for discussion.

• Closure under Item 5.1 – 90(1)(a): personal information about a municipal officer
• Closure under Item 5.1 – 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
• Closure under Items 6.1 & 8.2 – 90(1)(i): solicitor‑client privileged advice
• Closure under Item 8.1 – 90(2)(b): confidential intergovernmental negotiations

Council Workshop

Council is meeting to discuss the reGENERATE vision and strategy highlights for the neighbourhood surrounding the 22nd Street Station. The body is seeking input on these strategy highlights and direction on whether to proceed with a second round of public engagement.

• reGENERATE: Big Moves for a Vision for the 22nd Street Neighbourhood presentation

Council unanimously directed staff to conduct a second round of public engagement for the reGENERATE vision for the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station neighbourhood. The vision includes seven themes such as transit village, housing capacity, and climate-friendly buildings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a land acknowledgement and agenda approval.

• Approved second round of public engagement for 22nd Street neighbourhood vision (unanimous)
• Adopted the September 9, 2024 Council Workshop agenda (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will open with a land acknowledgement, approve the agenda, and discuss the 2025 budget tax rate proposal. No other items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• 2025 Budget – tax rate proposal

The September 5, 2024 special council meeting was called to order but the agenda was defeated in a vote, with Mayor Johnstone and Councillors Campbell and Henderson opposed. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned unanimously at 4:09 p.m. A proposed recommendation to direct staff to develop a budget scenario with a property tax increase of no more than 4.5% was attached as Schedule 1 but was not adopted.

• Agenda for September 5, 2024 special council meeting defeated (Mayor Johnstone, Councillors Campbell and Henderson opposed)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 4:09 p.m.

Utility Commission

The Electric Utility Commission is meeting to receive reports on the Energy and Climate Action Department's organizational structure and partnerships with BC Hydro. The body will also review correspondence regarding BC Utilities Commission decisions on the energy transition.

• Report on Energy and Climate Action Department Organizational Structure
• Report on deepening partnerships with BC Hydro on Program Delivery
• Correspondence regarding BC Utilities Commission Decisions and Local Government Interests in the Energy Transition
• Adoption of minutes from October 3, 2023, February 20, 2024, and May 22, 2024

The Electric Utility Commission met and unanimously adopted the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The commission received three reports for information: the Energy and Climate Action Department organizational structure, deepening partnerships with BC Hydro on program delivery, and BC Utilities Commission decisions and local government interests in the energy transition. No new business was discussed, and the meeting moved into a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Adopted the September 3, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from October 3, 2023, February 20, 2024, and May 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Received verbal report on Energy and Climate Action Department structure for information (unanimous)
• Received correspondence on BC Utilities Commission decisions for information (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter (unanimous)

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council will meet to decide on a food primary liquor licence extension for Hyack Sushi at 200-55 Eighth Street, along with several construction noise bylaw exemptions for major projects including TransLink’s SkyTrain upgrades, Metro Vancouver’s Queensborough Pump Station, and the Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment. Council will also consider amendments to various bylaws, including zoning changes for townhouse developments and fee updates for parks and recreation services.

• Liquor licence extension for Hyack Sushi (200-55 Eighth Street) to allow Sunday–Thursday 9AM–1AM and Friday–Saturday 9AM–2AM
• Construction noise exemption for TransLink at New Westminster SkyTrain Station (32 Eighth Street) from Aug 27–Nov 30, 2024
• Construction noise exemption for Metro Vancouver Queensborough Pump Station (304 Wood Street) for two nights between Sep 16–Oct 7, 2024
• Construction noise exemption for Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment (330 East Columbia Street) for one night between Sep 4–17, 2024
• Zoning amendment for 1005 Ewen Avenue to allow 23 townhouse/duplex units and a commercial building

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The City Council announced that the August 26, 2024 meeting will be closed to the public under the Community Charter. Items 5.1 and 8.1 are subject to closure because they involve labour relations, possible land acquisition, personal information, or solicitor‑client privileged advice. No specific agenda items or decisions are disclosed in the posted agenda.

• Item 5.1 – labour relations or land acquisition (confidential under Section 90(1))
• Item 8.1 – personal information or solicitor‑client privileged advice (confidential under Section 90(1))

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

The New Westminster City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The council declared the meeting closed to the public, citing Community Charter Section 90 items related to personal information, labour relations, litigation, and solicitor‑client privilege. No agenda items were selected for discussion and no attachments were provided.

• Closure of the meeting under Community Charter Section 90 (items a, c, g, i)

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss recommendations from the Anvil Centre 10-year Review. The meeting also includes updates on grant refinements, tourism, and public toilet strategies.

• Anvil Centre 10-year Review recommendations
• Phased Approach to Grants Refinement 2024
• Invest Vancouver Annual Plan 2024
• New West City Pass - Tourism New West
• Freestanding Public Toilet Comprehensive Strategy

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will receive reports and presentations on the Neurodiverse/Autism Decal Project, a council motion regarding accessibility to the Riverfront, and a review of its Terms of Reference. It will also adopt minutes from the March 27 and May 22, 2024 meetings. No new business items were selected for decision at this meeting.

• Report on Neurodiverse/Autism Decal Project
• Presentation of June 10, 2024 Motion from Council: Accessibility to the Riverfront
• Review of the Terms of Reference
• Adoption of minutes from March 27, 2024 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

The New Westminster City Council held a closed workshop on July 15, 2024. The meeting was closed to the public because items 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 fall under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No public agenda items or attachments were presented.

• Closure under Section 90(1)(i) – receipt of advice subject to solicitor‑client privilege (Item 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
• Closure under Section 90(1)(g) – litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (Item 4.2)
• Closure under Section 90(1)(a) – personal information about a municipal officer, employee or agent (Item 4.3)

Council Workshop

The New Westminster City Council workshop will seek feedback and direction on a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Special Development Permit for a mixed‑use residential and commercial project at 530 Columbia Street (Columbia Theatre). Council will also receive updates on food‑security initiatives, including a decision not to pursue a weekly food program at Hunter Heights while continuing collaboration with local food‑bank partners. Recommendations from the Anvil Centre 10‑year Review will be presented for feedback and approval, and a Mobile Food Vending Licence Bylaw amendment for temporary locations will be considered for adoption.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement – mixed‑use development at 530 Columbia Street (Columbia Theatre)
• Food Security Update – directive to halt investigation of weekly program at Hunter Heights and continue partnership with Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
• Anvil Centre 10‑year Review – council feedback and approval to implement recommendations, with implementation costs outlined
• Mobile Food Vending Licence Bylaw Amendment (Temporary Locations) Bylaw No. 8471, 2024 – adoption to allow temporary food‑truck sites
• Agenda approval – standard procedural item

Council Meeting following Public Hearing

The Council will review a proposed $18.7 million capital budget adjustment and a revised $199.1 million multi-year capital budget. The agenda also includes third readings for rezoning 801 Boyd Street and requests for construction noise bylaw exemptions at Salter Street and Brunette Avenue.

• $18.7M capital budget adjustment and $199.1M revised multi-year capital budget
• Third reading for rezoning 801 Boyd Street to Queensborough Mixed Employment
• $250,000 capital request for E Columbia Street/Brunette Avenue road safety improvements
• Noise bylaw exemption for sewer inspections at 220 Salter Street
• 4.06% increase to Council remuneration

Public Hearing

The City is considering amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning for 801 Boyd Street. The proposal involves subdividing a parcel of the Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre site to permit a four-storey self-storage facility with 1,081 climate controlled units.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8448, 2024
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8449, 2024
• Development of a four-storey self-storage building with 1,081 units
• Subdivision of a 4,496 sq. m. parcel at 805 Boyd Street

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This meeting involves a motion to close the Council session to the public. The closure is requested under Section 90 of the Community Charter regarding solicitor-client privilege and personal information.

• Motion to close meeting for solicitor-client privilege (Items 5.1 & 5.2)
• Motion to close meeting regarding personal information (Item 5.2)

Council Workshop

The Council is reviewing updates to the procurement policy and development application process. The workshop also includes discussions regarding Massey Theatre capital projects and the 2025 budget engagement methodology.

• Proposed increase of sole source approval thresholds to $500,000
• Modifying construction project tendering requirements for projects over $200,000
• Review of the Development Application Process and potential new Clerk positions
• Update on HVAC work and site scope for Massey Theatre Capital Project
• Feedback on 2025 budget public engagement methodology

Council Meeting

The Council will review proposals for a new self-storage facility at 801 Boyd Street. Other agenda items include authorizing a short-term rental information sharing agreement and developing a City Fair Wage Policy. The meeting also addresses construction noise exemptions and updates to engineering user fees.

• Rezoning 801 Boyd Street for a four-storey self-storage building
• Short Term Rental Information Sharing Agreement with the Province
• Development of a City Fair Wage Policy
• Construction noise exemption at 1900 Block Stewardson Way
• Amendments to Street and Traffic and Engineering User Fees bylaws

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This agenda covers the procedural closure of the Council meeting to the public. The session will address specific items regarding personnel information, municipal service negotiations, and land-related matters.

• Personal information regarding a municipal officer or employee (Item 5.1)
• Negotiations for municipal services (Item 6.1)
• Land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation (Items 7.1.a & b)
• Security of municipal property (Item 7.1.b)

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review reports regarding the Three Crises Response Pilot Project and the Retail Strategy status update. Members will also receive information on downtown public toilets and economic development strategies. Staff updates include discussions on grants, the Public Art Plan, and a new exhibition at New Media Gallery.

• Three Crises Response Pilot Project report
• Retail Strategy Status Update
• Downtown BIA City Services Information Resources
• Update on Downtown Public Toilet
• Arts New West presentation on New West Craft

Council Workshop

Council is reviewing a recommendation to install a permanent free-standing toilet on Begbie Street. The workshop also addresses a temporary policy to allow liquor patios to operate until 11:00 pm through November 1, 2024.

• Installation of a Permanent Free-Standing Toilet (PFT) on Begbie Street between Columbia Street and Front Street
• Temporary policy for liquor licence patios to operate until 11:00 pm until November 1, 2024
• Endorsement of applications for increased patio hours through the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

This agenda consists of procedural items regarding the closure of a Council workshop to the public. The proposed closure is based on discussions involving land acquisition, solicitor-client privilege, and municipal service negotiations.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Discussion of land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Discussion of solicitor-client privilege communications
• Discussion of municipal service negotiations

Community Advisory Assembly

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate text. No specific meeting topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in this agenda.

Council Meeting

Council will review bylaws implementing provincial requirements for transit-oriented areas and small-scale multi-unit housing. The agenda also includes motions regarding tenant protections, outdoor event fees, and an inquiry into wastewater treatment plant cost overruns.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8453 (Transit Oriented Area and Small Scale Multi Unit Housing)
• Transit Oriented Areas Designation Bylaw No. 8460
• Motion for independent review of $4 billion North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant cost overruns
• Development Variance Permit for 114-118 Sprice Street
• DVP for security changes at 602 Agnes Street affordable housing project

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This agenda is for a pre-closed open meeting focused on transitioning from an open session to a closed session. The items listed are procedural motions to move into a private session to discuss negotiations, land matters, and municipal services.

• Negotiations with provincial or federal governments
• Land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Preliminary discussions regarding municipal service provision
• Matters subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Security of municipal property

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission will review a presentation regarding Woodlands Interpretation Panels and their history. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from January 3 and February 7, 2024.

• Woodlands Interpretation Panels Presentation
• Adoption of January 3, 2024, minutes
• Adoption of February 7, 2024, minutes

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed open meeting of New Westminster City Council. The only substantive action is a motion to close the meeting to the public, citing Section 90(1)(m) of the Community Charter for items 4.1 and 4.2. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to close meeting to public for items 4.1 and 4.2 under Section 90(1)(m) of the Community Charter

Council Workshop

The City Council is reviewing a work plan to accelerate affordable housing by exploring zoning and official community plan amendments. Staff also presented a report regarding joining the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. This includes proposed updates to the Street and Traffic Bylaw.

• Affordable Housing Acceleration Work Plan proposal
• Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program report back
• Proposed amendments to Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015
• Plan for electric scooter data collection and public communication

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Workshop)

This is a pre-closed open meeting (workshop) of the New Westminster City Council. The agenda includes a call to order, land acknowledgement, and a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(f) of the Community Charter for a law enforcement matter. No other substantive items are listed.

• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(f) for law enforcement
• Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance
• Land acknowledgement for Halkomelem speaking peoples

Joint Council and School Board Meeting (Open)

The Joint Council and School Board will receive several verbal updates from the City of New Westminster and the School District. A primary focus is a presentation regarding the implementation of new provincial housing legislation, including specific bylaws for transit-oriented areas and zoning amendments.

• Presentation on Provincial Housing Legislation Implementation
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8453, 2024
• Transit Oriented Areas Designation Bylaw No. 8460, 2024
• Infill Housing and Townhouse Acceleration Work Plans
• Update on Memorial Park at New Westminster Secondary School

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop where staff will present on implementing new provincial housing legislation (Bill 44 and Bill 47), including proposed zoning and transit-oriented area bylaws, and seek Council direction. Council will also review work plans for infill housing and townhouse acceleration programs, and discuss the community engagement approach for a new city logo. No final decisions are made at this workshop; recommendations will go to a future Regular Council meeting.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8453, 2024 (Transit Oriented Area and Small Scale Multi Unit Housing Amendments)
• Transit Oriented Area Designation Bylaw No. 8460, 2024
• Infill Housing Acceleration program work plan
• Townhouse Acceleration program work plan
• Community engagement approach for new City logo

Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a large consent agenda covering construction noise exemptions, a 4.3% Development Cost Charge increase, the Queensborough Transportation Plan, and preparation to join the provincial e-scooter pilot. Council will also hold public hearings and give three readings to two rezoning bylaws, plus consider several motions from councillors.

• Noise exemption for EllisDon at Royal Columbian Hospital (330 East Columbia St) for Saturday work, June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025
• Noise exemption for Marcon Construction at 612 Seventh Ave for a concrete pour on June 15 or 22, 2024
• Development Cost Charges increase by 4.3% (Bylaw No. 8456, 2024)
• Rezoning 310 Blackley St from M-1 to RT-3A (Bylaw No. 8450, 2024)
• Rezoning 1005 Ewen Ave for 23 townhouse/duplex units and commercial building (Bylaw No. 8452, 2024)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed open meeting where the New Westminster City Council will immediately move to close the meeting to the public. The closure is based on two items: one related to the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land, and another involving confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No public discussion or decisions are scheduled.

• Item 4.1: Closed under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter for land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Item 5.1: Closed under Section 90(2)(b) for confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission is meeting on May 22, 2024, but the substantive agenda items will be discussed in a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, covering personal information about a municipal position, labour relations, and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The public portion includes only the call to order, agenda adoption, a motion to go into closed session, a public delegation period, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions on utility matters are scheduled for the open portion of the meeting.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(a), (c), and (k) of the Community Charter
• Public delegation opportunity from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM
• Next scheduled meeting is June 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on the draft Accessibility Plan, the Parks and Recreation Plan, and an upcoming tour of the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. The committee will also continue unfinished business on terminology, accessible parking spots policy, city communication with the disabled, and city event accessibility. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information, discussion, and/or action.

• Draft Accessibility Plan update
• Parks and Recreation Plan presentation
• Upcoming tour of təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
• Accessible Parking Spots Policy discussion
• City Event Accessibility discussion

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review and vote on a motion of support or non-support for an Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning, and Development Variance Permit for 1135 Salter Street. The proposal includes 45 townhouse units in eight buildings, 91 parking spaces, and about 10% dedicated park space. The commission will also adopt minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8454, 2024
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8455, 2024
• 45 townhouse units, 8 buildings, floor space ratio 0.793
• 91 parking spaces, ~10% park space
• Development Variance Permit request

Community Advisory Assembly

The Community Advisory Assembly is meeting to debrief its May 6, 2024 presentation to Council, recap and discuss the Road Reallocation Policy, and choose topics for the June assembly. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. Upcoming meeting dates are provided through December 2024.

• Debrief on May 6, 2024 presentation to Council
• Recap and discussion of Road Reallocation Policy
• Selection of June assembly topics
• Review of assembly attendance recommendations
• Upcoming meetings: June 15, Sept 19, Oct 19, Nov 19, Dec 11, 2024

Council Workshop

The Council is holding a workshop to review updates to the Parks & Recreation Plan. They are also reviewing a preliminary application for an affordable housing project at 529 Queens Avenue and considering a work plan for the Family Friendly Housing Policy update.

• Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update working session
• Preliminary Application Review: 529 Queens Avenue proposed affordable housing project
• Family Friendly Housing Policy Update Work Plan

Massey Theatre Working Group

The Massey Theatre Working Group is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 4, 2024, and to consider a motion to go into a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter, which relates to labour or other employee relations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public discussion items listed beyond the closed-meeting motion.

• Adoption of the May 13, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of the April 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Motion to go into closed meeting citing Section 90(1)(c) labour relations

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed (private) session. The only substantive items are a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter, citing preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential discussions with provincial/federal governments. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics: preliminary negotiations for municipal service provision and confidential intergovernmental discussions

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop with two substantive items. Council will receive a summary of community engagement for the Anvil Centre 10-year review and consider endorsing next steps, including a future workshop to develop recommendations. Council will also consider authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with Tourism New Westminster.

• Anvil Centre 10-year Review Engagement Summary Report received for information
• Endorsement of next steps for Anvil Centre review, including future Council workshop
• Authorization for CAO to execute renewed MOU with Tourism New Westminster
• MOU attachments include lease agreement and MRDT MOU

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council is meeting to accept the 2023 consolidated financial statements, receive updates on train whistle cessation and Community Advisory Assembly recommendations, and adopt several bylaws including tax rates, zoning amendments, and a code of conduct change. The agenda also includes motions on transparency and drug decriminalization, plus a discussion on Canucks playoff viewing opportunities.

• Adoption of 2023 Financial Statements
• Tax Rates Bylaw 8445, 2024
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (812 Twentieth Street) No. 8443, 2024 for retail liquor store
• Zoning Amendment (909-915 Twelfth Street) Bylaw No. 8400, 2023 for 40-unit residential development
• Construction noise exemption for sewer inspection at 220 Salter Street

Joint Schools and City Working Group

The Joint New Westminster Schools and City School Planning Working Group is meeting on April 24, 2024. The agenda is almost entirely procedural: it calls the meeting to order, adopts the agenda, and then immediately moves into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential information. No public decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Committee Room 2, City Hall
• Motion to move into closed meeting citing Section 90(1)(e), (k), (m), 90(2)(b), and 90(2)(d) of the Community Charter
• Closed session topics include acquisition/disposition of land, preliminary negotiations for municipal services, and confidential provincial/federal negotiations

Residents Association Forum

This is the annual Residents Association Forum with Council, featuring staff presentations on the new Community Services Department, the Parks and Recreation Plan update, and the Active Transportation Network Plan. Residents associations from across New Westminster will provide updates, followed by a roundtable discussion. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Introduction to new Community Services Department (Economic Development, Arts, Grants, Public Engagement, etc.)
• Parks and Recreation Plan update: 10-year priorities and 2050 vision, with public input opportunities
• Active Transportation Network Plan review: Core Network build-out over 5 years, projects in next 2 years
• Updates from 12 residents associations (Queensborough, Downtown, Quayside, Sapperton, etc.)

Council Workshop

This Council Workshop agenda contains one substantive item: a presentation and report on a proposed Reporting Serious Misconduct Policy (whistle-blower policy). Council is asked to endorse the policy for implementation, which would bring the City into conformity with corporate governance and auditing standards. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Presentation and report on Reporting Serious Misconduct Policy (Report 2024-218)
• Policy aims to facilitate disclosure of wrongdoing contrary to public interest
• Recommendation: Council endorse the policy for implementation

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including the 2024 tax rates, zoning amendments for 51 Elliot Street and 408 East Columbia Street, and a construction noise exemption for TransLink at Braid SkyTrain Station. The agenda also includes motions on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tree sale expansion, and transparency of in-camera minutes.

• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8445, 2024 for three readings
• Zoning Amendment and Housing Agreement (51 Elliot Street) for a 37-storey building with 287 units, 13 inclusionary rental units, and childcare
• Construction Noise Bylaw exemption for TransLink at 81 Braid Street from May 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025
• Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment for 408 East Columbia Street to permit a dental clinic
• Motion to explore public spaces for 2026 FIFA World Cup events

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed council meeting where the only substantive action is a motion to move into a closed session. The closed session will address personal information about appointees, labour relations, solicitor-client privileged advice, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and the decision on closure itself. The open portion is purely procedural, with no public decisions or discussions.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items: personal info on appointees (90(1)(a))
• Closed items: labour relations (90(1)(c))
• Closed items: solicitor-client privilege (90(1)(i))
• Closed items: preliminary service negotiations (90(1)(k))

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to review and authenticate the 2024 Local Area Service Parcel Tax Roll, which allows the city to recover costs for works authorized under local area service bylaws. The panel will also hear any complaints from property owners. The main item is confirming the roll for the Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 8424, 2023.

• Confirm and authenticate Local Area Service Parcel Tax Roll for Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 8424, 2023
• Review of complaints received from property owners
• Motion to identify, confirm and authenticate the 2024 Parcel Tax Roll
• Signing of the parcel tax roll certificate

Community Advisory Assembly

This agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly meeting on April 20, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review a proposal at 805 Boyd Street and will provide a motion of support or non-support for the Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications. The urban design aspects have already been reviewed by the New Westminster Design Panel. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, agenda changes, new business, and upcoming meeting dates.

• 805 Boyd Street OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8448, 2024
• 805 Boyd Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8449, 2024
• Commission motion of support or non-support for the applications
• Applicant-led public consultation summary report included

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to hear staff reports and presentations on several topics, including an economic development plan update, sidewalk patios and street activations, a 10-year review of the Anvil Centre, city grants, a business bylaw update, business education nights, and a public art update. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 8, 2024 meeting and may add new business items.

• Economic Development Plan Update (5 min)
• Sidewalk Patios and Street Activations (20 min)
• Anvil Centre 10 Year Review (40 min)
• City Grants (15 min)
• Business Bylaw Update (10 min)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session. The closed portion covers personal information about a position holder or candidate, labour relations, solicitor-client advice, and confidential negotiations with other governments. The open meeting will only reconvene to formally end the session.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items: personal info (90(1)(a)), labour relations (90(1)(c)), legal advice (90(1)(i)), closed-meeting consideration (90(1)(n)), intergovernmental negotiations (90(2)(b))

Council Meeting

This Council meeting covers a consent agenda with multiple items including filming policy updates, a lease for active rehabilitation services, appointment of a Corporate Officer, property tax relief analysis, construction noise exemptions, and a zoning bylaw for a retail liquor store. Council will also consider adopting several bylaws, including one for a 6-storey building with 99 rental units, and discuss motions on ground-level retail, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and tree sale expansion. A significant item is the ON TABLE resolution for the 88 Tenth Street (Columbia Square) development proposal, directing staff to revise the proposal to include 20% secured market rental and a child care.

• Lease agreement with MacPherson and Zenone Physiotherapist Corporation for space at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, 65 E Sixth Ave
• Construction noise bylaw exemptions: BEL Contracting at 78 Jamieson Court (June 10-Aug 30) and Two Pillars Construction at 230 Keary Street (April 13-14)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8443 for retail liquor store at 812 Twentieth Street for three readings
• Adoption of bylaws for 145-209 East Columbia Street (6-storey, 99 rental units) and 1032/1036 St. Andrews Street (12 townhouses)
• ON TABLE resolution for 88 Tenth Street (Columbia Square) to revise proposal with 20% secured market rental and child care

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop with a single substantive item: a project update on the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre (TACC), covering completion timelines, facility operations, programming, and the opening schedule. Council is asked to receive the report for information only; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Project update on təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre (TACC)
• Details on project completion timelines and opening plans
• Temporary TACC site access attachment
• Presentation on TACC project update

Massey Theatre Working Group

The Massey Theatre Working Group is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from March 6, 2024. The main item is a motion to go into a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter, citing labour or other employee relations. No other substantive business is listed.

• Motion to adopt April 4, 2024 agenda
• Motion to adopt March 6, 2024 minutes
• Motion to enter closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft Accessibility Plan, receive an orientation, and elect an alternate chair. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting and discussing terminology. No decisions are listed beyond these items.

• Review of CNW Draft Accessibility Plan 2024
• Committee orientation presentation and affirmation of office
• Election of alternate chair
• Adoption of minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of terminology

New Westminster Design Panel

The New Westminster Design Panel will review a rezoning and special development permit application for a 44-storey mixed-use building at 811 Carnarvon Street. The proposal includes 469 residential units, retail, a 145-room hotel, and a public dog parklet. The panel will provide design comments and may vote to support or request revisions.

• 44-storey mixed-use building at 811 Carnarvon St
• 469 stratified residential units
• 145-room hotel and at-grade retail
• 160 sq. metre public dog parklet
• Adoption of minutes from Jan 23 and Feb 27, 2024 meetings

Council Workshop

Council will consider three reports for action: signing a shared cost arrangement to deliver the BC Electricity Affordability Credit to residential and commercial customers, and approving two exemptions to competitive purchasing to award sole-source contracts for emergency culvert work on Stanley Street and replacement of the City's data backup platform. The meeting will then move into a closed session for items related to solicitor-client privilege and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• BC Electricity Affordability Credit: Council to authorize signing a Shared Cost Arrangement with the Province to pass the credit to all residential and commercial customers
• Stanley Street emergency culvert and pavement removal: sole-source contract to Sandpiper Contracting to address failing culvert and sinkholes
• Data and system backup platform replacement: sole-source contract to Mobia Technology Innovations
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(i) and (k) of the Community Charter

Community Advisory Assembly

This meeting agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions or discussion topics, consisting only of interface text from the eSCRIBE software.

Council Workshop

This Council Workshop is a single-item meeting where Council will receive a presentation and report on the proposed Engagement Strategy for updating the City's Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Council is being asked to provide feedback on the strategy and to allow staff to proceed with next steps as outlined in the report. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for discussion and feedback only.

• Presentation and report on Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update - Engagement Strategy Phase 1
• Council to provide feedback on proposed Engagement Strategy
• Staff to proceed with next steps as outlined in report

Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the Five-Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) and an amendment to Development Cost Charges with inflationary adjustments. It will also vote on several construction noise bylaw exemptions for TransLink and Metro Vancouver, and discuss motions on childcare zoning, election financing reform, and an electric kick scooter pilot. The agenda includes consent items, proclamations, and public speaking time.

• Adoption of Five-Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) Bylaw No. 8442, 2024
• Adoption of Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8444, 2024 (inflationary adjustments)
• Construction noise exemption for TransLink at 32 Eighth Street and 2126 Seventh Avenue (SkyTrain stations), March 12–August 1, 2024, 12 AM–7 AM
• Construction noise exemption for TransLink to recoat 22nd Street SkyTrain Station, March 11–December 23, 2024, 8 PM–7 AM six days/week
• Construction noise exemption for Metro Vancouver valve replacement at 660 East Columbia Street, March 16–24, 2024 (weekend evenings)

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed (private) session. The closed session is authorized under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss personal information, labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The open portion of the meeting will only reconvene to end the meeting.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Closed items may include personal information about a position holder (90(1)(a))
• Closed items may include labour relations (90(1)(c))
• Closed items may include land acquisition or disposition (90(1)(e))
• Closed items may include confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments (90(2)(b))

Massey Theatre Working Group

The Massey Theatre Working Group will receive a report on 2023 annual maintenance and utility costs for the theatre, presented by Tobi May, Senior Manager of Civic Buildings and Properties. The group will also adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then move into a closed meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss labour relations or other employee relations matters. The meeting concludes with scheduling and new business.

• Report on annual maintenance and utility costs for 2023 (presented by Tobi May)
• Adoption of minutes from December 5, 2023
• Motion to go into closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations
• Discussion of meeting schedule for the Working Group

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop where Council will hear a presentation on a proposed Climate Action Decision Making Framework and consider endorsing it for use in the 2024 quarterly variance and 2025 capital budget process. Council will also consider authorizing staff to apply for a grant under the Local Government Development Approvals Program. The meeting will then move to a closed session for items related to land, legal, and confidential negotiations.

• Endorse Climate Action Decision Making Framework for 2024 quarterly variance and 2025 capital budget
• Authorize staff to apply for Local Government Development Approvals Program grant
• Move to closed meeting for land, legal, and confidential negotiation matters

New Westminster Design Panel

This is the first meeting of the New Westminster Design Panel in 2024, focused on orientation and administrative setup. Members will receive presentations on legislative services and planning, and will elect a chair and alternate chair. No project-specific design reviews are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Alternate Chair
• Legislative Services Orientation Presentation
• Planning Orientation Presentation

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making meeting. The sole substantive item is a presentation and report on the City's first Facilities Asset Management Plan (FAMP), with a recommendation that Council endorse it. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, approval of agenda, end of meeting).

• Presentation and report on the Facilities Asset Management Plan (FAMP) 2024
• Recommendation that Council endorse the City's first Facilities Asset Management Plan

Public Hearing

New Westminster City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws for 203 Pembina Street in Queensborough: a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and a Heritage Designation. The proposal would allow six new stratified townhouse units with zoning relaxations, while legally protecting a specimen northern red oak tree. The hearing is the final opportunity for public input before Council decides on the bylaws.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 8425, 2024 for 203 Pembina Street
• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8435, 2024 to protect the northern red oak tree
• Six new family-friendly, stratified townhouse units proposed fronting Pembina Street
• Zoning relaxations required for townhouse form, density, height, siting, parking, and access
• Public input accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 2024

Council Meeting following Public Hearing

This Council meeting follows a public hearing and includes decisions on several bylaws, including the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan, a rezoning and housing agreement for 145-209 East Columbia Street to create 99 market rental units, and an inflationary increase to Development Cost Charges. Council will also consider a consent agenda covering items like a tree maintenance agreement, grant program refinements, a logo update, and a medical leave for a councillor, plus several motions to forward to the LMLGA.

• Three readings of Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 8442, 2024 (2024-2028)
• Rezoning and Housing Agreement for 145-209 East Columbia Street: 6-storey building with 99 market rental units
• Development Cost Charges increase by 4.3% (Bylaw No. 8437, 2024)
• Adoption of bylaws for 810 Agnes Street: 33-storey tower with 352 rental units
• Heritage bylaws for 203 Pembina Street: six townhouses and protected red oak tree

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a brief pre-closed meeting where Council will consider appointing Dennis Back as Interim Corporate Officer. After that, Council will move into a closed meeting to discuss items related to labour relations, land acquisition, legal advice, and other confidential matters, then reconvene and end the meeting.

• Appointment of Dennis Back as Interim Corporate Officer until a permanent hire is made
• Motion to close the meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter for labour relations, land acquisition, legal advice, and confidential negotiations

Community Advisory Assembly

This agenda for the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly meeting on 2024-02-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

This is a procedural orientation meeting for the Advisory Planning Commission. Members will receive orientation packages, hear presentations from Legislative Services and Climate Action/Planning staff, and elect a Chair and Alternate Chair. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Alternate Chair
• Legislative Services orientation presentation
• Climate Action, Planning and Development orientation

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a climate action decision-making framework, receive correspondence about BC Hydro's new rate and provincial electricity actions, and adopt previous meeting minutes. The meeting will close to the public for matters involving personal information, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Climate Action Decision Making Framework: Introduction and Implementation Plan
• BC Hydro - Transition Options - RS 1830 rate
• Premier announces new actions to build electricity system, create jobs
• Electric Sales & Purchases Report
• Adoption of minutes from October 24, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closed session will address preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service and confidential information related to negotiations with senior governments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no open public decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(m) for matters excluded from public by another enactment
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) for confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments

Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to orient new members, elect an alternate chair, and review its proposed 2024 workplan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of alternate chair
• Review of 2024 workplan memo and presentation
• Orientation and affirmation of office for committee members
• Scheduled 2024 meetings: April 11, June 20, August 8, October 10, December 12

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting for an orientation session, including presentations on commission roles, heritage terms, and museums and heritage services. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Orientation presentation for commission members
• Review of heritage terms glossary
• Museums and Heritage Services orientation presentation
• No adoption of minutes from previous meetings

Council Meeting

Council is considering the draft 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan, including a $180.4M multi-year capital budget, and directing staff to turn it into a bylaw. The consent agenda also includes several bylaws and exemptions, including a $3.2M expenditure from Development Cost Charge reserves and two construction noise exemptions. Council will also discuss motions on tax limits, resident association funding, and several resolutions to forward to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association.

• $180.4M 2024 Multi-Year Capital Budget approval
• $3,197,793 Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 8437, 2024
• Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation bylaws for 203 Pembina Street (six townhouse units, heritage tree protection)
• Construction noise exemptions for Bosa Development at 660 Quayside Drive and Metro Vancouver at 660 East Columbia Street
• Motions on Port Coquitlam tax best practices, resident association funding, commercial rent control, overdose prevention sites, home care, Ministry of Hospitality, and E-Comm governance review

Council Workshop

The City Council is reviewing a proposed policy regarding unit additions in existing rental buildings. The meeting aims to seek Council endorsement for a formal review process for these additions.

• Proposed Policy for the Review of New Unit Additions in Existing Rental Buildings

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This meeting is a procedural session to transition from an open meeting to a closed meeting. Council will discuss matters protected under Section 90 of the Community Charter.

• Motion to move into a closed meeting regarding personal information, labour relations, land acquisition, and solicitor-client privilege

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop where members will receive information on changes to provincial housing legislation and consider endorsing an interim development review framework and next steps. The agenda contains one substantive item: a presentation and report on the new housing legislation, with recommendations for Council feedback and endorsement. No other business is listed.

• Report on New Provincial Housing Legislation: Implications and Timelines
• Endorsement of Interim Development Review Framework (Attachment 4)
• Endorsement of Next Steps outlined in the report
• Attachments include Homes for People Action Plan Summary and Implementation Timeline

Community Advisory Assembly

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a routine assembly with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from previous sessions and receive a presentation on the Draft Accessibility Plan from staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with the draft plan as the main substantive item for discussion.

• Draft Accessibility Plan presentation by Karin Pasqua, Universal Design & Accessibility
• Adoption of minutes from September 27, October 25, and November 22, 2023 meetings

New Westminster Design Panel

The New Westminster Design Panel will review a proposed three-storey addition to Queen Elizabeth Elementary School at 921 Salter Street, including variances for building height and parking. The panel will provide comments on the design for applicant and staff consideration. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from September 26, 2023, and routine procedural items.

• Design review of 921 Salter Street school addition (approx. 2,926 sq. m. / 31,495 sq. ft.)
• Proposal replaces 10 portables with new three-storey addition
• 65 off-street parking stalls, 10 long-term and 88 short-term bicycle spaces proposed
• Variances sought for building height and minor vehicle/bicycle parking requirements
• Adoption of minutes from September 26, 2023

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a pre-closed meeting where Council will vote to move into a closed session. The closed session will discuss land acquisition/disposition, annual report preparations, and confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments. No public business will be conducted.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Discussion of land acquisition, disposition or expropriation (90(1)(e))
• Discussions with municipal officers on annual report objectives (90(1)(l))
• Confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments (90(2)(b))

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council is reviewing several implementation plans and funding requests. Key items include an e-bike share system, food security allocations, and proposed conditions for addictions treatment residences.

• Endorsement of e-bike share implementation plan and procurement of an operator
• $30,000 allocation for Greater Vancouver Food Bank distribution at 302 Royal Avenue
• $4,160 for St. Barnabas - Shiloh Fifth Avenue and Hope Omid food security programs
• Proposed rezoning and permit conditions for addictions treatment and recovery residences
• Lease agreement with YMCA BC for child care at 65 E. Sixth Avenue

Council Workshop

This Council Workshop has two main items. Council will consider directing staff to develop an Evaluation Framework for the Lower Twelfth Street area to guide catalyst development projects ahead of a broader OCP amendment. Council will also review updated 2024-2028 General Fund Operating Enhancements and a funding strategy, including a proposed $1.5M in operating budget refinements and an estimated 7.7% property tax increase, with a recommendation to bring the financial plan forward for public consultation.

• Developing Lower Twelfth Street Area Evaluation Framework
• Budget 2024: Updated General Fund Operating Enhancements and Funding Strategy
• Proposed $1.5M operating budget refinements
• Estimated 7.7% property tax revenue increase
• Public consultation on Consolidated 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to receive an update on the 22nd Street Station Area Bold Vision engagement and to nominate a juror for the reGENERATE ideas challenge. The rest of the agenda is routine: adopting previous minutes, standing reports, and scheduling future meetings.

• 22nd Street Station Area Bold Vision engagement update
• Nomination of a juror for the reGENERATE ideas challenge
• Adoption of September 19, 2023 minutes
• Provincial press release on transit-oriented development attached

Pre-Closed Open Meeting (Council)

This is a procedural meeting where Council will immediately move into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss items involving solicitor-client privilege, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and confidential talks with other governments. No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(i), (k), (m), and (2)(b) of the Community Charter

Council Meeting

New Westminster City Council meets to decide on a construction noise exemption for Metro Vancouver's Front Street sewer work, and to debate a motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The public can speak on a Fraserside Community Services Society presentation. Information reports cover business workshops, Community Advisory Assembly appointments, COP28 outcomes, and train whistle cessation.

• Construction noise exemption for Metro Vancouver/RAM Consulting, Jan 15–Feb 29, 2024, 8 PM–7 AM, Front St. 300–700 block
• Motion by Councillor Nakagawa: letter to PM urging ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian access, hostage release
• Public presentation: Fraserside Community Services Society
• Appointment of 36 members to Community Advisory Assembly pilot (1-year term)
• COP28 attendance outcomes report

Council Workshop

Council is holding the fifth budget workshop to review a refined 2024–2028 General Fund Capital Plan, incorporating feedback from the October 16 workshop and staff amendments. They will consider approving a $15.4M capital carryover from 2023, $5.2M in refinements, and directing staff to incorporate the updated $208.7M plan into the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw. They will also receive information about the Sixth Avenue at Second Street intersection and provide direction.

• Approve $15.4M capital expenditure carryover from 2023
• Approve $5.2M proposed refinements to the capital plan
• Incorporate $208.7M 2024–2028 General Fund Capital Plan into Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw
• Receive info on Sixth Avenue at Second Street intersection and provide direction

Community Heritage Commission (CHC)

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive information and provide feedback on heritage and climate action initiatives, including energy retrofits for heritage homes. They will also receive an update on the removal of the temporary suspension of new Heritage Revitalization Agreement applications in the Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from June 7, 2023, and a staff update on street naming for Ota Street in Queensborough.

• Discussion of Heritage and Climate Action report and energy retrofit guide for heritage homes
• Update on lifting temporary suspension of Heritage Revitalization Agreements in Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area
• Adoption of minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting
• Street naming update for Ota Street in Queensborough