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

Tuesday, March 05, 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 March 5, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council be approved. 

D.

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.

E.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

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

E.1

February 27, 2024, Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting of Council

E.2

February 27, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council

F.

CELEBRATE PITT MEADOWS

F.1

Removal of Abandoned Boats on Alouette River

An opportunity for Council to recognize the coordinated efforts by multiple organizations, volunteers, and staff to remove vessels of concern from the Alouette River.

G.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the following item be received into the record:

G.1

Petition Against the Installation of Backflow Preventers

Letter dated February 25, 2024, from Cameron Waldbauer, Resident, enclosing a petition in opposition of the installation of backflow preventers. 

H.

REPORTS

H.1

Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre - Youth Lounge Update

Carleen McDowell, Manager of Recreation & Culture, to provide an update regarding service disruptions/changes, and a timeline to re-open the Youth Lounge following a recent fire.

H.2

Menstrual Equity Program

In alignment with United Way’s Period Promise Campaign, the City has implemented free menstrual products in various City facilities. S. Maki to provide a verbal overview of the work completed.

H.3

Rezoning Application to Permit a Cannabis Retail Store at 19167 Ford Road

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning and Development, to present a rezoning application which if approved, would permit retail cannabis store at 19167 Ford Road. 

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct the applicant to host a Development Information Meeting regarding the application to permit retail cannabis sales at 19167 Ford Road; OR

  2. Other.

I.

BYLAWS & PERMITS

I.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw for the Pitt Meadows Airport

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning and Development, to provide an overview of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2971, 2024, if approved would permit additional, non-aviation uses at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Grant first and second readings to Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2971, 2024, to permit expanded uses at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport; AND

  2. Direct staff to schedule a public hearing for an upcoming meeting of Council; OR

  3. Other.

I.2

Development Permit Amendment for Meadowtown Shopping Centre Expansion

Patrick Ward, Director of Planning and Development, to present a development permit amendment for a proposed expansion to Meadowtown Shopping Centre at 19800 Lougheed Highway. 

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve issuance of Development Permit Amendment No. 2002-005-014, to permit an expansion to Meadowtown Shopping Centre; OR

  2. Other.

J.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

K.

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.

L.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES

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

M.

ADJOURNMENT