New Westminster City Council Regular Council For Workshop
The meetings focused on reviewing the final report for the Council Strategic Priorities Plan, which included an analysis of achievements and challenges across five strategic areas: Community Belonging and Connecting, Homes and Housing Options, People-Centered Economy, Safe Movement of People, and Asset Management and Infrastructure. Additionally, the Council received updates on the Crises Response Pilot Project evaluation and held a workshop regarding the Arts Strategy Update, which discussed key themes such as the need for affordable and accessible space and the importance of civic facilities for arts production.
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City Of New Westminster Council Regular Council Meeting
The meeting included a land acknowledgement and tribute to the late Chief Rhonda Larrabee. Delegations addressed Sikh Heritage Month, the New Westminster Hospice Society's recent developments, affordability concerns for local non-profit arts groups at the Massey Theatre, community perspectives on the Tiny Homes Village project, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience initiatives, and accessibility concerns related to the Rotary Crosstown Greenway project. Council received a project close-out report for the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. Additional actions included authorizing a joint funding application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, appointing an Interim Corporate Officer, issuing a development variance permit for 430 Ninth Street, and initiating a zoning bylaw amendment for the Active Streets Initiative. Council also directed staff to consult with the School District, local First Nations, health authorities, and TransLink regarding Official Community Plan amendments, and modified the Joint Use Agreement requirement for Simcoe Elementary. Several bylaws were adopted, covering housing agreements, signage, and election procedures.
Feb 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda
New Westminster City Council Regular Council Meeting
The Council discussed the implementation of a 30-unit tiny homes village as part of the provincial HEART & HEARTH program to address homelessness. Other key items included the 2025 annual filming activity report, the Community Grant Program update, and an expenditure bylaw for Development Cost Charges Reserve Funds. The Council also endorsed a pilot program for City-funded cooling assessments for rental buildings and reviewed various motions regarding road safety, triple net lease reform, and mental health supports following infant loss. Additionally, several bylaws related to zoning, official community plans, and the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan were considered.
Feb 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
New Westminster City Council Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed various financial and administrative matters, including the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and a $220.0M Multi-Year Capital Budget. Key topics included updates on the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan, construction noise bylaw exemptions for housing projects, a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 1121 Eighth Avenue, an application for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement at Kelly O'Bryan's, and funding applications for Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Additionally, councillors introduced motions regarding a city-wide AI policy, an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Century House Association, a Vision Zero approach to road safety, triple net lease reform, and enhanced mental health supports following infant loss.
