Council Highlights

• Art at Council – Ming Louie Stein read from her debut autofiction, Kintsugi: A Woman. Ming immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1960 at the age of four, an experience that left a lasting emotional imprint and continues to inform her creative work today. She grew up in Vancouver, where early responsibilities, cultural expectations, and a complex home life helped shape her perspective and voice.
  
  After moving to Port Moody, Ming began writing, drawing deeply from her personal memories and a lifelong desire to tell her story. Now approaching seventy, Ming remains an active and valued member of Port Moody’s literary arts community. She participates in and organizes local literary events and continues to inspire others through her work.
  
  Read more on the Art at Council page.

• Bylaw Readings – Rezoning Text Amendment – 3055 Murray Street (Mosaic Moody Yards) – Council carried a resolution to have the bylaw – relating to the expansion of general commercial uses in Building 3 of the Moody Yards development – referred to first, second, and third readings. A Public Hearing was waived in accordance with section 464(2) of the Local Government Act.

  • All three Moody Yards buildings are six storeys in height and include non-residential uses at grade and residential uses above. Buildings 1 and 2 include both commercial and low impact light industrial uses at grade, while Building 3 is more restrictive to the industrial uses at grade with a more limited amount of commercial uses. In order to make these non-residential units more viable, the applicant has requested that the scope of uses be expanded to match those of Buildings 1 and 2, and that the conditions of use be removed.

• Recalibration of Population Projections – In response to a Notice of Motion served by Mayor Meghan Lahti and Councillor Callan Morrison, Council directed staff to report on what a process timeline would look like to consider a recalibration of the population projections in the Official Community Plan (OCP). This direction stems from market conditions impacting housing occupancy of new units, and City policies and rates being directly tied to the OCP. 
  
  
• Adoption – Town Centre Pickleball Court (PDF, page 14) – Council directed staff to proceed with the addition of temporary pickleball courts at the Town Centre tennis court location (300 Ioco Road) and to maximize the number of pickleball courts in the space. 
  • To address the growing demand for pickleball facilities in Port Moody, there is a project underway to construct three permanent pickleball courts adjacent to the tennis courts. The project has faced unforeseen delays at the proposed location, which staff hope to resolve later in 2026. To mitigate the permanent pickleball project delays, staff explored the feasibility of temporary pickleball facilities at various sites around the City to identify Town Centre as the preferred location.
    
    
• New committee appointments and terms (PDF, page 18) were announced for Parks and Environment Committee and Climate Action Committee. 

• Art at Council – Nishant Jain presented his book Make (Sneaky) Art. Nishant is a writer and self‑described “sneaky artist,” guided by a deep curiosity about the world around him and the people who inhabit it. His work explores how urban life allows strangers to coexist in quiet harmony. Through drawing, he pays close attention to his physical environment, capturing fleeting moments of connection and observation.
  
  Read more on the Art at Council page.

• 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan – Council adopted the Financial Plan Bylaw, the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, and Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw.
  
  
• Recreation Facilities Study for Endorsement  – Council endorsed the Recreation Facilities Study, which provides a current state assessment, identifies gaps in meeting the future recreation demands, and considers potential priorities, options, and approaches to help guide the future planning and decision making for recreational infrastructure in the city over the next 25 years.
  
  Learn more about the study, including the input received through public engagement, at engage.portmoody.ca.

• Density Bonus Bylaw and Inclusionary Zoning Policy Update – Council heard from staff on the work undertaken to support updates to the Inclusionary Zoning Policy and the Density Bonus Bylaw, and gave direction to prepare Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment bylaws for first and second readings to implement the proposed Density Bonus approach. 
  
  Density bonus bylaws allow developers to negotiate and build larger projects if they provide benefits like affordable housing or community amenities in return. Inclusionary zoning requires developers to include a set percentage of affordable housing units in new residential projects.

• Committee Recommendations – Council considered recommendations from the following civic committees: 
  • Economic Development and Tourism Committee Recommendation – Tourism Strategy
  • Seniors Focus Committee Recommendation – Seniors Strategy

• Moment of Silence: National Day of Mourning – Council observed a moment of silence to mark the National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. It is also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
  
  
• Art at Council – Councillor Knowles shared Randy Green’s Memories Gone By, an acrylic on canvas. Randy draws inspiration from nature, particularly the interplay of light and shadow within a scene. Much of Randy’s painting comes from time spent walking and painting outdoors. Memories Gone By documents the tugboat wreck from 2013, perched along the Burrard Inlet. Many residents have seen the boat slowly decay over the years while walking the Shoreline Trail, where it has become a skeletal framework shaped by time and the ebbing tides.
  
  Read more on the Art at Council page.

• 2027-2028 Eligible School Sites Proposal Resolution: School District No. 43 – Council directed staff to notify School District No. 43 that the City accepts their Eligible School Sites Proposal (ESSP). The Local Government Act and the School Act require that school boards in the province pass an ESSP each year as part of securing capital funding for future school sites. These proposals identify the number, approximate location, size, and purchase cost of new school sites required to meet projected enrollment increases in each school district. 

• Fees Bylaw Amendment – Highway Use Permits and Pay Parking – Three Readings of Bylaw No. 3543 – Council gave three readings to the Fees Bylaw to increase fees for highway use permits (HUP) on arterial and MRN streets and to update pay parking rates. 

  • The proposed pay parking rate and on/off-season amendments were developed based on data collected and feedback received from users and nearby businesses through the first year of the pay parking program. 

  • The proposed HUP fee increases are intended to better fund program costs and help encourage shorter duration or reduced number of HUPs.
• 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan – Council gave three readings to the Financial Plan Bylaw, the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, and Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw.
  
  
• Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2026, No. 3522 – Adoption – Council adopted the Official Community Plan Bylaw.
  
  • The Official Community Plan (OCP), Port Moody 2050, communicates Port Moody's values and long-term vision for the future. It guides the City in making decisions about how we use land for housing, transportation, parks, environmental protection, economic development, and more. Port Moody 2050 will serve as a roadmap for the continued evolution of the community over the next 25 years. Learn more and read the OCP at portmoody.ca/ocp.

• Art at Council – Ceramic artist Harro Lauprecht presented a vase from his Sand Dunes collection. The form of the vase captures the soft, flowing curves of wind-swept dunes, while the earthy colour palette reflects the warmth and natural tones of the desert. Harro uses 3D printing technology to sculpt organic forms that blend machine precision with a handmade character, celebrating the convergence of cutting-edge digital tools and centuries-old tradition. Learn more on the Art at Council page.
  
  
• Delegation: Inlet Music Series Team – Council heard from Inlet Theatre Music about the success of their first four years of their music series. The delegation requested a two-year extension of support from the City. The music series includes performance from Juno and Grammy Award winning artists. Future performances can be found on the Inlet Theatre and Galleria calendar.

• Delegation: New Westminster & District Labour Council – Council heard from the New Westminster & District Labour Council, who represent over 71,000 affiliated union members across the Lower Mainland. The delegation requested that Council observe a moment of silence in Council Chambers at the April 28 Regular Council Meeting in recognition of the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job.

• Rezoning (Moody Centre TOD) – 2914-2934 St. Johns Street, 85-87 Williams Street, 2911-2925 Spring Street (Anthem) – Council gave three readings to a rezoning bylaw to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use development in the Moody Centre TOD area.

  • The proposed mixed-use development consists of a purpose-built rental project including one 26-storey tower, one six-storey mixed-use low-rise building, and two storeys for commercial use and offices. The proposal also includes a publicly accessible landscaped open space/pedestrian connection between St. Johns Street and Spring Street. Learn more about this development application at engage.portmoody.ca.

• Update on the Arts and Business Initiative – Council received a report and presentation from the contracted Arts and Business Specialist regarding the initiatives completed, underway, and planned from August 2025 through October 2026. This work seeks to strengthen Port Moody’s identity as City of the Arts and is guided by recommendations from the Mayor’s Arts and Business Coalition Task Force and subsequent arts and business community engagement.
  
  
• Commemorative Lighting Request – Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver – Council approved a lighting request from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver in recognition of Elizabeth Fry Week. The organization is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to supporting women, girls and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. 

• Art at Council – Artist Sherida Charles shared Kanaka Creek Cedar, an acrylic and collage on canvas referencing Kanaka Creek in Maple Ridge. Sherida begins each painting by handwriting environmental headlines onto mulberry paper, tearing the pages into strips, and collaging them onto the canvas. She then layers translucent paint over the surface, allowing the text to remain visible. Through this process, she reminds us that while the weight of the world is ever present, nature continues to soothe and restore us.
  
  Learn more on the Art at Council page.
  
  
• Delegation: Request for Municipal Support – Indigenous-Led, Cross-Sectoral Housing Alliance – Council heard from Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) who requested support for their UBCM resolution. The resolution, submitted to the UBCM Indigenous Relations Committee, calls on the Province to establish an Indigenous-led, cross-sectoral housing alliance. Council will send a letter to UBCM in support of the proposed AHMA motion.

• Adoption of Tree Protection Bylaw and Related Amendments to Fees and MTIA Bylaws No. 3531, No. 3532, and No. 3533 –  Council adopted City of Port Moody Tree Protection Bylaw, 2026, No. 3531. This updated bylaw regulates tree protection on private and public lands. It builds and expands on the City’s previous 2015 Tree Protection Bylaw. Additionally, Council adopted related amendments to the Fees Bylaw and Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw.
  
  Learn more about tree management in Port Moody at portmoody.ca/tree-permits.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3535 – Council adopted a bylaw 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.

• Rezoning (RS1-S) – 363 Ioco Road (SAJOIQ Investments) – Bylaw No. 3537 – Council gave three readings to a bylaw to rezone the property at 363 Ioco Road from Single Detached Residential zone to Single Detached Residential – Small Lot zone.
  
  
• 2025 Port Moody Fire Rescue Community Report – Council received the 2025 Fire Rescue Community Report. The report provides information on PMFR services, outlines the department's mission, reports out on 2025 stats, and highlights the role of each division.
  
  Read the Community Report.

• 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