4 THURSDAY May 16, 2019 • New Westminster RECORD
Monday, May 20 No Council Meeting Monday, May 27 12:00 pm Open Council Workshop Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing followed by Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber Thursday, May 30 7:00 pm Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association Meeting Century House
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We’re back with Dog Waste Awareness Month! Post a photo showing how you’re being a responsible dog owner on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #doodiligence throughout the month of May and you’ll be entered to win a prize. Also, be on the lookout for our enforcement officers, who will be out all month rewarding people doing their doo diligence. Stay tuned for doggy doo posts and fun facts all month long! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Vote for your Movie! Grab a blanket and snacks and head to your neighbourhood park for an evening open air cinema. Admission is FREE! New for 2019 is our single movie week for an adult audience. Extended hours will be available at Eats at the Pier on July 26 from 9:00-11:00 pm with food and liquor sales. Also, on July 19, the Moody Park Outdoor Pool will be open until 9:30 pm so you can get a swim in before the movie starts! Dates: July 5 Port Royal Park July 12 Sapperton Park July 19 Moody Park July 26 Westminster Pier Park (19+ years) Vote for your movie at www.newwestcity.ca/ movies. Movie details will be posted on June 7. Check back for changes due to weather. Poll closes May 31. Partnership opportunities are welcome! Inquire at www.newwestcity.ca/movies Follow New Westminster Parks & Recreation on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @newwestrec
STORYTELLING WITH DEVON MORE Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 11 – 13, 2019 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth Street Registration Fee: $65.00 21102 Award-winning playwright and performer Devon More shares the seven steps to telling a great story. Shape memorable snapshots from your life history into well-crafted narratives that hold the listener captive. Using your own experiences as content, explore, and practice devices for effective oral storytelling. This workshop series culminates in a casual presentation event where you have the opportunity to showcase your own story and superb skills. New and returning participants welcome. Please sign up at Century House. For more information, call 604-519-1066.
THE FUTURE NEW WESTMINSTER AQUATICS & COMMUNITY CENTRE
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/events
Spring Update Online Survey Over the past year, significant work has taken place advancing the New West Aquatics and Community Centre project. We want to know if we’re on the right track with the design and gather feedback on key areas of the project. Please complete the survey online at youractivenw.ca/survey by May 17, 2019
Leadership training Tuesday, May 28, 2019 10:00 am Century House, 620 Eighth Street Are you 50+, retired, or soon to retire and looking to use your skills and experience in new ways? LEADS (Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors) support your interest in lifelong learning, starting with a series of workshops exploring leadership, communications, and development topics. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming program, please attend this information session. Call Century House at 604-519-1066 to sign up for more information. LET’S TALK
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NEW WESTMINSTER YOUTH FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The New Westminster Youth Firefighter program invites motivated and passionate youth (grade 10 - 12) to apply for this fun learning experience. The program places students in a fire academy situation featuring classroom review, workplace experience, and live-fire combat! Applications are available at the Youth Centre - 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster or online newwestyouth.ca Application deadline is May 31st at 5:00 pm. For more info contact Paolo Zenone at pzenone@newwestcity.ca or 604-834-0303. newwestyouth.ca Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @newwestyouth
PUBLIC HEARING
6:00 pm on May 27, 2019 in Council Chambers City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9
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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8113, 2019 315 and 326 Mercer Street PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application has been received to rezone 315 and 326 Mercer Street (shown hatched on the adjacent map) as part of the Queensborough Eastern Neighbourhood Node Master Plan to allow commercial and residential uses. WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 8113, 2019 ABOUT? 315 Mercer Street would be rezoned from Light Industrial Districts (M-1) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Neighbourhood-Oriented Commercial and Residential Mixed Use) (CD-65) to allow a commercial plaza with neighbourhood-serving retail uses with residential units above. 326 Mercer Street would be rezoned from Light Industrial Districts (M-1) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Mercer High Street) (CD-64) to allow neighbourhood-serving retail uses along Mercer Street with residential units above. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? From May 10 to May 27, 2019, read the bylaw and related material in the Planning Division at City Hall: Mondays between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm and Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm except statutory holidays, and online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Email clerks@newwestcity.ca or call 604-527-4523 to register to speak. Everyone who attends the Public Hearing may address Council, however registered speakers will speak first. Note all speakers have five minutes. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? Written comments addressed to Mayor and Council are received until the closing of the Public Hearing and will be published.
Attend: City Hall Council Chamber, 511 Royal Ave., New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Post: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster Email: BC V3L 1H9 clerks@newwestcity.ca
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Questions? Phone: 604-527-4523 Jacque Killawee, City Clerk
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