Council Highlights

• Art at Council – Councillor Knowles shared two acrylic paintings by artists Barb Krell and Wendy Milne.

Barb Krell's painting, Summer Commute Barnet Hwy, transforms a simple landscape into a playful scene filled with bouncing sunshine cascading across the trees. The abstracted scenery encourages the viewer to pause, reflect, and notice the beauty in familiar places.

Wendy Milne's painting, Stepping Into an Old World, captures the charm of an Italian landscape from a recent trip. As she painted it, she imagined the centuries of footsteps and conversations that had passed through the space.

Learn more on the Art at Council page.

• Proposed Development Cost Charges Expenditure Bylaw – Council gave three readings to Bylaw No. 3535 to allocate funds from the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Reserve Fund to pay the capital costs of construction for the Inlet Park Community Fieldhouse. You can learn more about the fieldhouse on the Inlet Park Redevelopment Project page.

• Tree Protection Bylaw and Associated Bylaw Amendments – Council gave three readings to:
  • Bylaw No. 3531 – to regulate and prohibit the cutting, removal, and damage of trees; the issuance of permits and setting of fees; and the requirement for replacement trees and security for their provision and maintenance
  • Bylaw No. 3532 – to update the Fees Bylaw to align with City of Port Moody Tree Protection Bylaw, 2026, No. 3531
  • Bylaw No. 3533 – to update the Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw to align with City of Port Moody Tree Protection Bylaw, 2026, No. 3531

Staff was directed to prepare a city-wide mailout to inform the community about the new Tree Protection Bylaw and other associated changes to tree management.

• 2026 LMLGA Advocacy Motions – Council received two memos outlining motions proposed for submission to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference. Councillor Lubik submitted a motion calling for legislative and regulatory changes to enable municipalities to provide meaningful relief for small businesses and the arts, culture, and non-profit sectors, and Councillor Agtarap submitted a motion advocating for increased provincial funding for libraries.

• Art at Council – Painter Olesia Kharlamova shared her untitled watercolour painting. This work explores the idea of “underwater” not as a physical place, but as an internal state. Beneath the surface, movement slows, sound softens, and details dissolve into shifting layers of light and colour. This imagined space becomes a metaphor for how emotions and memories are carried – present, yet not always visible or clearly defined. Learn more on the Art at Council page. 

• Referral for Comments: Village of Anmore Draft OCP Updates – Council directed staff to send a letter to the Village of Anmore with comments on Anmore’s draft OCP updates.

• 2026 Civic Committee Work Plans – Council approved this year's work plans for the following civic committees:
  • Climate Action Committee
  • Parks and Environment Committee
  • Seniors Focus Committee
  • Transportation Committee

Port Moody’s civic committees (also known as advisory bodies of Council) advise City Council on a wide variety of important topics and issues. You can access their 2025 annual reports in the Dec. 9, 2025 Council Highlights.

• Development Permit Amendment for Coronation Park (Inlet District) – Phase A (Wesgroup Properties) – Council approved an amended development permit to allow the conversion of the office building in Phase A to a residential building in accordance with the zoning, and to allow minor changes to the foundation, parkade plans, and rooftop mechanical areas. Learn more about the project at engage.portmoody.ca. 
  
  
• OCP Amendment, Rezoning, and Overarching DP (Approval) – 60 Williams Street and 3006-3022 Spring Street (PCI Developments) – Council approved the bylaw amendments, the development agreement, and the overarching development permit to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use development in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) area. Council also directed staff to provide a timeline for the creation of the Moody Centre TOD Framework. Learn more about this development on engage.portmoody.ca.

• Request for Podium Heights Policy and Criteria in TOA Areas, and the St. Johns Street Corridor – Motion Served by Councillor Callan Morrison – Council referred to the City Manager for a staff report back on a policy and criteria surrounding podium heights in TOA areas along the St. Johns Street corridor. 

• Art at Council – Councillor Knowles shared some of this year's designs from the StreetArts Banner Program. Thirty colourful banners are displayed on the streets of Port Moody as part of the program. This year’s theme is The Burrard Inlet, a rich and vibrant ecosystem teeming with life both above and below the water. Community members submitted imaginative and playful designs inspired by the creatures—real or mythical—that inhabit these waters. Learn more at the Art at Council page. 

• Delegation: Real Acts of Caring (RAC) Week, Feb 8-14, 2026 – Council heard from Eagle Mountain Middle School students who requested that Council help promote RAC Week. RAC Week encourages people to do something kind and caring for another, without expecting anything back. This year, their theme is Community Connectedness.

• Presentation: BC Hydro Burrard Inlet Thermal Plant Decommissioning and Dismantling Project – Council received a presentation from BC Hydro representatives about the project.

• Kyle Centre Redevelopment Round 1 Public Engagement Summary – Council received a summary of what we heard from Round 1 of public engagement. The summary includes some key themes that emerged through the engagement process around space usage and considerations in the proposed new community centre, plaza, and park space. Learn more about the project at engage.portmoody.ca. 
  
  
• Overarching DP (CD94) – Beedie Living – Council authorized the issuance of the development permit for Beedie Living's main site in the Moody Centre TOD area. Learn more about this development on engage.portmoody.ca.

• 2026 Work Plans – Council approved this year's work plans from the following civic committees.
  • Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
  • Economic Development and Tourism Committee
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee

Port Moody’s civic committees (also known as advisory bodies of Council) advise City Council on a wide variety of important topics and issues. You can access their 2025 annual reports in the Dec. 9, 2025 Council Highlights.

• Amendment to Portwood (Woodland Park) Development Agreement – Council directed staff to amend the Development Agreement for the Woodland Park (Portwood) project. The amendment allows for occupancy of the later phases once the underground portion of Phase 3 is largely complete, rather than waiting until Phase 3 is fully completed and occupied. This change is intended to support project financing and help ensure the continued delivery of housing and community amenities. Learn more about this development at engage.portmoody.ca.
  
  
• First Reading of Bylaw No. 3525 – Rezoning (Moody Centre TOD) – Council gave first reading of a rezoning bylaw for one lot to allow for the development of a high-density mixed-use project in the Moody Centre Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area and provided direction on requested changes to be considered prior to second reading. Learn more about this development at engage.portmoody.ca.

• Council provided delegation responses on requests for support from PoMoArts – Art Out Side 2025; Golden Spike Days Festival Society; CloseUp International Film Festival; and Celebrate BC.

• Art at Council – Illustrator, writer, and educator Dave Mutnjakovic shared a pen and ink drawing titled The Organismal and Mental Mysteries. This work questions the inherited imbalances between humans and nature, masculine and feminine, progress and care. Learn more at the Art at Council page. 

• Delegation: CloseUp International Film Festival – Council heard from the CloseUp International Film Festival. This festival brings world-class films to Port Moody by screening short experimental, documentary, fiction, and animated films from Canada and around the world. They support emerging international, Canadian, Indigenous, and student filmmakers.

• Delegation: Celebrate BC – Council heard from Celebrate BC who shared their desire to include Port Moody in the Celebrate BC Festival Long Weekend. Last year was the inaugural year at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, and the delegation invited Port Moody to participate this year.

• Election updates – Council adopted the amended Sign Bylaw, Election and Political Signs Bylaw, and the General Local Government Election Bylaw in relation to election updates. 
  
  
• Works and Services Bylaw Update – Council adopted an update to the City’s Works and Services Bylaw to include servicing requirements for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), raise the renovation exemption threshold, and outline the rationale for Council to consider including single family infill in future Bylaw updates.

• Dog Management Strategy Public Engagement Approach – Council endorsed the public engagement approach for the Dog Management Strategy, with Phase 1 planned to launch in spring 2026 and Phase 2 in early 2027. Once completed, the Dog Management Strategy will provide a clear, citywide framework for managing dogs in parks, trails, and public spaces. It will guide decisions on amenities, enforcement, and education to support responsible dog ownership while ensuring public spaces remain safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all users. 
  
  
• Youth Climate Corps – Request for Letter of Support from City of Port Moody – Mayor Lahti was authorized to sign a letter of support for Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) who are seeking to become the delivery organization for the national Youth Climate Corps program. Learn more about YCCBC at youthclimatecorps.com.
  
  
• Inlet Park Fieldhouse Project Update –  Council adopted Inlet Park Community Fieldhouse as the new name for the building that will be constructed for Phase 3 of the Inlet Park Redevelopment Project. Mayor Lahti recognized the Rotary Club of Port Moody's financial contribution and heard from members of the rotary who were present. Learn more about the project at portmoody.ca/inletpark.
  
  
• Old Firehall Site Temporary Basketball Court – Council received information about the potential for a new temporary basketball court at the Old Firehall Site location. Staff were directed to proceed with construction of a new temporary basketball court at the Old Firehall Site and to report back on progress and upcoming initiatives on neighbourhood park use promotion and enhancement.
  
  
• Support for BC Rent Bank – Motion Served by Councillor Amy Lubik and Mayor Meghan Lahti – Council approved a motion to support the City sending a letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Municipal Governments and Rural Communities, and the Minister of Finance advocating for:
  • commitment to renewal of multi-year funding for BC Rent Bank before the end of
    its agreement in Spring 2026;
  • funding levels meeting current demand, including a 47% increase in requests for
    support.

• Ceasing Use of the Social Media Platform X (Twitter) – Council directed staff to cease the use of social media platform X (Twitter) effective immediately, except in the case of an emergency.
  • Staff will inform the public on the alternatives that can be used for City information such as the City's website and Facebook, and find a suitable emergency notification system within the next six months.
  • Public notifications will continue to be available through the City’s website and Facebook. Residents can also subscribe to Port Moody news to receive news and/or notices directly by email.

You can watch the discussion at 1:53:00 of the Council Meeting video.

• Art at Council – Musician Jamie Bonk performed his new single, Over Again. Learn more at the Art at Council page. 

• 2025 Youth Sports Award Presentation – Council presented athlete and lacrosse ambassador Spencer Moore with the 2025 Youth Sports Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to accessible sports, including hockey and lacrosse. Learn more about Spencer’s outstanding contributions to the accessible sports movement in the Lower Mainland in our news item. Read more about the awards on our Civic Awards page.

• 2025 Staff Long Service and Retirements Recognition – Mayor Lahti recognized staff who have reached exceptional milestones in their careers with the City, and those who retired in 2025. Their commitment and years of service have helped shape our community and make it stronger. 

• 2025 Highlights – Mayor Lahti shared the annual highlights presentation to reflect on and celebrate achievements and highlights from this past year, including awards received by the City, capital projects completed, important policy work, special events, and more.

• 2025 Committee Annual Reports – Council received annual reports from the following civic committees:
  • Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
  • Climate Action Committee
  • Economic Development and Tourism Committee
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
  • Parks and Environment Committee
  • Seniors Focus Committee 
  • Transportation Committee

Port Moody’s civic committees (also known as advisory bodies of Council) advise City Council on a wide variety of important topics and issues. 

• Mayor Lahti presented verbal reports on:
  • the 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule
  • Council Member Appointments to 2026 Statutory, Regional, and Local Committees
  • Chair and Vice-Chair Appointments to 2026 Standing and Select Committees
  • Community Member Appointments to 2026 Select Committees
  • Community Member Appointments to 2026 Statutory Bodies