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Home My WebLink About2010-06-21 Workshop Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdf1. 2. 3. 4. 4.1 District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA June 21, 2010 9.00 a.m. Blaney Room, 1$t Floor, Municipal Hall The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more information or clarification. REMINDERS June 21, 2010 Closed Council following Workshop Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 P.M. June 22 2010 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA MINUTES - June 14, 2010 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Matrix Update Staff report dated June 17, 2010 recommending that the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I be adopted. 4.2 RCMP Update Verbal report by Superintendent Dave Walsh, Officer In Charge, Ridge Meadows RCMP Council Workshop June 21, 2010 Page 2 of 4 4.3 RCMP Contract Update Verbal report by the General Manager of Corporate and Finance 4.4 Scrap Metal Initiative Verbal update by the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws 4.5 2010 Residential Property Taxes Staff report dated June 17, 2010 providing information on municipal taxes assessed to Class 1 - Residential. 4.6 Post Secondary Institutions Update Verbal report by the Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives 4.7 UBCM Resolution regardingthe impact of alcohol pricing Staff report dated June 14, 2010 recommending that a resolution from the Social Planning Advisory Committee requesting that the Provincial Government enact new policies pertaining to alcohol use in British Columbia be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference for consideration. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include: a) Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be taken. b) Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter. c) Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion. d) Other. Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent. Recommendation: Council Workshop June 21, 2010 Page 3 of 4 BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Checked by: ellw Date: Ztl 0 D G Council Workshop June 21, 2010 Page 4 of 4 Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity; (c) labour relations or employee negotiations; (d) the security of property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (f) law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (h) an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality, other than a hearingto be conducted bythe council or a delegate of council (i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 0) information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privac Act; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (1) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report] (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting; (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of subsection (2) (o) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91(other persons attending closed meetings) should be exercised in relation to a council meeting. (p) information relating to local overnment oarticivation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential. Deep Coots Greater Heights TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: June 17, 2010 and Members of Council FILE NO: 0530-01 Chief Administrative Officer Council Matrix Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: ATTN: Council Workshop Attached to this report as Appendix l is the Council Matrix for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2010. It includes an update of the Matrix items adopted at the April 12, 2010 Council Workshop and items proposed to be included to the end of the year. There are variations in the numbering of the Matrix from the one adopted in April as some items were added to the Matrix by Council in the time period between April 12 and June 17. As Council is aware, there will be several items to be discussed in the Fall (Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy, Albion Concept Plan and initial discussion on the new zoning bylaw) which will required a substantial amount of time. These specific items are noted on the matrix with general dates by month given the nature of these particular projects. Staff will make every effort to meet the dates outlined but it should be noted that the dates listed may be altered depending upon availability of information and personnel. RECOMMENDATION: That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix II to the staff report dated June 17, 2010 be adopted. DISCUSSION: The matrix was developed to track key items for Council. The matrix lists those items that are of particular interest to Council but are only a small fraction of the work that occurs at the District on a daily basis. Council has been extremely busy this year and fifty-four items on the matrix have been completed since January 1, 2010. r Prepared by: Ceri Marlo, C.M.C. . Manager of Legislative Services Con c rence by: J.L. Rule ire Administrative Officer Approv by: Paul Gill, B.B.A, C.G.A, F.R.M General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services /cm Page 1 of 1 4.1 Council Work Schedule Matrix 2010 (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010) Appendix ITEM DIVISION RESPONSIBLE SCHEDULED DATE BEFORE COUNCIL MEETING STATUS 1 Albion Concept Plan PW &DS January 11 W/S complete 2 Regional Growth Strategy PW &DS January 11 W/S complete 3 Matrix Update Clerk's January 18 W/S complete 4 Run of River Power Generation Clerk's January 18 W/S Not required; project cancelled 5 1 Fraser Valley Regional Library Update Clerk's January 18 COW complete 6 GVA Parking Tax C&FS January 18 W/S complete 7 BC Assessment Update C&FS January 18 W/S complete 8 Aquifer Signage PW &DS January 25 W/S complete 9 SPCA Shelter Update C&FS January 25 January 26 COW Council complete complete 10 Metro Vancouver - Waste to Energy - Fred Nennin er, MV Clerk's February 01 W/S complete 11 RCMP Update C&FS February 01 COW complete 12 RCMP Contract Update C&FS February 01 COW complete 13 Justice Institute Update C&FS February 01 W/S complete 14 224 Street and Lougheed Hwy Im rovements PW &DS February 01 W/S complete 15 Economic Development Presentation - Mike Shardlow, Chair Economic Dev February 09 Council complete 16 Albion Concept Plan Process PW &DS February 15 W/S complete 17 Fraser Health Authority Update Clerk's February 15 W/S complete 18 Performance Measurements, See -It Demo Admin February 15 W/S complete 19 E-Comm Dispatch Services C&FS February 15 W/S complete 20 Dog Park Implementation CDP&R February 15 COW complete 21 Ambulance Response Time C&FS February 22 W/S complete 22 Opening of 240th Street Bridge PW &DS February 22 240th St complete 23 Legal Seminar Clerk's March 01 W/S complete 24 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Phase I) PW &DS March 01 W/S Phase I - complete Phase it - with FP update 25 1 Pitt River/Golden Ears Bridges (Min of Transportation -Gateway) Dedicated Bus PW &DS April 12 W/S complete 26 Affordable Housing Strategy update CDP&R April 12 W/S complete 27 Silver Valley Infrastructure Update PW &DS April 12 W/S complete 28 Matrix Update Admin April 12 W/S complete 29 Fire Department Update C&FS April 12 COW complete 30 1224 Street and Lougheed Hwy Improvements -Award of Contract PW &DS. April 13 Council complete 31 1 Parks and Leisure Services Master Plan Funding Envelope CDP&R April 19 W/S complete 32 Composting Food Waste &Recycling Update Admin/SEI April 19 W/S complete 33 Abernethy Way Improvements Update PW &DS April 26 1 W/S complete 6/17/2010 2:37 PM Council Work Schedule Matrix 2010 (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010) Appendix I ITEM DIVISION RESPONSIBLE SCHEDULED DATE BEFORE COUNCIL MEETING STATUS 34 Accessibility Committee & Universal Design Guidelines CDP&R April 26 W/S complete 35 School District 42/P&LS Master Agreement CDP&R May 03 W/S complete 36 Investigate Storm Water Utility PW &DS May 03 W/S complete 37 Lease Options/Urban Renewal Clerk's May 03 W/S complete 38 Living Water Smart Admin/ Sustainability May 03 W/S complete 39 Low Flush Toilet Program PW &DS May 10 W/S complete 40 Tax Rates - residential vs commercial/ industrial C&FS May 03 Audit complete 41 Financial Update C&FS May 01 Audit complete * 42 HST Impact on municipal services C&FS May 03 Audit complete 43 Sewer to Correctional Facilities Update PW &DS May 10 W/S complete 44 Garburator Regulation PW &DS May 17 W/S complete - April 19 W/S 45 Capital Works Update PW &DS May 17 W/S complete 46 Emergency Program Update Clerk's May 17 W/S complete 47 Tourism Update Admin May 17 W/S complete 48 Cat Licensing PW &DS May 17 W/S complete 49 Regional Growth Strategy Review of Plan PW &DS May TBD W/S Requires updated status from Metro Vancouver upon receipt of next draft of RGS 50 First Nations Communities - Briefing on the needs assessment for First Nation Residents living in MR/PM CDP&R June 07 W/S complete 51 Agricultural groundwater impact assessment PW &DS June 07 W/S complete 52 Aquifer Signage Update PW &DS June 07 W/S complete 53 South Haney Neighbourhood Development Initiative Process Update CDP&R June 14 W/S complete 54 Albion Area Plan update PW &DS June 14 W/S complete 55 Project and Development Tour PW &DS June 14 W/S complete 56 Matrix Update Admin June 21 W/S 57 RCMP Update C&FS June 21 W/S rescheduled from June 14 58 RCMP Contract Update C&FS June 21 W/S 59 Scrap Metal Initiative PW &DS June 21 W/S 60 School District - Post Secondary Admin/SEI June 21 W/S 61 Parks and Leisure Services Master Plan Finalization CDP&R June 21 COW 62 Dyking Districts Update PW &DS July 05 W/S 6/17/2010 2:37 PM Council Work Schedule Matrix 2010 (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010) Appendix ITEM DIVISION RESPONSIBLE SCHEDULED DATE BEFORE COUNCIL MEETING STATUS 63 Acquisition of Strategic Properties C&FS July 05 W/S 64 ISilver Valley Infrastructure Update PW &DS July 05 W/S 65 Silver Valley Landscape Maintenance PW &DS July 05 W/S 66 TransLink Update PW &DS July 5 or 12 TBD W/S rescheduled from June 14 67 Expansion of transit services PW &DS July 5 or 12 TBD W/S rescheduled from June 14 68 E3 Fleet Program PW &DS July 12 W/S 69 Housing Accessibility Update PW &DS July 12 W/S 70 Our Spirit Our Town Update Admin July 19 W/S rescheduled from June 7 71 SPCA Discussion - Animal Services Council PW &DS July 19 W/S 72 Sustainability Update Admin July 19 W/S 73 Commercial Tax Rates Update C&FS August 30 W/S 74 Meeting with School District No. 42 Clerk's September SD 42 require confirmation 75 Albion Concept Plan Update PW &DS September W/S specific date to be determined 76 RCMP Contract Update C&FS September 13 W/S 77 Area Planning Policy Report PW &DS September 20 W/S 78 SPCA Shelter Construction Update C&FS September 20 W/S 79 224 and Lougheed Highway Improvements Update PW &DS September 20 W/S 80 Fire Department Update C&FS Septemer 27 W/S 81 Financial Performance Update C&FS September 27 W/S 82 Capital Works Update PW &DS September 27 83 South Haney Neighbourhood Development Initiative CDP&R September 27 W/S 84 Matrix Update Admin September 27 W/S 85 Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy PW &DS October W/S specific date to be determined 86 RCMP Update C&FS October 04 W/S 87 Storm Water Utility Update PW &DS October 04 W/S 88 Fraser Valley Regional Library Update Admin October 18 89 Kwantlen Project Update PW &DS October 18 W/S 90 Blue Mountain Trails Management Plan; status of regulations/implementation CDP&R October 25 W/S 91 Katzie Update on Blue Mountain Community Forest CDP&R October 25 W/S 92 Transportation Plan PW &DS November 01 W/S 93 Search and Rescue Update C&FS November 01 W/S 94 IS and Records Management Update C&FS November 01 W/S 6/17/2010 2:37 PM Council Work Schedule Matrix 2010 (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010) Appendix ITEM DIVISION RESPONSIBLE SCHEDULED DATE BEFORE COUNCIL MEETING STATUS 95 Zoning Bylaw Update PW &DS November 15 W/S 96 Sewer to Correctionai Facilities Update PW &DS November 15 W/S 97 Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Update PW &DS November 15 W/S date to be confirmed 98 Ministry of Transportation Update PW &DS November 22 W/S date to be confirmed with Ministry 99 Sustainability Update Admin November 22 W/S 100 Business Planning C&FS Nov 29-30 ' 101 Albion Concept Plan Update PW &DS December W/S specific date to be determined 102 Emergency Planning Update Clerk's December 06 W/S 103 Off Leash Dog Park Operations Review CDP&R December 06 W/S 104 Wildfire Protection Plan C&FS December 13 W/S 105 Recycling Bylaw for Apartment Buildings PW &DS December 13 W/S 106 Matrix Update Admin December 13 W/S 107 Meeting with Agricultural Land Commission Admin Declined ALC Declined Legend Abbreviation Admin Administration SEI Strategic Economic Initiatives CDP&R Community Development Parks & Recreation C&FS Corporate and Financial Services PW&DS Public Works & Development Services TBD Date of Topic to be determined NOTES: * = Items passed by resolution of Council subsequent to April 12, 2010 6/17/2010 2:37 PM MAPLE RIDGE British Cotumbia Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer 2010 Residential Property Taxes EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: DATE: June 17, 2010 ATTN: Council Workshop Throughout the year, the Finance Department provides a series of financial reports. These reports provide Council with information to assist in their decision making. In early January, a detailed analysis of 2010 property assessments was presented. More recently, Council received information on our 2009 year-end financial statements and a detailed report and presentation on our financial reserves and a report on 2010 Property Assessments and Taxation. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on municipal taxes assessed to Class 1-Residential. This is important as approximately 91% of the District's assessment base is represented by properties in this class. It is important to keep in mind that this report focuses on the municipal portion of property taxes because the levies by other jurisdictions are beyond Council's control. In our analysis, we have looked atthree indicators: 1. Residential Class Tax Rates We have looked at the tax rate that the District charges to the Residential Class to see how it has changed from last year, and to see how it compares to others in the region. Our tax rate increased 9.6% from 2009. This is because, overall, market based assessments were lower in 2010 than in 2009, and the tax rate was adjusted to generate the funding required in the financial plan. In the surveyed municipalities, the increases ranged from a high of 10.8% in Coquitlam to a low of 0.5% in Vancouver. 2. Assessment and Taxation Changes on Sample Properties We have been tracking the change in assessments and taxation on eight properties for several years, and a spreadsheet showing this information is attached. 3. Survey Data We conducted a survey of the municipal property taxes and utilities assessed against the 'average' single family detached dwelling. The data allows us to see how the taxes and utilities assessed in Maple Ridge compare to others in the region. It is interesting to note that our taxes remain amongst the lowest in the region, and when the taxes are combined with annual utility rates, Maple Ridge is the lowest among the municipalities surveyed. Page 1 of 7 4■5 RECOMMENDATION(S): Receive for information. DISCUSSION: For 2010 assessed values, BC Assessment returned to the regular practice of assessing properties (land and buildings) based on market value as of July 1 of the previous year. This means that for 2010, properties are assessed at what their market value would have been on July 1, 2009. We may recall that because of fluctuations in the real estate market last year, assessments for the 2009 Assessment Roll represented the lower of a property's market value as at July 1, 2007, or July 1, 2008. When compared to 2009 assessments, 2010 assessments decreased in value by approximately 4.1%. For 2010, Council authorized a 3.0% increase for general taxes, a 1.0% increase for infrastructure sustainability; and an additional $600,000 plus growth for the Fire Services Improvement Levy. Considering the decrease to assessed values and the authorized increase to revenues, the end result is an overall increase to the Residential Property Class 1 tax rate of approximately 9.6%. These changes amount to a tax increase of approximately $54 or 4.0% to the 'average home'. In addition, there were increases to sewer rates 4.4%, water rates 9.0%, and recycling rates 4.9%. The aggregate impact of all these changes is approximately $119 or 5.7%. 1. Comparison of Municipal Portion of Class 01 Residential Tax Rates: Figure 1 shows the Municipal Tax Rates for surveyed municipalities. Utility charges are not included in this analysis. Caution should be exercised in considering this data, as focusing on tax rates alone does not account for the difference in assessed values. Figure I - Residential Property Class 1 Municipal Property Tax Rate Municipality 2009 2010 Percentage Change Burnaby 2.47840 2.58670 4.4% Coquitlam 2.93060 3.20770 9.5% Delta 3.31033 3.51913 6.3% Langley Township 2.91875 3.20283 9.7% Maple Ridge 3,56990 3.91240 9.6% Mission 4.27543 4.69647 9.8% New Westminster 3.64350 3.82410 5.0% North Vancouver City 2.39022 2.48982 4.2% North Vancouver District 2.45336 2.60146 6.0% Pitt Meadows 3.31980 3,59340 8.2% Port Coquitlam 3.46000 3.83430 10.8% Port Moody 3.00720 3.29200 9.5% Richmond 2.36987 2.41731 2.0% Surrey 2.25745 2.46040 9.0% Vancouver 2.13692 2.14861 0.5% West Vancouver 2.11000 2.31820 9.9% Page 2 of 7 In the surveyed municipalities, the increase in tax rates ranged from a high of 10.8% in Coquitlam to a low of 0.5% in Vancouver. The District's tax rates increased 9.6% in 2010 compared to 2009, which is higher than the 4.0% increase to the average home noted earlier in this report. This is because, overall, the Residential Property Class experienced a decrease (approximately 4.1%) decrease in market value in 2010, and so the tax rate was adjusted to neutralize this impact. The District's 9.6% increase includes the impact of the Fire Service Improvement Levy, representing a fundamental shift in service levels. Our rate increased by 8.5% excluding the change in the fire levy. 2. Assessment and Taxation Changes on Sample Properties Figure 2 shows the taxes assessed against eight properties in the community, and we have been tracking this data for several years. This analysis shows the variability in taxes and assessment changes across the municipality. In 2010, sample property assessed values decreased as much as 9.9%, with the exception of Area #6, West Maple Ridge, where the sample property assessment increased 3.0%. Taxes decreased in two of the sample property areas, 0.7% and 2.4%, and increased in the other six sample property areas from 0.2% to 11.8%. It is important to note that while some properties may experience the same percentage tax increase, the actual dollars paid will vary and depend on the assessed value. Figure 2: Sample Properties History of Assessed Values and Property Taxation Assessed Values Location 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Silver Valley 262,700 299,000 334,000 437,000 493,000 742,000 722,000 703,000 656,000 2 Albion/Kanaka 259,000 285,000 309,000 371,000 393,000 449,000 516,000 516,000 489,000 3 Whonnock 223,000 240,700 292,200 355,700 380,000 423,000 532,000 332,000 487,000 4 Central MR 187,700 221,200 237,100 295,000 289,100 340,000 387,000 387,000 384,000 5 Central MR -strata 121,800 142,500 147,700 171,000 210,800 234,200 262,600 262,600 236,500 6 West MR 315,000 342,000 349,000 427,000 425,000 476,000 562,000 562,000 579,000 7 Lower Hammond 119,000 132,500 162,400 190,600 182,300 201,100 239,600 239,600 224,300 8 Upper Hammond 185,100 206,000 232,900 284,000 293,000 375,000 460,000 460,000 425,000 Total 1,673,300 1,868,900 2,064,300 2,531,300 2,666,200 3,240,300 3,681.200 3,662,200 3,480,800 Change in 6amaned Val Location 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Silver Valley 13.8% 11.7% 30.8% 12.8% 50.5% -2.7% -2.6% -6.7% 2 Albion/Kanaka 10.0% 8.4% 20.1% 5.9% 14.2°% 14.9% 0.0% -5.2% 3 Whonnock 7.9% 21.4% 21.7% 6.8% 11.3% 25.8% 0.0% -8.5% 4 Central MR 17.8% 7.2% 24.4% -2.0% 17.6% 13.8% 0.0% -0.8% 5 Central MR -strata 17.0% 3.6% 15.8% 23.3% 11.1% 12.1% 0.0% -9.9% 6 West MR 8.6% 2.0% 22.3% -0.5% 12.0% 18.1% 0.0% 3.0% 7 Lower Hammond 11.3% 22.6% 17.4% -4.4% 10.3% 19.1% 0.0% -6.4% 8 Upper Hammond 11.3% 13.1% 21.9% 3.2% 28.0% 22.7% 0.0% -7.6% 11.7% 10.5% 22.6% 5.3% 21.5% 13.6% -0.5% -5.0% Total Page 3 of 7 Figure 2: Sample Properties History of Assessed Values and Property Taxation Taxation (Municipal General/Debt/Library) Location 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Silver Valley 1,353 1,435 1,516 1,738 1,925 2,576 2,303 2,342 2,370 2 Albion/Kanaka 1,334 1,368 1,402 1,475 1,534 1,559 1,646 1,719 1,767 3 Whonnock 1,148 1,155 1,326 1,414 1,483 1,469 1,697 1,772 1,759 4 Central MR 967 1,062 1,076 1,173 1,129 1,181 1,235 1,289 1,387 5 Central MR- strata 627 684 670 680 823 813 838 875 854 6 West MR 1,622 1,642 1,584 1,698 1,659 1,653 1,793 1,872 2,092 7 Lower Hammond 613 636 737 758 712 698 764 798 810 8 Upper Hammond 953 989 1,057 1,129 1,144 1,302 1,467 1,532 1,535 Total 8,617 8,971 9.368 10,065 10,409 11,251 11.743 12,199 12,574 Change in Taxation (Municioal General/Debt/Librarv) Location 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Silver Valley 6.1% 5.6% 14.6% 10.8% 33.8% -10.6% 1.7% 1.2% 2 Albion/Kanaka 2.5% 2.5% 5.2% 4.0% 1.6% 5.6% 4.4% 2.8% 3 Whonnock 0.6% 14.8% 6.6% 4.9% -0.9% 15.5% 4.4% -0.7% 4 Central MR 9.8% 1.3% 9.0% -3.8% 4.6% 4,6% 4.4% 7.60/o 5 Central MR -strata 9.1% -2.0% 1.5% 21.0% -1.2% 3.1% 4.4% -2.4% 6 West MR 1.2°/a -3.5% 7.2% -2.3% -0.4% 8.5% 4.4% 11.8% 7 Lower Hammond 3.8% 15.9% 2.8% -6.1% -2.0% 9.5% 4.5% 1.5% 8 Upper Hammond 3.8% 6.9% 6.8% 1.3% 13.8% 12.7% 4.4% 0.2% 4.1% 4.4% 7.4% 3.4% 8A% 4.4% 3.9% 3.1% Total 3. Municipal Property Taxes and Utilities Assessed Against the "Average" Home Looking at the taxes assessed against the 'average home' is challenging on many fronts. The methodology used to calculate the value of an 'average home' uses information from BC Assessment. The difficulty using this methodology is that an 'average home' in West Vancouver may be physically much different than an `average home' in Maple Ridge, and this has not been taken into account. Additionally, municipalities provide different services at different levels and this has also not been taken into account. Nonetheless, this is a commonly used method and it does serve as one indicator of relative tax burden. The data compiled is shown on Figure 3 and as a graph on Figure 4. It shows that the municipal portion of residential property taxes in Maple Ridge at $1,695 is amongst the lowest of those municipalities surveyed. When municipal taxes are combined with property utilities for a total of $2,410, Maple Ridge's ranking drops even lower. When the total taxes are combined with property utilities, the bill payable for the 'average home' in Maple Ridge is $3,546, the lowest among the surveyed municipalities. Some municipalities offer incentives of discounts for early, or on time Page 4 of 7 payment of utilities, and when these discounts are taken into consideration, Maple Ridge still ranks as having the lowest combined tax and utility bill among the surveyed municipalities. Figure 3 Summary of Survey Results for 2010 Using Assessment Lin kBC for Residential Single Family Single Family Dwellings" Total Taxes & Utilities Average Utilities Municipal Discounted Assessed # of Assessed Municipal Rank (SFD Taxes & Rank Total Taxes Rank Rate (if Rank Values Occurrences Value Taxes* (1) Rates)* Utilities' (2) & Utilities* (2) applicable)* (2) Vancouver 77,310,762,734 80,662 958,453 1,471 15 808 2,279 16 3,596 13 3,596 13 Langley -Township 11,786,653,400 26,261 466,595 1,494 14 896 2,390 15 3,592 14 3,592 14 Maple Ridge 7,987,423,522 18,439 433,181 1,695 11 715 (4) 2,410 14 3,646 16 3,546 16 Pitt Meadows 1,547,256,400 3,707 417,388 1,500 13 936 2,436 13 3,553 15 3,553 15 North Vancouver - City 4,091,424,800 5,531 739,726 1,842 8 764 (5) 2,606 12 4,070 10 4,021 10 Delta 12,980,309,000 25,078 517,597 1,821 9 800 2,621 11 3,843 12 3,843 12 Burnaby 22,193,820,700 31,672 700,739 1,813 10 659 (3) 2,672 10 4,193 9 4,150 9 Surrey 43,594,896,164 81,983 531,755 1,469 16 1,206 2,675 9 3,947 11 3,947 11 Richmond 19,518,693,903 28,503 684,794 1,655 12 1,136 (7) 2,791 a 4,307 7 4,194 8 Coquitlam 14,219,140,100 24,595 578,131 1,854 7 995 2,849 7 4,205 8 4,205 7 Port Moody 3,168,995,000 4,894 647,527 2,132 5 943 (6) 3,075 6 4,568 5 4,536 5 New Westminster 4,056,131,400 7,296 555,939 2,126 6 993 (9) 3,119 5 4,496 6 4,446 6 North Vancouver- District 16,706,708,291 20,134 829,776 2,159 4 1,036 3,195 4 4,812 3 4,812 3 Port Coquitlam 5,081,550,200 10,905 465,984 2,483 3 795 3,278 3 4,769 4 4,769 4 Mission 3,825,858,000 10,050 380,682 2,611 2 983 3,594 2 5,060 2 5,060 2 West Vancouver 17,057,151,300 11,820 1,443,075 3,345 1 1,131 (6) 4,477 1 6,698 1 6,675 1 Average 16,570,423,432 24,408 678,890 1,967 937 2,904 4,329 4,309 Taxes, Utilities (SFD Rates), Taxes & Utilities numbers are rounded. Ranking is by average tax bill (highest=% not including utilities (1) Ranking is by average tax bill (highest=l ), including utilities (2) Garbage is included Win General Levy; WaledSewer discounted 5%for payment by March 15 (3) Garbage service is not provided (4) WaterlSewar discounted t0% for payment by end of February (5) Water/Sewer discounted 51%tor payment by end of February (6) Utility, fees discounted I C for payment by March 31 (7) - GarbagelRecycling discounted 10%for payment by March 3. Water/Sewer metered - rates (8) represent annual single family median consumer bills -from DWV Council Reports Utility rates discounted 5% it paid within 60 days of billing date (9) Single Family Dweliings From 'Gen Net "taxable Value Totals' downloaded from Assessmanl Lli 2010-06.03 (Property Ciass 0102-Alf Actual Uses) Page 5of7 2 k kR I . � I ' S }2 � §4 \ » k � k�\ - � � § ° 3 � ( 7 R kU. 7 � § I 2 I � i � \ � 2 } _ k � \ � � � \ -- , § \ ) 5 �f !+_« . )�£ ) . .- --.........----. . � FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS On June 8, 2010, Maple Ridge Council approved the 2011-2015 Business Planning and Budget Guidelines. These guidelines include a 3.0% general purposes tax increase, a further 1.0% tax increase for capital works and infrastructure, and the continued implementation of the Fire Department Masterplan. The information in this report allows Council to see how our taxes compare to our neighbours. CONCLUSIONS: The Finance Department provides Council with a series of reports to assist in their decisions. The purpose of this report is to provide information on the municipal taxes assessed against residential properties. This is important because approximately 91% of the District's tax base is represented by properties in this class. We have looked at three indicators, and can conclude that the taxes assessed in Maple Ridge are well positioned when compared to our neighbours. �J Prepared by: !J cqui ergmann Research Technician I` Approved by: 6ul Gill, BBA, CGA General Manager: Corp rate Financial Services Concurrence: J.L. (J�) Rule f Chief Administrative Officer JGBB.jgbb Page 7 of 7 Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer DATE: June 14, 2010 FILE NO: ATfN: Workshop UBCM Resolution on the Impact of Alcohol Pricing EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Several years ago, the Lower Mainland Municipal Association urged council to develop a substance misuse prevention strategy. Council directed the Social Planning Advisory Committee to conduct this work. The Substance Misuse Prevention Task Force was formed and a needs assessment completed. This assessment informed the strategic plan which Council endorsed in 2007. The long term need for the work of this group was recognized and the task force became a standing committee of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katie Community Network. The Substance Misuse Prevention Committee recently reviewed the Centre for Addictions Research of BC reports entitled Alcohol Pricing, Public Health and the HST: Proposed Incentives for BC Drinkers to Make Healthy Choices and Alcohol Consumption in BC and Canada: A Case for Liquor Taxes that Reduce Harm. The Committee endorsed the recommendations contained within the reports as they are in alignment with their Strategic Plan. The Substance Misuse Prevention Committee encouraged the Social Planning Advisory Committee to also endorse these reports. At the April meeting the reports were endorsed. At the same meeting, a motion was passed that a letter be sent by Mayor and Council to show support for the recommendations made within the reports. The following recommendations were outlined: 1. Reduce the price of low alcohol content beverages and increase the price of high alcohol content beverages; 2. Set minimum price per standard drink, $1.50 in the liquor store and $3.00 in a bar or restaurant. The minimum price for a bottle of wine would be$7.80, $9.00 for a six pack of beer and $26.00 for a bottle of spirits. 3. Tax wine and beer products sold at u-vin and u-brew outlets; 4. Index the price of alcohol to inflation. 5. Implement a small levy based on standard drinks and use the proceeds to enhance prevention, treatment and research. This letter was sent to: the Honourable Kevin Falcon- Minister of Health, the Honourable Michael de Jong- Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Dr. Perry Kendall- Provincial Health Officer and Mr. Alan Campbell- Director of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Further to these actions, the Social Planning Advisory Committee has recommended that the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration at its annual meeting: Page 1 of 3 4.7 WHEREAS the Centre for Addictions Research of BC has reported on the impact of alcohol pricing on consumption and the inverse relationship between alcohol prices and alcohol --related harms. AND WHEREAS alcohol consumption in BC, based on official sales records between 1998 and 2008, increased 16% from 7.5 litres per capita to 8.7 litres per capita, compared to 9.3% of increased consumption across Canada; and because the research shows that decreases in the consumption at the population level almost invariably translates into decreases in health and social harms. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government enact new the policies recommended by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC and Dr. Perry Kendall to reduce the public safety and health concerns associated with problematic alcohol use in British Columbia. RECOMMENDATION: That the proposed motion attached to the 2010-06-14 report on the Impact of Alcohol Pricing be forwarded to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration at its annual meeting. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: In recent years, the consumption of alcohol by adults in British Columbia has steadily risen. Although the use of alcohol can provide economic and social benefits to many British Columbians, its use is also associated with significant health and social harms. One recently published study has shown that the province incurs annual health and enforcement costs of about 57 million dollars higher than the revenue collected from alcohol sales. The total indirect costs are much more difficult to estimate. Research from Canada and around the world has also shown that many types of alcohol related problems increase when per capita consumption rises. Additionally, there is a significant body of research that shows that raising and maintaining the price of alcohol is one of the most effective ways of controlling consumption and thereby reducing alcohol - related health and social harms. Resistance to such policies have always centered around the impact on law -risk drinkers. While some low -risk drinkers may find the policies punitive, the impact would be minimal. The benefits would far out -weight the nominal impact. There is recognition that treatment for mental health and addictions is woefully underfunded. Earmarking funds from alcohol sales that would go directly back to prevention and treatment purposes would support a holistic response to the health and safety concerns associated with the misuse of alcohol. The province of British Columbia has an opportunity to lead the way in responding to this growing health and safety concern by following the recommendations contained within this report. b) Desired Outcome: That this resolution be forwarded to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration at its annual meeting. c) Strategic Alignment: Support of this outcome follows the current emphasis on a community that is safe and livable. Page 2 of 3 d) Citizen/Customer Implications: All citizens are impacted by the direct costs of the misuse of alcohol through increased taxes that support augmented police, health care, emergency and judiciary services, Many citizens are affected on a much more personal level by the health and safety concerns stemming from the misuse of alcohol. Supporting a holistic response to this growing issue would have a positive impact on the lives of citizens. CONCLUSION: The Province of British Columbia has an opportunity to lead the country in the provision of a comprehensive response to the growth in per capita consumption of alcohol and the subsequent increase in associated health and safety concerns. The dialogue with the Province will be strength e y fo arding this resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities. epar aw Matthew on, Coordinator, lannir� by: Mike Murray, G/neral Manager, Comma nity Dgvelopment Parks & Recreation Concurrence: J.m) Rule C Vef)Administrative Officer Page 3of3