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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-06 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfApril 6, 2009 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor L. King Councillor M. Morden Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor A. Hogarth 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 J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development R. Carmichael, Director of Engineering Operations 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 World Police and Fire Games Triathlon -S. Ballantyne, CEO Iron Man Triathlon -D. Stanton, Race Director Mr. Stanton provided background information and detailed the history of the Iron Man Triathlon. He spoke to the positive benefits of holding such an annual event in the community. Mr. Ballantyne welcomed Maple Ridge as a host city for the World Police and Fire Games Triathlon. He provided detailed information on the Games which included the number of athletics participating, the number of venues and the number of athletes, along with family members, the World Police and Fire Games are expected to bring to the Lower Mainland. He advised that participants in the triathlon being held in Maple Ridge will be provided with an information package which will include businesses and tourism destinations in the community. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 2 of 7 Mr. Stanton clarified that the two triathlons are separate events with the Iron Man Triathlon scheduled for June 21 and the World Police and Fire Games Triathlon scheduled to be held on August 8. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/015/08, 11252 Cottonwood Drive, RS-3 to RM-1 Staff report dated March 27, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6652-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 657 4-2008 to permit the construction of 81 townhouses be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1102 RZ/045/06, 11566 224 Street, First Extension Staff report dated March 30, 2009 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/045/06 to permit a four storey apartment building under the CRM (Commercial/Residential) zone. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 3 of 7 1103 DVP/073/08, Northwest Corner of 248 Street and 100 Avenue, Roll #8429500000 Staff report dated March 17, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/073/08 to vary the carriageway road standard for this subdivision. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1104 Lower Jackson Farm (24554 102 Avenue) and Upper Jackson Farm (Lot A LMP 42378) at 100th Avenue and 248th Street Staff report dated April 1, 2009 providing information on the feasibility of a proposed allotment of the Lower Jackson Farm parcel to the District of Maple Ridge in exchange for advanced development on the Upper Jackson Farm and recommending that direction be provided on options outlined in the staff report. The Manager of Community Planning gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of the report. The Director of Planning advised that the property owner's consultant was present and has requested an opportunity to speak to the report. David Laird -Consultant for the Property Owner Mr. Laird addressed concerns brought forward in the staff report. He spoke to donation of the Lower Jackson Farm in exchange for proposed development of the upper area and outlined plans for the proposed subdivision including proposed methods of dealing with servicing, storm water management and buffering. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1105 Municipal Equipment Purchase, One Articulated Rubber Tired Loader Staff report dated March 23, 2009 recommending that the contract for the purchase of a Case 621E Articulated Rubber Tired Front End Loader and Accessories be awarded to Parker Pacific Equipment Sales Ltd. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 4 of 7 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1106 Municipal Equipment Purchase, Four Hybrid Vehicles Staff report dated March 28, 2009 recommending that the contract for the purchase of four hybrid Ford Escape vehicles be awarded to Metro Motors Ltd. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting. 1107 267 Street Local Area Service Staff report dated March 9, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge 267 Street Water Services Bylaw No. 6623-2008 be given first, second and third readings and that Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6655- 2009 be given first, second and third readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1108 Award of Contract E03-010-069; PRV Station at Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that Contract E03-010- 069; PRV Station at Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway be awarded to Sandpiper Contracting LLP and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 5 of 7 1109 2009 BC Disability Games Torch Relay Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the 2009 BC Disability Games Torch Relay on Friday, April 17, 2009. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1110 Race the Ridge 2009 Bike Race Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Race the Ridge 2009 Bike Race on Saturday, April 25, 2009. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1111 12th Annual Vistas Run Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the 12th Annual Vistas Run on Sunday, May 31, 2009. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) Note: Councillor Dueck returned to the meeting 1131 2010 -2014 Business Planning Guidelines Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that the Business Planning Guidelines for 2010 through 2014 be approved. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 6 of 7 The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services advised that the 2010-2014 Business Planning Guidelines will be presented at the April 14 Council meeting and that a Business Planning Open House is scheduled for April 21. He requested that Item 1131 be moved forward to the April 28, 2009 Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2009. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Public Art Administration Agreement and Public Art Steering Committee Bylaw Staff report dated March 30, 2009 recommending that the attached Public Art Management letter agreement with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council be approved, that Bylaw No. 6659-2009 be given first, second and third readings and that a Council representative be appointed to sit on the Public Art Steering Committee. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 1152 Park Site at 239B Street and 130A Avenue Staff report dated March 31, 2009 recommending that the concept plan for the park site at 239B Street and 130A Avenue be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil Committee of the Whole Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 7 of 7 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:28 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM L. King, Acting Mayor ~ Presiding Member of the Committee