CITY OF PITT MEADOWS
Public Meeting of Pitt Meadows City Council
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chamber

12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B5

Council acknowledges that we meet on the traditional territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation

THIS MEETING’S PROCEEDINGS WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE AS A RECORDED ARCHIVE

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

LATE ITEMS

C.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the agenda for the February 27, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council be approved. 

D.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

D.1

Pink Shirt Day

Mayor MacDonald to highlight the importance of Pink Shirt Day which aims to raise awareness to the impacts of bullying in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online.

E.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

E.1

Public Hearing for Rezoning Application for Home-Based Business Regulations

Public Hearing for a Rezoning Application for Home-based Business Regulations.

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning and Development, to present an overview of the application. 

E.1.1

Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2961, 2024

E.1.2

Historical Staff Reports

Historical Staff Reports and corresponding materials previously presented to Council can be found online at:

www.pittmeadows.ca/publichearings

E.1.3

Notice of Public Hearing

E.1.4

Written Submissions

Two (2) written submissions received prior to agenda production deadline.

F.

QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Maximum 15 minutes for each Q&C Period. Registered speakers may speak once during each Q&C Period (on agenda items only) for a max. of 3 minutes including the time it takes for Council and Staff to respond. Please see the 'Public Engagement at Council Meetings' Policy on the City's website for rules and procedures.

To submit your comments in writing, please visit pittmeadows.ca/submitquestionsandcomments 

This meeting’s proceedings will be broadcast live via the city’s website and available as a recorded archive from the city’s website. Any information shared during the Q&C Period will become part of the public record.

G.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Minutes of the following Council meetings be approved as circulated:

G.1

February 6, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council

G.2

February 20, 2024, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting of Council

H.

CELEBRATE PITT MEADOWS

H.1

Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse

Council to recognize and congratulate five Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse teams for securing championship titles during the 2023 Provincial Box Lacrosse season.

I.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

I.1

A Poem in Celebration of Black History Month

Following her recital of the poem at the 2024 Afro Gala, Rachelyn Wonyeneh to share the poem 'I am a Black Girl' in celebration of Black/African cultural heritage and relationships. 

J.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the following items be received into the record:

J.1

Celebrating 211 Day

Correspondence dated February 8, 2024, from United Way bringing awareness of 211’s invaluable role as Canada’s primary source of information on government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services.

J.2

Katzie First Nation and City of Pitt Meadows Joint Media Release

Joint media release from Katzie First Nation and the City of Pitt Meadows dated February 13, 2024, regarding shared concerns of the funding shortfall to support the Pit Meadows Road and Rail Improvements Project’s proposed grade separation component at Harris Road.

K.

REPORTS

K.1

2023 Investment Update

Randy Clowes, CIBC Wood Gundy, to provide the annual overview of the performance of the City's investment portfolio for 2023. 

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the Staff Report titled ‘2023 Investment Update’ as presented at the February 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.

K.2

Request for Reclassification to AOE/15 at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport

Guy Miller, Airport Manager, to provide an overview of Pitt Meadows Regional Airport's efforts to upgrade its Canada Border Services Agency ["CBSA"] designation to substantively enhance operations and the flow through capabilities of the airport.

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council:

  1. Approve a letter of endorsement outlining the City's support for the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport request for CBSA reclassification to AOE/15 as presented at the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting; AND
  2. Direct the Mayor and CAO to finalize and execute the letter.

K.3

Autonomous RCMP Update

Justin Hart, Manager of Major Projects along with Tara Sauve, Manager of RCMP Support Services, to provide an update regarding the construction of the Autonomous RCMP Detachment and housing and support next steps.

K.4

Urban Forest Strategy Update

Michelle Baski, Project Manager, Agriculture and Environment, to present an update on the preparation of the Urban Forest Strategy.

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the report titled “Urban Forest Strategy Update” as presented at the February 27, 2024 Council meeting.

K.5

Proposed UBCM Farm Property Tax Reform Resolutions

Michelle Baski, Project Manager Agriculture and Environment, to provide an overview of the proposed resolutions for farm property tax reform to forward on to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) for endorsement for the 2024 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council:

  1. Endorse the proposed resolutions and background documents for an Unfarmed Land Tax [Attachment D], School Tax Exemption [Attachment E] and Minimum Income Requirements for Farm Classification [Attachment G] as presented at the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting; AND
  2. Direct staff to forward the proposed resolutions and background documents to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association for consideration at its 2024 Conference. Cllr. Meechen voted in opposition.

L.

BYLAWS & PERMITS

L.1

Rezoning Application to Permit a Cannabis Retail Store at #112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning and Development, to provide an overview of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2966, 2024, to permit a cannabis retail store at #112 - 19150 Lougheed Highway. 

• Recommended Motion:

  It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Council:

  1. Grant third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2966, 2024 to permit a cannabis retail store at 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway.
  2. Cllr O'Connell voted in opposition.

M.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

N.

QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Maximum 15 minutes for each Q&C Period. Registered speakers may speak once during each Q&C Period (on agenda items only) for a max. of 3 minutes including the time it takes for Council and Staff to respond.  Please see the 'Public Engagement at Council Meetings' Policy on the City's website for rules and procedures.

To submit your comments in writing, please visit pittmeadows.ca/submitquestionsandcomments

This meeting’s proceedings will be broadcast live via the city’s website and available as a recorded archive from the city’s website. Any information shared during the Q&C Period will become part of the public record.

O.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES

For reference only, a current copy of the Strategic Priorities Quarterly Report reflecting Council’s priorities and respective operational strategies.

P.

ADJOURNMENT