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

Tuesday, April 09, 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:

  THAT the agenda for the April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council be approved. 

D.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

D.1

New Library Manager

Heather Scoular, Interim Library Manager, Pitt Meadows Public Library, to introduce Jessica Armstrong as the new Pitt Meadows Public Library Manager.

E.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

E.1

Rezoning Application for 18799 Airport Way

Public Hearing for Rezoning Application for 18799 Airport Way. 

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

E.1.1

Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2971, 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

Zero (0) 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:

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

G.1

March 12, 2024, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting of Council

G.2

March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council

H.

CELEBRATE PITT MEADOWS

H.1

2024 Ridge Meadows Business Excellence Awards

Council to recognize the 2024 Ridge Meadows Business Excellence Award Winners: Foamer's Folly Brewing Co., Amsterdam Garden Centre, Hopcott Farms, Lucy Meechan - MacDonald-Meechan Notaries and Kim Dumore of School District No. 42. 

I.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the following item be received into the record:

I.1

Post-Secondary Education in Ridge Meadows

Media Release and Executive Summary from the Ministry of Post‐Secondary Education and Future Skills dated February 2, 2024 announcing investment for a post-secondary education feasibility study.

To view the complete Needs Assessment Report, please visit pittmeadows.ca/postsecondary

J.

REPORTS

J.1

UBCM Grant Opportunity - Emergency Operations Centre ["EOC"]

Fire Chief, Stephane Drolet, to provide an overview of a grant opportunity from Union of BC Municipalities ['UBCM'] for EOC Training and EOC Mobile Supplies in the event that the City's EOC requires relocation during an emergency event. 

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Endorse Staff’s application to the UBCM Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Training and EOC Mobile Supplies grant for $28,625 in funding in order to financially support the relocation of the EOC from the Fire Hall in the event of an emergency; OR
  2. Other.

J.2

Provincial Housing Legislation - Communication Strategy

Christine Carter, Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Tia O'Grady, Manager of Communications & Civic Engagement, to present and seek Council feedback on the draft communication strategy related to the new provincial housing legislation.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the presentation on “New B.C. Housing Legislation: Communications Strategy –Approach”, as delivered at the April 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting; OR
  2. Other.

J.3

UBCM Farm Tax Reform Resolutions

Tia O'Grady, Manager of Communications & Civic Engagement, to present Council with a communication postcard to promote the City's advocacy during the Lower Mainland Local Government Association ["LMLGA"] Conference being held May 1 - 3, 2024. 

J.4

Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation – Annual Business

Kate Barchard, Corporate Officer, to present 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 9, 2024 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.

J.5

Rezoning Application for 12469 191B St

Colin O'Byrne, Manager of Planning, to present a rezoning application for the property at 12469 191B Street to develop 13 townhouse units.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to advise the applicant of the proposed townhouse development at 12469 191B Street, to host a development information meeting as outlined in the Staff Report dated March 21, 2024; OR

  2. Other.

J.6

Localized Truck Route Feasibility Study - Overview

Samantha Maki, Director of Engineering & Operations, to provide an overview of Tetra Tech's recently conducted 'Localized Truck Route Feasibility Study'.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the summary report titled “Localized Truck Route Feasibility Study - Overview” as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council Meeting; AND

  2. Support implementation of the recommended improvements as outlined in Option 1– Upgrade the Existing Truck Route; OR

  3. Other.

J.7

Backflow Device Installation

Samantha Maki, Director of Engineering & Operations, to provide an overview of backflow requirements and cross-connection control program, including next steps for the agricultural areas with regards to backflow device installation.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Endorse the approach to addressing the requirement for installation of backflow devices and continued implementation of the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program, as presented at the April 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting; OR
  2. Other. 

K.

BYLAWS & PERMITS

K.1

Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 2984, 2024

Samantha Maki, Director of Engineering & Operations, to present minor amendments to the Waterworks Bylaw in relation to backflow prevention, typical details and permit fees.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Grant first, second, and third readings to the Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 2984, 2024 as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council meeting; OR

  2. Other.

K.2

Rezoning Application and Cannabis Retail Store Licence for 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway

Colin O'Byrne, Manager of Planning, to provide an overview of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2966, 2024 and submission of comments and recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, to permit a new cannabis retail store at 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Adopt Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2966, 2024, to permit a new cannabis retail store at 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway; AND

      

  2. Recommend to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the Cannabis Retail Store licence for Kelo Cannabis at 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway be issued; AND

      

  3. Direct staff to forward to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch the written comments attached to the report titled “Rezoning Application and Cannabis Retail Store Licence  for 112 – 19150 Lougheed Highway” as presented to Council on April 9, 2024; OR

      

  4. Other.

K.3

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Update (Home-based Business Regulations)

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning & Development, to provide an overview of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2981, 2024 which would amend the home-based business section references and penalties in Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2439, 2009.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Grant first, second and third readings to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2981, 2024 as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council Meeting; OR

  2. Other.

K.4

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2974, 2024

Council gave first three readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2974, 2024 on March 12, 2024.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2974, 2024 as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council Meeting; OR
  2. Other.

L.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

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