Public Hearing Information
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're holding public hearings electronically by Zoom video webinar until further notice. Information on each public hearing and ways to participate can be found below.
Public hearings are distinct from council meetings. When a local government is creating or amending a bylaw for an official community plan, zoning, phased development agreement, or termination of a land use contract, a public hearing must be held after first reading of the bylaw and before third reading. Public hearings are not required for other types of bylaws and permits.
At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard. This involves an opportunity to make a speech or presentation to the elected officials or to present a written submission.
The Local Government Act legislates the specific provisions and requirements for local government public hearings. Learn more at gov.bc.ca.
For information on viewing and attending council meetings, please visit our Viewing and Speaking at Council Meetings page.
March 9, 2021 Public Hearing |
The bylaw to be considered at the March 9, 2021 Public Hearing is: An information package containing the bylaw, the staff report considered at the council meeting in which this bylaw was referred to a public hearing, and excerpts from the minutes of that meeting are available here: Information Package. To register to attend this public hearing, please see below. |
March 23, 2021 Public Hearing |
The bylaws to be considered at the March 23, 2021 Public Hearing are:
An information package containing the bylaw, the staff report considered at the council meeting in which this bylaw was referred to a public hearing, and excerpts from the minutes of that meeting are available here: Information Package. To register to attend this public hearing, please see below. |
Submitting input for the public hearing |
Anyone who believes they are affected by the proposed bylaw amendments may submit input either in writing or by attending the electronic meeting. Written input may be submitted by email to clerks@portmoody.ca or by fax to 604-469-4550, and must be received by noon on the day of the public hearing. Interested parties may also register to attend the electronic public hearing by participating in the Zoom video webinar. Participants of the electronic public hearing will be able to provide input verbally. Instructions on attending the electronic public hearing are below. Please note that there is no option to participate by telephone. Anyone who is uncertain of their ability to participate electronically is encouraged to send in their submission in writing before the deadline to ensure that their submission is received. Those who wish to view the public hearing without participating may do so by viewing the livestream at portmoody.ca/watchlive. |
Attending the electronic public hearing |
Public hearings will be held electronically through a Zoom video webinar and livestreamed on the City's website. Participants may join the webinar using a smartphone, a tablet, or a computer with speakers and a microphone. If you wish to attend a public hearing as a participant, you may register below: You will need to provide your first name, last name, email address, and city of residence. You do not need to have a Zoom account to participate in the electronic public hearing. Once you register, you will receive an email with a link to join the Public Hearing as a participant. When you are in the webinar, you may use the raise hand function to indicate that you wish to speak. Using the raise hand function will automatically place you in a speakers’ queue. When it is your turn to speak, the chairperson will call you by name, and you will be able to speak for up to five minutes. If you wish to speak again, you may use the raise hand function to be placed back into the speakers’ queue. For more information on using the raise hand function and to see what the function looks like on the various platforms, please consult this help article at the Zoom support website. |
Questions and answers |
Public hearings are supposed to be open to the public at a physical location. How can you hold this public hearing electronically? What will happen to this electronic public hearing if the physical distancing recommendations end before the date of the public hearing and in-person meetings become possible? What equipment do I need to join the electronic public hearing? I do not have the means to participate in the electronic public hearing but would like to provide input. What can I do? Can I provide verbal input by dialing in to the electronic public hearing with a telephone? My concerns about cyber security are preventing me from participating in this public hearing. Can I still participate in the electronic public hearing? What if I become disconnected during the electronic public hearing? How is my personal information going to be collected and stored? |
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