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The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) advises Council and Staff on matters related to agriculture in the community which may include comprehensive reviews of agriculture-related policies, plans and development proposals using the City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan as a guide. 

The next Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Febuary 13, 2025 10:00 AM in the Meadows Room at City Hall (12007 Harris  Road).

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Board Information

The Agriculture Advisory Committee proposes to meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month on an as needed basis and do not have meetings scheduled in January, July, August or December.  

For detailed information, please visit the City's Community Calendar page.  

*All meeting dates are considered tentative until the agenda is posted below. * 

The mandate of the Agricultural Adviosry Committee is to:

a) The purpose of the Committee is to advise the municipality on agricultural issues
within the community, including:

i. Applications initiated under the Agricultural Land Commission Act (“ALCA”);

ii. Comprehensive review of agricultural related policies and plans, as required;

iii. Irrigation, drainage and other water management issues as required; and

iv. Other matters, such as specific development proposals, draft official
community plans, transportation plans, and recreation plans, as referred by
Council and Staff.


b) The Committee may also make recommendations on:

i. Raising awareness of agriculture;

ii. Issues of importance to the local farming community and the viability of agriculture in Pitt Meadows;

iii. Enhancing an understanding of agriculture’s role in the local and/or regional economy; and

iv. Improving opportunities for joint funding of drainage and irrigation works.

Quorum is established as five (5) or more voting members.

Appointments will be for a three (3) year term.

Michelle Baski, Project Manager, Agriculture & Environment, Staff Liaison (Chair),  604.460.6726

Allison Dominelli, Senior Development Services Technician, 604.465.2433

Tatiana McCaw, Administrative Services Supervisor, 604.460.6711 (Recording Clerk)

Liaison:  Councillor Mike Manion

Alternate: Councillor Bob Meachen

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Aquilini, Alana Value-Added Processing Sector Representative 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active
Bachmann, Joe Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Bitter, Hank Member At Large 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Bondar, Drew BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Representative 01 Apr 2022 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Hopcott, Travis Agri-Toursim Sector Representative 01 Apr 2022 31 Mar 2025 Active CAO
Howkins, Sandy Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Jack, William Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Kemper, Lynn Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2026 Active CAO
Kosicki, Dan Business Sector Representative 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO
Parmar, Jag Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2026 Active CAO
Robinson, Philip Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2026 Active
Vader, Teresa Farming Community Member At Large 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2027 Active CAO

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