HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-14 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfDecember 14, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor E. Daykin
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor M. Morden
Councillor C. Speirs
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
F. Quinn, 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
T. Fryer, Manager of Corporate and Development
Engineering
C. Crabtree, Information Services Manager
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 RCMP Assistant Commissioner Peter German
RCMP Assistant Commissioner German provided an overview of regional and
local policing matters. He spoke to the everyday operations at the Ridge
Meadows detachment, advised on the regional integrated police units and
provided information on the policing aspects and security for the 2010
Olympics. The Assistant Commissioner also addressed police accountability
and transparency and the issue of police investigating incidences involving
other police members. He advised that the RCMP is supportive of public
oversight of police incidences.
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 DP/DVP/068/08, 22320 Lougheed Highway
Staff report dated November 25, 2009 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/068/08 to retain an existing lane
and vary minimum height requirements of the C-3 zone and further that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/068/08 to permit
construction of a two storey building with underground parking.
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
Wayne Bissky, Applicant Representative
Mr. Bissky advised that a geotechnical study was carried out on the site.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
1102 DVP/090/08, 22846128 Avenue
Staff report dated November 25, 2009 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/090/08 to reduce a exterior side
yard setback in support of a five lot subdivision in the RS-1 zone.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
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• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
1103 Local Area Service Policy Amendment -Conversion of Private Driveways on
Unpaved Roads
Staff report dated December 8, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Local
Area Service Policy No. 5.01 (Rev.1) be rescinded and that Maple Ridge Local
Area Service Policy No. 5.01 (Rev.2) to add a new Qualifying Work and Cost
Sharing Ratio for the conversion of private driveways within road allowances
to an acceptable road standard be adopted.
The Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering reviewed the report.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised on
payment options available to homeowners involved with this type of Local
Area Service. He also advised that if monies owed for the services are being
paid through property taxes, the taxes will remain on the property should it be
sold .
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Desktop Replacements
Staff report dated December 8, 2009 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign a three year provision, service and support
contract with Basic Business Systems for the replacement of the District
workstation and laptop equipment.
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The Information Services Manager reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
1132 Trade Retired Rescue 1 to the Justice Institute Fire and Safety Division (FSD)
in exchange for access to the FSD Maple Ridge Campus
Staff report dated December 8, 2009 recommending that the trade of a 1986
Mack Rescue Truck to the Justice Institute Fire and Safety Division in
exchange for access to training resources be endorsed.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 RCMP Jail Cell Renovations -ITT-PL09-125
Staff report dated December 1, 2009 recommending that the RCMP Jail Cell
Renovation Project be awarded to Bynett Construction and that a contingency
be established for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 15,
2009.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -2:00 p.m.
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8 . COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil
J. Du ci-<, Actir/g Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee