HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-05 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfMay 5, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor G. Robson
Councillor E. Daykin
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor C. Speirs
Councillor K. Stewart
District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services
P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
A. Wood, Acting General Manager Public Works and
Development Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
1. DELEGA T/ONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Parks and Leisure Services -Active Living Initiatives
-T. Miyashita, Recreation Coordinator and L. Tierney, Recreation Manager,
Wellness
The Recreation Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided
an overview of the Active Communities Initiatives program.
The Recreation Manager provided highlights of the development of a Sports
Tourism strategy to bring regional, provincial and national championships into
the community.
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 RZ/012/08, 24383 125 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-2
Staff report dated April 4, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6565-2008 to permit a 2 lot subdivision be given first
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• OCP Context
• Subdivision Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
1102 RZ/116/07, 22491, 22505, 22515, 22525 Brown Avenue, RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6544-2008 to permit a four-storey 69 unit residential
apartment building be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• OCP Context
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1103 RZ/041/06, 24221, 24281, 24361104 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1 and RS-1
Staff report dated April 21, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 6556-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6557-2008 to permit a 36 lot subdivision be given first
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• 0CP Context
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1104 AL/022/08, 2297 4 132 Avenue
Staff report dated April 23, 2007 recommending that application AL/022/08
to exclude 4.0 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve not be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• Development Considerations
• Proposed Subdivision Map
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Robert Stewart -Applicant
Mr. Stewart provided an explanation of the purpose of the request to take his
property out of the Agricultural Land Reserve. He advised that only 3 acres of
the property is useable and that the remaining property is not suitable for any
agriculture other than grazing cattle but that access to that section is limited.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1105 DP/023/08, 12175 and 12157 224 Street
Staff report dated April 14, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal DP/023/08 in support of restoration works to
Morse Creek.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that the
court order obtained by the municipality for restoration works to Morse Creek
was very exact and that the site will be monitored.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff is to seek a legal opinion on the possibility of recovering full costs for the
legal action taken by the District to compel restoration of Morse Creek by the
property owner.
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1106 11th Annual Vistas Run
Staff report dated April 7, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the 11th Annual Vistas Run on Sunday, May 25, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1107 5th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run
Staff report dated April 21, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the 5th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run on Sunday,
June 1, 1008.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1108 Run the Ridge
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the Run the Ridge event on Sunday, June 8, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Adjustments to the 2007 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 submitting information on changes to the
2007 Collector's Roll through the issuance of PAAB Roll 13/2007.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
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1132 Alternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization Bylaws
Staff report dated April 30, 2008 recommending that approval of electors for
the loan authorization bylaws be obtained through the alternative approval
process.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that these are 5 separate bylaws,
and will required 5 separate notices.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 School Playground Funding Assistance Request from Maple Ridge Elementary
School
Staff report dated April 11, 2008 recommending that the request of the
Maple Ridge Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee for funding
assistance for their school playground equipment be declined.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1152 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw
Amendment
Staff report dated April 21, 2008 recommending that Parks and Leisure
Services Commission Amending Bylaw No. 6568-2008 to permit all members
of the Commission to stand for election as Chair and Vice Chair be given three
readings and that the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign a
revised Joint Parks and Leisure Services Agreement upon final reading of the
bylaw.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
Mayor Robson -OPPOSED
1153 Funding Request from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association
Staff report dated April 29, 2008 recommending development of a Fee for
Service Agreement between the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural
Association and the District of Maple Ridge for funding up to $12,000 each
year for three years.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -2:00 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil
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