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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
Note: This Agenda is also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The purpose of a Council meeting is to enact powers given to Council by using bylaws
or resolutions. This is the final venue for debate of issues before voting on a bylaw or
resolution.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 28, 2015
502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of April 21,
27 and May 4, 2015
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
MEETING DECORUM
Council would like to remind all people present tonight that serious issues are
decided at Council meetings which affect many people’s lives. Therefore, we ask that
you act with the appropriate decorum that a Council Meeting deserves. Commentary
and conversations by the public are distracting. Should anyone disrupt the Council
Meeting in any way, the meeting will be stopped and that person’s behavior will be
reprimanded. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge
and filmed by Shaw Communications Inc.
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700 DELEGATIONS
701 Emergency Preparedness Week Presentation
• Patrick Cullen, Emergency Program Coordinator
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
801 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue
801.1 Addendum Report, 23940 104 Avenue
Staff report dated May 12, 2015 providing options with respect to a
voluntary amenity contribution by the applicant for rezoning application
2011-081-RZ.
(Report to be circulated separately) Report attached
Note: Item 801.2 was deferred from the April 28, 2015 Council Meeting
801.2 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1 and R-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 to amend the Urban Area
Boundary and to designate from Agricultural to Urban Residential and to
Conservation for areas around the watercourse be given first and second
readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District)
to permit subdivision of approximately 68 lots be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
900 CORRESPONDENCE
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Final Reading
1001 2011-012-RZ, 11550 and 11544 207 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803-2011
Staff report dated May 12, 2015 recommending final reading
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential) to consolidate the two lots and construct ten townhouses
Final reading
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1002 Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7151-2015
To add an additional definition to “smoke or smoking” to ensure that e-
cigarettes are prohibited
Final reading
1003 Maple Ridge 2015 Tax Rates Bylaws
1003.1 Maple Ridge Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7147-2015
To allow for dyke maintenance and improvements and equipment repair
and maintenance
Final reading
1003.2 Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7148-2015
To allow for dyke maintenance and improvements and equipment repair
and maintenance
Final reading
1004 Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7145-2015
To establish the five year financial plan for the years 2015 through 2019
Final reading
1005 Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7146-2015
To establish property tax rates for Municipal and Regional District purposes
for the year 2015
Final reading
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1100 Minutes – May 4, 2015
Public Works and Development Services
The following issues were presented at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting with
the recommendations being brought to this meeting for City Council consideration and
final approval. The Committee of the Whole meeting is open to the public and is held in
the Council Chamber at 1:00 p.m. on the Monday the week prior to this meeting.
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1101 2011-012- DVP, 2011-012-DP, 11550 and 11544 207 Street
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DVP to reduce front yard
setbacks, interior north side yard setbacks and interior south yard setbacks
and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DP
to permit construction of 10 townhouse units in the RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential) zone.
1102 Award of Contract, Pavement Rehabilitation Program
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the extension of the
2010 contract for Pavement Rehabilitation be awarded to Imperial Paving
Limited.
1103 Request for Additional DCC Funding – Contract ITT-EN14-54, Larch Avenue
Road Extension
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that Contract ITT-EN14-54,
Larch Avenue Extension awarded to Frazer Excavation be increased and
that the Financial Plan be amended to increase the project budget.
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 2015 Community Grants
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the proposed allocation
of 2015 Community Grants be approved.
Community Development and Recreation Service
1151
Correspondence
1171
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Other Committee Issues
1181
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1201 Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force (“MHSTF”) Outreach
Operating Grants
Staff report dated May 12, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to execute the Addictions Outreach Operating Grant between
the City and Alouette Addiction Services and the Mental Health Outreach
Operating Grant between the City and the Canadian Mental Health
Association and that the remaining portion of allocated funding be held on
a contingent basis pending unforeseen expenses.
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL
From the April 20, 2015 Closed Council Meeting
• Item 04.01 Medical Marihuana Production Facilities (“MMPF”)
- Resolution to forward a letter to Health Canada
From the April 27, 2015 Closed Council Meeting
• Item 04.04 Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Term Appointments 2015-2016
From the May 4, 2015 Closed Council Meeting
• Item 04.02 Tentative Agreement with the Maple Ridge Firefighters’
Local 4449 of the International Association of
Firefighters
• Item 04.04 Chief Administrative Officer Position
04.04.01 Rotation of the Acting Chief Administrative Officer
through the three General Managers
04.04.02 Appointments to the Chief Administrative Officer
recruitment sub-committee
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
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1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING
1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1900 ADJOURNMENT
Checked by:________________ Date: ________________
QUESTION PERIOD
The purpose of the Question Period is to provide the public with an opportunity to
ask questions of Council on items that are of concern to them, with the exception of
Public Hearing by-laws which have not yet reached conclusion.
Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff
members.
Each person will be permitted 2 minutes to ask their question (a second
opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium).
Questions must be directed to the Chair of the meeting and not to individual
members of Council. The total Question Period is limited to 15 minutes.
Council reserves the right to defer responding to a question in order to obtain the
information required to provide a complete and accurate response.
Other opportunities are available to address Council including public hearings,
delegations and community forum. The public may also make their views known to
Council by writing or via email and by attending open houses, workshops and
information meetings. Serving on an Advisory Committee is an excellent way to
have a voice in the future of this community.
For more information on these opportunities contact:
Clerk’s Department at 604-463-5221 or clerks@mapleridge.ca.
Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@mapleridge.ca.
City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 28, 2015
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on April 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor G. Robson F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor T. Shymkiw Services
Councillor C. Speirs C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Services
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. and live streamed and
recorded by the City of Maple Ridge
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Items 602 and 1103 were withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the
applicant. Items 701 and 702 will be dealt with prior to Items 601 and
602.
501
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400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved with the removal of Items 602 and 1103 and
the change in order of Items 701 and 702.
500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 2015
R/2015-167
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 2015 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 21, 2015
R/2015-168
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 21, 2015 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of April 7(2),
8, 14, 16(2), 2015
R/2015-169
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of
April 7(2), 8, 14, 16(2), 2015 be received.
CARRIED
Note: Items 601 to 603 were dealt with following Items 701 and 702
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
601 Presentation on Item 1101 2014-120-RZ, 23075, 23070, 23025, 23095,
23089, 23060 and 23054 Loughheed Highway; 11383 and 11305 232
Street
• Liz Collins, Qualico Developments
• Peter Hume, Hume Consulting
• Ken Cantor, Commercial Activities Manager, Edmonton
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Ms. Collins introduced Qualico Developments and the representatives
involved with the project.
Mr. Hume gave a power point presentation providing information on the
Cottonwood lands, including an analysis of the commercial use of the
property and the possible impact on the City’s downtown core of the
proposed development.
Mr. Cantor continued the power point presentation and provided
information on Qualico Developments as well as projects completed by the
company which are similar to the one proposed for the City of Maple Ridge.
He provided details of what types of tenants are proposed for the
Cottonwood lands commercial site.
Note: Item 602 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
602 Presentation on Item 1103 2014-013-RZ, 23895 124 Avenue, 12507,
12469, 12555 and 12599 240 Street
•Wayne Bissky, Bissky Architecture
603 Presentation in Item 1104 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue
•Ryan Lucy – Morningstar Homes Ltd
Mr. Lucy gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details on the property
development at 23940 104 Avenue (the Wynnyk Site). The presentation
provided details on:
•The proposed plan for the area
•Enhancements to Spencer Creek and the surrounding area
•The site plan and the site in context to the neighbouring properties
•Proposed height variances
Note: Item 701 and 702 were dealt with prior to Items 601 to 603
700 DELEGATIONS
701 New Westminster & District Labour Council – Day of Mourning Presentation
•Rysa Kronenbush and Joanne Foote
Ms. Foote and Ms. Kronenbush provided information and asked for support
and recognition of April 28, 2015 as the Day of Mourning for workers killed
and injured on job sites. Ms. Foote provided a presentation designated to
educate local government and citizens on workplace health and safety
issues. She highlighted the past and current role of local government.
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Ms. Kronenbush spoke to the role of children in the workplace and
addressed worker deaths and accidents which occurred in 2014. She
asked for support for the reopening of an investigation into two mill
explosions in 2014.
702 Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society (“FRANAS”) – Introduction to
FRANAS, their mandate, mission and future goals in and for the community
• Joanne Foote, Chair
• Yvonne Desabrais, Vice Chair
Ms. Foote gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the
Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society (“FRANAS”). The presentation
provided details on the mission statement and vision of the Society,
introduced the Society’s Board of Directors, acknowledged the groups
involved with the Society and outlined administrative accomplishments.
Ms. Foote advised that June 21, 2015 is National Aboriginal Day.
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Item 801 was deferred from the April 14, 2015 Council Meeting
801 Sale of Municipal Property – 201B Street (20100 block of 116B Avenue)
Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that the sale process of
the 201B Street roadway commence.
R/2015-170
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to commence the process for the sale of the 201B
roadway including the preparation of a Highway Closure and Dedication
Removal Bylaw and upon approval of same, the subdivision and disposition
process of the resulting residential lot.
CARRIED
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802 Notice by Councillor Robson from the April 14, 2015 Council Meeting
R/2015-171
It was moved and seconded
That staff prepare a report on the regulation of amateur radio antennae in
the community based on Industry Canada recommendations which are co-
approved by the Amateur Radio Association of Canada.
CARRIED
900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Note: Items 1001 to 1003 are from the April 21, 2015 Public Hearing
1001 2013-113-RZ, 21530 Donovan Avenue
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7050-2013
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family
Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit future subdivision into two
single family residential lots
Third reading
R/2015-172
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7050-2013 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Bell excused herself from the discussion of Item 1002 at 8:36
p.m. as she received a public hearing notice for this item.
1002 2014-096-RZ, 12250 237 Street
To release Restrictive Covenant AD080315 which restricts the use of the
land to one Single Family dwelling and Agricultural uses, including buildings
and structures accessory to Agricultural use from the title of the property
located at 12250 237 Street
R/2015-173
It was moved and seconded
That Restrictive Covenant AD080315 which restricts the use of the land to
one Single Family dwelling and Agricultural uses, including buildings and
structures accessory to Agricultural use from the title of the property
located at 12250 237 Street be released.
CARRIED
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Note: Councillor Bell returned to the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
1003 RZ/115/10, 23213 Lougheed Highway
1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6940-2012
To designate from Agricultural to Commercial and Conservation and to add
to conservation
Third reading
R/2015-174
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6940-2012 be given third reading.
CARRIED
1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6834-2011
To rezone from M-2 (General Industrial) to CS-1 (Service Commercial) to
align the zone with the existing commercial business
Third reading
R/2015-175
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6834-2011 be given third reading.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes – April 20, 2015
R/2015-176
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 20, 2015
be received.
CARRIED
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Public Works and Development Services
1101 2014-120-RZ, 23075, 23070, 23025, 23095, 23089, 23060 and
23054 Loughheed Highway; 11383 and 11305 232 Street, RS-3 to RM-1,
RST, R-2 and C-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7139-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RST (Street Townhouse
Residential), R-2 (Urban Residential District) and C-2 (Community
Commercial) to permit 73 R-2 lots, 68 units of RST-type rowhouses, 144
units of RM-1 townhouses and 3530 square metres of commercial floor
space be denied.
R/2015-177
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2014-120-RZ be denied.
CARRIED
1102 2015-021-RZ, 24070 132 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7142-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to
allow future subdivision into approximately three single family residential
lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information
as described on Schedules A, B, E, F, G and J of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a subdivision application.
R/2015-178
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for
consultation during the development or amendment of an Official
Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required
with specifically:
i.The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the
plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
ii.The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered
by the plan;
iii.The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by
the plan;
iv.First Nations;
v.School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district
boards; and
vi.The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
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and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be
required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed
OCP amendments on the City’s website, together with an invitation to the
public to comment, and;
That Bylaw No. 7142-2015 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A,B,E,F,G and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879–1999,
along with a subdivision application.
CARRIED
Note: Item 1103 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
1103 2014-013-RZ, 23895 124 Avenue, 12507, 12469, 12555 and
12599 240 Street, Addendum to First Reading
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 providing information on revisions to
Application No. 2014-013-RZ.
1104 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1 and R-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 to amend the Urban Area
Boundary and to designate from Agricultural to Urban Residential and to
Conservation for areas around the watercourse be given first and second
readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District)
to permit subdivision of approximately 68 lots be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2015-179
It was moved and seconded
1)That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act,
opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided by way of
posting Bylaw No. 7120-2014 on the municipal website and requiring that
the applicant host a Development Information Meeting (DIM), and Council
considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities,
except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw;
2)That Bylaw No. 7120-2014 be considered in conjunction with the Capital
Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3)That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7120-2014 is consistent with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4)That Bylaw No. 7120-2014 be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
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5)That Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be amended as identified in the staff report
dated April 20, 2015, be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public
Hearing;
6)That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i)Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive
Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the
Agreement;
ii)Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iii)Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and “C”;
iv)Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways,
multi-purpose trails; and removal of all debris and garbage from park
land;
v)Registration of a Restrictive Covenant and Access Easement for the
offsite compensation works around the watercourse north-east of the
subject property;
vi)Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical and
floodplain report, which addresses the suitability of the subject
property for the proposed development;
vii)Proof of submission for review or approval from the Ministry of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for changes in and
about a stream prior to beginning in-stream works;
viii)Proof of submission of notification to the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans for the relocation and enhancement of Spencer Creek and
Mainstone Creek; and
ix)In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any
evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject property.
If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that
the subject property is not a contaminated site.
R/2015-180
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2011-081-RZ be deferred until completion of an Albion
Area Concept Plan.
DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse,
Councillor Shymkiw – OPP0SED
R/2015-181
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2011-081-RZ be deferred to no later than the May 12,
2015 Council meeting to allow discussion between staff and the applicant
of the possible provision of an amenity contribution.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
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1105 2015-080-DP, 11406 205 Street, Heritage Alteration Permit
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal 2015-080-DP to allow revitalization and
renovation work to be carried out on the Whitehead Residence in
Hammond.
R/2015-182
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-080-DP
respecting property located at 11406 205 Street.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Bell excused herself from discussion of Item 1106 at 8:37 p.m.
as her child attends Meadowridge School.
1106 2014-118-AL, 12266 240 Street, Application for Non-Farm Use
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that non-farm use
Application No. 2014-118-AL for a northern expansion of the existing
Meadowridge School site be forwarded to the Agricultural Land
Commission.
R/2015-183
It was moved and seconded
That non-farm use Application # 2014-118-AL be forwarded to the
Agricultural Land Commission.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Bell returned to the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
1107 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Ticket
Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 7061-2014 to update the
parent Ticketing Bylaw with recently amended offences in various bylaws
be given first, second and third readings.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that a revised schedule was
distributed to Council earlier in the day.
R/2015-184
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7061-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
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R/2015-185
It was moved and seconded
That item 1107 be deferred to the May 25, 2015 Council Workshop
Meeting.
CARRIED
1108 Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Smoking
Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7151-2015 to add an additional definition
to “smoke or smoking” to ensure that e-cigarettes are prohibited be given
first, second and third readings.
R/2015-186
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7151-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1109 Award of Contract, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning – South
Alouette and Kanaka Creek Watersheds
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Contract 11-5255-
20-061, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning – South Alouette
and Kanaka Creek Watersheds be awarded to Urban Systems Limited and
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the
following information:
- Definition of Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (“ISMPs”)
- Legislation pertaining to ISMPs
- Watersheds affected within the City boundaries
- Key deliverables
- Procurement Process
- Proponent chosen and why
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 8:59 p.m.
R/2015-187
It was moved and seconded
That Contract 11-5255-20-061, Integrated Stormwater Management
Planning - South Alouette and Kanaka Creek Watersheds, be awarded to
Urban Systems Limited in the amount of $376,555 plus taxes, and that an
additional 5% contingency be established for this project; and further
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That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
1110 Drinking Water Quality Report 2014
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 providing information on the regulatory
framework and water quality monitoring data for 2014.
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Rock Ridge Cell Tower – Support for Next Steps
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the construction and
operation of a telecommunications tower at 13550 240 Street by SBA Inc.
be supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign a Licence of
Occupation Agreement and that SBA be required to complete specific work
prior to undertaking construction of the tower.
The Director of Corporate Support provided clarification of the capabilities
of the tower to provide cell phone eception to Golden Ears Park.
R/2015-188
It was moved and seconded
1.That the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at the
Rock Ridge property, 13550-240 St., by SBA Inc. be supported;
2.That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation
agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and SBA Inc.; and
3.That SBA be required to complete the following prior to undertaking
construction of the tower:
- receiving support of Industry Canada;
- the satisfactory completion of the Natural Features Development Permit
Area; and
- the successful issuance of a building permit.
CARRIED
1132 Maple Ridge Council Procedure Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Council
Procedure Amending Bylaw No. 7149-2015 to remove Mayor and
Councillor Reports and the Moment of Reflection from the Council Meeting
agenda be given first, second and third readings.
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R/2015-189
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7149-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1133 Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association Director Position
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that staff be directed to
request that the Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association
amend their establishing constitution to remove local government elected
officials from being directors on their Board of Directors.
R/2015-190
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to request that the Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice
Advocacy Association amend their establishing constitution to remove local
government elected officials from being directors on their board.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
1134 2015 Tax Rates Bylaws – Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District and Albion
Dyking District
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Albion Dyking District
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7147-2015 be given first, second and third readings
and that Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7148-2015 be given
first, second and third readings.
R/2015-191
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7147-2015 be given first, second and third readings; and
That Bylaw No. 7148-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1135 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2015
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended March 31, 2015 be approved.
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R/2015-192
It was moved and seconded
That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended March 31,
2015 be approved:
General $ 4,792,333.
Payroll $ 1,604,127.
Purchase Card $ 120,862.
$ 6,517,322.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Robson returned to the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
1136 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the 2014
Consolidated Financial Statements be accepted.
R/2015-193
It was moved and seconded
That the 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements be accepted.
CARRIED
1137 2015 Council Expenses
Staff report dated April 14, 2015 providing updated Council expenses
recorded to the end of March for 2015.
For information only
No motion required
1138 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Development Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 7144-2015 be given
first, second and third readings.
R/2015-194
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7144-2015 be given first, second and third readings; and
That the bylaw be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Council Minutes
April 28, 2015
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1139 Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015-
2019 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7145-2015 be given first, second and third
readings.
R/2015-195
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7145-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1140 Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015
Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7146-2015 be given first, second and third
readings.
R/2015-196
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7146-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
Community Development and Recreation Service – Nil
Correspondence – Nil
Other Committee Issues – Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1201 Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force
Report dated April 28, 2015 recommending that funding from the
Protective Services Reserves be allocated for four outreach workers,
consulting services to conduct an assessment of the current social service
structure in Maple Ridge, a funding envelope to support work of the
Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force and an increase in security
services.
Council Minutes
April 28, 2015
Page 16 of 17
Mayor Read provided an update on the progress of the work being carried
out by the Homelessness Solutions Task Force and an explanation of the
funding requests.
R/2015-197
It was moved and seconded
1.That funding up to a maximum of $160,000 be allocated for four
outreach workers as an interim measure for up to six months; and
2.That funding up to a maximum of $75,000 be allocated for consulting
services to conduct a thorough assessment of current social service
provision in Maple Ridge to identify efficiencies, gaps and
redundancies and deliver a report with the appropriate
recommendations; and
3.That funding up to $65,000 be allocated to backfill a staff person
selected to assist in the coordination and support of the task force
teams and overall task force objectives, if necessary; and
4.That funding in the amount of $25,000 be allocated to increase
security services; and
5.That funding for the above projects be allocated from the Protective
Services Reserve and that staff be directed to amend the Financial
Plan accordingly.
CARRIED
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
1601 Councillor Robson expressed concern with Metro Vancouver Inspectors
inspecting establishments in Maple Ridge and requested that City staff
coordinate with Metro Vancouver staff to ensure enforcement of the same
rules.
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS –Nil
Council Minutes
April 28, 2015
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1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chris Mundy
Mr. Mundy spoke to the tree bylaw and requested that a vote or a
referendum on the proposed bylaw be held.
Clotilde Castiello
Ms. Castiello expressed concern over water use and asked whether a study
will be done on the impact of the marihuana production facility in
Whonnock on the local watershed. She also asked for more information on
the water quality report.
April Hazard
Ms. Hazard asked what the Homelessness Task Force can offer in the short
term to residents such as herself who live in an area where there are a
large number of homeless. She outlined a number of issues and concerns
and questioned why more is not being done about drug dealing in the
neighbourhood and why the RCMP and the Bylaws Department are not
responding to calls and complaints about the issues and about unsightly
properties in the vicinity.
Bill McCallion
Mr. McCallion asked whether the Mayor and Council members can state
that the marihuana production facility being development in Whonnock is a
bad idea.
1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:56 p.m.
_______________________________
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
___________________________________
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
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City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 12, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-081-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council
SUBJECT: Addendum Report – Options
23940 104 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This application was considered by Council on April 28, 2015 for first and second reading of Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014, and second reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No.
6906-2012, and was deferred with the following resolution:
“That Application 2011-081-RZ be deferred to no later than the May 12, 2015 Council meeting to
allow discussion between staff and the applicant of the possible provision of an amenity
contribution.”
Staff and the applicant met on April 29, 2015 to discuss the potential of a voluntary amenity
contribution. The applicant is proposing to contribute an amount of $3,100.00 per lot. For this
development, the amount would be equivalent to $210,800.00 for 68 lots. Alternatively, the
applicant has offered to build washroom/changeroom facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is submitted for information purposes; no resolution is required.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
A report recommending giving second reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012, and first
and second reading to Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 and forwarding the
application to Public Hearing (see Appendix A) was deferred at the April 28, 2015 Council Meeting.
During the discussion, Council determined that the application would be deferred to explore the
applicant’s willingness to contribute a Community Amenity Contribution as a component of the
application. The following resolution was passed:
“That Application 2011-081-RZ be deferred to no later than the May 12, 2015 Council meeting to
allow discussion between staff and the applicant of the possible provision of an amenity
contribution.”
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Following deferral of the application, staff met with the applicant on April 29, 2015, to discuss
Council’s direction.
b) Revised Information:
The applicant has offered to provide a Community Amenity Contribution as follows (see Appendix B):
“1. A total amenity contribution based on the Albion Area Plan Community Amenity Program;
2. Based on the proposed subdivision an amount of $210,800.00, equivalent to $3,100.00 per
lot;
3. At the City’s discretion the contribution can be cash-in-lieu or Morningstar can build
amenities such as the washroom/changeroom facilities that were mentioned at the Council
meeting on April 28th, 2015.”
c) Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan
The Official Community Plan (OCP) contains a policy that provides support for Community Amenity
Contributions. Policy 2-9 reads as follows:
Policy 2-9 “Density Bonuses and Amenity Contributions may be considered at Council’s
discretion for all Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amending
applications to help provide a variety of amenities and facilities through the
municipality.”
d) Interdepartmental Comments:
Parks and Leisure Services Department
The Parks and Leisure Services Department discussed improvement projects at the Albion Sports
Complex and came up with four possible options to consider for the voluntary Community Amenity
Contribution:
1. Cash contribution toward a Community Hall in Albion. The original Albion Community Hall
was constructed in 1923 and was operated by volunteers for close to 90 years. The hall was
removed in 2011 due to its poor condition. The Albion Community Club donated the value of
the land the hall had been located on, approximately $290,000, as a contribution toward a
community gathering place in Albion. This funding is currently being held by the City for this
purpose. A further cash contribution for a Community Hall in Albion would provide additional
seed funding for this project. Council recently expressed interest in exploring the potential
for a new Albion Community Hall facility during Councils 2015 Strategic Planning process.
2. Cash contribution for playfield lighting for the Albion Sports Complex Field #2 . There is one
remaining ball field that is not lit in the complex and the Parks and Leisure Services
Department has been trying to complete this project for more than fifteen years. The
proposed Community Amenity Contribution is approximately half of the cost of installing
playfield lighting on Field #2. The voluntary Community Amenity Contribution would be
combined with future Parks and Leisure Services Department capital funding to complete
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this project. This funding would enable playfield lighting to be put in place prior to lots being
sold to minimize future land use conflicts.
3. Cash contribution for changeroom facilities at the Albion Sports Complex. The Parks and
Leisure Services Department is currently working on a design for public washrooms in the
vicinity of the new Albion Sports Complex Water Play Park. There may be potential to
incorporate changerooms for the field sports in the proposed washroom building; however,
without a plan for future playfields in this area of the park, it would be difficult to determine
the best location for a combined washroom/changeroom facility at this time
4. Construction of the washroom facility. The Parks and Leisure Services Department currently
has plans to construct washrooms and is in the process of retaining an architect to design
the building. The Parks and Leisure Services Department has allocated a budget of
$305,000.00 for this project. Should Council prefer the applicant to construct the
washrooms, this budget could be re-allocated to other park improvements.
e) Next Steps:
This addendum report is provided to Council for information purposes, to present the voluntary
amenity contribution for this application. As noted above, Council has four options with respect to
the contributions:
1. Cash contribution toward a community hall
2. Cash contributions for lighting;
3. Cash contributions for changeroom; or
4. Construction of washroom by applicant.
Should Council prefer that the Community Amenity Contribution be in the form of cash, the money
would be held in a reserve account until such a time that the Parks and Leisure Services Capital
Budget could fund the additional amount. This Parks Development Project would be identified in the
Parks and Leisure Services long-term Capital Budget, which would require Council approval. Council
must also approve the award of tender for construction valued at greater than $150,000.00,
therefore Council will review the allocation of this funding at some point in the future.
Option 1: Cash contribution toward a Community Hall in Albion
Should Council be supportive of receiving a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of
$210,800.00 for contribution toward a Community Hall in Albion, then the “Recommendations” in
the April 20, 2015, staff report, Item 1104, would be amended to include the following additional
recommendation in section 6:
x) Receipt of a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of $210,800.00 to be allocated
toward a Community Hall in Albion; or
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Option 2: Cash Contribution for Lighting
Should Council be supportive of receiving a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of
$210,800.00 for playfield lighting for the Albion Sports Complex Field #2, then the
“Recommendations” in the April 20, 2015, staff report, Item 1104, would be amended to include the
following additional recommendation in section 6:
x) Receipt of a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of $210,800.00 to be allocated
to playfield lighting for the Albion Sports Complex Field #2; or
Option 3: Cash Contribution for Changeroom Facilities
Should Council be supportive of receiving a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of
$210,800.00 for changeroom facilities for the Albion Sports Complex, then the “Recommendations”
in the April 20, 2015, staff report, Item 1104, would be amended to include the following additional
recommendation in section 6:
x) Receipt of a voluntary amenity contribution in the amount of $210,800.00 to be allocated
to changeroom facilities at the Albion Sports Complex; or
Option 4: Construction of Washroom
Should Council be supportive of the applicant constructing washroom facilities, then the
“Recommendations” in the April 20, 2015, staff report, Item 1104, would be amended to include the
following additional recommendation in section 6:
x) Construction of washroom facilities, as per Parks and Leisure Services design guidelines
and specifications.
Alternative:
Should Council not be satisfied with the applicant’s voluntary amenity contribution, the following
alternative is provided:
1. That an amenity contribution charge greater than $3,100.00 per lot be explored. This would
be a deferral.
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CONCLUSION:
This report is provided for information purposes and to update Council on what the applicant has
proposed as a voluntary amenity contribution.
“Original signed by Michelle Baski”
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Prepared by: Michelle Baski, AScT
Planning Technician
“Original signed by Christine Carter”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng.
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Kelly Swift”
____________________________________________
Approved by: Kelly Swift,
GM: Community Development,
Parks & Recreation Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Second Reading Report dated April 20, 2015
Appendix B – Letter from Morningstar, dated May 1, 2015
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City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: April 20, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-081-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First and Second Reading
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 and
Second Reading
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
23940 104 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property, located at 23940 104 Avenue, from
RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District),
to permit a future subdivision of approximately 68 lots.
The subject property was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in 1998 by Resolution
#454/98, as the agricultural future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with
adjacent non-farm land uses. The property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek
and its associate stream channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks.
Council granted first reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 and considered the early
consultation requirements for the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment on August 28, 2012.
The subject property is designated as General Urban in the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth
Strategy and is within the Fraser Sewer Area, so no Regional approvals are required. However, an
Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment is required to amend the Urban Area Boundary on Maple
Ridge’s Generalised Future Land Use Map in the OCP and to re-designate the land from Agricultural
to Urban Residential and to Conservation for the areas around the watercourse.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1)That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act, opportunity for early and on-
going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw
No. 7120-2014 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development
Information Meeting (DIM), and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further
consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw;
2)That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 be considered in conjunction with
the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3)That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 is consistent
with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4)That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 7120-2014 be given first and
second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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5) That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be amended as identified in the staff
report dated April 20, 2015, be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
6) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of
the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and “C”;
iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways, multi-purpose trails; and
removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant and Access Easement for the offsite compensation
works around the watercourse north-east of the subject property;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical and floodplain report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development;
vii) Proof of submission for review or approval from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations for changes in and about a stream prior to beginning in-stream works;
viii) Proof of submission of notification to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the
relocation and enhancement of Spencer Creek and Mainstone Creek; and
ix) In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional
Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the
subject property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the
subject property is not a contaminated site.
DISCUSSION:
1) Background Context:
Applicant: Don Bowins
Owners: John and Steve Wynnyk
Legal Description: Lot 6, District Lot 405, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 60014
OCP:
Existing: Agricultural
Proposed: Urban Residential and Conservation
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District)
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Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-1b (One Family
Urban (Medium Density) Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential and Parks within the ALR
South: Use: Agricultural (Horse Training Facility)
Zone: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Agricultural
East: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), RS-2
(One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family
Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Urban Residential
West: Use: Fairgrounds, Ice Rink and Sports Fields
Zone: CD-4-88 (Agricultural Events, Special Events, etc.)
Designation: Parks within the ALR
Existing Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Site Area: 5.3 ha (13 acres)
Access: 104 Avenue and Slatford Place
Servicing requirement: Full Urban
2) Background:
The subject property was excluded from the ALR in 1998 by Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural
future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with adjacent non-farm land uses, and
the property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream
channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks. In 2008, the property was removed
from the Green Zone in the Livable Region Strategic Plan, and in 2011 was re-designated General
Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy.
At the March 27, 2012 Council Meeting, Council defeated staff’s recommendation to defer first
reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 pending adoption of an Albion Flats Concept Plan.
The motion was amended that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be deferred for a period of no
longer than four months, at which time an updated recommendation from staff would be brought
forward to Council. At the August 28, 2012 Council Meeting, Council defeated staff’s
recommendation to defer first reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 pending the
outcome of the exclusion applications for properties to the north of 105 Avenue and the subsequent
adoption of an Albion Flats Concept Plan. First reading was granted on August 28, 2012, and the
applicant was directed to provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, and G of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a Subdivision application (see Appendix
A for previous Council reports and Council resolutions).
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Timeline:
Pursuant with the Council Resolution, a letter was sent on September 12, 2012 requesting the
information required on Schedules A, C, and G and the Subdivision application. The applicant
worked on the subdivision layout and requested variances to the setback to the creeks. In order to
compensate for the reduced environmental setbacks, the applicant needed to provide a net benefit
to the environment. Offsite compensation works to the north-east of the site were incorporated into
the development plan to accomplish this net benefit. The applicant made their application for the
Watercourse Development Permit application on July 11, 2014, the Subdivision application on
September 25, 2014, and the Development Variance Permit application on February 16, 2015.
Near the end of 2014, the application changed hands from Genstar to Morningstar Homes, resulting
in further changes to the subdivision layout and proposed zoning. An updated Environmental
Assessment, Subdivision Plan, and Geotechnical Report were received in February 2015, and the
Development Information Meeting was held on March 5, 2015. Based on the review of the
submitted information, the application is considered feasible and able to proceed for second reading
and Public Hearing.
3) Project Description:
The subject property is located on the southwest corner of 104 Avenue and Slatford Place and is
approximately 5.3 ha (13 acres) in area (see Appendix B). The subject property is bounded to the
north by 104 Avenue and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned properties;
to the east by Spencer Creek and Slatford Place and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density)
Residential), RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zoned
properties; to the south by an RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) zoned agricultural property that is still within the ALR; and to the west by a city-owned
Fairground and playing fields (CD-4-88 Comprehensive Development zone).
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to
10 R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots on the north of the property, and 58 R-2 (Urban Residential
District) zoned lots on the interior of the property.
4) Planning Analysis:
i) Official Community Plan:
The subject property is designated Agricultural, and is within the Albion Flats Area Plan
boundaries (see Appendix C). As this application is proceeding in advance of the Albion Flats
Area Plan, an OCP amendment to re-designate the subject property from Agricultural to Urban
Residential and Conservation is required. The OCP Land Use Schedule will also need
amending to include the subject property within the Urban Area Boundary (see Appendix D).
The proposed OCP designation is Urban Residential – Major Corridor, as 104 Avenue is
identified as a Major Corridor on Figure 4 of the OCP. The Urban Residential – Major Corridor
designation includes ground-oriented housing forms such as single-detached dwellings, garden
suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, or small lot intensive
residential, subject to compliance with Major Corridor Residential infill policies. The R-1
(Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) zones are in compliance with the OCP
designation.
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ii) Albion Flats and the Agricultural Land Reserve:
As noted above, the subject property is designated Agricultural, and is within the Albion Flats
Area Plan boundaries.
The history of the Albion Flats Area Plan process was presented at the Council Workshop of
March 16, 2015. A report on the land use options and process is being prepared for Council
discussion to be presented at an upcoming Council Workshop meeting. The Area Plan will
determine future land uses, including land uses to the south of the subject property, which
have not yet been determined. The proposed subdivision plan suggests future road
connections that may or may not occur, depending upon the outcome of the area plan process.
The subject property was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in 1998 by
Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural future of the site was limited due to the conflicts
associated with adjacent non-farm land uses. The property is further limited due to the
presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream channels which separates the parcel into
three small blocks.
Additionally, in October 2011, the Agricultural Land Commission discussed the Albion Flats
Concept Plan and provided the following decision related to this area of the plan (Appendix E):
“…that while the Commission is prepared to cooperate towards future commercial or industrial
development at Albion Flats, it will do so in conjunction with restoration of an agricultural
future of that part of Albion Flats lying to the north of 105 Avenue; and that focusing on the
area north of 105 Avenue, the Commission will expect the DMR to undertake a comprehensive
review of drainage and stream flow condition in the Road Thirteen Dyking District with a view
to resolving issues identified in the Golder Associates overview agricultural assessment and
the HB Lanarc environmental baseline report, that review to include:
preliminary consultation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
preparation of an agricultural remedial action plan...to address all relevant issues
including but not limited to drainage, long-term access, buffering or consolidation, and
design to ensure that traffic patterns enable practical access ad use by farm vehicles;
AND THAT the Commission will expect DMR to submit an application under section 29 of the
Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the ALR the land lying south of 105 Avenue
and west of 240 Street together with any remnant areas elsewhere in DMR identified by the
Commission as being unsuitable for agriculture; Commission approval of such an application
may be in part or in whole conditional on progress toward the foregoing action plan;”
The above suggests that exclusion of the lands to the south 105 Avenue is dependent upon a
remedial action plan for lands to the north of 105 Avenue. One of the key issues will be
funding the drainage improvement required for the area. The land use options and process
report currently being prepared will highlight this issue. One option Council could consider is
that a fee is charged to each property to contribute to the required drainage improvements. As
this application is being advanced ahead of the remedial action plan and Area Plan, any new
lots created would be exempt from paying the drainage improvement fee, unless required as a
condition of zoning approval.
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iii) Metro Vancouver:
The subject property is designated General Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy and is within
the Metro Urban Containment Boundary. The subject property is also located within the Fraser
Sewerage Area. No regional approvals are required.
iv) Zoning Bylaw:
As discussed above, the proposed OCP designation is Urban Residential – Major Corridor, as
104 Avenue is identified as a Major Corridor on Figure 4 of the OCP. Although the subject
property is considered as a whole to be along a major corridor, Spencer Creek bisects the
property in such a way that the properties fronting 104 Avenue should be considered Major
Corridor, whereas the properties within the development site, which are accessed by Slatford
Place, should be considered Neighbourhood Residential Infill. It is also noted that these lands
abut lands in the ALR and given that the Agricultural land use designation remains, lower
density use remains the most appropriate.
The proposed R-1 (Residential District) lots to the north are proposed to be wider than what is
required under the zone (15.5m (51ft) proposed, versus 12m (39ft) required), in order to be
consistent with the RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned properties
to north, across 104 Avenue, which have a minimum width requirement of 15m (49 ft). The
minimum lot area for R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots is 371m² (4,000ft²). The R-1
(Residential District) lots are proposed to be a minimum of 465m² (5,000ft²), up to 580m²
(6,240ft²).
The minimum lot area for R-2 (Urban Residential District) zoned lots is 315m² (3,390ft²). The
R-2 (Urban Residential District) lots are proposed to be a minimum of 315m² (3,390ft²) up to
541m² (5,800ft²) (see Appendices F and G). Note that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012
has been amended since it received first reading on August 28, 2012 to revise the RS-1B (One
Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone to the R-1 (Residential District) zone, and to
revise the R-1 (Residential District) zone to the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zone.
Both Urban Residential – Major Corridor and Neighbourhood Residential designations meet
OCP Policy 3-21 for infill developments, as discussed above. Park dedication is provided along
Slatford Place which will act as a natural buffer between the proposed higher density
subdivision, from the existing lots fronting Slatford Place. In addition, the proposed
development has paid particular attention to the following:
the ability of the existing infrastructure to support the new development, as the
development is within the Fraser Sewer Area and will meet the stormwater
management requirements for handling run-off onsite without impacting
neighbouring properties;
the compatibility of the site design, setbacks, and lot configuration with the
existing pattern of development in the area, as the development consists of
single family lots, with wider lots fronting 104 Avenue to be consistent with the
existing lots fronting 104 Avenue;
the compatibility between building massing and the type of dwelling units in the
proposed development and the surrounding residential properties, as the
development will consist of three-storey, single-family homes, which is slightly
taller than permitted within the surrounding area, but consistent with newer
developments;
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the location, orientation, and visual impact of vehicle access/egress in relation
to:
i. adjacent developments, as only one additional road access is provided off
Slatford Place; and
iii. the pedestrian environment, as walkway are provided to access the
neighbouring park;
minimizing adverse parking and traffic impacts on the existing neighbourhood, as
two off-street parking spaces are provided per lot, as well as additional on-street
parking being provided;
a gradual transition of scale and density through the design of building mass and
form, such as:
ii. location of lower density components towards the perimeters of a site, as
provided along 104 Avenue; and
iii. concentration of density to the centre of a development or towards a non-
residential boundary, as provided for the proposed R-2 (Urban Residential
District) zoned lots;
retention and preservation of significant trees, other natural vegetation, and
environmental features, as Spencer and Mainstone Creek will be significantly
enhanced and improved as a condition of the development of the subject
property; and
maintaining adequate light, view and privacy for residents on adjacent properties
or in adjacent neighbourhoods, through developing single family development,
rather than multi-family development, as could otherwise be permitted under the
Urban Residential – Major Corridor designation.
v) Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw:
The applicant will need to provide two parking spaces per dwelling unit, as per the Off-Street
Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990, and will need to comply with Section 403 (7) of
the Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, which states that there needs to be 7.5m (25ft) of visual
clearance at an intersection with a street, preventing the construction of any fence, wall, or
structure within that distance. Section 401 (3) of the Zoning Bylaw also prohibits a driveway
that is within 7.5m (25ft) of the point of intersection of an exterior side lot line with a front lot
line or rear lot line.
vi) Proposed Variances:
A Development Variance Permit application has been received for this project and involves the
following relaxations (see Appendix H):
To increase the maximum height of the R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots from
9m (30ft) to 11m (36ft)
To increase the maximum height of the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zoned lots
from 9.75m (32ft) nor 2 storeys to 11m (36ft) and 3 storeys
The requested variances to increase the maximum allowable heights in the R-1 (Residential
District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) zones will be the subject of a future report to
Council.
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vii) Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the OCP, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit application
is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of
watercourse and riparian areas.
Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the OCP, a Natural Features Development Permit application is
required for all development and subdivision activity or building permits for:
All areas designated Conservation on Schedule “B” or all areas within 50
metres of an area designated Conservation on Schedule “B”, or on Figures 2, 3
and 4 in the Silver Valley Area Plan;
All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent;
All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Schedule “C”
to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural
environment and for development that is protected from hazardous conditions.
viii) Advisory Design Panel:
A Form and Character Development Permit is not required and therefore this application does
not need to be reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel.
ix) Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting was held at Samuel Roberson Technical Secondary School
on March 5, 2015. Approximately four people attended the meeting. A summary of the main
comments and discussions with the attendees was provided by the applicant and include the
following main points:
a) A resident expressed concern over the watercourse area increasing the amount of
mosquitos in the area.
b) A resident expressed concern with the parking along 104 Avenue, especially when
there are events at the park.
c) Two residents expressed concern over the lot sizes fronting 104 Avenue.
The following are the applicant’s responses provided in response to the issues raised by the
public:
a) Long-Term Mosquito Management:
“The Wynnbrook development is not set up to have ponds within the subdivision.
The riparian areas of Spencer Creek and Mainstone Creek are all part of a flowing
watercourse system. We don't anticipate any mosquito management issues once
the site is built out.”
Short-term issue during construction:
“During soil deposition and construction, temporary ponds and linear ponds are
actively used for treatment of suspended solids. When in use, stagnant conditions
which would encourage mosquito development will not occur. In fact, the
amended ESC plan for the southern section has a treatment plant instead of a
pond.
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The northern portion of the property has a linear ditch system with stagnant
conditions at this point in time. This is because the site is dormant until spring.
Once temperatures reach 10 to 12°C or more at night, mosquito larvae could
populate the ponds and ditches. It is not expected that this would occur prior to
mid-April. We will keep an eye on these ditches if the site is still dormant and
report if mosquito larvae are present. If appropriate we would manage mosquitoes
at that time, mainly through physical means such as drainage of any wet areas.”
b) “The subdivision will create 50 additional on-street parking spaces and a walkway
connecting the road to the park area.”
c) “The frontages of the proposed lots fronting 104 Avenue are consistent with the
existing RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned lots
fronting 104 Avenue.”
x) Parkland Requirement:
As there are more than two additional lots proposed to be created, the developer will be
required to comply with the park dedication requirements of Section 941 of the Local
Government Act prior to subdivision approval.
For this project, there is sufficient land that is proposed to be dedicated as park on the subject
property and this land will be required to be dedicated as a condition of final reading. In
addition to onsite park dedication, offsite park dedication to the north-east is being provided
for additional enhancement and restoration works in connection with Spencer Creek, for
compensation for the reduced watercourse setbacks (see Appendices B and I).
5) Environmental Implications:
The subject property was formerly farmed and consists of old pasture and fill. The property is
currently overgrown by reed canarygrass, blackberry and other grass species. The creeks were
channelized when the Albion Flats were diked and a floodgate was installed at the confluence of
Spencer Creek with Kanaka Creek. Spencer and Mainstone Creeks are ditched with eroding
oversteepened banks with slow-flowing silty channels. Both creeks are fishbearing and have coho
and other salmonids that utilize this reach for winter rearing, though summer rearing is limited by low
water flows. The subject property has little potential for trees due to high groundwater table and
poor soil conditions. The subject property is partially located within the Fraser River 200 year
floodplain and soil is being deposited to raise the grade to the proposed flood construction level. A
restrictive covenant for the geotechnical and floodplain requirements is a condition of final reading.
The development of the subject property involves the relocation and enhancement of reaches of
both Spencer and Mainstone Creeks at their confluence. The proposed riparian area enhancements
will improve the habitat for red-legged frogs, an identified species at risk, by providing a treed
riparian corridor. The enhancements propose an increase in high-value rearing instream habitat, an
increase in high value riparian habitat, and offsite instream enhancements upstream, north-east of
104 Avenue (see Appendices I and J).
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A notification of the relocation and enhancement to the watercourses was provided in May 2013, to
the Urban Development Group of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Recent correspondence
from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations indicates that the
Environmental Assessment and enhancement works will need to be audited by them as well. This
proof of submission for review or approval will be a condition of final reading. A Watercourse
Protection Development Permit and Natural Features Development Permit are required to
accompany this rezoning and subdivision application.
6) Agricultural Impact:
The subject property was excluded from the ALR in 1998 by Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural
future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with adjacent non-farm land uses, and
the property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream
channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks.
An Agricultural Impact Assessment and Groundwater Impact Assessment were provided for the
development as the subject property abuts agricultural land within the ALR that is currently in use as
a horse training facility with accompanying horse barns and facilities. The proposed development
will require imported fill for foundations for buildings, roads, and driveways, resulting in increased
local runoff. All increased water flows will be accommodated by the stormwater management
system, including: 300 mm topsoil in yards and boulevards; on-lot detention systems; in-pipe
detention structures beneath the roads, and drainage into riparian areas and swales that will flow
north. A portion of the water falling on the proposed development will no longer infiltrate as in the
pre-development stage, which may result in a lowering of watertables in the area. Because poor
drainage is the main limitation of agricultural production in the area, reducing the watertable is more
likely to have a beneficial rather than a detrimental effect on neighbours.
Dust impacts during the construction phase will be temporary, as the construction phase is in the
summer only, and intermittent, as it would only be an issue during northerly winds. The dust will
likely mainly impact the pasture area of the farmland, rather than the more intensively used riding
area. Options to mitigate the dust include water suppression and/or constructing a temporary 2m
(6.6ft) fence near or at the eastern part of the property line, adjacent to the riding area.
There will be increased traffic attributed to this development, both during the construction phase
and afterwards, but it will be focused either on 104 Avenue or on Slatford Place. Neither of these
roads is an access point for the farming property, nor do they directly affect traffic flow where the
farmland fronts onto 240 Street. Therefore, the assessment concluded that the magnitude of the
impact of increased traffic on adjacent farmland will be negligible.
The noise impact will be temporary and felt mainly during construction in the southern portion of the
subdivision. It would only be felt during daytime hours and animals will likely adapt to relatively
constant background noise. The impact of noise is moderate in magnitude, negative in direction,
and intermittent and temporary in duration. The effect of noise on pasturing horses is minor as there
is some opportunity for avoidance. Options for mitigation include: communication with the farm
operator to identify periods of peak noise, periods of peak sensitivity, and re-scheduling certain
construction operations or concentrating training operations at a maximum distance from active
construction at any one time; temporary noise barriers; and/or early establishment of a treed buffer.
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The Agricultural Impact Assessment recommends a row of medium-sized trees along the proposed
development and the farmland to deal with the increase in land use intensity. The best combined
protection in the interest of both farmland and the proposed residential development would be an
evergreen hedge. Therefore, an agricultural buffer is proposed for the development, including trees,
a walkway, and a swale (see Appendix H). The future land use is unknown, but ALC Resolution
#2635/2011 determined that the land south of 105 Avenue is of very limited interest to agriculture,
and that the Commission will expect the City of Maple Ridge to submit an application to exclude the
land lying south of 105 Avenue and west of 240 Street, along with other remnant areas elsewhere in
Maple Ridge identified by the Commission as being unsuitable for agriculture. Based on this
resolution, it is expected that the lands to the south will at some point be excluded from the ALR and
that the need for this agricultural buffer is somewhat temporary in nature.
7) Traffic Impact:
As the subject property is located within 800 metres of an intersection of the Lougheed Highway, a
referral has been sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Ministry approval of the
Zone Amending Bylaw will be required as a condition of final reading. At this time, the Ministry has
granted preliminary approval of the development application.
The intersections of 104 Avenue at both Slatford Place and 105 Avenue are to be reconstructed with
button-type traffic circles as a condition of rezoning. Existing curb-returns at these intersections will
need to be re-built to accommodate the traffic circles. Driveway letdowns on 104 Avenue will need
to be designed in a way that does not interfere with the safe use of the equestrian trail that runs
between the back of the sidewalk and the property line. A sidewalk connection between 104 Avenue
and the new road into the subdivision will need to be provided.
8) Interdepartmental Implications:
i) Engineering Department:
In addition to the intersection improvements noted above, the west side of Slatford Place will
require full urban upgrading including widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk and streetlighting at
the subdivision stage. Any improvements to the sanitary sewer will be provided by the developer
as a condition of rezoning. The developer will also need to eliminate the aerial wires and poles
on the west side of Slatford Place as a condition of rezoning. Storm sewer and watermain works
and services will be done as a condition of subdivision.
ii) Parks & Leisure Services Department:
There is an existing horse trail that runs along 104 Avenue, therefore the Parks Department
would like to work with the developer to identify an appropriate trail surface in front of the new
houses.
iii) License, Permits and Bylaws Department:
A geotechnical and floodplain assessment will need to be provided as the subject property is
partially within the Fraser River 200 year floodplain. A geotechnical and floodplain restrictive
covenant will be registered as a condition of final reading.
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iv) Fire Department:
The initial subdivision layout showed a dead-end street running north/south on the west side of
the property. The Fire Department requested a temporary hammerhead turn-around to be
installed on the south end of the dead-end street to accommodate vehicle turn-around until
development to the south occurs. The subdivision layout has since been revised to provide two
temporary hammerhead turn-arounds for the north/south running streets to accommodate
vehicle turn-around until development to the south occurs.
9) School District No. 42 Comments:
Pursuant to Section 881 of the Local Government Act, consultation with School District No. 42 is
required at the time of preparing or amending the OCP. A referral was sent to School District No. 42
on February 26, 2015. The proposed amendment to the OCP would affect the student population
for the catchment areas currently served by Albion Elementary and Samuel Robertson Technical
Secondary. The School District has confirmed that Albion Elementary has an operating capacity of
438 students, and for the 2014-15 school year, the student enrollment is 558 students, including
151 students from out of catchment.
Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School had an operating capacity of 600 students and for
the 2014-15 school year, the student enrollment is 802 students, including 213 students from out
of catchment.
10) Local Government Act:
An amendment to the OCP requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to
adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Local
Government Act. The amendment required for this application, to adjust the Urban Area Boundary
and change the land use designation from Agricultural to Urban Residential and Conservation, is
considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond
existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council
of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or agencies of the Federal and
Provincial Governments.
The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste
Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact.
11) Citizen/Customer Implications:
A Development Information Meeting was held on March 5, 2015. The results of the concerns
expressed at that meeting are discussed above. The Public Hearing will provide an additional venue
for citizens to express their concern or support of the development.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that first and second reading be given to OCP Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014,
that second reading be given to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012, and that application 2011-
081-RZ be forwarded to Public Hearing.
“Original signed by Michelle Baski”
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Prepared by: Michelle Baski, AScT
Planning Technician
“Original signed by Christine Carter”
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Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by David Pollock” for
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Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng.
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
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Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Previous Council Reports and Resolutions
Appendix B – Subject Map
Appendix C – Albion Flats Area Map
Appendix D – OCP Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014
Appendix E – ALC Resolution #2635/2011
Appendix F – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
Appendix G – Subdivision Plan
Appendix H – Building Elevations and Streetscape
Appendix I – Offsite Enhancement Works
Appendix J – Riparian Area Planting Plan
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DATE: Aug 16, 2012 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: DT
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TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: August 27, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-081-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First Reading
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6906-2012
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
Southwest Corner of 104th Avenue and Slatford Place
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) and R-1 (Residential District) (Appendix A).
The application was considered by Council on March 27, 2012 for First Reading and was deferred for
a period of four months pending an updated recommendation from the Planning Department.
Since the First Reading deferral earlier this year, various discussions have taken place between the
Albion Flats Area property owners and the District. Property owners on the north side of 105th Avenue
are pursuing independent ALR exclusionary applications. Rulings from the ALC on these independent
ALR exclusionary applications would allow the District to confirm the final ALR land use designation
and therefore solidify the resulting Albion Flats Concept Plan. Should the Albion Flats Concept Plan be
adopted without confirmation on whether or not the properties north of 105 th Avenue will be excluded
from the ALR, or isolated land uses decisions taken without consideration to the larger picture, there
is potential that the adopted Albion Flats Area Plan would not reflect the best possible land use for all
lands in the Albion Flats. This is due to the fact that significant portions of the total land area are north
of 105th and the land use of that area could change dramatically.
Discussions have also begun between the District of Maple Ridge and the property owners of the lands
north of 105th Avenue (Smart Centre’s) in regards to a possible land exchange. There is potential to
reconfigure the civic lands on the Albion Flats to further improve the commercial opportunities on the
lands south of 105th Avenue. Any reordering of the civic facilities would dramatically affect the possible
land use configuration of the lands south of 105 th Avenue. The extent and affect of this reordering on
land in the study area is currently unknown. These unknowns should be resolved before the Albion
Flats Concept Plan is finalized.
At this point, there are several unresolved and unknown factors which need to be concluded prior to
development applications proceeding in the Albion Flats Concept Plan. The forthcoming discussions
by the ALC will largely determine the final concept plan for the Albion Flats. For example should lands
become available for development on the north side of 105th Avenue, then the concept plan could
include commercial/employment lands on the north side. If the ALR exclusion application is denied,
then the only developable commercial land will be on the properties south of 105th Avenue. This would
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put even more pressure on the lands south of 105 th Avenue as limited space is available to create a
comprehensive commercial node and community plan for this area. Once the ALC land use issues are
resolved, the Albion Flats Concept Plan can then be finalized. It is therefore, recommended that this
application be deferred pending the outcome of the decisions on the lands to the north of 105 th
Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be deferred pending the outcome of the exclusion
applications to the north of 105th Avenue and the subsequent adoption of an Albion Flats Concept
Plan.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Jorden Cook Associates
Owner: John Wynnyk
Steve Wynnyk
Legal Description: Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan
60014
OCP:
Existing: Agricultural
Proposed: Urban Residential
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: RS-1b (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) and
R-1 (Residential District)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-1b (One
Family Urban (medium density) Residential)
Designation Urban Residential and Parks within the ALR
South: Use: Agricultural
Zone: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Agriculture
East: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential),
RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Urban Residential
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West: Use: Fairgrounds, Ice Rink and Sports Fields
Zone: CD-4-88 (Agricultural Events, Special Events, etc)
Designation: Parks within the ALR
Existing Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Site Area: 5.304 Ha. (13 acres)
Access: 104 Avenue and Slatford Place
Servicing requirement: Full Urban
a) Project Description:
At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official
Community Plan and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to
be made once full application packages have been received. A more detailed analysis and a further
report will be required prior to Second Reading if Council grants First Reading. Such assessment may
impact proposed lot boundaries and yields, Official Community Plan designations and Bylaw
particulars, and may require application for further development permits.
b) Background:
Over the past decade, various reports were prepared regarding the Albion Flats Land Use Plan. It was
agreed by Council that the highest and best use of the Albion Flats Area is combination of uses
including: mixed-use commercial; auto-oriented retail; employment generating industrial uses; parks
and rec space and mixed agricultural uses. The positioning of these uses into a land use plan is
difficult to finalize at this point as final determination of which lands will be excluded from the ALR are
not yet resolved. Property owners of the various lands have been pursing independent ALR
exclusionary applications. One ((Wymmyk) has been forwarded to the ALC at this point. The District
has recently received another exclusion application (GCS Holdings Ltd –Glen Bury. It will be forwarded
to Council in August 2012 for consideration.
Prior to sending any applications to the ALC, Council also endorsed a resolution that the District
commences negotiations on a land exchange relating to the Fairgrounds and the area just north of
105th Avenue. These negotiations are underway and would be assisted by an ALC ruling regarding a
ALR exclusionary application for the adjacent lands on the north side of 105th Avenue. The ruling on
the Wynnyk exclusion application is expected to go before the ALC board no earlier than September
2012.
The Commission’s decision in late 2011 stated that they were wiling: “to cooperate towards future
commercial or industrial development at the Albion Flats, in conjunction with restoration of a
agricultural future for that part of the Albion lying to the north of 105 th Avenue”. Although conditional,
this position opens up a significant economic development opportunity for all lands south of 105 th
Avenue irrespective of whether or not they are currently in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The subject
site at Slatford and 104th Avenue is such a site where new and higher uses could be considered. The
delays and personal expense incurred by the property owners over the last two decades should be
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acknowledged. However, the strategic nature of this site within the Albion Flats and its potential for
greater community benefit needs consideration. There remain numerous unanswered questions
regarding the optimum future use of the entire Albion Flats area to generate the maximum
employment, business/commercial uses and recreational and agricultural use. This site may have a
role to play in this optimization process of the bigger area. This land may be called upon to
accommodate uses displaced by commercial uses seeking to optimize their footprints closer to
Lougheed Highway. These are significant questions that can only be answered by looking at the Albion
Flats in its entirety, once the available land base is known, and community priorities are clarified. For
these reasons, it is not recommended at this time that properties within the Albion Flats Concept Plan
study area be advanced on a parcel by parcel basis.
In its November 2011 letter, the Commission has required that the District prepare a comprehensive
review of drainage and stream flow conditions in the area. This study is anticipated to begin in the fall
of this year. A component of this work will include an estimate of the costs for drainage
improvements, as well as a discussion regarding how such improvements would be funded or whether
developing properties will contribute. All parties in the study area should contribute to resolving this
common area wide problem.
Residential development of this site may not contribute significantly to achieving Council’s goal of
improving long term commercial and employment opportunities within the District. It could in fact
hinder such efforts as the land base available for commercial/employment or community uses could
shrink considerably, and the compatibility of these different land uses would also be questionable. The
subject site represents 5.3 hectares (13 acres) or about 12% of the available privately owned land
south of 105th Avenue. This is a significant portion and represents a prime opportunity, especially if
the ALC rejects future requests form landowners north of 105th Avenue to exclude their lands.
However, should the ALC exclude lands on the north side of 105 th Avenue as a result of individual
applications for exclusion, the need for alternative uses of the subject site may not be as prevalent.
d) Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan:
Although designated Agricultural, the site also carries an OCP notation referring to specific Albion Flats
(6.2.3) OCP Objectives and Policies that need to be taken into consideration before development can
proceed. The OCP requires the District to coordinate its efforts in the Albion Flats with other
jurisdictions to meet community, Regional and Provincial goals. Specifically the District must
coordinate with Metro Vancouver, the ALC and Federal and Provincial agencies in determining the fate
of the Albion Flats study area, of which this parcel is a part.
The OCP policies further require:
“Council prior to giving consideration to a change in land use, an extension of municipal
services, or an amendment to the Urban Area Boundary, Maple Ridge will: develop and
implement a comprehensive Strategy as outlined in 11.1.3 and collaborate with Regional and
Provincial authorities to complete a comparative analysis to review land use, social, economic
and environmental goals or what is known as a balanced triple bottom line analysis”.
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This work is not completed but is in progress under the current Albion Flats Concept Plan process. A
component of this required OCP work is the recently completed Agricultural Plan (2010) and the
ongoing Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy. All of these plans and studies have a direct
impact on the potential use of this site and the Albion Flats in general.
Should this application proceed in advance of the Area Plan, an OCP amendment to re-designate the
site from Agricultural to Urban Residential will be required. The Urban Area Boundary will also need
amending to include the site within the Urban Area Boundary.
Zoning Bylaw:
The current application proposes to rezone the property located at Slatford Place and 104th Avenue
from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b One Family Urban (Medium Density) and R-1
(Residential District). The lands to the north and east contain lots zoned RS-1b. The introduction of
the smaller R-1 lot is intended to increase density and lot yield. Any variations from the requirements
of the proposed zone(s) will require a Development Variance Permit application.
Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit
application is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of
watercourse and riparian areas associated with Spencer and Mainstone creeks which flow through the
site.
To ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian
areas and pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development
Permit application is required for all development and subdivision activity to ensure the preservation,
protection, restoration and enhancement for the natural environment and for development that is
protected from hazardous conditions for:
All areas designated Conservation on Schedule “B” or all areas within 50 metres of an area
designated Conservation on Schedule “B”, or on Figures 2, 3 and 4 in the Silver Valley Area
Plan;
All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent; and
All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Natural Features Schedule “C”.
Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting in accordance with Council Policy 6.20 is required for this
application, prior to Second Reading.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
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In order to advance the current application, after First Reading, comments and input, will be sought
from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below:
a) Engineering Department;
b) Operations Department;
c) Fire Department;
d) Parks Department;
e) School District;
f) Agricultural Land Commission;
g) Ministry of Environment;
h) Metro Vancouver.
The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application
progresses, to liaise with agencies and/or departments not listed above.
This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time;
therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. We anticipate that this
evaluation will take place between First and Second Reading.
f) Alternatives:
Council can choose to grant first reading to this rezoning application which would essentially earmark
the site for residential uses and remove the (5.3 ha – 13 acres) site from the critical south-east portion
of the Albion Flats Study Area. This loss would constitute approximately 12 % of the available non-
government owned lands south-east of 105th Avenue. Should Council wish to proceed with this option
the following resolution must be passed: namely,
1. Grant First Reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906 – 2012 and consider the following in
respect of an amendment to the Official Community Plan:
In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the
development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether
consultation is required with specifically:
i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case
of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;
iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;
iv. First Nations;
v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this
matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's
website, together with an invitation to the public to comment.
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g) Development Applications:
In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as required by
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999 as amended:
1. An Official Community Plan Application (Schedule A);
2. A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule B or Schedule C);
3. Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application (Schedule F);
4. Natural Features Development Permit Application (Schedule G);
5. Subdivision Application, as per attached requirements.
The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the
assessment of the proposal progresses.
CONCLUSION:
The subject is an integral part of the Albion Flats Study Area and potentially is a strategic piece of the
overall land use puzzle. While the applicant has sought residential development for many years and
has faced both significant expense and some hurdles not of his own making, the fact remains that the
residential use for the site may not to be the highest and best use. Depending upon the amount of
land ultimately available, the insertion of residential uses could add a source of conflict to future
commercial, employment or civic uses anticipated to be in the area.
As the Agricultural Land Commission currently only supports development on the south side of 105th
Avenue and not on the north side of 105th Avenue, any loss of land south of 105th Avenue would limit
commercial options in the study area and would not be the highest and best use of these commercially
strategic and highly visible lands. In addition, should the Agricultural Land Commission deny any
application(s) for additional commercial development for lands on the north side of 105 th Avenue,
Council may wish to pursue a reconfiguration of the land uses on the draft Concept Plan to maximize
the amount of commercial or employment lands in the area. Should this occur, the subject site may
be best suited for commercial or employment use or to accommodate the relocation of civic uses
currently situated elsewhere on the proposed land use plan. Lastly, it is noted that the ALC requires a
comprehensive drainage study be prepared for the Albion Flats. It is anticipated that any drainage
improvements required would be shared by those owners situated south of 105th Avenue. Should this
project advance, this applicant would not be contributing to the ALC required drainage improvements.
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Therefore, it is recommended that this application for residential uses be considered premature and
not proceed but be deferred pending the ALC decisions and the Albion Flats Concept Plan is approved.
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Charles R. Goddard BA MA
Manager of Development and Environmental Services
Approving Officer
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Albion Flats Study Area Map
Appendix C – Draft Concept Plan
Appendix D – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Aug 23, 2012 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: DT
ROLL #94165-0600-6
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6906-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012."
2.The parcel of land known and described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1561 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium
Density) Residential) and R-1 (Residential District).
3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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To: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) R-1 (Residential District)
City of PittMeadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Mar 25, 2015 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: PC
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT PROPERTY
OFF-SITE ENHANCEMENT
& RESTORATION WORKS
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Scale: 1:2,500
23940 104 Avenue
City of Pitt
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District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Feb 24, 2015 BY: DT
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Albion Flats
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HectaresNon-Agricultural Lands 23 HectaresAgricultural Land Reserve 110.4 HectaresTotal133.4 Hectares
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7120-2014
A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014
_______________________________________
WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the
Official Community Plan;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge, enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending
Bylaw No. 7120-2014
2.Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 894, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by amending the Urban Area Boundary as shown.
3.Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 895, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by re-designating to “Urban Residential” and
“Conservation” as shown.
4.Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 896, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation.
5. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 is hereby amended accordingly.
READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 20 .
READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 20 .
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 .
ADOPTED, the day of ,20 .
___________________________________ _____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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Purpose: To Amend the Urban Area Boundary As Shown
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Purpose:To Add To Conservation on Schedule C
7120-2014896
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6906-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012."
2.The parcel of land known and described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1561 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2
(Urban Residential District) as shown.
3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 28th day of August, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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APPENDIX B
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City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: April 20, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-081-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First and Second Reading
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 and
Second Reading
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
23940 104 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property, located at 23940 104 Avenue, from
RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District),
to permit a future subdivision of approximately 68 lots.
The subject property was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in 1998 by Resolution
#454/98, as the agricultural future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with
adjacent non-farm land uses. The property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek
and its associate stream channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks.
Council granted first reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 and considered the early
consultation requirements for the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment on August 28, 2012.
The subject property is designated as General Urban in the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth
Strategy and is within the Fraser Sewer Area, so no Regional approvals are required. However, an
Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment is required to amend the Urban Area Boundary on Maple
Ridge’s Generalised Future Land Use Map in the OCP and to re-designate the land from Agricultural
to Urban Residential and to Conservation for the areas around the watercourse.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1)That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act, opportunity for early and on-
going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw
No. 7120-2014 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development
Information Meeting (DIM), and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further
consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw;
2)That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 be considered in conjunction with
the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3)That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 is consistent
with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4)That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 7120-2014 be given first and
second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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5)That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be amended as identified in the staff
report dated April 20, 2015, be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
6)That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i)Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of
the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii)Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iii)Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and “C”;
iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways, multi-purpose trails; and
removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
v)Registration of a Restrictive Covenant and Access Easement for the offsite compensation
works around the watercourse north-east of the subject property;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical and floodplain report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development;
vii) Proof of submission for review or approval from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations for changes in and about a stream prior to beginning in-stream works;
viii) Proof of submission of notification to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the
relocation and enhancement of Spencer Creek and Mainstone Creek; and
ix)In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional
Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the
subject property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the
subject property is not a contaminated site.
DISCUSSION:
1)Background Context:
Applicant: Don Bowins
Owners: John and Steve Wynnyk
Legal Description: Lot 6, District Lot 405, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 60014
OCP:
Existing: Agricultural
Proposed: Urban Residential and Conservation
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District)
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Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-1b (One Family
Urban (Medium Density) Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential and Parks within the ALR
South: Use: Agricultural (Horse Training Facility)
Zone: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Agricultural
East: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), RS-2
(One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family
Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Urban Residential
West: Use: Fairgrounds, Ice Rink and Sports Fields
Zone: CD-4-88 (Agricultural Events, Special Events, etc.)
Designation: Parks within the ALR
Existing Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Site Area: 5.3 ha (13 acres)
Access: 104 Avenue and Slatford Place
Servicing requirement: Full Urban
2)Background:
The subject property was excluded from the ALR in 1998 by Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural
future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with adjacent non-farm land uses, and
the property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream
channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks. In 2008, the property was removed
from the Green Zone in the Livable Region Strategic Plan, and in 2011 was re-designated General
Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy.
At the March 27, 2012 Council Meeting, Council defeated staff’s recommendation to defer first
reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 pending adoption of an Albion Flats Concept Plan.
The motion was amended that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be deferred for a period of no
longer than four months, at which time an updated recommendation from staff would be brought
forward to Council. At the August 28, 2012 Council Meeting, Council defeated staff’s
recommendation to defer first reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 pending the
outcome of the exclusion applications for properties to the north of 105 Avenue and the subsequent
adoption of an Albion Flats Concept Plan. First reading was granted on August 28, 2012, and the
applicant was directed to provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, and G of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a Subdivision application (see Appendix
A for previous Council reports and Council resolutions).
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Timeline:
Pursuant with the Council Resolution, a letter was sent on September 12, 2012 requesting the
information required on Schedules A, C, and G and the Subdivision application. The applicant
worked on the subdivision layout and requested variances to the setback to the creeks. In order to
compensate for the reduced environmental setbacks, the applicant needed to provide a net benefit
to the environment. Offsite compensation works to the north-east of the site were incorporated into
the development plan to accomplish this net benefit. The applicant made their application for the
Watercourse Development Permit application on July 11, 2014, the Subdivision application on
September 25, 2014, and the Development Variance Permit application on February 16, 2015.
Near the end of 2014, the application changed hands from Genstar to Morningstar Homes, resulting
in further changes to the subdivision layout and proposed zoning. An updated Environmental
Assessment, Subdivision Plan, and Geotechnical Report were received in February 2015, and the
Development Information Meeting was held on March 5, 2015. Based on the review of the
submitted information, the application is considered feasible and able to proceed for second reading
and Public Hearing.
3)Project Description:
The subject property is located on the southwest corner of 104 Avenue and Slatford Place and is
approximately 5.3 ha (13 acres) in area (see Appendix B). The subject property is bounded to the
north by 104 Avenue and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned properties;
to the east by Spencer Creek and Slatford Place and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density)
Residential), RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zoned
properties; to the south by an RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) zoned agricultural property that is still within the ALR; and to the west by a city-owned
Fairground and playing fields (CD-4-88 Comprehensive Development zone).
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to
10 R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots on the north of the property, and 58 R-2 (Urban Residential
District) zoned lots on the interior of the property.
4)Planning Analysis:
i)Official Community Plan:
The subject property is designated Agricultural, and is within the Albion Flats Area Plan
boundaries (see Appendix C). As this application is proceeding in advance of the Albion Flats
Area Plan, an OCP amendment to re-designate the subject property from Agricultural to Urban
Residential and Conservation is required. The OCP Land Use Schedule will also need
amending to include the subject property within the Urban Area Boundary (see Appendix D).
The proposed OCP designation is Urban Residential – Major Corridor, as 104 Avenue is
identified as a Major Corridor on Figure 4 of the OCP. The Urban Residential – Major Corridor
designation includes ground-oriented housing forms such as single-detached dwellings, garden
suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, or small lot intensive
residential, subject to compliance with Major Corridor Residential infill policies. The R-1
(Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) zones are in compliance with the OCP
designation.
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ii)Albion Flats and the Agricultural Land Reserve:
As noted above, the subject property is designated Agricultural, and is within the Albion Flats
Area Plan boundaries.
The history of the Albion Flats Area Plan process was presented at the Council Workshop of
March 16, 2015. A report on the land use options and process is being prepared for Council
discussion to be presented at an upcoming Council Workshop meeting. The Area Plan will
determine future land uses, including land uses to the south of the subject property, which
have not yet been determined. The proposed subdivision plan suggests future road
connections that may or may not occur, depending upon the outcome of the area plan process.
The subject property was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in 1998 by
Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural future of the site was limited due to the conflicts
associated with adjacent non-farm land uses. The property is further limited due to the
presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream channels which separates the parcel into
three small blocks.
Additionally, in October 2011, the Agricultural Land Commission discussed the Albion Flats
Concept Plan and provided the following decision related to this area of the plan (Appendix E):
“…that while the Commission is prepared to cooperate towards future commercial or industrial
development at Albion Flats, it will do so in conjunction with restoration of an agricultural
future of that part of Albion Flats lying to the north of 105 Avenue; and that focusing on the
area north of 105 Avenue, the Commission will expect the DMR to undertake a comprehensive
review of drainage and stream flow condition in the Road Thirteen Dyking District with a view
to resolving issues identified in the Golder Associates overview agricultural assessment and
the HB Lanarc environmental baseline report, that review to include:
preliminary consultation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
preparation of an agricultural remedial action plan...to address all relevant issues
including but not limited to drainage, long-term access, buffering or consolidation, and
design to ensure that traffic patterns enable practical access ad use by farm vehicles;
AND THAT the Commission will expect DMR to submit an application under section 29 of the
Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the ALR the land lying south of 105 Avenue
and west of 240 Street together with any remnant areas elsewhere in DMR identified by the
Commission as being unsuitable for agriculture; Commission approval of such an application
may be in part or in whole conditional on progress toward the foregoing action plan;”
The above suggests that exclusion of the lands to the south 105 Avenue is dependent upon a
remedial action plan for lands to the north of 105 Avenue. One of the key issues will be
funding the drainage improvement required for the area. The land use options and process
report currently being prepared will highlight this issue. One option Council could consider is
that a fee is charged to each property to contribute to the required drainage improvements. As
this application is being advanced ahead of the remedial action plan and Area Plan, any new
lots created would be exempt from paying the drainage improvement fee, unless required as a
condition of zoning approval.
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iii)Metro Vancouver:
The subject property is designated General Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy and is within
the Metro Urban Containment Boundary. The subject property is also located within the Fraser
Sewerage Area. No regional approvals are required.
iv) Zoning Bylaw:
As discussed above, the proposed OCP designation is Urban Residential – Major Corridor, as
104 Avenue is identified as a Major Corridor on Figure 4 of the OCP. Although the subject
property is considered as a whole to be along a major corridor, Spencer Creek bisects the
property in such a way that the properties fronting 104 Avenue should be considered Major
Corridor, whereas the properties within the development site, which are accessed by Slatford
Place, should be considered Neighbourhood Residential Infill. It is also noted that these lands
abut lands in the ALR and given that the Agricultural land use designation remains, lower
density use remains the most appropriate.
The proposed R-1 (Residential District) lots to the north are proposed to be wider than what is
required under the zone (15.5m (51ft) proposed, versus 12m (39ft) required), in order to be
consistent with the RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned properties
to north, across 104 Avenue, which have a minimum width requirement of 15m (49 ft). The
minimum lot area for R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots is 371m² (4,000ft²). The R-1
(Residential District) lots are proposed to be a minimum of 465m² (5,000ft²), up to 580m²
(6,240ft²).
The minimum lot area for R-2 (Urban Residential District) zoned lots is 315m² (3,390ft²). The
R-2 (Urban Residential District) lots are proposed to be a minimum of 315m² (3,390ft²) up to
541m² (5,800ft²) (see Appendices F and G). Note that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012
has been amended since it received first reading on August 28, 2012 to revise the RS-1B (One
Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone to the R-1 (Residential District) zone, and to
revise the R-1 (Residential District) zone to the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zone.
Both Urban Residential – Major Corridor and Neighbourhood Residential designations meet
OCP Policy 3-21 for infill developments, as discussed above. Park dedication is provided along
Slatford Place which will act as a natural buffer between the proposed higher density
subdivision, from the existing lots fronting Slatford Place. In addition, the proposed
development has paid particular attention to the following:
the ability of the existing infrastructure to support the new development, as the
development is within the Fraser Sewer Area and will meet the stormwater
management requirements for handling run-off onsite without impacting
neighbouring properties;
the compatibility of the site design, setbacks, and lot configuration with the
existing pattern of development in the area, as the development consists of
single family lots, with wider lots fronting 104 Avenue to be consistent with the
existing lots fronting 104 Avenue;
the compatibility between building massing and the type of dwelling units in the
proposed development and the surrounding residential properties, as the
development will consist of three-storey, single-family homes, which is slightly
taller than permitted within the surrounding area, but consistent with newer
developments;
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the location, orientation, and visual impact of vehicle access/egress in relation
to:
i.adjacent developments, as only one additional road access is provided off
Slatford Place; and
iii. the pedestrian environment, as walkway are provided to access the
neighbouring park;
minimizing adverse parking and traffic impacts on the existing neighbourhood, as
two off-street parking spaces are provided per lot, as well as additional on-street
parking being provided;
a gradual transition of scale and density through the design of building mass and
form, such as:
ii.location of lower density components towards the perimeters of a site, as
provided along 104 Avenue; and
iii.concentration of density to the centre of a development or towards a non-
residential boundary, as provided for the proposed R-2 (Urban Residential
District) zoned lots;
retention and preservation of significant trees, other natural vegetation, and
environmental features, as Spencer and Mainstone Creek will be significantly
enhanced and improved as a condition of the development of the subject
property; and
maintaining adequate light, view and privacy for residents on adjacent properties
or in adjacent neighbourhoods, through developing single family development,
rather than multi-family development, as could otherwise be permitted under the
Urban Residential – Major Corridor designation.
v)Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw:
The applicant will need to provide two parking spaces per dwelling unit, as per the Off-Street
Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990, and will need to comply with Section 403 (7) of
the Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, which states that there needs to be 7.5m (25ft) of visual
clearance at an intersection with a street, preventing the construction of any fence, wall, or
structure within that distance. Section 401 (3) of the Zoning Bylaw also prohibits a driveway
that is within 7.5m (25ft) of the point of intersection of an exterior side lot line with a front lot
line or rear lot line.
vi) Proposed Variances:
A Development Variance Permit application has been received for this project and involves the
following relaxations (see Appendix H):
To increase the maximum height of the R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots from
9m (30ft) to 11m (36ft)
To increase the maximum height of the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zoned lots
from 9.75m (32ft) nor 2 storeys to 11m (36ft) and 3 storeys
The requested variances to increase the maximum allowable heights in the R-1 (Residential
District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) zones will be the subject of a future report to
Council.
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vii) Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the OCP, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit application
is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of
watercourse and riparian areas.
Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the OCP, a Natural Features Development Permit application is
required for all development and subdivision activity or building permits for:
All areas designated Conservation on Schedule “B” or all areas within 50
metres of an area designated Conservation on Schedule “B”, or on Figures 2, 3
and 4 in the Silver Valley Area Plan;
All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent;
All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Schedule “C”
to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural
environment and for development that is protected from hazardous conditions.
viii) Advisory Design Panel:
A Form and Character Development Permit is not required and therefore this application does
not need to be reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel.
ix)Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting was held at Samuel Roberson Technical Secondary School
on March 5, 2015. Approximately four people attended the meeting. A summary of the main
comments and discussions with the attendees was provided by the applicant and include the
following main points:
a)A resident expressed concern over the watercourse area increasing the amount of
mosquitos in the area.
b)A resident expressed concern with the parking along 104 Avenue, especially when
there are events at the park.
c)Two residents expressed concern over the lot sizes fronting 104 Avenue.
The following are the applicant’s responses provided in response to the issues raised by the
public:
a)Long-Term Mosquito Management:
“The Wynnbrook development is not set up to have ponds within the subdivision.
The riparian areas of Spencer Creek and Mainstone Creek are all part of a flowing
watercourse system. We don't anticipate any mosquito management issues once
the site is built out.”
Short-term issue during construction:
“During soil deposition and construction, temporary ponds and linear ponds are
actively used for treatment of suspended solids. When in use, stagnant conditions
which would encourage mosquito development will not occur. In fact, the
amended ESC plan for the southern section has a treatment plant instead of a
pond.
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The northern portion of the property has a linear ditch system with stagnant
conditions at this point in time. This is because the site is dormant until spring.
Once temperatures reach 10 to 12°C or more at night, mosquito larvae could
populate the ponds and ditches. It is not expected that this would occur prior to
mid-April. We will keep an eye on these ditches if the site is still dormant and
report if mosquito larvae are present. If appropriate we would manage mosquitoes
at that time, mainly through physical means such as drainage of any wet areas.”
b)“The subdivision will create 50 additional on-street parking spaces and a walkway
connecting the road to the park area.”
c)“The frontages of the proposed lots fronting 104 Avenue are consistent with the
existing RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zoned lots
fronting 104 Avenue.”
x)Parkland Requirement:
As there are more than two additional lots proposed to be created, the developer will be
required to comply with the park dedication requirements of Section 941 of the Local
Government Act prior to subdivision approval.
For this project, there is sufficient land that is proposed to be dedicated as park on the subject
property and this land will be required to be dedicated as a condition of final reading. In
addition to onsite park dedication, offsite park dedication to the north-east is being provided
for additional enhancement and restoration works in connection with Spencer Creek, for
compensation for the reduced watercourse setbacks (see Appendices B and I).
5)Environmental Implications:
The subject property was formerly farmed and consists of old pasture and fill. The property is
currently overgrown by reed canarygrass, blackberry and other grass species. The creeks were
channelized when the Albion Flats were diked and a floodgate was installed at the confluence of
Spencer Creek with Kanaka Creek. Spencer and Mainstone Creeks are ditched with eroding
oversteepened banks with slow-flowing silty channels. Both creeks are fishbearing and have coho
and other salmonids that utilize this reach for winter rearing, though summer rearing is limited by low
water flows. The subject property has little potential for trees due to high groundwater table and
poor soil conditions. The subject property is partially located within the Fraser River 200 year
floodplain and soil is being deposited to raise the grade to the proposed flood construction level. A
restrictive covenant for the geotechnical and floodplain requirements is a condition of final reading.
The development of the subject property involves the relocation and enhancement of reaches of
both Spencer and Mainstone Creeks at their confluence. The proposed riparian area enhancements
will improve the habitat for red-legged frogs, an identified species at risk, by providing a treed
riparian corridor. The enhancements propose an increase in high-value rearing instream habitat, an
increase in high value riparian habitat, and offsite instream enhancements upstream, north-east of
104 Avenue (see Appendices I and J).
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A notification of the relocation and enhancement to the watercourses was provided in May 2013, to
the Urban Development Group of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Recent correspondence
from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations indicates that the
Environmental Assessment and enhancement works will need to be audited by them as well. This
proof of submission for review or approval will be a condition of final reading. A Watercourse
Protection Development Permit and Natural Features Development Permit are required to
accompany this rezoning and subdivision application.
6)Agricultural Impact:
The subject property was excluded from the ALR in 1998 by Resolution #454/98, as the agricultural
future of the site was limited due to the conflicts associated with adjacent non-farm land uses, and
the property is further limited due to the presence of Spencer Creek and its associate stream
channels which separates the parcel into three small blocks.
An Agricultural Impact Assessment and Groundwater Impact Assessment were provided for the
development as the subject property abuts agricultural land within the ALR that is currently in use as
a horse training facility with accompanying horse barns and facilities. The proposed development
will require imported fill for foundations for buildings, roads, and driveways, resulting in increased
local runoff. All increased water flows will be accommodated by the stormwater management
system, including: 300 mm topsoil in yards and boulevards; on-lot detention systems; in-pipe
detention structures beneath the roads, and drainage into riparian areas and swales that will flow
north. A portion of the water falling on the proposed development will no longer infiltrate as in the
pre-development stage, which may result in a lowering of watertables in the area. Because poor
drainage is the main limitation of agricultural production in the area, reducing the watertable is more
likely to have a beneficial rather than a detrimental effect on neighbours.
Dust impacts during the construction phase will be temporary, as the construction phase is in the
summer only, and intermittent, as it would only be an issue during northerly winds. The dust will
likely mainly impact the pasture area of the farmland, rather than the more intensively used riding
area. Options to mitigate the dust include water suppression and/or constructing a temporary 2m
(6.6ft) fence near or at the eastern part of the property line, adjacent to the riding area.
There will be increased traffic attributed to this development, both during the construction phase
and afterwards, but it will be focused either on 104 Avenue or on Slatford Place. Neither of these
roads is an access point for the farming property, nor do they directly affect traffic flow where the
farmland fronts onto 240 Street. Therefore, the assessment concluded that the magnitude of the
impact of increased traffic on adjacent farmland will be negligible.
The noise impact will be temporary and felt mainly during construction in the southern portion of the
subdivision. It would only be felt during daytime hours and animals will likely adapt to relatively
constant background noise. The impact of noise is moderate in magnitude, negative in direction,
and intermittent and temporary in duration. The effect of noise on pasturing horses is minor as there
is some opportunity for avoidance. Options for mitigation include: communication with the farm
operator to identify periods of peak noise, periods of peak sensitivity, and re-scheduling certain
construction operations or concentrating training operations at a maximum distance from active
construction at any one time; temporary noise barriers; and/or early establishment of a treed buffer.
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The Agricultural Impact Assessment recommends a row of medium-sized trees along the proposed
development and the farmland to deal with the increase in land use intensity. The best combined
protection in the interest of both farmland and the proposed residential development would be an
evergreen hedge. Therefore, an agricultural buffer is proposed for the development, including trees,
a walkway, and a swale (see Appendix H). The future land use is unknown, but ALC Resolution
#2635/2011 determined that the land south of 105 Avenue is of very limited interest to agriculture,
and that the Commission will expect the City of Maple Ridge to submit an application to exclude the
land lying south of 105 Avenue and west of 240 Street, along with other remnant areas elsewhere in
Maple Ridge identified by the Commission as being unsuitable for agriculture. Based on this
resolution, it is expected that the lands to the south will at some point be excluded from the ALR and
that the need for this agricultural buffer is somewhat temporary in nature.
7) Traffic Impact:
As the subject property is located within 800 metres of an intersection of the Lougheed Highway, a
referral has been sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Ministry approval of the
Zone Amending Bylaw will be required as a condition of final reading. At this time, the Ministry has
granted preliminary approval of the development application.
The intersections of 104 Avenue at both Slatford Place and 105 Avenue are to be reconstructed with
button-type traffic circles as a condition of rezoning. Existing curb-returns at these intersections will
need to be re-built to accommodate the traffic circles. Driveway letdowns on 104 Avenue will need
to be designed in a way that does not interfere with the safe use of the equestrian trail that runs
between the back of the sidewalk and the property line. A sidewalk connection between 104 Avenue
and the new road into the subdivision will need to be provided.
8) Interdepartmental Implications:
i) Engineering Department:
In addition to the intersection improvements noted above, the west side of Slatford Place will
require full urban upgrading including widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk and streetlighting at
the subdivision stage. Any improvements to the sanitary sewer will be provided by the developer
as a condition of rezoning. The developer will also need to eliminate the aerial wires and poles
on the west side of Slatford Place as a condition of rezoning. Storm sewer and watermain works
and services will be done as a condition of subdivision.
ii) Parks & Leisure Services Department:
There is an existing horse trail that runs along 104 Avenue, therefore the Parks Department
would like to work with the developer to identify an appropriate trail surface in front of the new
houses.
iii) License, Permits and Bylaws Department:
A geotechnical and floodplain assessment will need to be provided as the subject property is
partially within the Fraser River 200 year floodplain. A geotechnical and floodplain restrictive
covenant will be registered as a condition of final reading.
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iv) Fire Department:
The initial subdivision layout showed a dead-end street running north/south on the west side of
the property. The Fire Department requested a temporary hammerhead turn-around to be
installed on the south end of the dead-end street to accommodate vehicle turn-around until
development to the south occurs. The subdivision layout has since been revised to provide two
temporary hammerhead turn-arounds for the north/south running streets to accommodate
vehicle turn-around until development to the south occurs.
9)School District No. 42 Comments:
Pursuant to Section 881 of the Local Government Act, consultation with School District No. 42 is
required at the time of preparing or amending the OCP. A referral was sent to School District No. 42
on February 26, 2015. The proposed amendment to the OCP would affect the student population
for the catchment areas currently served by Albion Elementary and Samuel Robertson Technical
Secondary. The School District has confirmed that Albion Elementary has an operating capacity of
438 students, and for the 2014-15 school year, the student enrollment is 558 students, including
151 students from out of catchment.
Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School had an operating capacity of 600 students and for
the 2014-15 school year, the student enrollment is 802 students, including 213 students from out
of catchment.
10)Local Government Act:
An amendment to the OCP requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to
adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Local
Government Act. The amendment required for this application, to adjust the Urban Area Boundary
and change the land use designation from Agricultural to Urban Residential and Conservation, is
considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond
existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council
of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or agencies of the Federal and
Provincial Governments.
The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste
Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact.
11)Citizen/Customer Implications:
A Development Information Meeting was held on March 5, 2015. The results of the concerns
expressed at that meeting are discussed above. The Public Hearing will provide an additional venue
for citizens to express their concern or support of the development.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that first and second reading be given to OCP Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014,
that second reading be given to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012, and that application 2011-
081-RZ be forwarded to Public Hearing.
“Original signed by Michelle Baski”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Michelle Baski, AScT
Planning Technician
“Original signed by Christine Carter”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by David Pollock” for
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng.
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Previous Council Reports and Resolutions
Appendix B – Subject Map
Appendix C – Albion Flats Area Map
Appendix D – OCP Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014
Appendix E – ALC Resolution #2635/2011
Appendix F – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
Appendix G – Subdivision Plan
Appendix H – Building Elevations and Streetscape
Appendix I – Offsite Enhancement Works
Appendix J – Riparian Area Planting Plan
APPENDIX A1
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Aug 16, 2012 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: DT
ROLL #94165-0600-6
S/W CORNER SLATFORD PL & 104 AVE
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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AgriculturalFairgrounds& FarmCluster5.6 13.8
AgricultureFields &Community Garden 4.6 11.4
AutoOrientedRegionalServingRetail 9.824.2
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Recreation(includesmultiͲpurposerecreationfacility)20.0 49.4
Townhouse 8.0 19.8
TransitͲOrientedMixedUse 4.8 11.8
TOTAL124.7 308.1
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TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: August 27, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-081-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First Reading
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6906-2012
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
Southwest Corner of 104th Avenue and Slatford Place
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) and R-1 (Residential District) (Appendix A).
The application was considered by Council on March 27, 2012 for First Reading and was deferred for
a period of four months pending an updated recommendation from the Planning Department.
Since the First Reading deferral earlier this year, various discussions have taken place between the
Albion Flats Area property owners and the District. Property owners on the north side of 105th Avenue
are pursuing independent ALR exclusionary applications. Rulings from the ALC on these independent
ALR exclusionary applications would allow the District to confirm the final ALR land use designation
and therefore solidify the resulting Albion Flats Concept Plan. Should the Albion Flats Concept Plan be
adopted without confirmation on whether or not the properties north of 105 th Avenue will be excluded
from the ALR, or isolated land uses decisions taken without consideration to the larger picture, there
is potential that the adopted Albion Flats Area Plan would not reflect the best possible land use for all
lands in the Albion Flats. This is due to the fact that significant portions of the total land area are north
of 105th and the land use of that area could change dramatically.
Discussions have also begun between the District of Maple Ridge and the property owners of the lands
north of 105th Avenue (Smart Centre’s) in regards to a possible land exchange. There is potential to
reconfigure the civic lands on the Albion Flats to further improve the commercial opportunities on the
lands south of 105th Avenue. Any reordering of the civic facilities would dramatically affect the possible
land use configuration of the lands south of 105 th Avenue. The extent and affect of this reordering on
land in the study area is currently unknown. These unknowns should be resolved before the Albion
Flats Concept Plan is finalized.
At this point, there are several unresolved and unknown factors which need to be concluded prior to
development applications proceeding in the Albion Flats Concept Plan. The forthcoming discussions
by the ALC will largely determine the final concept plan for the Albion Flats. For example should lands
become available for development on the north side of 105th Avenue, then the concept plan could
include commercial/employment lands on the north side. If the ALR exclusion application is denied,
then the only developable commercial land will be on the properties south of 105th Avenue. This would
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put even more pressure on the lands south of 105 th Avenue as limited space is available to create a
comprehensive commercial node and community plan for this area. Once the ALC land use issues are
resolved, the Albion Flats Concept Plan can then be finalized. It is therefore, recommended that this
application be deferred pending the outcome of the decisions on the lands to the north of 105 th
Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be deferred pending the outcome of the exclusion
applications to the north of 105th Avenue and the subsequent adoption of an Albion Flats Concept
Plan.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
Applicant: Jorden Cook Associates
Owner: John Wynnyk
Steve Wynnyk
Legal Description: Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan
60014
OCP:
Existing: Agricultural
Proposed: Urban Residential
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: RS-1b (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) and
R-1 (Residential District)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-1b (One
Family Urban (medium density) Residential)
Designation Urban Residential and Parks within the ALR
South: Use: Agricultural
Zone: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Agriculture
East: Use: Park and Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential),
RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Urban Residential
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West: Use: Fairgrounds, Ice Rink and Sports Fields
Zone: CD-4-88 (Agricultural Events, Special Events, etc)
Designation: Parks within the ALR
Existing Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Site Area: 5.304 Ha. (13 acres)
Access: 104 Avenue and Slatford Place
Servicing requirement: Full Urban
a)Project Description:
At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official
Community Plan and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to
be made once full application packages have been received. A more detailed analysis and a further
report will be required prior to Second Reading if Council grants First Reading. Such assessment may
impact proposed lot boundaries and yields, Official Community Plan designations and Bylaw
particulars, and may require application for further development permits.
b)Background:
Over the past decade, various reports were prepared regarding the Albion Flats Land Use Plan. It was
agreed by Council that the highest and best use of the Albion Flats Area is combination of uses
including: mixed-use commercial; auto-oriented retail; employment generating industrial uses; parks
and rec space and mixed agricultural uses. The positioning of these uses into a land use plan is
difficult to finalize at this point as final determination of which lands will be excluded from the ALR are
not yet resolved. Property owners of the various lands have been pursing independent ALR
exclusionary applications. One ((Wymmyk) has been forwarded to the ALC at this point. The District
has recently received another exclusion application (GCS Holdings Ltd –Glen Bury. It will be forwarded
to Council in August 2012 for consideration.
Prior to sending any applications to the ALC, Council also endorsed a resolution that the District
commences negotiations on a land exchange relating to the Fairgrounds and the area just north of
105th Avenue. These negotiations are underway and would be assisted by an ALC ruling regarding a
ALR exclusionary application for the adjacent lands on the north side of 105th Avenue. The ruling on
the Wynnyk exclusion application is expected to go before the ALC board no earlier than September
2012.
The Commission’s decision in late 2011 stated that they were wiling: “to cooperate towards future
commercial or industrial development at the Albion Flats, in conjunction with restoration of a
agricultural future for that part of the Albion lying to the north of 105 th Avenue”. Although conditional,
this position opens up a significant economic development opportunity for all lands south of 105 th
Avenue irrespective of whether or not they are currently in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The subject
site at Slatford and 104th Avenue is such a site where new and higher uses could be considered. The
delays and personal expense incurred by the property owners over the last two decades should be
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acknowledged. However, the strategic nature of this site within the Albion Flats and its potential for
greater community benefit needs consideration. There remain numerous unanswered questions
regarding the optimum future use of the entire Albion Flats area to generate the maximum
employment, business/commercial uses and recreational and agricultural use. This site may have a
role to play in this optimization process of the bigger area. This land may be called upon to
accommodate uses displaced by commercial uses seeking to optimize their footprints closer to
Lougheed Highway. These are significant questions that can only be answered by looking at the Albion
Flats in its entirety, once the available land base is known, and community priorities are clarified. For
these reasons, it is not recommended at this time that properties within the Albion Flats Concept Plan
study area be advanced on a parcel by parcel basis.
In its November 2011 letter, the Commission has required that the District prepare a comprehensive
review of drainage and stream flow conditions in the area. This study is anticipated to begin in the fall
of this year. A component of this work will include an estimate of the costs for drainage
improvements, as well as a discussion regarding how such improvements would be funded or whether
developing properties will contribute. All parties in the study area should contribute to resolving this
common area wide problem.
Residential development of this site may not contribute significantly to achieving Council’s goal of
improving long term commercial and employment opportunities within the District. It could in fact
hinder such efforts as the land base available for commercial/employment or community uses could
shrink considerably, and the compatibility of these different land uses would also be questionable. The
subject site represents 5.3 hectares (13 acres) or about 12% of the available privately owned land
south of 105th Avenue. This is a significant portion and represents a prime opportunity, especially if
the ALC rejects future requests form landowners north of 105th Avenue to exclude their lands.
However, should the ALC exclude lands on the north side of 105 th Avenue as a result of individual
applications for exclusion, the need for alternative uses of the subject site may not be as prevalent.
d)Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan:
Although designated Agricultural, the site also carries an OCP notation referring to specific Albion Flats
(6.2.3) OCP Objectives and Policies that need to be taken into consideration before development can
proceed. The OCP requires the District to coordinate its efforts in the Albion Flats with other
jurisdictions to meet community, Regional and Provincial goals. Specifically the District must
coordinate with Metro Vancouver, the ALC and Federal and Provincial agencies in determining the fate
of the Albion Flats study area, of which this parcel is a part.
The OCP policies further require:
“Council prior to giving consideration to a change in land use, an extension of municipal
services, or an amendment to the Urban Area Boundary, Maple Ridge will: develop and
implement a comprehensive Strategy as outlined in 11.1.3 and collaborate with Regional and
Provincial authorities to complete a comparative analysis to review land use, social, economic
and environmental goals or what is known as a balanced triple bottom line analysis”.
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This work is not completed but is in progress under the current Albion Flats Concept Plan process. A
component of this required OCP work is the recently completed Agricultural Plan (2010) and the
ongoing Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy. All of these plans and studies have a direct
impact on the potential use of this site and the Albion Flats in general.
Should this application proceed in advance of the Area Plan, an OCP amendment to re-designate the
site from Agricultural to Urban Residential will be required. The Urban Area Boundary will also need
amending to include the site within the Urban Area Boundary.
Zoning Bylaw:
The current application proposes to rezone the property located at Slatford Place and 104th Avenue
from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b One Family Urban (Medium Density) and R-1
(Residential District). The lands to the north and east contain lots zoned RS-1b. The introduction of
the smaller R-1 lot is intended to increase density and lot yield. Any variations from the requirements
of the proposed zone(s) will require a Development Variance Permit application.
Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit
application is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of
watercourse and riparian areas associated with Spencer and Mainstone creeks which flow through the
site.
To ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian
areas and pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development
Permit application is required for all development and subdivision activity to ensure the preservation,
protection, restoration and enhancement for the natural environment and for development that is
protected from hazardous conditions for:
All areas designated Conservation on Schedule “B” or all areas within 50 metres of an area
designated Conservation on Schedule “B”, or on Figures 2, 3 and 4 in the Silver Valley Area
Plan;
All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent; and
All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Natural Features Schedule “C”.
Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting in accordance with Council Policy 6.20 is required for this
application, prior to Second Reading.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
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In order to advance the current application, after First Reading, comments and input, will be sought
from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below:
a)Engineering Department;
b)Operations Department;
c)Fire Department;
d)Parks Department;
e)School District;
f)Agricultural Land Commission;
g)Ministry of Environment;
h)Metro Vancouver.
The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application
progresses, to liaise with agencies and/or departments not listed above.
This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time;
therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. We anticipate that this
evaluation will take place between First and Second Reading.
f)Alternatives:
Council can choose to grant first reading to this rezoning application which would essentially earmark
the site for residential uses and remove the (5.3 ha – 13 acres) site from the critical south-east portion
of the Albion Flats Study Area. This loss would constitute approximately 12 % of the available non-
government owned lands south-east of 105th Avenue. Should Council wish to proceed with this option
the following resolution must be passed: namely,
1.Grant First Reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906 – 2012 and consider the following in
respect of an amendment to the Official Community Plan:
In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the
development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether
consultation is required with specifically:
i.The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case
of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
ii.The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;
iii.The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;
iv. First Nations;
v.School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this
matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's
website, together with an invitation to the public to comment.
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g)Development Applications:
In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as required by
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999 as amended:
1.An Official Community Plan Application (Schedule A);
2.A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule B or Schedule C);
3.Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application (Schedule F);
4.Natural Features Development Permit Application (Schedule G);
5.Subdivision Application, as per attached requirements.
The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the
assessment of the proposal progresses.
CONCLUSION:
The subject is an integral part of the Albion Flats Study Area and potentially is a strategic piece of the
overall land use puzzle. While the applicant has sought residential development for many years and
has faced both significant expense and some hurdles not of his own making, the fact remains that the
residential use for the site may not to be the highest and best use. Depending upon the amount of
land ultimately available, the insertion of residential uses could add a source of conflict to future
commercial, employment or civic uses anticipated to be in the area.
As the Agricultural Land Commission currently only supports development on the south side of 105th
Avenue and not on the north side of 105th Avenue, any loss of land south of 105th Avenue would limit
commercial options in the study area and would not be the highest and best use of these commercially
strategic and highly visible lands. In addition, should the Agricultural Land Commission deny any
application(s) for additional commercial development for lands on the north side of 105 th Avenue,
Council may wish to pursue a reconfiguration of the land uses on the draft Concept Plan to maximize
the amount of commercial or employment lands in the area. Should this occur, the subject site may
be best suited for commercial or employment use or to accommodate the relocation of civic uses
currently situated elsewhere on the proposed land use plan. Lastly, it is noted that the ALC requires a
comprehensive drainage study be prepared for the Albion Flats. It is anticipated that any drainage
improvements required would be shared by those owners situated south of 105th Avenue. Should this
project advance, this applicant would not be contributing to the ALC required drainage improvements.
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Therefore, it is recommended that this application for residential uses be considered premature and
not proceed but be deferred pending the ALC decisions and the Albion Flats Concept Plan is approved.
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Charles R. Goddard BA MA
Manager of Development and Environmental Services
Approving Officer
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Albion Flats Study Area Map
Appendix C – Draft Concept Plan
Appendix D – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Aug 23, 2012 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: DT
ROLL #94165-0600-6
S/W CORNER SLATFORD PL & 104 AVE
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6906-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012."
2.The parcel of land known and described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1561 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium
Density) Residential) and R-1 (Residential District).
3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
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Bylaw No. 6906-2012Map No. 1561
From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
To: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) R-1 (Residential District)
City of PittMeadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Mar 25, 2015 FILE: 2011-081-RZ BY: PC
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT PROPERTY
OFF-SITE ENHANCEMENT
& RESTORATION WORKS
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23940 104 Avenue
APPENDIX B
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
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DATE: Feb 24, 2015 BY: DT
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APPENDIX C
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7120-2014
A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014
_______________________________________
WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the
Official Community Plan;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge, enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending
Bylaw No. 7120-2014
2.Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 894, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by amending the Urban Area Boundary as shown.
3.Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 895, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by re-designating to “Urban Residential” and
“Conservation” as shown.
4.Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 896, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation.
5. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 is hereby amended accordingly.
READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 20 .
READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 20 .
APPENDIX D
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 .
ADOPTED, the day of ,20 .
___________________________________ _____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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APPENDIX E
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6906-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012."
2.The parcel of land known and described as:
Lot 6 District Lot 405 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60014
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1561 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2
(Urban Residential District) as shown.
3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 28th day of August, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX F
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APPENDIX G
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MATCH LINEMATCH LINEMATCH LINEMATCH LINEPLANTED SIZE / REMARKSCOMMON NAMEBOTANICAL NAMEPLANT SCHEDULEKEY QTYSHRUB128 CORNUS SERICEAREDTWIG DOGWOOD#3 POT; 80CM640 HEUCHERA MICRANTHA FANCY-LEAVED CORAL BELLS; DEEP CRIMSON#1 POT276 SPIRAEA X BUMALDA 'GOLDFLAME'GOLDFLAME SPIREA#3 POT; 60CM267 SYMPHORICARPOS ALBUSSNOWBERRY#3 POT; 50CMGRASS1327 CAREX ROSTRATABEAKED SEDGE#1 POT; 30CM381 JUNCUS EFFUSUSCOMMON RUSH#1 POTNOTES: * PLANT SIZES IN THIS LIST ARE SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO THE BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD, LATEST EDITION. CONTAINER SIZES SPECIFIED AS PERCNLA STANDARDS. BOTH PLANT SIZE AND CONTAINER SIZE ARE THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE SIZES. * REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEFINED CONTAINERMEASUREMENTS AND OTHER PLANT MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. * SEARCH AND REVIEW: MAKE PLANT MATERIAL AVAILABLE FOR OPTIONAL REVIEW BYLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT SOURCE OF SUPPLY. AREA OF SEARCH TO INCLUDE LOWER MAINLAND AND FRASER VALLEY. * SUBSTITUTIONS: OBTAIN WRITTENAPPROVAL FROM THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO MAKING ANY SUBSTITUTIONS TO THE SPECIFIED MATERIAL. UNAPPROVED SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BEREJECTED. ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO DELIVERY FOR REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE. SUBSTITUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO BC LANDSCAPESTANDARD - DEFINITION OF CONDITIONS OF AVAILABILITY. ALL LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP MUST MEET OR EXCEED BC LANDSCAPESTANDARD'S LATEST EDITION. ALL PLANT MATERIAL MUST BE PROVIDED FROM CERTIFIED DISEASE FREE NURSERYPMG PROJECT NUMBER: 15-013SHRUBSCHK'D:15013-3.ZIPDRAWN:DESIGN:SCALE:DATE:PMG PROJECT NUMBER:15-013OF 2DRAWING TITLE:MAPLE RIDGE, B.C.PROJECT:DRAWING NUMBER:REVISION DESCRIPTIONNO. DATE DR.STAFFORD PL. & 104TH AVE.SEAL: Copyright reserved. This drawing and design is theproperty of PMG Landscape Architects and may not bereproduced or used for other projects without theirpermission.cCLIENT:Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6G9p: 604 294-0011 ; f: 604 294-0022Suite C100 - 4185 Still Creek DriveWYNNBROOK DEV'L1 15.JAN.27NEW SITE PLANCLG2 15.MAR.26NEW SITE - WALKWAYDOBIOSWALE PLANTINGMORNINGSTAR HOMESLANDSCAPESHRUB PLANL215.JAN.271:200CLGCLGMCY
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 12, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-012-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Final Reading
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011
11550 and 11544 207 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Bylaw 6803 - 2011 has been considered by Council and at Public Hearing and subsequently was
granted third reading. The applicant has requested that final reading be granted. The purpose of
the rezoning is to permit the construction of ten townhouse units.
Council granted first reading for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803-2011 on April 12, 2011 and
second reading on April 10, 2012. This application was presented at Public Hearing on May 15,
2012, and Council granted third reading on May 22, 2012. Council granted a first extension on May
14, 2013, and a second extension on May 27, 2014.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011 be adopted.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
Council considered this rezoning application at a Public Hearing held on May 15, 2012. On May 22,
2012 Council granted third reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011 with the
stipulation that the following conditions be addressed:
i.Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;
ii.Road dedication as required;
iii.Consolidation of the development site;
iv. Removal of the existing buildings;
v.A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether
there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site
profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the
regulations;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking;
vii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the
suitability of the site for the proposed development.
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The following applies to the above:
1.Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval was granted on June 5, 2012.
2.A road dedication plan has been registered at the Land Title Office.
3.A consolidation plan has been registered at the Land Title Office.
4.The existing buildings have been removed.
5.A disclosure statement has been received that there are no underground fuel storage
tanks on the subject properties.
6.A Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking has been registered at the Land Title
Office.
7.The Building Department has reviewed the geotechnical report for the subject properties,
and has advised that the report does not need to be registered as a Restrictive Covenant
at the Land Title Office.
CONCLUSION:
The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the construction of ten townhouse units. As the applicant
has met Council’s conditions, it is recommended that final reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011.
“Original signed by Amelia Bowden”________________
Prepared by: Amelia Bowden
Planning Technician
“Original signed by Christine Carter”_________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”____________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011
Appendix C – Site Plan
City of PittMeadows
District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Apr 23, 2015 FILE: 2011-012-RZ BY: PC
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6803 - 2011
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended.
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803 - 2011."
2.Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as:
Lot A District Lot 277 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 23180
Lot B District Lot 277 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 23180
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1513 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential).
3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 12th day of April, A.D. 2011.
READ a second time the 10th day of April, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 15th day of May, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the 22nd day of May , A.D. 2012.
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this 5th day of June, A.D. 2012.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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Bylaw No.Map No. From:
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RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
APPENDIX C
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO.7151 -2015
A bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to further amend Maple Ridge
Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1.This bylaw may be cited as Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7151 -
2015 .
2.Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw. No. 6968-2013 is amended in Part 4 Definitions
by adding the word and definitions of “e-cigarette” following the definitions of Dwelling
Unit and before the word Enforcement Officer. This shall read as follows:
“e-cigarette” means a cylinder-shaped device made of stainless steel or plastic. It is
similar in appearance, use and sometimes taste to a cigarette but it contains no tobacco
and does not produce smoke. It consists of a battery powered atomizer that vaporizes in
a chemical liquid containing propylene glycol or vegetable glycerine, flavourings, and
other chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetone. The cartridge may or may not
contain nicotine.
3.Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 is further amended in Part 4
Definitions by adding the word “e-cigarette, ” to the definitions of “Smoke” or
“Smoking” following the word “cigarette,” and before the word “cigar,”,
READ a first time this 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a second time this 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a third time this 28th day of April, 2015.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ______________, 2015.
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
1002
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7147-2015
A bylaw for imposing taxes upon lands in the Albion Dyking District
The Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge, acting as Receiver for the Albion Dyking District,
enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw
No. 7147-2015”.
2.The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for those lands within the
boundaries of Albion Dyking District:
For purposes of dyke maintenance and improvements and equipment repair and
maintenance:
(a) a rate of $2.391 per $1000 of assessment of land and improvements in all
categories
3.If any section, subsection, clause or other part of this Bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
READ a first time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a second time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a third time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
ADOPTED on the day of , 20 .
_______________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER
_______________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
1003.1
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7148-2015
A bylaw for imposing taxes upon lands in Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District
The Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge, acting on behalf of the Trustees for Maple Ridge
Road 13 Dyking District, enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax
Rates Bylaw No. 7148-2015”.
2.The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for those lands within the
boundaries of Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District:
For purposes of dyke maintenance and improvements and equipment repair and
maintenance:
(a) a rate of $0.5223 per $1000 of assessment of land and improvements in all
categories
(b) a rate of $12.00 per acre of land with a minimum charge of $5.00.
3.If any section, subsection, clause or other part of this Bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
READ a first time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a second time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a third time on the 28th day of April, 2015.
ADOPTED on the day of , 20 .
_______________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER
_______________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
1003.2
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7145-2015
A bylaw to establish the five year financial plan for the years 2015 through 2019
____________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, through a public process in an open meeting the business and financial plans were
presented;
AND WHEREAS, the public will have the opportunity to provide comments or suggestions with respect
to the financial plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems this to a process of public consultation under Section 166 of the
Community Charter;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council for the City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7145-2015”.
2.Statement 1 attached to and forming part of this bylaw is hereby declared to be the Consolidated
Financial Plan of the City of Maple Ridge for the years 2015 through 2019.
3.Statement 2 attached to and forming part of the bylaw is hereby declared to be the Revenue and
Property Tax Policy Disclosure for the City of Maple Ridge.
4.Statement 3 attached to and forming part of the bylaw is hereby declared to be the Capital
Expenditure Disclosure for the City of Maple Ridge.
READ a first time the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a second time the 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a third time the 28th day of April, 2015.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION completed on the 12th day of May, 2015.
ADOPTED the day of , 2015.
________________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER
________________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
ATTACHMENTS: Statement 1, Statement 2 and Statement 3
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Attachment to Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw 7145-2015
Statement 1
Consolidated Financial Plan 2015-2019 (in $ thousands)
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
REVENUES
Revenues
Development Fees
Developer Contributed Assets 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
Developer Cost Charges 34,987 6,002 7,715 6,273 8,888
Developer Specified Projects - - - - -
Parkland Acquisition 1,028 200 200 200 200
Contributions from Others 2,717 1,251 1,253 1,276 1,238
Development Fees Total 55,232 23,953 25,668 24,249 26,826
Property Taxes 71,072 74,815 78,932 83,035 87,286
Parcel Charges 2,852 2,950 3,051 3,145 3,241
Fees & Charges 39,049 41,052 42,795 44,613 46,560
Interest 1,868 1,883 1,898 1,913 1,928
Grants (Other Govts) 6,121 6,524 3,759 3,421 4,585
Property Sales 4,250 - - - -
Total Revenues 180,444 151,177 156,103 160,376 170,426
EXPENDITURES
Operating Expenditures
Interest Payments on Debt 2,407 2,273 2,134 2,046 1,926
Amortization Expense 20,124 20,929 20,929 21,766 22,637
Other Expenditures 107,315 101,172 105,571 109,729 113,029
Total Expenditures 129,846 124,374 128,634 133,541 137,592
ANNUAL SURPLUS 50,598 26,803 27,469 26,835 32,834
Add Back: Amortization Expense (Surplus) 20,124 20,929 20,929 21,766 22,637
Less: Capital Expenditures 85,340 22,871 18,360 21,731 23,261
Less: Developer Contributed Capital 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL POSITION (31,118) 8,361 13,538 10,370 15,710
OTHER REVENUES
Add: Borrowing Proceeds 7,048 - - - -
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Less: Principal Payments on Debt 3,953 4,048 4,142 3,638 3,715
TOTAL REVENUES LESS EXPENSES (28,023) 4,313 9,396 6,732 11,995
INTERNAL TRANSFERS
Transfer from Reserve Funds
Capital Works Reserve 7,967 549 549 - -
Equipment Replacement Reserve 4,051 3,092 1,184 3,474 2,453
Fire Department Capital Reserve 1,976 - - - -
Land Reserve 4,250 - - - -
Local Improvement Reserve - - - - -
Sanitary Sewer Reserve - - - - -
Transfer from Reserve Fund Total 18,244 3,641 1,733 3,474 2,453
Less :Transfer to Reserve Funds
Capital Works Reserve 462 2,005 2,253 2,299 2,481
Equipment Replacement Reserve 2,344 2,448 2,615 2,744 2,876
Fire Dept. Capital Acquisition 664 761 889 1,018 1,150
Land Reserve 4,255 5 5 5 5
Local Improvement Reserve - - - - -
Sanitary Sewer Reserve 30 30 30 30 30
Total Transfer to Reserve Funds 7,755 5,249 5,792 6,096 6,542
Transfer from (to) Own Reserves 19,214 (245) (1,998) (2,115) (2,734)
Transfer from (to) Surplus (1,680) (2,460) (3,339) (1,995) (5,172)
Transfer from (to) Surplus & own Reserves 17,534 (2,705) (5,337) (4,110) (7,906)
TOTAL INTERNAL TRANSFERS 28,023 (4,313) (9,396) (6,732) (11,995)
BALANCED BUDGET - - - - -
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw 7145-2015
Statement 2
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
Revenue Disclosure
Revenue Proportions 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$ ('000s) % $ ('000s) % $ ('000s) % $ ('000s) % $ ('000s) %
Revenues
Property Taxes 71,072 37.9 74,815 49.5 78,932 50.6 83,035 51.8 87,286 51.0
Parcel Charges 2,852 1.5 2,950 2.0 3,051 2.0 3,145 2.0 3,241 1.9
Fees & Charges 39,049 20.8 41,052 27.2 42,795 27.4 44,613 27.8 46,560 27.2
Borrowing Proceeds 7,048 3.8 - - - - - - - -
Other Sources 67,471 36.0 32,360 21.4 31,325 20.1 29,583 18.4 33,339 19.4
Total Revenues 187,492 100 151,177 100 156,103 100 160,376 100 171,426 100
Other Sources include:
Development Fees Total 55,232 29 23,953 16 25,668 16 24,249 15 26,826 16
Interest 1,868 1 1,883 1 1,898 1 1,913 1 1,928 1
Grants (Other Govts) 6,121 3 6,524 4 3,759 2 3,421 2 4,585 3
Property Sales 4,250 2 - - - - - - - -
67,471 36 32,360 21 31,325 20 29,583 18 33,339 19
Objectives & Policies
Property Tax Revenue is the City’s primary revenue source, and one which is heavily reliant on the
residential class. Diversification of the tax base and generation of non-tax revenue are ongoing
objectives, outlined in Financial Sustainability Policy 5.52 section 6.
The Financial Plan includes property tax increases totaling 2.97% for 2015, and 3.25% from 2016 to
2019 for:
General Purposes
Infrastructure Sustainability
Parks and Recreation Master Plan implementation
Drainage Improvements
Additional property tax revenue due to new construction is also included in the Financial Plan at
1.1% in 2015 and 2% annually for 2016 through 2019. Additional information on the tax increases
and the cost drivers can be found in the most recent Financial Plan Overview Report. Specific
policies discussing the tax increases are included in the Financial Sustainability Plan and related
policies which were adopted in 2004.
Property tax revenue includes property taxes as well as grants in lieu of property taxes.
Parcel Charges are largely comprised of a recycling charge, a sewer charge and, on certain
properties, a local area service or improvement charge. Parcel charges are a useful tool to charge all
or a subset of properties for a fixed or variable amount to support services. Unlike property taxation
the variable amount does not need to be related to property assessment value, but can be
something that more accurately reflects the cost of the service.
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw 7145-2015
Statement 2 (cont.)
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
Fees & Charges
The Business Planning Guidelines call for an increase of 5% in fees as a guideline. Actual fee
increases vary depending on the individual circumstances, the type of fee and how it is calculated.
Fees should be reviewed annually and updated if needed. Recent fee amendments include
recreation fees, development application fees, business license fees and cemetery fees. A major
amendment to the Development Costs Charges (DCC), recommended no more frequently than every
five years, was completed in 2008. Minor DCC amendments are done more frequently. Some fees
are used to offset the costs of providing specific services. The utility fees are reviewed annually with
a view towards using rate stabilization practices to smooth out large fluctuations in rates, as set out
in the Business Planning Guidelines.
Borrowing Proceeds – Debt is used where it makes sense. Caution is used when considering debt as
it commits future cash flows to debt payments restricting the ability to use these funds to provide
other services. The source of the debt payments needs to be considered as does the justification for
advancing the project. More information on borrowing previously approved can be found in the most
recent Financial Plan Overview report.
Other Sources will vary greatly year to year as it includes:
Development fees which fund capital projects from the DCC Reserve
Contribution from others in relation to capital
Grants which are sought from various agencies and may be leveraged with City funds
PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE
Property Tax Revenue Distribution
Property Class Taxation Revenue Assessed Value Tax Rate Multiple
('000s) ('000s) ($/1000) (Rate/Res.Rate)
1 Residential 53,677 77.9% 12,004,518 91.1% 4.4713 1.0
2 Utility 540 0.8% 13,495 0.1% 40.0000 8.9
4 Major Industry 573 0.8% 17,230 0.1% 33.2682 7.4
5 Light Industry 2,808 4.1% 228,203 1.7% 12.3038 2.8
6 Business/Other 11,082 16.1% 900,715 6.8% 12.3038 2.8
8 Rec./ Non-Profit 38 0.1% 2,901 0.0% 13.1537 2.9
9 Farm 157 0.2% 4,905 0.0% 31.9560 7.1
Total 68,875 100% 13,171,968 100%
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw 7145-2015
Statement 2 (cont.)
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE
Objectives & Policies
Property taxes are the City’s largest source of revenue and are contained by efficient business
practices. Annual business planning practices are the mechanism for resource allocation decisions.
The City’s Financial Sustainability Policy section 6 discusses the necessity of diversifying the tax
base. Development of employment related properties is one method of diversification; therefore a
key performance measurement in Strategic Economic Initiatives tracks the increased investment
and development of non-residential properties.
A policy in the Financial Sustainability Plan that calls for stable tax increases and the adoption of the
annual increase early in the prior year in the Business Planning Guidelines provides citizens with a
more stable and predictable set of cost increases. In some cases costs are phased in over multiple
years to stay within the set tax increases.
Property Tax Rates
It is policy to adjust property tax rates annually to negate the impact of fluctuations in the market
values of properties. Tax rates are reduced to negate the market increases. Property tax increases
are then applied at the same relative increase for all classes, unless legislation restricts the rates, as
with Class 2, Utility.
The Business Class and Light Industry Class properties have the same tax rate and are treated as a
composite class when setting the tax rates, as the types of businesses in each class are similar.
A review was done on the Major Industry Class rates and the recommendation from the Audit and
Finance Committee and Council was a 5% property tax reduction in both 2009 and 2010 to support
additional investments in the subject property and to keep rates competitive. As part of the Financial
Planning discussions in December, 2013 Council authorized $70,000 each year for five years, 2014-
2018, to reduce the Major Industrial Class property tax rate.
In reviewing the tax rates to ensure competitiveness, absolute rates, tax multiples and overall tax
burden are considered. The impact that assessed values have when comparing other geographical
areas must be considered in a comparison of tax rates.
Permissive Tax Exemptions
Council has set policies around the use of permissive tax exemptions. These are Council Policies
5.19 through 5.24. These policies discuss Churches, Community Halls, Heritage Sites, Homes for
the Care of Children and the Relief of the Aged, the Poor, the Disabled and the Infirm, Municipal
Recreational Services, Private Hospitals and Daycares, Private School and Youth Recreation Groups.
Revitalization Tax Exemption Program
The Employment Land Investment Incentive Program is designed to encourage job creation by
supporting private investment in buildings and infrastructure on identified "employment lands".
More information on this tax exemption can be found on our website; you may also refer to Bylaw
7112-2014.
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw 7145-2015
Statement 3
Capital Expenditure Disclosure
The sole purpose of this statement is to meet legislative requirements and highlight the value of the
DCC program; no other conclusions should be drawn from the figures as the information could be
misleading. This disclosure is required under the Local Government Act s. 937(2); Capital costs
attributable to projects to be partially funded by Development Cost Charges (DCC) must be included
in the financial plan. The DCC program includes projects as far out as 2035 so the capital
expenditures must be extended to match. Certain types of projects are not planned past the five
year time horizon of the financial plan. Much less scrutiny is given to projects that are planned in
years 2020 through 2035. Projects in these years typically exceed likely funding available.
Capital Works Program for 2020 – 2035
(in $ thousands)
Capital Works Program 329,579
Source of Funding
Development Fees
Development Cost Charges 137,586
Parkland Acquisition Reserve -
Contribution from Others 6,667
144,253
Borrowing Proceeds 6,319
Grants 41,695
Transfer from Reserve Funds
Capital Works Reserve 8,935
Cemetery Reserve 115
Equipment Replacement Reserve 1,060
Fire Department Capital Reserve 2,736
Recycling Reserve 250
Transfer from Reserve Funds 13,506
Revenue Funds 124,216
Source of Funding 329,579
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7146-2015
A bylaw to establish property tax rates for Municipal
and Regional District purposes for the year 2015
__________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions in the Community Charter Council must, by bylaw, establish
property tax rates;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Maple Ridge, enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates
Bylaw No. 7146-2015”.
2.The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the year 2015:
(a) For all lawful general purposes of the municipality on the assessed value of
land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates
appearing in Row “A” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part
hereof.
(c) For the purposes of improving drainage services the assessed value of land
and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in
Row “B” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(d) For the purposes of improving parks and recreation services the assessed
value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes,
rates appearing in Row “C” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a
part hereof.
(e) For purposes of the Greater Vancouver Regional District on the assessed
value of land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district
purposes, rates appearing in Row “A” of Schedule “B” attached hereto and
forming a part hereof.
3.The minimum taxation upon a parcel of real property shall be One Dollar ($1.00).
READ a first time this 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a second time this 28th day of April, 2015.
READ a third time this 28th day of April, 2015.
ADOPTED the day of ,20 .
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
ATTACHMENTS: SCHEDULES “A” AND “B” 1005
1 2 4 5 6 8 9
Major Light Business/ Rec/
Residential Utility Industry Industry Other Non-profit Farm
A General 4.4087 39.4395 32.8020 12.1314 12.1314 12.9694 31.5082
Municipal
B Drainage 0.0364 0.3260 0.2712 0.1003 0.1003 0.1072 0.2605
Improvements Levy
C Park & Recreation 0.0262 0.2345 0.1950 0.0721 0.0721 0.0771 0.1873
Improvements Levy
Total 4.4713 40.0000 33.2682 12.3038 12.3038 13.1537 31.9560
1 2 4 5 6 8 9
Major Light Business/ Rec/
Residential Utility Industry Industry Other Non-profit Farm
A Greater 0.0585 0.2048 0.1989 0.1989 0.1433 0.0585 0.0585
Vancouver
Regional
District
Schedule 'B' to Bylaw No. 7146-2015
Tax Rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value)
City of Maple Ridge
Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No. 7146-2015
Tax Rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value)
City of Maple Ridge
City of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
May 4, 2015
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor G. Robson F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor T. Shymkiw Services
Councillor C. Speirs C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Other Staff as Required
W. Oleschak, Superintendent of Roads and Fleet
1.DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Thornhill Aquifer Protection Study (TAPS) – Grant Hill Aquifer Groundwater
Sustainability Study
•Betty von Hardenberg
Ms. von Hardenberg spoke to the decision of the previous Council to allow
medical marihuana production facilities to be built on agricultural land without
placing restrictions with respect to use of well water. She referred to the
application of Tantalus and the impact that application will have on the
Thornhill Aquifer. She requested a series of amendments to the zoning and
building process for medical marihuana production facilities. She also
requested the Thornhill forest be rezoned and removed from the urban
reserve.
1.2 Maple Ridge Recycling Society - Recycling - Partners in Action presentation
•Kim Day, Executive Director
•Leanne Koehn, Community Engagement
Ms. Koehn gave a power point presentation providing an overview of the
Recycling Society’s programs, services and the 2015 budget.
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May 4, 2015
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2.PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 2011-012- DVP, 2011-012-DP, 11550 and 11544 207 Street
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DVP to reduce front yard setbacks,
interior north side yard setbacks and interior south yard setbacks and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DP to permit
construction of 10 townhouse units in the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
zone.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
•Application Information
•Requested Variances
•Subject Map
•Official Community Plan Context
•Neighbourhood Context
•Site Characteristics
•Site Plan Showing Variances
•Building Elevations
•Landscape Plan
Note: Mayor Read left the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 12, 2015.
1102 Award of Contract, Pavement Rehabilitation Program
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the extension of the 2010
contract for Pavement Rehabilitation be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited.
The Superintendent of Roads and Fleet clarified the scope of the work
proposed under the contract.
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May 4, 2015
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 12, 2015.
Note: Councillor Shymkiw excused himself from discussion of Item 1103 at 2:17
p.m. as he has an accepted offer on a property in the immediate area.
1103 Request for Additional DCC Funding – Contract ITT-EN14-54, Larch Avenue
Road Extension
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that Contract ITT-EN14-54,
Larch Avenue Extension awarded to Frazer Excavation be increased and that
the Financial Plan be amended to increase the project budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 12, 2015.
Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 2:21 p.m.
3.FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
Note: Councillor Robson excused himself from discussion of Item 1131 at 2:21 p.m.
as his wife is on the Board of Directors of one of the applicants. Councillor
Speirs assumed the Chair in his absence.
Councillor Masse excused himself from discussion of Item 1131 at 2:21 p.m.
1131 2015 Community Grants
Staff report dated May 4, 2015 recommending that the proposed allocation of
2015 Community Grants be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 12, 2015.
Note: Councillors Robson and Masse returned at 2:28 p.m. Councillor Robson
resumed the Chair
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4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil
5.CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6.OTHER ISSUES – Nil
7.ADJOURNMENT – 2:28 p.m.
8.COMMUNITY FORUM
Doug Potter – speaking to 11580 207 Street, Item 1101
Mr. Potter expressed concern pertaining to the fence line along 11550 and 11544
207 Street. He asked about the status of the road and wished to ensure that fencing
will be provided should the road remain. Mr. Potter also expressed concern for the
roots of the fir trees on his property during construction of the development.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services clarified that the
landscape treatment includes a 6’ fence along the driveway referenced by Mr. Potter
and addressed the requirements of the developer with respect to trees on
neighbouring properties.
___________________________________
G. Robson, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 4, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-012-DP/
2011-012-DVP
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit and Development Permit
11550 and 11544 207 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A Multi-Family Development Permit and a Development Variance Permit application have been
received in conjunction with application 2011-012-RZ for rezoning to permit the construction of 10
townhouse units in the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone on the subject properties located at
11550 and 11544 207 Street. This application is subject to the Multi-Family Development Permit
Area Guidelines as outlined in the Official Community Plan (OCP).
The requested variances are:
To reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres (24.6 ft.) to 4.57 metres (15.0 ft.) at the
building face, 3.8 metres (12.5 ft.) to the alcove face, and 3.07 metres (10.0 ft.) at the entry
door roof eave, with no further projection exceptions;
To reduce the interior north side yard setback from 6.0 metres (19.7 ft.) to 2.2 metres (7.2 ft.)
at the building face and 1.6 metres (5.2 ft.) at the roof eave, with no further projection
exceptions; and
To reduce the interior south side yard setback from 6.0 metres (19.7 ft.) to 2.4 metres (7.9 ft.)
at the building face and 1.8 metres (5.9 ft.) at the roof eave, with no further projection
exceptions.
Council granted first reading for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6803-2011 on April 12, 2011 and
second reading on April 10, 2012. This application was presented at Public Hearing on May 15,
2012, and Council granted third reading on May 22, 2012. Council granted a first extension on May
14, 2013, and a second extension on May 27, 2014. Council will be considering final reading for
rezoning application 2011-012-RZ on May 12, 2015. It is recommended that Development Permit
2011-012-DP and Development Variance Permit and 2011-012-DVP be favourably considered.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1)That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DVP respecting property
located at 11550 and 11544 207 Street; and further
2)That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-012-DP respecting property
located at 11550 and 11544 207 Street.
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DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Westridge Lanes Ltd.
Owner: Westridge Lanes Ltd.
Legal Descriptions: Lots A and B, District Lot 277,Group 1, New Westminster
District Plan 23180
OCP:
Existing: Urban Residential
Zoning:
Existing: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
Proposed: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Single Family Residential, Duplex
Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential), RT-1 (Two Family
Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential
South: Use: Townhouse Residential
Zone: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential
East: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential
West: Use: Municipal Park
Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
Designation: Park
Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Townhouse Residential
Site Area: 0.33 ha (0.8 acres)
Access: 207 Street
Servicing requirement: Urban Standard
Companion Application: 2011-012-RZ
b) Project Description:
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject properties, located at 11550 and 11544 207 Street
(see Appendix A), from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and
consolidate the properties to permit the development of ten townhouse units. The units will be
accessed via a private strata road running along the northern property line. Each townhouse unit will
include a double car garage, and will be two storeys in height.
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c) Requested Variances:
The applicant has requested the following building setback relaxations:
Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, Part 6 Section 602 RM-1 TOWNHOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 6. Siting a) to reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres (24.6
ft) to 4.57 metres (15.0 ft) at the building face, 3.8 metres (12.5 ft) to the alcove face, and
3.07 metres (10.0 ft) at the entry door roof eave, with no further projection exceptions;
Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, Part 6 Section 602 RM-1 TOWNHOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 6.Siting b) to reduce the interior north side yard setback from 6.0
metres (19.7 ft) to 2.2 (7.2 ft) at the building face and 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) at the roof eave,
with no further projection exceptions; and to reduce the interior south side yard setback from
6.0 metres (19.7 ft) to 2.4 metres (7.9 ft) at the build ing face and 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) at the
roof eave, with no further projection exceptions.
d) Planning Analysis:
In accordance with Section 8.7 of the OCP, a Multi-Family Development Permit is required for all new
multi-family development. The guidelines for a Multi-Family Development Permit as outlined in the
OCP are listed below and the proposed development is in compliance with these guidelines as
follows:
1. New development into established areas should respect private spaces, and incorporate local
neighbourhood elements in building form, height, architectural features and massing.
The building height and massing will be similar to the townhouse development directly south of
the subject properties. The height and massing is also consistent with single family homes along
207 Street.
2. Transitional development should be used to bridge areas of low and high densities, through
means such as stepped building heights, or low rise ground oriented housing located to the
periphery of a higher density developments.
The scale of this multi-family development is small enough to not require transitions in height
within the development site. The proposed height does not exceed those of existing buildings in
the vicinity.
3. Large scale developments should be clustered and given architectural separation to foster a
sense of community, and improve visual attractiveness.
The proposed development is not large scale, therefore this requirement does not apply.
However, it is noted that the private open space for each unit is oriented to minimize privacy
impacts for properties to the north and south. Elements such as board and batten siding, and
landscaping throughout the site help to improve visual attractiveness.
4. Pedestrian circulation should be encouraged with attractive streetscapes attained through
landscaping, architectural details, appropriate lighting and by directing parking underground
where possible or away from public view through screened parking structures or surface parking
located to the rear of the property.
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The end townhouse unit facing 207 Street will have an entry door facing 207 Street and
landscaping with an arbour to create a strong pedestrian connection to the street. Visitor
parking will be located within the development, screened from 207 Street.
e) Zoning Bylaw:
The current application proposes to rezone the subject properties from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), to permit future construction of 10 townhouse units
(see Appendix B). The Zoning Bylaw establishes general minimum and maximum regulations for
buildings and structures. The Zoning Bylaw permits eaves and other projections to encroach up to
1.25 metres (4 ft.) into a front yard setback and 0.61 metres (2 ft.) into an interior yard setback. The
setback variances requested will be the maximum encroachments permitted, and no exemptions are
allowed due to the setback relaxations. A Development Variance Permit allows Council some
flexibility in the approval process. The applicant has requested variances to the Maple Ridge Zoning
Bylaw, as outlined below:
1. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, Part 6 Section 602 RM-1 TOWNHOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 6. Siting a) To reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres (24.6
ft.) to 4.57 metres (15.0 ft.) at the building face, 3.8 metres (12.5 ft.) to the alcove face,
and 3.07 metres (10.0 ft.) at the entry door roof eave, with no further projection exceptions.
The building elevation that faces 207 Street has been designed to be visually interesting,
with varying projections and roof lines. The design is pedestrian -scale, with the building
brought closer to the street and a front door entrance feature with a porch roof line partially
extending over a pathway connecting to 207 Street. This variance is supportable as it will
create a stronger street presence for the proposed development.
2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, Part 6 Section 602 RM-1 TOWNHOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 6. Siting b) To reduce the interior north side yard setback from 6.0
metres (19.7 ft.) to 2.2 (7.2 ft.) at the building face and 1.6 metres (5.2 ft.) at the roof eave,
with no further projection exceptions; and to reduce the interior south side yard setback
from 6.0 metres (19.7 ft.) to 2.4 metres (7.9 ft.) at the building face and 1.8 metres (5.9 ft)
at the roof eave, with no further projection exceptions.
This variance is required to allow the building siting at the east end of the site. The proposed
units are wider than many new townhouses, in order to have a double car garage and not
exceed two storeys in height. Similar interior side yard setback relaxations were required for
the townhouse development directly south, and the northern interior setback for the adjacent
property to the south appears to be less than the requested relaxation for the subject
properties. The proposed units fit in within the existing context of the neighbourhood with the
reduction to the interior side yard setbacks, therefore this variance is supportable.
f) Advisory Design Panel:
The Advisory Design Panel reviewed the form and character of the proposed townhouse
development and the landscaping plans at a meeting held on November 8, 2011. Following
presentations by the project Architect and Landscape Architect, the Advisory Design Panel made the
following resolutions and the project Architect has provided the following explanations for each
revision:
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That the application be supported and that the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning Staff:
Consider deleting the front visitor parking stall in lieu of additional landscaping.
The additional parking space was deleted and more landscaping was added in its place.
Consider the addition of permeable pavers to reduce the asphalt areas, including the
visitor parking stalls and driveway aprons.
The concrete driveway aprons and visitor parking spaces are made up of concrete
pavers to increase permeability.
Work with the Planning Department to look at relaxation of the east property line
setback in order to articulate Building 3 and possible relocation of the buildings to allow
an increase in the outdoor amenity area.
The rear elevations for Buildings 2 and 3 were revised by pushing out some of the
second floor walls to create better articulation.
Consider altering the center roofline to reduce the building length for Buildings 2 and 3
which would result in roof articulation.
Additional roof elements were added to Buildings 2 and 3 improve the roof articulation.
Consider providing a pathway from the common outdoor amenity area east to connect
with the driveway.
A pathway from the play area to the driveway at the east end of the site has been
added.
Consider further articulation of the 207 Street building front to improve the streetscape.
Another roof element on the west elevation of Building 1 has been added to improve
the streetscape.
Consider the addition of trim board on the second floor for all blocks.
Board and batten siding was added.
Consider a change of material at the second floor to accentuate vertical elements (e.g:
vertical board and batten).
Board and batten siding was added.
g) Environmental Implications:
The applicant has submitted a Certified Arborist report to identify opportunities for tree retention and
hazard trees for removal. Significant trees along the perimeter of the site will be retained while trees
within proposed building envelopes or roadways will need to be removed. Furthermore, the project
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landscape plan indicates that 26 new trees will be planted along with shrubs and groundcover to
ensure the development is esthetically pleasing.
h) Financial Implications:
In accordance with Council’s Landscape Security Policy 6.28, a refundable security equivalent to
100% of the estimated landscape cost will be provided to ensure satisfactory provision of
landscaping in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Permit. Based on an
estimated landscape cost of $64,768.00, the landscape security is $64,768.00.
i) Citizen Implications:
A Development Information Meeting was held at the Hammond Community Centre on January 24,
2012. A second Development Information Meeting was subsequently held at the Maple Ridge
Library on March 12, 2012. The applicant presented the project to area residents and answered
their questions in regards to privacy fencing along the property line, and amount of parking within
the townhouse complex. At the Public Hearing held on May 15, 2012, a total of four residents
provided written and verbal feedback to Council.
CONCLUSION:
The development proposal complies with the Multi-Family Development Permit Area Guidelines of
the OCP for form and character. Furthermore, the requested variances are supported by the
Planning Department, as they are considered to improve the overall development by creating a
strong connection to the street and by keeping units wide enough for two car garages that do not
exceed two storeys in height. It is therefore recommended that 2011-012-DP and 2011-012-DVP be
given favourable consideration and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the
Development Permit and Development Variance Permit.
“Original signed by Amelia Bowden”____________________
Prepared by: Amelia Bowden
Planning Technician
“Original signed by Christine Carter”________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”____________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”_______________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Site Plan Showing Variances
Appendix C – Building Elevations
Appendix D – Landscape Plan
City of PittMeadows
District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: May 3, 2012 FILE: 2011-012-RZ BY: PC
11544/50 207 STREET
CORPORATION OFTHE DISTRICT OFMAPLE RIDGE
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APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read DATE: May 4, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Committee of the Whole
SUBJECT: Contract Award: Pavement Rehabilitation Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As part of the City’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and replacement, the backlog of roads
requiring pavement rehabilitation continues to be addressed. This year’s program combines 2015
allocated funds from Capital and Maintenance as well as TransLink funding to continue road
maintenance resurfacing and associated works this year. The program has been well received with
public feedback being very positive. This report recommends rewarding the extension of the multi-
year contract to Imperial Paving Ltd. This is the final year for extending the contract.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the extension of the annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program be awarded to Imperial Paving
Limited in the amount of $1,112,967.40 including applicable taxes and further those additional
work locations may be added under the extra work provisions in the contract up to 25% of the value
of the contract ($278,241.85) including taxes.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
A public invitation for Prequalification was conducted in 2010. Following a detailed
assessment of the submissions three contractors met prequalification criteria. All three
submitted bids on the multi-year Pavement Rehabilitation work. An evaluation was done for
the City of Maple Ridge by Aplin and Martin Consulting Engineers. It was determined that
Imperial Paving provides best value to the City of Maple Ridge. This contract has multi year
extension provisions. The prices for 2015 works are appropriate and provide best value for
road rehabilitation works.
b)Financial Implications:
The funding for this work, including the extra provisions, is approved within the Financial Plan
and is within budget. The City’s Purchasing Policy requires that the potential to add additional
works be identified to Council at the time of award. TransLink is providing approximately
35% of the project funding.
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Planned Locations
The following locations are included in the 2015 program:
• 207 Street - Lougheed Highway to Westfield Avenue
• 207 Street - Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road
• Dewdney Trunk Road – 207 Street to 210 Street (MRN)
• 216 Street - Exeter Avenue to 124 Avenue
• Glenhurst Street – Dewdney Trunk Road to 118 Avenue
• Laity Street - Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road
• 230 Street- 124B Avenue to 126 Avenue
• Hall Street – Dewdney Trunk Road to Donovan Avenue
• Princess Street - Lorne Avenue to Ospring Avenue
• Dewdney Trunk Road - 224 Street to 222 Street (MRN)
• Dewdney Trunk Road – 210 Avenue to Laity Street (MRN)
• Selkirk Avenue – 220 Street to 222 Street
• 119 Avenue – Lougheed Highway to 20400 Block Top Lift
• 100 Avenue – 256 Street to 25915 256 Street
• Wicklund Avenue – 210 Street to Laity Street
• 132 Avenue & 210 Street – Neaves Road to 12957 210 Street
CITIZEN/CUSTOMER IMPLICATIONS:
Over the first four years of the program the improvements to pavement conditions throughout the
City have been favourably received.
CONCLUSION:
The recommended contract award continues Councils commitment to infrastructure renewal and
replacement. Award of the contract extension would see the work completed through the spring and
summer of 2015.
“Original signed by Russ Carmichael”__________________
Prepared by: Russ Carmichael, AScT, Eng.L
Director of Engineering Operations
“Original signed by Trevor Thompson”__________________
Reviewed by: Trevor Thompson
Manager Financial Planning
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”______________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn
General Manager, Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by J. L. (Jim) Rule”_____________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 4, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO: 11-5255-40-167
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Request for Additional DCC Funding - Contract ITT-EN14-54, Larch Avenue Road
Extension
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Larch Avenue Road Extension Project is in the City’s approved Financial Plan as part of the Silver
Valley Pedestrian and Road Improvements. The road is funded primarily (99%) through Development
Cost Charges (DCC). The project objective is to complete a critical transportation linkage between the
Forest Hamlet, River Village and the adjacent neighbourhoods as identified in the Silver Valley Area
Plan. The Larch Avenue Road Extension Project is presently under construction and will extend 85
metres east from 235 Street to connect to the developer-constructed section of Larch Avenue that
ends to the west of 235A Street. The project scope includes road construction, boulevard and
pedestrian upgrades, drainage works and a section of watermain replacement.
In October 2014, the contract to construct the Larch Avenue Road Extension was awarded to Frazer
Excavation Ltd. As part of the due diligence process at the design stage, a review of geotechnical
reports for road construction adjacent to this project, coupled with the undisturbed nature of the
area did not indicate significant amounts of organics would be found. During road construction in the
spring, Frazer Excavation Ltd. discovered an unexpected pocket of organic materials against the
hillside that will need to be excavated and replaced with imported granular fill. The depth of material
that needs to be removed is up to 1.6m in depth in some locations, well above the expected
maximum depth of 0.6m. This removal increased the amount of common excavation which has a
ripple effect on the amount of imported granular fill required to replace the excavated materials.
The contractor’s costs to remove the organic material and place imported granular fill will be based
upon the contract unit rates. Based on these rates the additional costs are estimated at
$110,000.00.
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval for the additional project funding from the
DCC reserve fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Contract ITT-EN14-54 Larch Avenue Road Extension awarded to Frazer Excavation Ltd. on
October 1, 2014, be increased to the amount of $366,672.10; and
THAT the Financial Plan be amended to increase the project budget by $110,000.00 as detailed in
the Council Report dated May 4, 2015 titled Request for Additional DCC Funding - Contract ITT-
EN14-54, Larch Avenue Road Extension.
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DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The construction of Larch Avenue is identified as a significant transportation link in the Silver
Valley Area Plan as well as the City’s Transportation Plan. Through a number of Public
Meetings, residents in Silver Valley have expressed a desire to see this connection advanced.
The proposed capital project to complete the Larch Avenue Road Extension Project includes
construction of two travel lanes, boulevard and pedestrian upgrades and temporary
boulevard treatments fronting future development lands and the replacement of a section of
watermain. The project will provide a continuous pedestrian and vehicle link between 235
Street and 236 Street.
For this work, the City retained DK Bowins & Associates Inc. to complete the road design and
assist with the tendering process as they had previously designed both adjacent portions of
Larch Avenue to facilitate subdivisions. During construction of previous segments of Larch
Avenue, no excessive amounts of organic subsurface materials were encountered and only
minimal surface stripping was required to install the road base on a suitable road structure.
In October 2014, the contract to construct the Larch Avenue Road Extension was awarded to
Frazer Excavation Ltd. As part of the due diligence process, a review of geotechnical reports
for road construction adjacent to this project, coupled with the undisturbed nature of the
area did not indicate significant amounts of topsoil and organics would be found.
During road construction in the spring, Frazer Excavation Ltd. discovered an unexpected
pocket of organic materials against the hillside that will need to be excavated and replaced
with imported granular fill. The contractor’s costs to remove the organic m aterial and place
imported granular fill will be based upon the contract unit rates.
b) Desired Outcome:
Completion of the construction of Larch Avenue will provide a critical transportation link
between 235 Street and 236 Street and provide alternate road access to the Rock Ridge
area. This connection will also provide improved facilities for pedestrians.
c) Strategic Alignment:
The Larch Avenue Road Extension supports the following key strategies identified in the
City’s Strategic Plan:
Maintain and enhance a multi-modal transportation system within Maple Ridge to
provide citizens with safe, efficient alternatives for the movement of individuals and
goods
Promote alternative modes (pedestrian, bike, public transit) of travel to reduce
reliance on the automobile
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
Residents of the Silver Valley area have expressed their desire for alternate access and
egress points to their community. The extension of Larch Avenue will provide a much needed
and called for alternate route for vehicles into the eastern area of Silver Valley.
Local access is not affected while this extension is under construction.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
The Operations and Planning Departments have provided input to the design and
construction.
f) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
A contract was awarded to Frazer Excavation Ltd. for $256,672.10 and the project funding
was provided through Capital Projects LTC 8468 and LTC 7840. The additional cost of
$110,000.00 can be funded almost entirely (99%) through Development Cost Charges
similar to the existing funding distribution of the project. The balance of the funding is
recommended to be drawn from Accumulated Surplus. Therefore, funding allocation would
be $108,900 from DCCs and $1,100 from Accumulated Surplus.
CONCLUSIONS:
As a result of unexpected site conditions encountered during construction, additional funding is
required to complete the Larch Avenue Road Extension. Therefore, it is recommended that the
contract value be increased to $366,672.10 and the project budget be increased by $110,000.00.
“Original signed by Jeff Boehmer” “Original signed by Trevor Thompson”
Prepared by: Jeff Boehmer, PEng. Financial Trevor Thompson, CGA
Manager of Design & Construction Concurrence: Manager of Financial Planning
“Original signed by Joe Dingwall” acting for:
Reviewed by: David Pollock, PEng.
Municipal Engineer
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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TO:TO:TO:TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETINGMEETINGMEETINGMEETING DATE:DATE:DATE:DATE: 4-May-2015
and Members of Council FILE NO:FILE NO:FILE NO:FILE NO:
FROM:FROM:FROM:FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING:MEETING:MEETING:MEETING: COW
SUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECT: 2015 Community Grants
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Community Grants Program helps to support organizations providing service to our community.
For 2015, the funding envelope for Community Grants is $62,200. The previous Council had
requested that 2014 Community Grant recipients be advised that the intent of the program was not
to provide ongoing funding and that they should secure other sources of funding for the future.
While a letter was provided to that effect, we have received applications from some of the same
groups as last year.
Staff recommend the grant allocations shown on the attached Schedule “A”.
RECOMMENDATION(S):RECOMMENDATION(S):RECOMMENDATION(S):RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the proposed allocation of Community Grants as shown on Schedule “A” of the staff report
dated May 4, 2015 titled 2015 Community Grants be approved.
DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION:
a)a)a)a) BackBackBackBackground Context:ground Context:ground Context:ground Context:
The Community Grants Program helps support organizations providing service to our community.
Many of these organizations are struggling to find sustainable funding. The funding that we provide
offers some assistance. It should be noted that some of these same organizations also apply for,
and receive, funding from other municipal programs. The previous Council had requested that 2014
Community Grant recipients be advised that the intent of the program was not to provide ongoing
funding and that they should secure funding from other sources for the future. While a letter was
provided to that effect, we have received applications from some of the same groups as last year.
In 2013, Council adopted the attached Community Grants policy, formalizing the eligibility and
evaluation criteria used when considering the allocation of the community grants budget. It is not
possible to provide the level of support that all groups request, so an effort is made to ensure that
the available budget is distributed where it will provide the greatest community benefit. For 2015,
the budget for Community Grants is $62,200; the recommended allocation is attached. Following
the distribution of the 2015 Community Grants budget, Council may want to discuss how they wish
to handle this funding envelope for future years.
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Commentary on the specific applications follows.
A number of years ago, Council entered into an agreement with the Alouette Home Start Society to
provide a grant to offset property taxes for the Iron Horse Youth Safe House. The provision of this
grant allowed the Society to leverage funding from other levels of government to support their
operations. The amount is not included on Schedule “A” for 2015 due to the uncertainty regarding
the ongoing operation of this facility. The organization is hopeful they will be able to secure funding
to continue full operations this year and staff recommend that $5,000 of the available budget be
held in reserve in order to meet the City’s agreed to obligation if they are successful.
After ensuring that we can meet our potential obligation to the Alouette Home Start Society, Council
is left with $57,200 to allocate to other requests. The following provides some information about
these other requests.
The Family Education and Support Centre (FESC) is a multi-service agency that has grown and
changed over the years in response to the community’s need for services. Their objective is to
provide social services to families in need of finding their own answers to challenges with regard to
their parenting, mental health, food security, settlement as newcomers and to their individual
personal growth. They are a founding member of the Community Network and serve as host for the
Network coordination funds. In this capacity, the FESC receive $25,000 annually from the city to
assist in funding a community network coordinator. This funding is outside of the community grants
envelope. In addition to this, FESC is asking for support for two specific initiatives:
1. The Community Kitchen program helps local citizens living below the poverty line learn
how to prepare affordable and nutritious meals while also providing a place of social
contact and information about community resources. The Community Kitchen applies for
funding from other sources, such as the United Way, but requires additional support to
operate with out service reductions; funding from the City allows the service to continue
without interruption. The Community Kitchen has received support from the City since
2010 and in 2014 received $4,000. A 2015 contribution of $4,000 is recommended.
2. The Multicultural Women’s Group provides a resource for women who have settled in
Maple Ridge from other countries, who are socially isolated, unaware of community
resources that might be of service to them and in need of support from their peers and
the social service community. A 24 week program targets women who are the most
isolated in the community and will benefit 6-10 immigrant women by providing them with
opportunities to practice speaking English and by providing relevant information about
social services available to them in Maple Ridge. The FESC has requested $5,000 to
support this program in 2015 and staff recommends supporting the request. This is the
first request received to support this program.
As in other years, the Maple Ridge Lions Club, in conjunction with the Fire Department, plans to host
the annual Halloween Fireworks Display. In 2004, Council adopted a bylaw banning the sale or use
of fireworks in Maple Ridge. Since that time, the Lions Club has been coordinating this popular
community celebration and while some monies may be raised through sponsorship the fireworks
display has received municipal support through the Community Grants program since 2006,
receiving $3,000 in 2014. For 2015 municipal contribution of $3,000 is recommended.
The Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society’s goal is to raise awareness of and share Aboriginal
cultures through community events, relationships and networking opportunities. They are planning a
celebration for Canada’s National Aboriginal Day on June 21st that will support these objectives. The
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celebration will share traditional Aboriginal culture through song and dance, drumming and stories,
with the intent of creating new relationships and helping to facilitate examples of healthy living. The
Society has requested $3,000 to support this event. Staff recommends supporting the request. This
is the first time the organization has requested a community grant.
The Friends in Need Food Bank helps to provide food to more than 3,700 people and has enjoyed
support from the City for many years, not only through the Community Grants Program, but also
through the direct efforts of staff fundraising and annual food drives. They have also received $300
annually for the past three years, funded from the festivals budget, to support their food drive held in
conjunction with the CP Holiday Train. The Friends in Need Food Bank has requested a grant of
$20,000 for 2015; staff is recommending an allocation of $17,000.
The Haney Farmers’ Market is a fixture in Memorial Peace Park from May through October. The
Market provides residents with opportunities to connect directly with local food producers and
artisans, learn about farming practices, and discover seasonal eating. The society has researched
sustainable market funding models and identified that most markets require some annual grant
funding to remain financially viable. In 2009, Council committed to providing the Haney Farmers’
Market Society with a total of $10,000 from the Community Grants budget over two years and has
provided annual grants of $6,000 since 2011. In 2014 the Market also received $1,500 from the
festivals budget, as well as an additional $500 from the Agricultural Advisory Committee. In order to
facilitate relocating the Farmers Market during the 2014 Caribbean Festival an additional $2,800
was provided funded from other municipal programs. Staff is recommending providing a Community
Grant of $6,000 for 2015. At the April 9, 2015 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Parks and Leisure
Services Commission meeting a recommendation was endorsed that Maple Ridge Council be asked
to authorize entering into an operating agreement at a future meeting.
The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association’s annual Country Fest is a popular
community event that Council has supported with community grants since 2008. The event serves
to educate attendees about agriculture and to celebrate local farmers and farming in general. The
event also provides a venue for local 4-H youth to show their livestock and learn valuable leadership
skills. In 2014, in addition to a $12,000 grant, the Association received $3,500 from the festivals
budget and $1,000 from the Agricultural Advisory Committee. The Association is requesting a
community grant of $12,000 to assist with the 2015 event. Staff is recommending the grant be
approved. At the April 9, 2015 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Parks and Leisure Services Commission
meeting a recommendation was endorsed that Maple Ridge Council be asked to authorize entering
into an operating agreement at a future meeting.
The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association (NFTRA) has been operating in Maple Ridge for over
forty years, providing therapeutic equine activities for children and adults with physical, emotional or
developmental disabilities. The programs offered by the Association help participants on a number
of levels, improving both physical well being and confidence. Council has supported the organization
through the community grant program for the past two years. In 2014 NFTRA received a grant of
$1,538. The Association is requesting a grant of $715 to purchase equipment that will increase
efficiency for the barn staff. Staff is recommending providing $700.
The Salvation Army Caring Place is a multi-function facility focused on providing support to local
residents. Their programs include the community meal program, community crisis response, a year
round shelter program as well as children and youth programs. The Salvation Army has received
contributions from the Community Grant program since 2003. In 2014, they received a community
grant of $6,000. In addition they received $1,200 from the Social Planning Advisory Committee to
support their activities for Homelessness Action Week and $2,000 funded from other municipal
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programs to sponsor a workshop for landlords. For 2015, the Salvation Army for has requested a
grant of $7,500 to support their Send a Kid to Camp Program providing underprivileged children and
teens the chance to spend a week at camp. The program is one of the ways the Salvation Army
strives to meet their goal of building a strong community network. Staff is recommending a grant of
$6,500 to support their request.
b)b)b)b) Desired ODesired ODesired ODesired Outcome(s):utcome(s):utcome(s):utcome(s):
Organizations, such as those identified on Schedule “A”, are increasingly struggling to secure
long-term sustainable funding at the same time as the demand for the services they provide
is growing. Through the Community Grants program, Council is able to help such
organizations continue with the provision of services to the citizens of Maple Ridge.
c)c)c)c) Business Plan/Financial ImplicBusiness Plan/Financial ImplicBusiness Plan/Financial ImplicBusiness Plan/Financial Implications:ations:ations:ations:
The distribution of Community Grants proposed on the attached “Schedule A” allocates
$57,200 to various community groups. Staff recommends that the remaining $5,000 be
reserved to support the Iron Horse Youth Safe House if they are successful in their efforts to
secure funding to continue full operations.
d)d)d)d) Alternatives:Alternatives:Alternatives:Alternatives:
Council could choose not to distribute any grants but as that decision may jeopardize the
ability of various organizations to continue providing necessary services that is not
recommended.
CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:
The provision of grants to local organizations benefits the citizens of Maple Ridge. The distribution
proposed on Schedule “A” attempts to allocate the limited resources to provide benefit to the
community.
‘Original signed by Catherine Nolan”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Catherine Nolan, CPA, CGA
Manager of Accounting
“Original signed by Sue Wheeler”
______________________________________________
Approved by: Sue Wheeler
Director of Community Services
“Original signed by Dane Spence”
_____________________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
GM, Corporate and Financial Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative Officer
5 of 5 Schedule "A"Schedule "A"Schedule "A"Schedule "A"Requested Requested Requested Requested Amount for 2015Amount for 2015Amount for 2015Amount for 2015Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation for 2015for 2015for 2015for 2015Total Budget Available as per the 2015 Financial PlanTotal Budget Available as per the 2015 Financial PlanTotal Budget Available as per the 2015 Financial PlanTotal Budget Available as per the 2015 Financial Plan62,20062,20062,20062,200$ $ $ $ Family Education and Support Centre (Community Kitchens)5,000 4,000 To assist the organization with their Community Kitchens program while they work to secure stable funding for the program Family Education and Support Centre (Multicultural Women' Group)5,000 5,000 To support women that have settled in Maple Ridge from other countries who are socially isolated and unaware of community resources that might be of service to them. Fireworks Display (Maple Ridge Lions Club)3,000 3,000 Annual Halloween Fireworks Display Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society3,000 3,000 Support for Canada's National Aboriginal Day celebrations planned for June 21 Friends in Need Food Bank20,000 17,000 To assist the organization with their fixed operational costs, allowing them to use other donations for the purchase of food. Haney Farmers' Market6,000 6,000 To assist the market's operations MR, PM Agricultural Association12,000 12,000 To assist with the annual Country Fest North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association715 700 To assist the NFTRA with the purchase of equipment. Salvation Army7,500 6,500 Support for the "Send a Kid to Camp" program. Provides underprivileged children/teens thechance to spend a week at camp. Targets children between 7 & 18 TotalsTotalsTotalsTotals62,215$ 57,200$ Held in reserve for Alouette Home Start SocietyHeld in reserve for Alouette Home Start SocietyHeld in reserve for Alouette Home Start SocietyHeld in reserve for Alouette Home Start Society5,0005,0005,0005,000$ $ $ $ Unallocated Community GrantsUnallocated Community GrantsUnallocated Community GrantsUnallocated Community Grants---- ----$ $ $ $ Grants - Requests for 2015Grants - Requests for 2015Grants - Requests for 2015Grants - Requests for 2015How the Grant will be usedHow the Grant will be usedHow the Grant will be usedHow the Grant will be used
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POLICY MANUAL
Title: Community Grants
Policy No : 5.56
Supersedes: New
Authority: Legislative Operational
Approval: Council CMT
General Manager
Effective Date: February 27, 2013
Review Date: February 2014
Policy Statement:
Council’s vision for a safe and livable community is supported by a network of organizations that
contribute to the wellness and vitality of the community. Funding will be allocated to the
Community Grants program as part of the District’s business planning process and grants awarded
to organizations that provide valuable community services in support of Council’s objectives.
Purpose:
It is recognized that community organizations contribute significant value to the community. The
purpose of this policy is to establish open and transparent guidelines for the evaluation and
distribution of Community Grants, respecting the limited financial resources available for this
purpose.
Definitions:
Community Grant Review Committee: refers to a committee of four staff members including
representatives from Administration, Finance and Community Development, Parks and Recreation.
The work of the committee is to evaluate grant requests against Council’s guidelines and provide
Council with recommendations for allocating the annual community grant budget.
Eligible Requests: The following requests, submitted on a completed application with financial
statements from the most recently completed fiscal year, would be eligible for funding from the
Community Grant Program:
requests to fund one-time items or events, or
requests for bridge funding while an organization works to secure long-term stable
funding, or
requests that will allow a community group to leverage additional funding from other
agencies, or
organizations denied a permissive tax exemption will be eligible to apply for a
community grant or
requests for services that are not duplicated in the private sector
Evaluation Criteria: The following criteria will be used to evaluate grant requests:
The organization is a registered not-for-profit or charitable community organization
based in Maple Ridge that has been in operation for more than one year
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The purpose of the grant request is consistent with the District’s Vision Statement
The proposed service, project or event supports one or more of the following Council
Key Strategies for a safe and livable community
- Strive for quality of life and independence by citizens.
- Develop and implement preventative as well as reactionary plans to address the
impacts of emerging issues on the local community and citizens
- Encourage active and healthy living among citizens
- Encourage a strong sense of community by providing citizens with opportunities to
connect
The citizens of Maple Ridge are the primary beneficiaries of the services provided by
the organization
The proposed service, project or event will be sustainable past the support of the grant
funding
The organization has a proven track record of working collaboratively with other
community partners
Key Areas of Responsibility
Action to Take
1. Review grant applications received
2. Prepare report to Council
3. Authorize distribution of Community Grants
4. Distribute grants
5. Report back
Responsibility
Review committee
Review committee
Council
Finance
Recipient
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 12, 2015
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council
SUBJECT: MHSTF Proposed Outreach Operating Grants
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Maple Ridge’s Mayor’s Homeless Solutions Task Force (MHSTF) received approval from
Council on April 28, 2015 for $160,000 to proceed with funding the provision of four outreach
workers as an interim measure for up to six months. The MHSTF has directed staff to enter into
Operating Grants with two agencies, Alouette Addictions Services (AAS) and the Canadian Mental
Health Association (CMHA), to provide outreach services designed to address the current lack of
outreach support in the community.
The April 28 MHSTF report indicated that the community is experiencing the convergence of three
critical problems: a continuum of care that is difficult for people to access without the support of a
strong advocate or outreach worker; a decrease in outreach services to support people dealing with
issues related to addiction, mental health, and homelessness; and the risk of a significant growth in
the numbers in the community that are unsheltered.
The report also noted that although the City is not mandated to deliver health services the MHSTF
was formed to actively pursue leading edge solutions that will ensure the health and safety of all
residents in our community. Two draft Operating Grants are attached to this report for Council’s
consideration.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the proposed Addictions Outreach Operating
Grant between the City of Maple Ridge and Alouette Addictions Services; AND,
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the proposed Mental Health Outreach Operating
Grant between the City of Maple Ridge and the Canadian Mental Health Association; AND,
That the remaining portion of funding allocated to this project be held by the City of Maple Ridge on
a contingent basis pending unforeseen expenses incurred as related to the delivery of the outreach
services under the proposed Operating Grants.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
Alouette Addictions Services is a registered society that is the primary agency providing
outpatient addiction services in Maple Ridge. The Agency provides outpatient treatment
programs including outreach services for individuals faced with substance misuse challenges. All
of the Agency’s services are voluntary and focus on supporting every individual to meet their
needs and goals. The Agency is primarily funded by Fraser Health Authority but also receives
donations.1201
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a registered society that is the primary
agency providing outreach services to the individuals who are homeless experiencing mental
illness in Maple Ridge. CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and
recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through
advocacy, education, research, and services. The Agency is currently undergoing an
accreditation by CARF, the Rehabilitation Commission for its Mental Health programs. All of the
Agency’s services are voluntary and focus on supporting every individual to meet their needs and
goals.
The MHSTF’s last report to Council indicated that there is growing evidence that there is a
segment of the homeless population who continue to be unsheltered. The report indicated that
through the Task Force’s discovery process they found evidence that there are ongoing system-
related challenges to support people with multi-barriers to access addiction and mental health
services. In an effort to increase access to services and supports the MHSTF has committed to
provide resources through the proposed Operating Grants to increase resources at the ground
level over the next six months.
As a result, Council has allocated interim funding and the MHSTF has directed staff to prepare
Operating Grants with Alouette Addictions Services for the provision of Addiction Outreach
Services and the Canadian Mental Health Association for the provision of Mental Health
Outreach Services. Both these Grants focus on increasing supports for people who are
unsheltered in this community to move more quickly into services to meet their needs.
The Goals outlined in the proposed Operating Grants are aligned with the overall goals of the
Task Force:
1. To connect people who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness with access to
addictions and mental health services, housing, and other required support services in order
to reduce the likelihood of continued homelessness;
2. To provide outreach services that are focused on the particular circumstances of each client
and that promote long term health services support and housing stability.
In addition, the Operating Grants outline a service delivery model that is aligned with the overall
structure of the Action Teams of the Task Force. The requirement for coordination with other
Task Force teams is included in both Grants, as well as requirement for coordination and
collaboration with other agencies and ministries providing referral, treatment, and support
services for the populations that the Outreach Workers will be supporting. For the purposes of
the Outreach Services to be delivered under these Grants, people who are homeless or at
immediate risk of homelessness are the primary target population and are defined as the
Absolute Homeless, individuals who are living in:
Public spaces without legal claim (on the streets, in abandoned buildings, or tent cities);
Homeless or emergency shelters;
A public facility or service (hospital, treatment centre, correctional facility) and cannot return
to a stable residence;
Individuals who are financially, sexually, physically or emotionally exploited to maintain their
shelter.
The Grants define Outreach as an activity of providing services to populations who might not
otherwise have access to those services. A key component of outreach is that the groups
providing it are not stationary, but mobile; in other words they are meeting those in need of
outreach services at the locations where they are. Under these Grants AAS agree to provide
Addiction Outreach Services (2 Outreach Workers) and CMHA (2 Outreach Workers) agrees to
provide Mental Health Outreach Services. All of the Outreach Workers will participate on the
“Outreach Action Team” led and coordinated by the AAS Executive Director. AAS will also be
responsible for administrative support to the team, as well as reporting to the City Lia ison
Coordinator regarding the Team’s progress. The Mental Health Team leader will provide
guidance to the Outreach Team specifically for the Outreach component of their work. The
Outreach workers mandate, as outlined in the proposed Grants includes:
Assessment and goal setting;
Referrals to appropriate services such as medical services, mental health services, alcohol
and drug treatment services, employment programs and life skills training
Assistance and referral for obtaining appropriate housing;
Assistance in accessing income assistance, pension benefits, obtaining a BC ID card and/or
bank account;
Linkages and referrals to support services.
The proposed Grants also outline the requirement for regular reporting and monitoring of the
Outreach Services. The structure for reporting and monitoring has been designed to ensure the
effective delivery of services, as well as providing for ongoing responsiveness and adjustments
as required. This will ensure that the needs of clients are met, service providers are able to work
together to better match services to client’s needs, and to ensure coordination with the other
teams related to the MHSTF. Schedule”B” of each Grant outlines the Outcome Measures to be
tracked and reported. A provision is also included that requires the Street Action Team to adopt
an Outcome Program Tool that will be designed to assist in providing evidence of the impact of
these services. Most importantly, it will support informed discussion between the person using
services and the Outreach worker towards developing an individual plan that works for the
individual and enables a shared understanding of progress and remaining challenges.
b) Desired Outcome:
To take a leadership role by proactively providing resources to address an urgent need in the
community. The concentrated effort that will be mobilized through this funding initiative will
assist in supporting individuals to access addiction and mental health services. Addressing the
needs of the homeless population will reduce the impacts on the community and assist in
increasing all citizens’ sense of safety.
c) Strategic Alignment:
Entering into the proposed Operating Grants aligns with the Safe and Livable Communities
strategic direction. Through this initiative, vulnerable residents will have increased opportunities
to have their basic health needs met to assist them in their journey to improve their life
circumstances. In addition, the services outlined in the proposed Grants will assist in addressing
the impacts of social issues on the local community.
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
Although the City is not mandated to deliver health services the MHSTF was formed to actively
pursue leading edge solutions that will ensure the health and safety of all residents in our
community. The provision of these additional resources will benefit the vulnerable unsheltered
population as well as assist in improving the overall health of the community.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
The success of this initiative will require ongoing coordination, input, and responsiveness from a
number of departments that have been assigned roles related to the Task Force’s Action Teams.
This includes Community Services, RCMP, Fire, Bylaws and Parks staff. The organizational
structure for the teams has been designed to promote coordination and collaboration.
f) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
On April 28, 2015 Council approved one-time funding from the Protective Services Reserve. The
Proposed Grants have been negotiated on a time-duration basis of six months and are non-
renewable.
g) Policy Implications:
The Purchasing Policy requires a competitive bid process wherever possible, however Council
does have the discretion to enter into agreements that it deems necessary for the operation of
the City without such a process. The allocation of grants to enhance services provided by non-
profit community agencies that provide a service that is of benefit to the community is a common
practice of Council. In this case, the agencies recommended to receive grants are the primary
service providers in Maple Ridge for addictions and mental health outreach services. Allocating
grants to the most logical candidate has enabled an expedient process to address this urgent
issue.
CONCLUSIONS:
Providing funding for Outreach Services is one of the preliminary recommendations made by the
Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force that was approved by Council on April 28, 2015.
Entering into the proposed Operating Grants will provide a mechanism to respond to the urgent
community need to address the growing impacts related a segment of the population that continue
to be unsheltered and face challenges to accessing appropriate and timely access to both addiction
and mental health services.
“Original signed by Shawn Matthewson”
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Prepared by: Shawn Matthewson, Recreation Coordinator Social Planning
“Original signed by Sue Wheeler”
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Approved by: Sue Wheeler, Director Community Services
“Original signed by Kelly Swift”
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Approved by: Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development
Parks & Recreation Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachments:
Addiction Services Outreach Operating Grant - Draft
Mental Health Services Outreach Operating Grant - Draft
ADDICTION SERVICES OUTREACH OPERATING GRANT
THIS GRANT made as of June 1, 2015
BETWEEN:
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE,having its offices at 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia,V2X 6A9
(the "City")
AND:
ALOUETTE ADDICTIONS SERVICES SOCIETY,a non-profit society registered in BC under No. S-
27308 and having its administrative offices at 201 –22477 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 2T8
(the "Agency")
WHEREAS:
A. The City of Maple Ridge’s Mayor’s Homeless Solutions Task Force (“MHSTF”) was established
in January, 2015 with the mandate to:
1.Increase access to treatment for people dealing with drug addiction.
2.Increase adequate support for people with significant mental illness.
3.Increase a sense of health and safety in the community.
Although the City is not mandated to deliver health services the MHSTF was formed to
actively pursue leading edge solutions that will ensure the health and safety of all residents
in our community.
B.Due to the evidence that there are a segment of the homeless population who continue to be
unsheltered, together with MHSTF’s efforts to deal with vacant and derelict building which
have been providing shelter, as well as the ongoing challenges to support people with multi-
barriers to access addiction and mental health services, Council has allocated interim
funding and directed staff to enter into an operating Grant with the Agency for the provision
of addiction outreach services to support the most vulnerable members of this community to
move more quickly into services to meet their needs.
C.The Agency offers outpatient treatment programs for adults and youth in Maple Ridge who
are affected directly or indirectly by addictions and substance use in some way. All of the
Agency’s services are voluntary and focus on each individual’s needs and goals . The Agency
provides outpatient treatment programs including outreach services for individuals faced
with substance misuse challenges.The Agency is primarily funded by Fraser Health Authority
but also receives donations.
NOW THEREFORE the parties to this Grant, in consideration of the promises and
contributions made by each to the other, agree as follows:
1. TERMS AND RENEWALS
1.1 Term
The term of this Grant will be six (6) months, commencing on the 1st day of June, 2015 and
concluding on the 30th day of November, 2015 (the “Term”).
1.2 Renewal Terms
The parties agree that there shall be no renewal options.
1.3 Withdrawal
Either party has the right to terminate this Grant by providing 15 days’ notice of its intention
to terminate to the other party.In the case of termination by the Society, the Society will
refund to the City a pro-rated amount of funding corresponding to the effective date of
termination of this Grant.
1.4 Amendments to Grant
(a) Either party may request amendments to this Grant by delivering 15 days’ notice of its
request to the other party.
(b) Once a request for amendment in accordance with this paragraph has been delivered,
both parties will promptly, diligently and in good faith enter into negotiations to amend this
Grant in a manner reasonably acceptable to both parties.
(c) For certainty, in no event will a notice requesting amendments to this Grant be deemed
by either party to constitute a notice of withdrawal, and any notice of intention to withdraw
may only be delivered in accordance with paragraph 1 .3 of this Grant.
(d) Any agreed amendments to this Grant must be shown in a written document, signed by
both parties.
2.ROLE OF THE CITY
2.1 Funding
The City agrees to pay to the Agency a total amount of $74,800.00 for the provision of the
Services (defined in section 3.2(a))in accordance with and subject to the terms and
conditions outlined in the Grant,in six (6) payments based on the following schedule:
a.$12,466.00 to be paid on June 1, 2015;
b.$12,466.00 to be paid by July 2, 2015;
c.$12,466.00 to be paid by August 1, 2015;
d.$12,466.00 to be paid by September 1, 2015;
e.$12,466.00 to be paid by October 1, 2015;and
f.$12,470.00 to be paid by November 1, 2015.
The Agency’s budget for spending these amounts is attached as Schedule “A”.
2.2 Responsibilities of the City
The City is responsible for:
a.providing funding as set out in section 2.1
b.appointing a designated staff liaison (the “Liaison”) to work with the Agency to ensure
that reporting requirement related to monitoring and reporting of outcomes outlined
in Schedule “B” are being met. The Liaison will ensure that the work of MHSTF and
its various teams are coordinated and responsive; and
c.Responding to all media enquiries and communications, including social media sites.
3.ROLE OF THE AGENCY
3.1 Goals,and Objectives
3.1.1 The Parties agree that this Grant is premised on the following goals:
1.To connect people who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness with
access to addictions and mental health services, housing, and other required
support services in order to reduce the likelihood of continued homelessness;
2.To provide outreach services that are focused on the particular c ircumstances of
each client and that promote long term health services support and housing
stability.
3.1.2 The Parties agree that this Grant is premised on the following objectives:
1.Connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with the fastest
and easiest possible access to the support and services they need to help them
take control of their lives, recover their dignity and independence, and begin their
journey to health and stability:
a.Provide a “point of entry” with the fastest and easiest possible access to
medical and social services and supports to meet their needs;
b.Build connections, assess needs, and assist clients in setting personal
goals;
c.Determine referral needs and support clients to access safe and
appropriate services.
2.Where clients have been connected to services, treatment, or housing, support
them in maintaining access:
a.Provide direct support to ensure access to appropriate service,
b.Liaise and coordinate with other community-based service providers to
ensure that clients are connected to, and maintain connection to, services
appropriate to meet their needs.
3.Implement a holistic approach that includes recognition that clients are partners
in their health care, focuses on strengths and assets, and uses multiple
strategies to achieve optimal health:
a.Plan and deliver services utilizing a coordinated approach, requiring
coordination with other outreach workers attached to this project, as well
as outreach and related services that are currently operating in the
community.
b.To promote and work within a collaborative and integrative
multidisciplinary approach with other service providers to share
responsibility for supporting clients to access appropriate services and to
pool resources when necessary to meet the needs of the client in
accessing services.
4.Ensure that the Services provided by the Agency meet acceptable Standards of
Care, are transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the
individuals:
a.Ensure that all connections, support, counselling, and re ferrals meet
Standards of Care requirements outlined by the Provincial Ministry
providing the funding for the treatment or support service.
b.Maintain reliable records, policies and procedures that are attuned to the
special needs of clients, and fulfill regular reporting obligations outlined in
this Grant;
c.Participate in a coordinated evaluative approach to ensure that the
Services delivered under this Grant are flexible and responsive to the
needs of the clients, and that during the course of this Grant, adjustments
to the delivery model be made as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of
the Services.
3.2 Role of the Agency:
In consideration for the payments made by the City, the Agency will :
a)Provide the Services, collectively described in sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 4 of
this Grant, during the Term;
b)Ensure that Services provided align with the Goals and Objectives as set out in
section 3.1;
c)Coordinate the planning and activities of the Street Action team which is
responsible for outreach;
d)Prepare and submit to the City Liaison summaries of all team outcomes and
measures, and submit reports as outlined in section 4;
e)Ensure that all Services are delivered in accordance with the Principles,
requirements, and restrictions as outlined within this Grant;
f)Ensure that the relevant Ministry Standards of Care are met;
g)Ensure that the Street Action team is trained to meet the training and safety
standards outlined in this Grant;
h)Provide an exit plan before the completion of the Services at the end of the Term
including but not limited to a follow up mechanism for supporting clients
accessing services;and
i)Direct all media enquiries to the City Liaison, and instruct its employees,
contractors and agents to do the same.
j)Spend the funding provided by the City in accordance with the budget attached hereto as
Schedule "A".In the event that the budget needs to be adjusted during the Term, the
process in section 1.4 will apply.
3.3 Scope of Services
Outreach is an activity of providing services to populations who might not otherwise have
access to those services. A key component of outreach is that the groups providing it are not
stationary, but mobile; in other words they are meeting those in need of outreach services at
the locations where they are.
Under this Grant, the Agency’s Executive Director, Team Lead to the Street Action Team,will
ensure the provision of Services whereby the outreach workers will provide the following to
clients as a Street Action Team:
Assessment and goal setting;
Referrals to appropriate services such as medical services, mental health services,
alcohol and drug treatment services, employment programs and life skills training
Assistance and referral for obtaining appropriate housing;
Assistance in accessing income assistance, pension benefits, obtaining a BC ID card
and/or bank account;
Linkages and referrals to support services.
Under this Grant,two addictions outreach workers provided by the Agency will specifically
provide the following Services to clients as members of the Street Action Team:
Assessment and goal setting;
Referrals to appropriate services such as medical services, mental health services,
alcohol and drug treatment services and life skills training ;
Assistance in accessing income assistance and pension benefits;
Linkages and referrals to support services.
3.4 Target populations
For the purposes of the Services to be delivered under this Grant, people who are homeless
or at immediate risk of homelessness are the primary target client population, further
defined as individuals who are living in:
Public spaces without legal claim (on the streets, in abandoned buildings, in tent
cities);
Homeless or emergency shelters;
A public facility or service (hospital, treatment centre, correctional facility) and cannot
return to a stable residence;
Individuals who are financially, sexually, physically or emotionally exploited to
maintain their shelter.
3.5 Principles
The Agency will ensure that the Services provided under this Grant are in accordance with
the following Principles:
a)Services will be accessible to clients regardless of race, religion, culture, sexual
orientation, gender identity, social condition, or, when possible, level of physical
ability;
b)While discriminatory criteria for admission are not tolerated, the Agency is not
expected to deliver Services to individuals in circumstances where the safety or
security of the staff or any other individual may be threatened;
c)An atmosphere of dignity and respect for all clients is to be maintained; and
documented operating written policies are in place, including a system for review
of complaints and conflict resolution.
3.6 Staff Safety and Training
For all employees and contractors of the Agency providing the Services, the Agency will:
a.Have written policies on eligibility, remuneration, training, safety and
security. The Safety and Security policies and procedur es must be in
accordance with current Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
contained within the Workers Compensation Act of BC;
b.Ensure that they have the appropriate skills, training and qualifications for
the task that they perform;
c.Ensure the they have, at minimum, the following:
(i)Orientation on the Agency’s standards, written policies and
procedures related to the Services including health and safety
procedures. This will include written policies and procedures to
deal with prevention of infections, infectious diseases, exposure to
blood and body fluids and safe handling of needles;
(ii)Crisis prevention and or de-escalation training, non-violent
intervention;and
(iii)Standard First Aid and CPR.
d.Ensure that they undergo criminal record checks in accordance with
provincial and federal requirements and keep evidence on file that the
criminal record check was completed;
e.Ensure any employee or contractor who will be driving in the course of
their duties holds a valid BC Driver’s Licence and a clean Driver’s abstract.
3.7 Service Restrictions
The Agency may curtail the Services in the following cases:
a)The Agency may restrict Services to clients under the following conditions:
i.The client exhibits violent or abusive behaviour towards the outreach
worker or other staff;
ii.The outreach worker feels uncomfortable working with the client .
b)Outreach workers will not provide Services to any child under the age of 19 years
unless:
i.The child is accompanied by the child’s parents;
ii.The child is referred by a Ministry of Child and Family Development
(“MCFD”)social worker.
c) If a child presents themselves to an outreach worker, requesting Services, the
outreach worker:
i.Will immediately inform MCFD and request instructions on how to proceed ;
ii.Document the date and time of their contact with the child and MCFD .
4.REPORTING AND MONITORING
The Agency must provide regular reporting and monitoring of the Services provided , to the
City as set out below. The structure for reporting and monitoring has been designed to
ensure that Services are being delivered in the most effective manner possible, and to allow
for ongoing responsiveness and adjustments designed to meet the needs of clients, to
enable service providers to work together to better match services to client’s needs, and to
ensure coordination with the other teams related to MHSTF.
4.1 Reporting and Monitoring Requirements:
The Agency will make the following reports to the City Liaison:
a.The Agency’s Executive Director will coordinate all team reporting and monitoring of
the Street Action Team;
b.The Executive Director will report to the City Liaison and provide regular verbal
updates;
c.The Executive Director will provide written weekly updates which will include updates
on progress and outcome measures as outlined in Schedule “B”, as well as any
measure attached to outreach outcome tools that are developed by the Street Action
Team;
d.Financial status reporting, developed and provided by the City,on funding related to
this Grant to be submitted twice per month of all measures tracked, final financial
report, and conclusive recommendations to be submitted at the conclusion of the
Term.
5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
5.1 Negotiation
If the parties to this Agreement are unable to agree on the interpretation or application
of any provision herein, or are unable to resolve any other issue in dispute pertaining to
this Agreement, the parties agree to promptly , diligently and in good faith take all
reasonable measures to negotiate an acceptable resolution to the disagreement or
dispute.
6.WARRANTIES,INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
6.1 Performance of Services
The Agency represents and warrants to, and covenants with the City that:
a.the Agency will ensure the Services are performed to a standard acceptable to
the City;
b.the Agency and its employees have the education, training, skill, experience and
resources necessary to perform the Services;
c.the Services will be performed in accordance with all applicable laws,
enactments, statutes, legislation and regulations relevant to the Services;
d.the Agency will,at all times, exercise the standard of care, skill and diligence
normally exercised in observed by competent persons engaged in the
performance of community addictions outreach similar to the Services ,
and the Agency agrees that the City has entered into this Grant relying on the
representations and warranties in this section.
6.2 Indemnity
The Agency will indemnify, release and save harmless,the City,its elected officials,officers,
employees,contractors and agents,from and against all claims, demands,actions,
expenses (including legal fees and disbursements), liabilities, proceedings, and costs,
suffered, made, incurred, sustained, brought, prosecuted, threatened to be brought or
prosecuted, in any manner based upon, occasioned by or attributable to any personal injury
or death, damage to or loss of property, or other loss or damage of any kind, c onnected with
any breach by the Agency of any of its obligations under this Grant, or any willful or negligent
act or omission or other actionable wrong on the part of the Agency, its employees,
contractors or agents, connected with the performance of this Grant by the Agency.The
Agency’s liability to indemnify or reimburse the City under this section does not limit or affect
any other rights or remedies the City may have against the Agency in respect of the Agency’s
performance or breach of this Grant. This indemnity obligation survives the Term.
6.3 Insurance
At its expense, Agency must obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance
providing coverage for losses incurred for acts or omissions arising in connection with
performing this Grant or connected with any breach of this Grant in the amount of not less
than $5,000,000 per occurrence, which policy must be on commercially prudent terms,
must name the City as an additional insured, and must be, on other terms acceptable to the
City.
The Agency must also obtain and maintain automobile liability insurance on all vehicles
owned, operated or licensed in the name of the Agency in an amount not less than
$3,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property.
All required insurance will contain a clause that waives the insurer’s rights of subrogation
against the City and the City’s personnel.
The Agency must notify the City immediately upon termination or alteration of the terms of
the insurance policy required under this Grant.
6.4 Workers Compensation
The Agency will, at all times, in providing the Services and in performing its obligations under this
Grant, comply with the Workers Compensation Act and associated regulations.
7 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1 Further Assurances
The City and the Agency acknowledge and agree that this Grant is not, nor is it intended to
be, exhaustive of the various responsibilities of each party to the effective operation of
outreach counselling. Each party hereby agrees to take all fu rther steps, and give such
further assurances including the execution of any further documents, which may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of this Grant.
7.2 Provisions Severable
Except as provided in this Grant, if any provision of this Grant is unenforceable or invalid for
any reason whatsoever, such unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the enforceability or
validity of the remaining provisions of this Grant,and such unenforceable or invalid
provisions will be severed or deemed to be severed from the remainder of this Grant.
7.3 Grant for Services
This is a Grant for the performance of Services and the Agency is engaged as an
independent contractor for the sole purpose of providing the Services.The Agency is not
engaged by the City as an employee or agent of City.The Agency is solely responsible for
any and all remuneration and benefits payable to its employees and contractors, and all
payments and deductions required to be made by any enactment,including those for
Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, workers’ compensation or income tax. This
Grant does not create a joint venture, partnership or agency.
7.4 Applicable Law
This Grant will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable ther eto, which will be deemed to be the
proper law hereof and the parties hereto attorn to th e jurisdiction of the courts of British
Columbia for all purposes.
7.5 Notice
Any notice required to be given hereunder by a party hereto will be deemed to have been
well and sufficiently given if mailed by prepaid registered mail or delivered to, the attention
of the person at the address set out below:
(a) If to the City:
District of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6A9
(b) If to the Agency:
Alouette Addictions Services,201 –22477 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, British Columbia,V2X
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7.6 Assignment
No part of this Grant may be assigned or subcontracted by the Agency without the prior
written consent of the City which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or
subcontract made without that consent constitutes a breach by the Agency of this Grant. A
permitted subcontract does not relieve the Agency from any obligation already incurred or
accrued under this Grant or impose any liability upon the City.
7.7 Waiver –
Waiver of any default by either party must be express and in writing to be effec tive, and a
waiver of a particular default does not waive any other default.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this GRANT effective the day and year
shown on the first page.
The Corporate Seal of CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
was hereunto affixed in the presence of:
(Authorized Signatory)
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C/S
The COMMON SEAL OF ALOUETTE
ADDICTIONS SERVICES SOCIETY was
hereunto affixed in the presence of:
Authorized Signatory:
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Schedule “A”–Operating Grant Funding
Alouette Addictions Services –City of Maple Ridge Operating Grant -Funding
Outreach Services Funding –Approved Budget
As noted in the Grant, the City agrees to pay to the Agency a total amount of $74,800.00 for the
provision of Addiction Outreach Services in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions
outlined in the Grant. The following is the Agency’s Outreach Services budget approved for this
Grant:
Expense:Unit Cost:Total Cost
2 Outreach Worker Salary/Benefits
30 hrs/wk for 6 months $29,000/worker $58,000
Phone/Technology $1,700/worker $3,400
Travel
Additional Rider on Insurance/Mileage
(.52/km)
Cost of Additional Insurance Coverage
expense to meet City Requirements
$1,550/worker
$1,200 $4,300
Program Supplies $2,100/worker $4,200
Administration Support –Salaries and Benefits:
12 hrs/wk/6 months $4,900 $4,900
Total Expense:$74,800
Schedule “B”–Outcome Measures
Alouette Addictions Services –City of Maple Ridge Operating Grant:
Outcome Measure Reporting
Outcome Measures to be tracked and reported in weekly written reports:
1.Number of unique points of contact.
2.Number of overall points of contact.
3.Number of meetings with clients.
4.Number of meetings with families
5.Types of substance(s) being used.
6.Number of follow-ups with clients referred to other services.
7.Number of clients that don’t successfully maintain and/or complete services referred
to.
8.Number of clients supported and transported from one service to the next stage
service.
9.Number of people connected with coming from demolished buildings.
This information is also to be used by Street Action Team in working with other teams
and community service providers to evaluate success and to respond with adjustments
to approaches as necessary.
In addition to the Outcome Measures outlined above, the Street Action Team will be
required to either adopt or develop an Outcome Program Tool. This approach will be
designed to assist in focusing on the needs, potential, and development of each
individual person. The outcome tool will also help to provide evidence of the impact of
the Services. Most importantly, it will support informed discussion between the person
using services and the outreach worker to work towards developing an individual plan
that works for them as an individual and enables a shared understanding of progress
and remaining challenges. Examples of Outcome Program Tools to be considered or
adapted will be provided by the City Liaison to the Street Action Team.The Agency, as
Team Leader, will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of
the tool, as well as designing the reporting mechanism related to the tool.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OUTREACH OPERATING GRANT
THIS GRANT made as of the June 1, 2015
BETWEEN:
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE,having its offices at 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6A9
(the "City")
AND:
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)Vancouver Fraser Branch,a non-profit society
registered in BC under 10686-394-RR01 and having its administrative offices at 118-2425
Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 4L6
(the "Agency")
WHEREAS:
A. The City of Maple Ridge’s Mayor’s Homeless Solutions Task Force (“MHSTF”) was established
in January, 2015 with the mandate to:
1.Increase access to treatment for people dealing with drug addiction.
2.Increase adequate support for people with significant mental illness.
3.Increase a sense of health and safety in the community.
Although the City is not mandated to deliver health services the MHSTF was formed to
actively pursue leading edge solutions that will ensure the hea lth and safety of all residents
in our community.
B. Due to the evidence that there are a segment of the homeless population who continue to be
unsheltered, together with MHSTF’s efforts to deal with vacant and derelict building which
have been providing shelter, as well as the ongoing challenges to support people with multi -
barriers to access addiction and mental health services, Council has allocated interim
funding and directed staff to enter into an operating Grant with the Agency for the provision
of addiction outreach services to support the most vulnerable members of this community to
move more quickly into services to meet their needs.
C.The Agency facilitates access to community resources that support people to improve and
maintain mental health.They provide a number of programs and services including
outreach and housing to support individuals with a mental illness.
NOW THEREFORE the parties to this Grant, in consideration of the promises and
contributions made by each to the other, agree as follows:
1. TERMS AND RENEWALS
1.1 Term
The term of this Grant will be six (6) months, commencing on the 1st day of June, 2015 and
concluding on the 30th day of November, 2015 (the “Term”).
1.2 Renewal Terms
The parties agree that there shall be no renewal options.
1.3 Withdrawal
Either party has the right to terminate this Grant by providing 15 days’notice of its intention
to terminate to the other party.In the case of termination by the Society, the Society will
refund to the City a pro-rated amount of funding corresponding to the effective date of
termination of this Grant.
1.4 Amendments to Grant
(a) Either party may request amendments to this Grant by delivering 15 days’ notice of its
request to the other party.
(b) Once a request for amendment in accordance with this paragraph has been delivered,
both parties will promptly, diligently and i n good faith enter into negotiations to amend this
Grant in a manner reasonably acceptable to both parties.
(c) For certainty, in no event will a notice requesting amendments to this Grant be deemed
by either party to constitute a notice of withdrawal, and any notice of intention to withdraw
may only be delivered in accordance with paragraph 1 .3 of this Grant.
(d) Any agreed amendments to this Grant must be shown in a written document, signed by
both parties.
2.ROLE OF THE CITY
2.1 Funding
The City agrees to pay to the Agency a total amount of $71,315.00 for the provision of the
Services (defined in section 3.2(a))in accordance with and subject to the terms and
conditions outlined in the Grant,in six (6) payments based on the following schedule:
a.$11,886.00 to be paid on June 1, 2015;
b.$11,886.00 to be paid by July 2, 2015;
c.$11,886.00 to be paid by August 1, 2015;
d.$11,886.00 to be paid by September 1, 2015;
e.$11,886.00 to be paid by October 1,2015;and
f.$11,885.00 to be paid by November 1, 2015.
The Agency’s budget for spending these amounts is attached as Schedule “A”.
2.2 Responsibilities of the City
The City is responsible for:
a.providing funding as set out in section 2.1
b.appointing a designated staff liaison (the “Liaison”) to work with the Agency to ensure
that reporting requirements related to monitoring and reporting of outcomes outlined
in Schedule “B” are being met. The Liaison will ensure that the work of MHSTF and
its various teams are coordinated and responsive; and
c.responding to all media enquiries and communications, including social media sites.
3.ROLE OF THE AGENCY
3.1 Goals,and Objectives
3.1.1 The Parties agree that this Grant is premised on the following goals:
1.To connect people who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness with
access to addictions and mental health services, housing, and other required
support services in order to reduce the likelihood of continued homelessness;
2.To provide outreach services that are focused on the particular circumstances of
each client and that promote long term health services support and housing
stability.
3.1.2 The Parties agree that this Grant is premised on the following objectives:
1.Connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with the fastest
and easiest possible access to the support and services they need to help them
take control of their lives, recover their dignity and independence, and begin their
journey to health and stability:
a.Provide a “point of entry” with the fastest and easiest possible access to
medical and social services and supports to meet their needs;
b.Build connections, assess needs, and assist clients in setting personal
goals;
c.Determine referral needs and support clients to access safe and
appropriate services.
2.Where clients have been connected to services, treatment, or housing, support
them in maintaining access:
a.Provide direct support to ensure access to appropriate service,
b.Liaise and coordinate with other community-based service providers to
ensure that clients are connected to, and maintain connection to, services
appropriate to meet their needs.
3.Implement a holistic approach that includes recognition that clients are partn ers
in their health care, focuses on strengths and assets, and uses multiple
strategies to achieve optimal health:
a.Plan and deliver services utilizing a coordinated approach, requiring
coordination with other outreach workers attached to this project, as well
as outreach and related services that are currently operating in the
community.
b.To promote and work within a collaborative and integrative
multidisciplinary approach with other service providers to share
responsibility for supporting clients to access appropriate services and to
pool resources when necessary to meet the needs of the client in
accessing services.
4.Ensure that the Services provided by the Agency meet acceptable Standards of
Care, are transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the
individuals:
a.Ensure that all connections, support, counselling, and re ferrals meet
Standards of Care requirements outlined by the Provincial Ministry
providing the funding for the treatment or support service.
b.Maintain reliable records, policies and procedures that are attuned to the
special needs of clients, and fulfill regular reporting obligations outlined in
this Grant;
c.Participate in a coordinated evaluative approach to ensure that the
Services delivered under this Grant are flexible and responsive to the
needs of the clients, and that during the course of this Grant, adjustments
to the delivery model be made as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of
the Services.
3.2 Role of the Agency:
In consideration for the payments made by the City, the Agency will
a)Provide the Services, collectively described in sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 4 of
this Grant, during the Term;
b)Ensure that Services provided align with the Goals and Objectives as set out in
section 3.1;
c)Ensure that all Services are delivered in accordance with the Principles,
requirements, and restrictions as outlined within this Grant;
d)Ensure that the relevant Ministry Standards of Care are met;
e)Direct all media enquiries to the City Liaison, and instruct its employees,
contractors and agents to do the same.
f)Spend the funding provided by the City in accordance with the budget attached hereto as
Schedule "A".In the event that the budget needs to be adjusted during the Term, the
process in section 1.4 will apply.
3.3 Scope of Services
Outreach is an activity of providing services to populations who might not otherwise have
access to those services. A key component of outreach is that the groups providing it are not
stationary, but mobile; in other words they are meeting those in need of outreach services at
the locations where they are.
Under this Grant, the Agency will ensure the provision of Services whereby the outreach
workers will provide the following to clients:
Assessment and goal setting;
Referrals to appropriate services such as medical services, mental health services,
alcohol and drug treatment services, employment programs and life skills training
Assistance and referral for obtaining appropriate housing;
Assistance in accessing income assistance, pension benefits, obtaining a BC ID card
and/or bank account;
Linkages and referrals to support services.
3.4 Target populations
For the purposes of the Services to be delivered under this Grant, people who are homeless
or at immediate risk of homelessness are the primary target client population, further
defined as individuals who are living in:
Public spaces without legal claim (on the streets, in abandoned buildings, in tent
cities);
Homeless or emergency shelters;
A public facility or service (hospital, treatment centre, correctional facility) and cannot
return to a stable residence;
Individuals who are financially, sexually, physically or emotionally exploited to
maintain their shelter.
3.5 Principles
The Agency will ensure that the Services provided under this Grant are in accordance with
the following Principles:
a)Services will be accessible to clients regardless of race, religion, culture, sexual
orientation, gender identity, social condition, or, when possible, level of physical
ability;
b)While discriminatory criteria for admission are not tolerated, the Agency is not
expected to deliver Services to individuals in circumstances where the safety or
security of the staff or any other individual may be threatened;
c)An atmosphere of dignity and respect for all clients is to be maintained; and
documented operating written policies are in place, including a system for review
of complaints and conflict resolution .
3.6 Staff Safety and Training
For all employees and contractors of the Agency providing the Services, the Agency will:
a.Have written policies on eligibility, remuneration, training, safety and
security. The Safety and Security policies and procedures must be in
accordance with current Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
contained within the Workers Compensation Act of BC;
b.Ensure that they have the appropriate skills, training and qualifications for
the task that they perform;
c.Ensure that they have, at minimum, the following:
(i)Orientation on the Agency’s standards, written policies and
procedures related to the Services including health and safety
procedures. This will include written policies and procedures to
deal with prevention of infections, infectious diseases, exposure to
blood and body fluids and safe handling of needles;
(ii)Crisis prevention and or de-escalation training, non-violent
intervention;and
(iii)Standard First Aid and CPR.
d.Ensure that they undergo criminal record checks in accordance with
provincial and federal requirements and keep evidence on file that the
criminal record check was completed;
e.Ensure any employee or contractor who will be driving in the course of
their duties holds a valid BC Driver’s Licence and a clean Driver’s abstract.
3.7 Service Restrictions
The Agency may curtail the Services in the following cases:
a)The Agency may restrict Services to clients under the following conditions:
i.The client exhibits violent or abusive behaviour towards the outreach
worker or other staff;
ii.The outreach worker feels uncomfortable working with the client .
b)Outreach workers will not provide Services to any child under the age of 19 years
unless:
i.The child is accompanied by the child’s parents;
ii.The child is referred by a Ministry of Child and Family Development
(“MCFD”)social worker.
c) If a child presents themselves to an outreach worker, requesting Services, the
outreach worker:
i.Will immediately inform MCFD and request instructions on how to proceed ;
ii.Document the date and time of their contact with the child and MCFD .
4.REPORTING AND MONITORING
The Agency must provide regular reporting and monitoring of the Services provided , to the
designated Street Outreach Team leader and to the City as set out below. The structure for
reporting and monitoring has been designed to ensure that Services are being delivered in
the most effective manner possible, and to allow for ongoing responsiveness and
adjustments designed to meet the needs of clients, to enable serv ice providers to work
together to better match services to client’s needs, and to ensure coordination with the
other teams related to MHSTF.
4.1 Reporting and Monitoring Requirements:
The Agency’s Outreach workers (2)will provide the Street Outreach Team Leader with:
a.Daily verbal updates;
b.Weekly written updates on an agreed upon template based on progress and outcome
measures as outlined in Schedule “B”, as well as any measure attached to outreach
outcome tools that are developed by the Street Action Team;
c.Recommendations at the conclusion of this term.
The agency will provide the following reporting to the City Staff Liaison:
a.Financial status reporting, template to be developed and provided by the City,on
funding related to this Grant to be submitted twice per month, final financial report,
and conclusive recommendations to be submitted at the conclusion of the Term.
5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
5.1 Negotiation
If the parties to this Grant are unable to agree on the interpretation or application of any
provision herein, or are unable to resolve any other issue in dispute pertaining to this Grant,
the parties agree to promptly, diligently and in good faith take all reasonable measures to
negotiate an acceptable resolution to the dis agreement or dispute.
6.WARRANTIES,INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
6.1 Performance of Services
The Agency represents and warrants to, and covenants with the City that:
a.the Agency will ensure the Services are performed to a standard acceptable to
the City;
b.the Agency and its employees have the education, training, skill, experience and
resources necessary to perform the Services;
c.the Services will be performed in accordance with all applicable laws,
enactments, statutes, legislation and regulations relevant to the Services;
d.the Agency will,at all times, exercise the standard of care, skill and diligence
normally exercised in observed by competent persons engaged in the
performance of community addictions outreach similar to the Services ,
and the Agency agrees that the City has entered into this Grant relying on the
representations and warranties in this section.
6.2 Indemnity
The Agency will indemnify, release and save harmless,the City,its elected officials,officers,
employees,contractors and agents,from and against all claims,demands,actions,
expenses (including legal fees and disbursements), liabilities, proceedings, and costs,
suffered, made, incurred, sustained, brought, prosecuted, threatened to be brought or
prosecuted, in any manner based upon, occasioned by or attributa ble to any personal injury
or death, damage to or loss of property, or other loss or damage of any kind, connected with
any breach by the Agency of any of its obligations under this Grant, or any willful or negligent
act or omission or other actionable wrong on the part of the Agency, its employees,
contractors or agents, connected with the performance of this Grant by the Agency.The
Agency’s liability to indemnify or reimburse the City under this section does not limit or affect
any other rights or remedies the City may have against the Agency in respect of the Agency’s
performance or breach of this Grant. This indemnity obligation survives the Term.
6.3 Insurance
At its expense, Agency must obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance
providing coverage for losses incurred for acts or omissions arising in connection with
performing this Grant or connected with any breach of this Grant in the amount of not less
than $5,000,000 per occurrence, which policy must be on commercially prudent terms,
must name the City as an additional insured, and must be, on other terms acceptable to the
City.
The Agency must also obtain and maintain automobile liability insurance on all vehicles
owned, operated or licensed in the name of the Agency in an amount not less than
$3,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property.
All required insurance will contain a clause that waives the insurer’s rights of subrogation
against the City and the City’s personnel.
The Agency must notify the City immediately upon termination or alteration of the terms of
the insurance policy required under this Grant.
6.4 Workers Compensation
The Agency will, at all times, in providing the Services and in performing its obligations under this
Grant, comply with the Workers Compensation Act and associated regulations.
7 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1 Further Assurances
The City and the Agency acknowledge and agree that this Grant is not, nor is it intended to
be, exhaustive of the various responsibilities of each party to the effective operation of
outreach counselling. Each party hereby agrees to take all further steps , and give such
further assurances including the execution of any further documents, which may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of this Grant.
7.2Provisions Severable
Except as provided in this Grant, if any provision of this Grant is unenforceable or invalid for
any reason whatsoever, such unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the enforceability or
validity of the remaining provisions of this Grant,and such unenforceable or invalid
provisions will be severed or deemed to be severed from the remainder of this Grant.
7.3 Grant for Services
This is a Grant for the performance of Services and the Agency is engaged as an
independent contractor for the sole purpose of providing the Services.The Agency is not
engaged by the City as an employee or agent of City.The Agency is solely responsible for
any and all remuneration and benefits payable to its employees and contractors, and all
payments and deductions required to be made by any enactment, includi ng those for
Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, workers’ compensation or income tax. This
Grant does not create a joint venture, partnership or agency.
7.4 Applicable Law
This Grant will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable ther eto, which will be deemed to be the
proper law hereof and the parties hereto attorn to th e jurisdiction of the courts of British
Columbia for all purposes.
7.5 Notice
Any notice required to be given hereunder by a party hereto will be deemed to have been
well and sufficiently given if mailed by prepaid registered mail or delivered to, the attention
of the person at the address set out below:
(a) If to the City:
City of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6A9
(b) If to the Agency:
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) Vancouver Fraser Branch,118-2425 Quebec
Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 4L6
7.6 Assignment
No part of this Grant may be assigned or subcontracted by the Agency without the prior
written consent of the City which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or
subcontract made without that consent constitutes a breach by the Agency of this Grant. A
permitted subcontract does not relieve the Agency from any obligation already incurred or
accrued under this Grant or impose any liability upon the City.
7.7 Waiver –
Waiver of any default by either party must be express and in writing to be effective, and a
waiver of a particular default does not waive any other default.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this GRANT effective the day and year
shown on the first page.
The Corporate Seal of CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
was hereunto affixed in the presence of:
(Authorized Signatory)
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C/S
The COMMON SEAL OF CANADIAN MENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATION-Vancouver Branch was
hereunto affixed in the presence of:
Authorized Signatory:
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Schedule “A”–Operating Grant Funding
Canadian Mental Health Association –City of Maple Ridge Operating Grant -Funding
Outreach Services Funding –Approved Budget
As noted in the Grant, the City agrees to pay to the Agency a total amount of $71,315.00 for the
provision of Mental Health Outreach Services in accordance with and subject to the terms and
conditions outlined in the Grant. The following is the Agency’s Outreach Services budget approved
for this Grant:
Expense:Unit Cost:Total Cost
2 Outreach Worker Salary
37.5 hrs/wk for 6 months $22,142/worker $44,284
2 Outreach Worker Benefits
37.5 hrs/wk for 6 months $7,274/worker $14,548
Travel
Additional Rider on Insurance/Mileage
(.52/km)$1,500/worker $3,000
Program Supplies $1,500/worker $3,000
Administration Cost –10% total expense $6,483
Total Expense:$71,315
Schedule “B”–Outcome Measures
Canadian Mental Health Association –City of Maple Ridge Operating Grant:
Outcome Measure Reporting
Outcome Measures to be tracked and reported to the Street Action Team Leader
(Alouette Addictions Services Executive Director) to be included in the weekly written
reports submitted by the Team Leader:
1.Number of unique points of contact.
2.Number of overall points of contact.
3.Number of meetings with clients.
4.Number of meetings with families
5.Types of substance(s) being used.
6.Number of follow-ups with clients referred to other services.
7.Number of clients that don’t successfully maintain and/or complete services referred
to.
8.Number of clients supported and transported from one service to the next stage
service.
9.Number of people connected with coming from demolished buildings.
This information is also to be used by Street Action Team in working with other teams
and community service providers to evaluate success and to respond with adjustments
to approaches as necessary.
In addition to the Outcome Measures outlined above, the Street Action Team will be
required to either adopt or develop an Outcome Program Tool. T his approach will be
designed to assist in focusing on the needs, potential, and development of each
individual person. The outcome tool will also help to provide evidence of the impact of
the Services. Most importantly, it will support informed discussion between the person
using services and the outreach worker to work towards developing an individual plan
that works for them as an individual and enables a shared understanding of progress
and remaining challenges. Examples of Outcome Program Tools to b e considered or
adapted will be provided by the City Liaison to the Street Action Team.The Agency, as
Team Leader, will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of
the tool, as well as designing the reporting mechanism related to th e tool.