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Council meets regularly to debate and decide on issues that concern you. These meetings also offer residents a chance to hear all the arguments and understand the reason behind council's decisions.

Meetings are held at Burnaby City Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. Please check the calendar to confirm date and location details.

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Council meeting highlights: April 8

Council Connect video

Watch the Council Connect video update for highlights from the meeting, or read the Council-in-brief below.

For a complete recap of the meeting, watch the recording and read the agenda items.

Council-in-brief

OCP - Draft OCP and Phase 4 Engagement Program

City Council received the draft of the new Official Community Plan (OCP) for information and authorized staff to launch the Phase 4 engagement program. The draft OCP is now complete and the fourth and final phase of public engagement will run from April 9 to May 11, 2025. The content to be presented for feedback includes draft policies on the 5 goals, and the land use framework. The public will have different ways to engage on this material, including a survey and a series of in-person and online open houses.

EC - Re: Deer Lake Ecosystem Remediation Study Findings

This informational report shared findings from a recent ecosystem study at Deer Lake, whose ecosystem has been impacted over time by urban runoff, invasive species and roadways. To help restore the lake’s health, the City – in partnership with SFU through the Civic Innovation Lab – is studying water quality and environmental toxins with a long-term goal of improving Deer Lake’s ecosystem.