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Home My WebLink About2008-07-07 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfJuly 7, 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 P. Gill, Acting Chief Administrative Officer M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environment Services R. Acharya, Planner D. Hall, Planner 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/057 /07, 10951 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3 Staff report dated June 24, 2008 recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6566-2008, to permit construction of a combined bus fleet overhaul facility and heavy equipment training facility, be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 2 of 6 • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Mark Minson -Manager of Engineering, Project Management, Translink -Applicant Representative Mr. Menson gave a Power Point presentation which provided details of the proposed Translink/BCIT Maintenance and Transportation Training Centre project. He spoke to environmental assessments, a new connector road, storm water management and outlined the funding and phasing of the project. Note: Mayor Robson left the meeting at 1:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED Note: Mayor Robson returned to the meeting at 1:34 p.m. 1102 RZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway, C-3 and RS-1 to C-6 Staff report dated June 26, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6584-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6585-2008 to permit the development of a mixed use gaming and entertainment complex to replace the existing Bingo facility on 224 Street be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • OCP Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan Committee of the Whol e Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 3 of 6 The Planner advised on the status of the western portion of the property. The Municipal Engineer spoke to transportation planning for 227 Street. Howard Blank, VP, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation -Applicant Representative Mr. Blank provided an overview of the proposed Maple Ridge Gaming Centre project. Mike Alivojvodic, Applicant Architect The Architect provided a Power Point presentation which highlighted the development of the site and outlined features of the proposed building. He advised that surface and underground parking will be provided adjacent to the facility. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1103 DP/013/08, 114 76 & 11442 Kingston Street Staff report dated June 27, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/013/08 to facilitate construction of an industrial building and that the use restriction and servicing covenant registered against title of the subject property be discharged. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1104 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 125/08, 248 Street and 108 Avenue Staff report dated June 16, 2008 recommending that Latecomer Charges be imposed and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 125/07. Committee of the Wh ole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 4 of 6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1105 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 126/08, 227 Street and Holyrood Avenue Staff report dated June 2, 2008 recommending that Latecomer Charges be imposed and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 128/08. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1106 Heritage Day Parade, Use of Streets Staff report dated June 23, 2008 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Heritage Day Parade on August 2, 2008. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Adjustments to the 2008 Collector's Roll Staff report dated June 16, 2008 submitting information on changes to the 2008 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll 3/2008. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 5 of 6 1132 Purchase of Two Fire Engines Staff report dated June 23, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute a contract with Hub Manufacturing for the construction of two fire engines. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1132 Special Occasion Licence Staff report dated June 24, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association application for a Special Occasion License to host a Beer Garden on July 19 and 20, 2008, as part of the 2008 Maple Ridge Country Fest, be approved and that the use of the Albion Fairgrounds be authorized. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Parks & Leisure Services Fees and Charges Staff report dated July 3, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6588-2008 to increase all admission and facility rental fees not increased in the previous bylaw be read a first, second and third time. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 6 of 6 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:17 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Reg Nelligan. Panorama Strata Chair Mr. Nelligan indicated that he spoke as a representative of the Panorama Strata. He expressed the strata members' concern over the length of time being taken to remove a covenant in favor of the District and asked if anything could be done to accelerate the process. The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services was asked to meet with Mr. Nelligan and other strata members following the meeting to address their concerns. or er of the Committee