There are a variety of advisory bodies that advise City Council on a number of important issues. If you would like to get involved with the City, volunteer to sit on one of our committees or attend a committee meeting to stay up-to-date on all things happening in Port Moody.
All information collected on the committee membership application form is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Information collected on the application form will be maintained by the City as required by FIPPA for the purpose of administering the Council Committee System Policy. By completing and submitting an application form, you are agreeing to this lawful collection of information by the City.
Vacancies and application information can be found in the "Vacancies" tab below!
There are currently 10 Vacancies for a member-at-large on the Youth Focus Committee
This opportunity is open to applicants who are between the ages of 12 - 19 years old and either attend school or reside in Port Moody.
Apply HERE
Applications close on July 15, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
Purpose:
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on issues related to Port Moody’s arts, cultural, and heritage resources in an effort to align these important areas for the benefit of the City of the Arts.
Membership:
Councillor Samantha Agtarap - Chair
Councillor Diana Dilworth - Vice-Chair
Anu Garg – Member at Large
Dianna Brown – Heritage Society Representative
Erik D'Souza – Member at Large
Gavin Hainsworth – Member at Large
Jace Byers – Member at Large
Janet Zlotnik – Member at Large
John Grasty – Member at Large
Megan Mackenzie – Member at Large
Reenaz Nawar – Member at Large
Robyn Biggar – Member at Large
Roshni Naik – Arts Centre Society Representative
Staff Liaison:
Mary De Paoli - Manager of Policy Planning
Related Documents:
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee Terms of Reference
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Agendas and Minutes:
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Board of Variance consists of five members appointed by Council. They listen to public appeals about the strict application of certain local government provisions and regulations. This includes building and development applications.
Membership:
Alicia Massie - Member at Large
Arnie Biswas - Member at Large
Jeff Summers - Member at Large
Jim Atkinson - Member at Large
Lisa Perry - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Stephen Cote-Rolvink - Manager of Building and Bylaw
Related Documents:
Board of Variance Bylaw
City/CPKC Community Advisory Panel
Purpose:
The City/ CPKC Community Advisory Panel provides a forum for the exchange of information between the City of Port Moody and CPKC (formerly known as Canadian Pacific Railway).
Membership:
Staff Liaison: Jeff Moi - General Manager, Engineering & Operations
Related Documents:
Purpose:
The Climate Action Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on ways in which the City can achieve carbon neutrality in corporate operations and community energy and emission programs for residents and businesses, specifically through the reduction of GHG emissions as detailed within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Haven Lurbiecki - Chair
Councillor Samantha Agtarap - Vice-Chair
Aline Bennett - Member at Large
Amira Iguer - Member at Large
Bill Lawrie - Member at Large
Chris Tomlinson - Member at Large
Helen Howes - Member at Large
Marianne Dawson - Member at Large
Matthew Fok - Member at Large
Megan Tucker - Member at Large
Norbert Haunerland - Member at Large
Samantha May - Member at Large
Soni Proctor - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Chris Brown - Senior Sustainability and Environmental Coordinator
Related Documents:
Climate Action Committee Terms of Reference
Climate Action Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Climate Action Plan
Agendas and Minutes:
Climate Action Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
Purpose:
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on strategic economic and tourism development directions and related matters within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Morrison - Chair
Councillor Lurbiecki - Vice-Chair
Madeleine Baker - Member at Large
Lisa Beecroft - Member at Large
Nigel Brownlow - Member at Large
Krista Dalrymple - Member at Large
Jarrett Davis - Member at Large
Jeremy Hardern - Member at Large
Mark Malik - Member at Large
Mark Pettie - Member at Large
Michael Scarcella - Member at Large
Leslie Courchesne - Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Representative
Staff Liaison:
Joji Kumagai - Manager of Economic Development
Related Documents:
Economic Development and Tourism Committee Terms of Reference
Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Economic Development
City of Port Moody - Discover Port Moody
Agendas and Minutes:
Economic Development Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee
Purpose:
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues, strategies and initiatives within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Amy Lubik - Chair
Councillor Haven Lurbiecki - Vice-Chair
Angie Parker - Member at Large
Carlos Salinas Ruiz - Member at Large
Craig MacLean - Member at Large
Darquise Desnoyers - Member at Large
Farmer Chomitz - Member at Large
Jenny Sidhoo - Member at Large
Maryam Arshi - Member at Large
Nadia Bronk - Member at Large
Nadia Olynyk - Member at Large
Robin Matthews-Kanhai - Member at Large
Amanda Welsh - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Marta Taylor - Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Related Documents:
IDEA Committee Terms of Reference
IDEA Committee Meeting Schedule
Agendas and Minutes:
IDEA Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Land Use Committee provides City Council and the General Manager of Community Development with comment and advice on proposed land use changes and within the Committee's Terms of Reference and the Council Committee System Policy.
Membership:
Councillor Dianna Dilworth - Chair
Councillor Samantha Agtarap - Vice-Chair
Dani Tao - College Park Representative
Sean Ogilvie - Heritage Mountain Representative
Jeffery McLellan - Heritage Mountain Representative
Sarah Wellman - Inlet Centre Representative
Salar Fathi - Inlet Centre Representative
Tracey Schaeffer - Inlet Centre Representative
Rebecca Gunderson - Moody Centre Representative
Amanda Welsh - Moody Centre Representative
Stirling Ward - Pleasantside Representative
Jacob Edenloff - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Wesley Woo - Assistant Manager of Planning
Related Documents:
Land Use Committee Terms of Reference
Land Use Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Development Approval Procedures Bylaw
Agendas and Minutes:
Land Use Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Parks and Environment Committee
Purpose:
The Parks and Environment Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on parks and environmental issues and within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Kyla Knowles - Chair
Councillor Call Morrison - Vice-Chair
John Callaghan - Member at Large
Stuart Doyle - Member at Large
Nicki Forster - Member at Large
Sterling James - Member at Large
Trevor Kouyoumjian - Member at Large
Lydia Mynott - Member at Large
Pedram Moshirfatemi - Member at Large
Damian Regan - Member at Large
Luke Stannard - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Nathan Taylor - Manager of Recreation
Related Documents:
Parks and Environment Committee Terms of Reference
Parks and Environment Meeting Schedule
Agendas and Minutes:
Parks and Environment Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Seniors Focus Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on seniors’ issues, strategies, and initiatives and within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Callan Morrison - Chair
Councillor Kyla Knowles - Vice-Chair
Anu Garg - Member at Large
Erik D'Souza - Member at Large
Gavin Hainsworth - Member at Large
Jace Byers - Member at Large
Janet Zlotnik - Member at Large
John Grasty - Member at Large
Megan Mackenzie - Member at Large
Robyn Biggar - Member at Large
Roshni Naik - Member at Large
Alicia Massie - Member at Large
Barbara Nuttall - Seniors Friendship Society Representatives
Staff Liaison:
Angela Blackall - Recreation Coordinator
Related Documents:
Seniors Focus Committee Terms of Reference
Seniors Focus Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Age-Friendly Community
Agendas and Minutes:
Seniors Focus Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Transportation Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on traffic and transportation issues and priorities within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Membership:
Councillor Callan Morrison - Chair
Councillor Amy Lubik - Vice-Chair
Carissa Konesky - Member at Large
Eric Hedekar - Member at Large
Jeff Lynch - Member at Large
Jonathan Baker - Member at Large
Mitchell Eve - Member at Large
Rob McCloskey - Member at Large
Sheila van As - Member at Large
Steven Dragicevic - Member at Large
Trevor Dore - Member at Large
Zee Samnani - Member at Large
Andrew Hartline - HUB Representative
Kathleen Nadalin - ICBC Representative
Staff Liaison:
Nobinur Rahman - Transportation Engineer
Related Documents:
Transportation Committee Terms of Reference
Transportation Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Master Transportation Plan
Agendas and Minutes:
Transportation Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Youth Focus Committee provides advice and recommendations on youth issues, programs, opportunities, trends, and initiatives that impact youth in the City of Port Moody within the Committee's Terms of Reference, the Council Committee System Policy, and the Council Strategic Plan.
Eligibility:
Persons between the ages of 12 and 19 who live in or attend a school in Port Moody.
Membership:
Valentina Doostdar - Member at Large
Yaleena Gracey - Member at Large
Jaehyeok Hwang - Member at Large
Om Kapadia - Member at Large
Andrew Kim - Member at Large
Haiyue Luo - Member at Large
Jonas McConville - Member at Large
Nate Mossey - Member at Large
Daniel Seo - Member at Large
Eva Shin - Member at Large
Lance Wong - Member at Large
Sharon Zhao - Member at Large
Vincent Zhao - Member at Large
Staff Liaison:
Corina Lefebvre - Recreation Coordinator
Nathan Taylor - Manager of Recreation
Related Documents:
Youth Focus Committee Terms of Reference
Youth Focus Committee Meeting Schedule
City of Port Moody - Youth Recreation
Agendas and Minutes:
Youth Focus Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
City Initiatives and Planning Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the City Initiatives and Planning Committee is to review, provide preliminary feedback and to make recommendations to Council regarding items in the early stages of development related to planning, housing, transportation, road and utility infrastructure, parks, City facilities, economic development, climate action, and/or environment and provide feedback on other City initiatives.
Membership:
Voting Members:
Voting members shall consist of all members of Council. The Mayor is chair and Acting Mayor is Vice-Chair. The Mayor may appoint a Councillor as chair of the Committee, and another Councillor as Vice-Chair. If, for any reason, the chair and Vice-Chair are absent, the Mayor or Acting Mayor has the authority to call and Chair a meeting of the City Initiatives and Planning Committee subject to quorum requirements. The terms of appointments of the Chairs shall be at the discretion of the Mayor.
Non-Voting Members/Advisors:
• City Manager or designate – Staff liaison
• General Managers (as required)
• Corporate Officer or designate
Related Documents:
City Initiatives and Planning Committee Terms of Reference
Agendas and Minutes:
City Initiatives and Planning Committee Agendas and Minutes
Purpose:
The Finance Committee reviews all financial matters referred to the Committee including, but not limited to, the City’s operating and capital budgets, the annual audit and management letter, the annual report and funding alternatives, as well as items referred by other agencies.
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to assist Council in fulfilling its financial fiduciary responsibilities for the City by reviewing and making recommendations to Council, regarding:
Membership:
Voting Members:
Voting members shall consist of all members of Council. The Mayor will appoint a Councillor as Chair of the Committee, and another Councillor as Vice-Chair. If, for any reason, the Chair and Vice-Chair is absent, the Mayor or Acting Mayor has the authority to call and chair a meeting of the Finance Committee subject to quorum requirements. The terms of appointments of the chairs shall be at the discretion of the Mayor.
Non-Voting Members:
• General Manager of Financial Services – Staff liaison and financial advisor to the Finance Committee
• Manager of Financial Planning – Alternate staff liaison and advisor to the Finance Committee
• General Managers – Advisors to the Committee
• Managers – Advisors to the Committee
• Other Committees/Commissions/Task Forces – Advisors to the Committee
• Corporate Officer or designate
Related Documents:
Finance Committee Terms of Reference
Agendas and Minutes:
Finance Committee Agendas and Minutes
Governance and Legislation Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Governance and Legislation Committee is to assist Council in fulfilling its responsibilities for the City to review and make recommendations to Council, regarding:
Membership:
Voting Members:
Voting members shall consist of all members of Council. The Mayor is chair and Acting Mayor is vice-chair. The Mayor may appoint a Councillor as chair of the Committee, and another Councillor as vice-chair. If, for any reason, the chair and vice-chair are absent, the Mayor or Acting Mayor has the authority to call and chair a meeting of the Governance and Legislation Committee subject to quorum requirements. The terms of appointments of the chairs shall be at the discretion of the Mayor.
Non-Voting Members/Advisors:
• City Manager or designate – Staff liaison
• General Managers (as required)
• Corporate Officer or designate
Related Documents:
Governance and Legislation Committee Terms of Reference
Agendas and Minutes:
Governance and Legislation Committee Agendas and Minutes
Strategic Priorities Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Strategic Priorities Committee is to assist Council in fulfilling its responsibilities for the City by reviewing and making recommendations to Council,
regarding:
Membership:
Voting Members:
Voting members shall consist of all members of Council. The Mayor is chair and Acting Mayor is vice-chair. The Mayor may appoint a Councillor as chair of the Committee, and another Councillor as vice-chair. If, for any reason, the chair and vice-chair are absent, the Mayor or Acting Mayor has the authority to call and chair a meeting of the Strategic Priorities Committee subject to quorum requirements. The terms of appointments of the chairs shall be at the discretion of the Mayor
Non-Voting Members/Advisors:
• City Manager or designate – Staff liaison
• General Managers (as required)
• Corporate Officer or designate
Related Documents:
Strategic Priorities Committee Terms of Reference
Agendas and Minutes:
Strategic Priorities Committee Agenda and Minutes
The Council Committee System Policy outlines the governance structure for all Port Moody Advisory Bodies. This includes guidelines around meetings, agendas and minutes, voting procedures, conflicts of interest, and budgeting.
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