Josh Joseph

This document outlines the updates to Anmore's Official Community Plan (OCP), driven by the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment report and new provincial housing legislation. The updates include minor text revisions, policy clarifications, and mapping adjustments to comply with regulations and align with Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy. Key focus areas involve adapting land use descriptions, introducing new policies for multi-unit housing and density allowances, and establishing new development permit guidelines to facilitate housing supply while protecting the environment and community character.

This Regional Context Statement outlines how the Village of Anmore's Official Community Plan policies align with Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050. It focuses on managing growth within Anmore's semi-rural context, protecting environmental lands and addressing climate change, providing diverse and affordable housing options, and supporting sustainable transportation choices. The plan aims to balance local community values and environmental stewardship with broader regional objectives for a sustainable future, incorporating new provincial housing legislation.

The meeting opened with an Indigenous peoples recognition. Key discussions included the delegation presentation by Real Acts of Caring (RACK) students regarding community connectedness and kindness initiatives for their 21st anniversary, followed by a request for the Council to pass a proclamation recognizing RACK Week. The council then addressed items carried over from the previous meeting, including the approval of the Port Moody 2050 OCP draft response letter, with specific commentary requested regarding road capacity and alternative access points. Major new business involved the first, second, and third reading of the Anmore Road Naming Bylaw to formalize road names and amend the related policy. Additionally, the Council pre-approved several 2026 budget items, including funding for staff positions, salary adjustments, upgrade of enterprise resource planning software, and vehicle replacement. Finally, the council considered the Operations Yard IPD contract selection, directing staff to negotiate with Jacob Brothers Construction and prepare a validation report, noting that this project site may also serve as temporary space for the fire department during their hall replacement.

The council discussed the modification of the animal procedure bylaw and the adoption of the minutes from the previous meeting. Amendments to the noise control bylaw and bylaw notice enforcement were addressed, along with the adoption of the fees and charges bylaw amendment. The council also discussed the parcel tax review panel appointment and the SAS Volunteer Fire Department. The council reviewed the 2026 council calendar and appointments report. The expansion and upgrade of Dr. Howal Weinberg Spirit Park was also reviewed.

The council discussed a presentation on Eco Energy, a device designed to clean lakes, and considered supporting its testing in local lakes. The council also discussed concerns regarding Port Moody's OCP, particularly its potential impact on road capacity, traffic, wildfire concerns, park system connectivity with Anmore, and development in the Iayokco lands. Additionally, the council discussed a report on the Pinnacle Ridge rezoning application, addressing concerns raised by the Mosome Creek hatchery, the city of Port Moody, and the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department.