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

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chamber

12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B5

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude that the City of Pitt Meadows is located on the traditional, unceded territory of q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation who were stewards of this land since time immemorial.

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:

  THAT the agenda for the April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be approved. 

D.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

D.1

Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job

Irene Pelonio with the New Westminster & District Labour Council, to share the significance of April 28 and recognize the national event that is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.

D.2

Earth Day 2025

Council to recognize the annual event held on April 22^nd to promote environmental protection.  This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," and focuses on renewable energy sources.

D.3

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and LGBTQ2S+ Peoples (MMIWG2S)

Council to recognize May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and LGBTQ2S+ Peoples (MMIWG2S); also known as Red Dress Day.  

E.

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.

F.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Minutes of the following Council meetings be approved as circulated:

F.1

April 1, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council

F.2

April 8, 2025 Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting of Council

G.

CELEBRATE PITT MEADOWS

G.1

2025 Business Excellence Award Winners

An opportunity for Council to recognize the 2025 Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Winners.

H.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

H.1

Metro Vancouver Communications Campaigns

Alison Schatz, Senior Communications Specialist with Metro Vancouver, to present an overview of the organization's upcoming campaigns.

I.

REPORTS

I.1

UBCM FireSmart Grant Opportunity

Stephane Drolet, Fire Chief, to provide an overview of a grant opportunity to secure funding  for wildfire training and education, as well as additional equipment for the Structure Protection Unit to enhance its capabilities.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council: 

  1. Support Staff's proposed activites and grant application to the UBCM FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program for:
     1. $50,000 for Wildire training, community engagement, and education to reduce the community's risk from wildfire; and
     2. $50,000 for equipment for the Structure Protection Unit to increase its capabilities; AND
  2. Affirm the City's willingness to provide overall grant management; OR
  3. Other.

I.2

Agricultural Land Commission Non-Adhering Residential Use Application for 12770 McTavish Rd

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning & Development, to present an application for a Non-Adhering Residential Use for 12770 McTavish Rd, to retain an unauthorized third dwelling unit.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to forward the Non-Adhering Residential Use Application for a third dwelling unit at 12770 McTavish Rd, as presented at the April 15, 2025 Council meeting, to the Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation of support, subject to no further subdivision of the property; OR

  2. Other.

I.3

Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation – Annual Business

Kate Barchard, Corporate Officer, to provide an overview of the annual requirements to maintain the Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation in good standing, as per the Business Corporations Act of BC. .

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Authorize the City, being the sole shareholder of the Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation (the “Company”), to consent to the written resolutions of the Company, as presented to Council at the April 15, 2025 public meeting, in lieu of holding an annual general meeting; AND
     
  2. Direct the City’s authorized signatories to sign the resolutions of the Company on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows; OR

  3. Other.

I.4

Revisions to Video Surveillance Policy C042

Kate Barchard, Corporate Officer, to provide an overview of an updated version of the Video Surveillance Policy [C042] for Council's approval.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve revisions to the Video Surveillance Policy [C042] as presented at the April 15, 2025 Council meeting; OR

  2. Other.

J.

BYLAWS & PERMITS

J.1

1960 - 1970 Financial Bylaws Repeal Bylaw No. 3008, 2025

Council gave first three readings at the April 1, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Adopt  “1960 – 1970 Financial Bylaws Repeal Bylaw No. 3008, 2025” to repeal expired financial bylaws as presented at the April 15, 2025 Council Meeting; OR
  2. Other.

K.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

Members of Council to provide verbal overview of recent community involvement and events.

L.

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.

M.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES

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

N.

ADJOURNMENT