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

Tuesday, February 25, 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 February 25, 2025, 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 of the impacts of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes, and online.

D.2

Black History Month

An opportunity for Council to recognize February as Black History Month. 

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

February 4, 2025, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting of Council

F.2

February 4, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council

G.

CELEBRATE PITT MEADOWS

G.1

King Charles III Coronation Medal

Recognition of Dave Saddler, who was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his 35+ years of service to Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Service.

H.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

H.1

Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network

Christina Shearme, Director, to present an overview of the organization's program successes for  2024 and priorities for 2025.

H.2

Property Assessments Explained

Kim Turik, Deputy Assessor with BC Assessment, to provide an overview of 2025 property assessments. 

I.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the following item be received into the record:

I.1

Consideration of a Development Cost Charge Reduction for Intensive Agriculture

Correspondence dated February 5, 2025 from Heather McNell, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, with Metro Vancouver.

J.

REPORTS

J.1

Notice of Motion - Canadian Purchasing and Procurement

A Councillor Report from Councillor Evans and Councillor Manion regarding prioritizing Canadian-made products and services in the City's purchasing practices.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct City Staff to conduct a scan of the City’s current procurement and purchasing practices to identify opportunities to prioritize Canadian-made products and services, with a focus on supporting local businesses and local workers; AND
  2. Direct Staff to report back within six months with findings from the scan, including proposed actions to enhance local purchasing within the City.

J.2

Proposed UBCM Resolution for Increased Ministry Funding for Agriculture

Michelle Baski, Manager of Agriculture & Environment, to present a proposed UBCM resolution and background document for increased agricultural funding in BC.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Endorse the proposed resolution and background document for Increased Ministry Funding for Agriculture [Attachments A and B], as presented at the February 25, 2025 Council Meeting; AND
  2. Direct staff to forward the proposed resolution and background document to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association for consideration at its 2025 Conference; OR
  3. Other.

J.3

Grant Opportunity - Baynes Road Pedestrian Bridge

Samantha Maki, Director of Engineering & Operations, to present an overview of a grant opportunity.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council: 

  1. Endorse staff’s submission of a grant application to the Federal Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) Active Transportation Fund (ATF) for the Baynes Road Pedestrian Bridge for up to $323,400 in grant funding; AND
  2. Commit to financially support the project costs as outlined in the City’s 2024/25 Capital Business Plan; OR
  3. Other.

K.

BYLAWS & PERMITS

K.1

Proposed Soil Bylaw – Repeal and Replacement

Ashley Seed, Manager of Engineering & Facilities, to present Council with a new Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Bylaw for their consideration.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Grant first, second and third readings to Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 3000, 2024 as presented at the February 25, 2025 Council Meeting; OR

  2. Other.
     

K.2

Rezoning for 19375 Airport Way (Amenity Lands)

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning & Development, to provide an overview of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3001, 2024, which if approved, would permit sports and recreation uses and facilities on the amenity lands at 19375 Airport Way.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Grant third reading to, and adopt, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3001, 2024, to rezone the property at 19375 Airport Way to P-1 (Community Assembly); OR

  2. Other.

K.3

1915 – 1938 Financial Bylaws Repeal Bylaw No. 3006, 2025

Council gave first three readings at the February 4, 2025 Council Meeting.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council: 

  1. Adopt the “1915 – 1938 Financial Bylaws Repeal Bylaw No. 3006, 2025” to repeal expired financial bylaws as presented at the February 25, 2025 Council Meeting; OR
  2. Other. 

L.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

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

M.

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.

N.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES

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

O.

ADJOURNMENT