Michelle Jansson

This document provides a community update from the City of Delta, detailing progress on its five strategic goals and priorities. These priorities encompass building housing and fostering sustainable growth, cultivating an inclusive and safe community, enhancing community vibrancy, improving recreational facilities, and demonstrating responsible leadership through engagement and fiscal management. The update highlights achievements such as exceeding provincial housing targets, maintaining public safety, expanding accessibility, organizing community events, investing in recreation infrastructure, and enhancing resident engagement.

The meeting was convened to hold a closed session in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter. The items discussed in-camera involved personal information regarding municipal appointments, the acquisition or disposition of land or improvements, matters subject to solicitor-client privilege, and confidential information related to intergovernmental or third-party negotiations.

The council convened for a special closed meeting to deliberate on sensitive matters as permitted under the Community Charter. Key discussion topics included the acquisition or disposition of land and improvements, ongoing or potential litigation, and confidential negotiations involving federal or provincial government entities or third parties. Additionally, the council reviewed preliminary discussions regarding the provision of municipal services, considered personnel matters related to municipal appointments, and received legal advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The council meeting included delegations from TransLink regarding the structural condition and repair planning of the Westham Island Bridge, and from Tourism Delta regarding local visitor economy study results. The council finalized the adoption of several zoning bylaws and provided first, second, and third readings for a noise control bylaw amendment. Administrative reports covered the 2025 highlights and 2026 outlook, the submission of UBCM resolutions concerning port community tax fairness and government responsibilities, an increase to a heritage conservation grant for an exterior lift, and a requested traffic safety review near Holly Elementary. Additionally, the council directed staff to engage with the Delta Heritage Society regarding heritage inventories and to review correspondence concerning a municipal judicial review in View Royal.

The council held a special meeting to discuss in-camera matters under the Community Charter. Key topics included the receipt of privileged legal advice, confidential negotiations with governmental or third-party entities, potential acquisition or disposition of land and improvements, and preliminary discussions regarding the provision of municipal services that require confidentiality.