A rezoning bid for a storage company in Port Coquitlam's Dominion Triangle isn't sitting well with some elected officials.
On Monday, city council voted for the Circadian Group's application to proceed despite concerns about the lack of jobs it will generate.
Coun. Brad West, chair of the city's smart growth committee, said the tenant would only have up to five employees at the massive site, located directly south of the Carnoustie Golf Club at 585 Seaborne Ave.
Rather, he had hoped the Dominion lands would create more jobs as it was intended to be a light industrial zone.
Still, West said storage is needed given the existing commercial businesses nearby.
Coun. Mike Forrest agreed. "I can hold my nose and put up with it," he said of the proposed tenant, adding, "This is a reinforcement of some of the needs of what is there now."
The rezoning bid is expected to go to public hearing next month.
Other PoCo council news:
TAX NOTICES
Property tax bills from the city of Port Coquitlam will have a new look this year.
On Monday, the city's finance committee voted for a clearer separation on the bill of what cash the municipality collects for its programs and services as well as on behalf of other agencies.
These include the province of B.C., Metro Vancouver, TransLink, BC Assessment and the Municipal Finance Authority.
The move comes after the committee last year requested city staff use more distinct labels and shading to indicate how taxpayers' dollars are spent.
The redesign of the tax notice, which will also include a newsletter, cost $8,500.
Property taxes are due July 4.
ST. GEORGE
April 23 is St. George's Day in Port Coquitlam.
This week, Mayor Greg Moore and city council declared the special day in honour of the patron saint of England and to recognize the number of PoCo citizens with English heritage.
Jayne Boyer, president of the Royal Society of St. George and a native of Nottingham, received the proclamation at Monday's council meeting.
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