Council Highlights

Council desks spanning the stage

During meetings, Council discusses and makes decisions on a range of important topics across all areas of City services, programs, and initiatives. After Regular Council Meetings, which are scheduled approximately twice a month, we'll post highlights on this page of some of the key decisions and outcomes to keep you informed and connected with what’s happening at the City and in the community.

June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • Art at Council – Corey Smith and the Port Moody Secondary School Blue Thunder Indoor Marching Drumline gave a live performance in front of City Hall. Founded in 2022, Port Moody Blue Thunder Marching Arts Program began as a single indoor drumline and has evolved into a full marching band made up of all PMSS band, jazz, and drumline members for the purpose of contributing to both the school and greater community by spreading joy through music.

    This year, the Blue Thunder Marching Band had the opportunity to participate in the Victoria Day Parade in Victoria BC and to play alongside an international collection of marching bands at the Parade of Bands in front of the Legislature Building. Their show "K-Pop Superstars" features popular music from BTS and K-Pop Demon Hunters.

    Read more on the Art at Council page.
  • Presentation – City of Port Moody 2025 Annual Report – Council received the 2025 Annual Report for information and the public was provided an opportunity to comment. The City publishes an annual report each year in accordance with British Columbia’s Community Charter. The report contains the City’s financial statements, an independent auditor’s report, and a comprehensive statistical analysis. It also details how the City performed against its goals and objectives, as stated in the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan, highlights the achievements of each City department, and celebrates the positive community impact of completed work.

  • 2025 Statement of Financial Information – Council received the 2025 Statement of Financial Information which was prepared in accordance with the Financial Information Act. The statement includes audited financial statements and schedule of debts, financial guarantee and indemnity agreements, Council and employee remuneration and expenses, severance agreements, and payments made for the provision of goods and services, and payments made for grants and contributions. 

  • Three Readings of Bylaw No. 3544 – Rezoning Text Amendment – 3055 Murray Street (Mosaic Moody Yards) – Council gave three readings to a Zoning Amendment Bylaw 

    to expand the permitted principal uses for Building 3 to permit the general commercial on the ground floor. A Public Hearing was waived in accordance with section 464(2) of the Local Government Act. Building 3 can now generally permit the same commercial uses as Buildings 1 and 2, in addition to the light industrial uses which were already permitted. 

  • 2026 Mayor's Youth Summit – Final Report – Council received the final report from the Mayor's Youth Summit. On Friday, February 27, 2026, the City hosted 86 youth from around the Tri-Cities who engaged in discussions about critical issues affecting their lives and the community. Themes for the summit focused on mental health and wellness and included the following topics: managing stress and anxiety, nutrition and physical wellness, communication and difficult conversations, and mindfulness and movement. 

  • Temporary Use Permit – 3001 St Johns Street (Marcon Developments Ltd.) – Council approved a Temporary Use Permit to allow the use of a presentation centre and a licensed coffee shop, which includes a food-primary liquor licence. This three-year TUP will allow the current commercial/retail space, called The Outpost, to continue operating in a temporary capacity. 

  • Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3545 (Anthem Moody Centre) (Market Rental) and Surety Bonds – Council approved a Development Variance Permit to allow for the use of surety bonds for securities associated with a future servicing agreement and landscaping. Learn more about the project at engage.portmoody.ca.

Previous Council meeting highlights

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • Art at Council – As part of the City's cultural events and experiences in celebration of National Indigenous History Month, Tamia Overes, a multidisciplinary artist with səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) heritage, presented a mural entitled Life Beneath the Inlet. The work offers a visual reflection of the interconnected ecosystem of the Burrard Inlet, with a particular focus on the waters surrounding Port Moody and the North Vancouver shoreline. The piece centres bull kelp, a vital species currently at the heart of Tsleil-Waututh Nation restoration efforts, as both a structural and symbolic element. The work emphasizes stewardship rather than ownership, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between the inlet and the people who have always lived alongside it.

    Read more on the Art at Council page.
  • Temporary Use Permit – 2325 St. Johns Street (Sri Maheshwarananda Holdings LTD) – Council authorized a Temporary Use Permit to allow the temporary use of an inactive chiropractic office as a small yoga studio offering low-impact wellness classes at the subject property. 

  • UBCM Advocacy Motions – Council will be in attendance at the 2026 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in September. Three councillors brought forth the resolutions below to submit as motions at the convention.
    • Opposition to Expansion of Provincial Sales Tax – Councillor Knowles brought forth a resolution to call on the provincial government to exempt local governments and essential municipal services from any proposed expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax to professional services as announced in Budget 2026.
    • Continuation of the Bear Smart Program – Councillor Knowles brought forth a resolution to call on the provincial government to reactivate the Bear Smart Program. Learn more about our Bear Smart Community designation on the Wildlife page.
    • Improving Supports for Newcomers – Councillor Lubik brought forth a resolution to submit a motion that UBCM petition the provincial government to collaborate with the settlement services sector to investigate bridging gaps in supports for training and language services for newcomers.
    • LGCAP Funding Renewal in BC – Councillor Agtarap brought forth a resolution to submit a motion that UBCM call upon the provincial government to commit to the continuation and long-term renewal of the Local Government Climate Action Program and to incorporate LGCAP as a core implementation mechanism within the CleanBC strategy. 
    • Regulating Electric Dirt Bikes (PDF, page 13) – Councillor Agtarap brought forth a resolution to submit a motion that UBCM call upon the provincial government to amend the Motor Vehicle Act and other applicable regulations to regulate the sale of electric dirt bikes and to increase consumer awareness.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

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. 

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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. 
  • Community Satisfaction Survey Timing Update 2026 – Council approved the staff recommendation to realign the two-year survey cycle with years one and three of Council’s term. The 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey will be postponed to early 2027 to commence the updated biennial cycle.

  • Delegation Response – Inlet Music Series Team – Council directed staff to allocate $2,700 annually from the Arts Reserve to support the Inlet Theatre Music Series for the next two years and directed the Inlet Music Series Team to apply for an Inlet Theatre fee waiver in the amount of $500.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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. 

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

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.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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. 

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.

January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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. 

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.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.

To review the complete agenda, including all items, video, and minutes, view the agenda package and the on-table package.

Highlights

  • 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. 

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

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