Kate Zanon

The Council meeting included a presentation on local literary arts featuring an author from Port Moody, a review of bylaw readings regarding a rezoning text amendment, and the discussion of temporary pickleball court facilities at the Town Centre location to address recreational needs. Additionally, the Council finalized new member appointments for the Parks and Environment Committee and the Climate Action Committee.

The task force focused on reviewing the final draft of the Guideline for Respectful Dialogue and Civic Discourse. Key activities included discussing final edits to the draft and reviewing a memo to be presented to Council. The task force also addressed considerations regarding respectful election campaign pledges.

The Climate Action Committee meeting agenda included updates on the implementation of the Green Infrastructure Framework and Parkland Strategy, including neighborhood-specific parkland assessments and initial implementation priorities. Additionally, the committee received a progress update on the Urban Forest Management Strategy, highlighting completed actions such as updates to the Tree Protection Bylaw, tree planting initiatives, and tree inventory efforts to support city-wide climate resilience and canopy cover targets.

The meeting included a review of strategic priorities and a project update on the onsite childcare facility. Key topics included the addition of a social infrastructure scoping project and the Old Orchard Park Master Plan implementation to the Corporate Project Plan. The committee reviewed the feasibility study for an onsite childcare facility, which included analysis of two design options, potential loss of parking, environmental constraints, utility considerations, and preliminary cost estimates. Staff recommended moving to a third phase focused on partnership exploration and monitoring future grant opportunities.

This document establishes the City of Port Moody's Five-Year Financial Plan for 2026-2030, outlining the budget, revenue sources, and financial policies. Key areas of focus include taxation, user fees and charges, and capital expenditures. The plan details policies for revenue generation, the distribution of property taxes among various classes, and the application of permissive and revitalization tax exemptions, with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility, sustainable infrastructure replacement, and equitable tax burden allocation while supporting community organizations.