HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-15 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfOctober 15, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor E. Daykin
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor M. Morden
ABSENT
Councillor J. Dueck
District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
K. Swift, 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. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Other Staff as Required
A. Kopystynski, Planner
S. Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives
D. Denton, Business Retention & Expansion Officer
L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
Planning
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Economic Development Update
The Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing an overview of the economic development in Maple Ridge and in
association with the City of Pitt Meadows and the District of Mission. She
outlined economic priorities and strategies for further community
development.
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
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1101 2012-017-RZ, 11750 and 11736 Burnett Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision into 5 single
family lots be given second 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
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1102 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street, Amended Second Reading, RS-2 to R-3
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the second and third
readings for Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 be rescinded
and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 as amended be
given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing to permit future
subdivision into 13 residential lots.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Subd ivision Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
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1103 DVP/116/10, 12393 203 Street
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal DVP/116/10 to vary minimum frontage
requirements.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2012
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended September 30, 2012 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1132 District-Owned Downtown Parking Lots
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the staff proceed
with a tender process to select a service provider to manage five District-
owned surface parking lots, that staff be directed to develop a long term use
and management plan and consider alternate uses for District owned parking
lots.
The Business Retention & Expansion Officer reviewed the report.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1133 2013 Council Meeting Schedule
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the 2013 Council
Meeting Schedule be adopted.
The Manager of Legislative Services reviewed the report. The committee
recommended that the schedule be adjusted to accommodate the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
conferences.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
Note: Councillor Hogarth and Councillor Morden excused themselves from
discussion of Item 1134 at 2:13 p.m. Councillor Hogarth manages property
referred to in the report and Councillor Morden owns property in the
downtown area.
1134 Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to execute Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements with the
qualified property owners.
The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning reviewed the report.
She gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the program.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
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6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT-2:20 p.m.
Note: Councillor Hogarth and Councillor Morden returned at 2:21 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Bob Jones -Chair, Maple Ridge Downtown Parking Society
Mr. Jones advised that the Maple Ridge Downtown Parking Society had
collected fees to acquire lots discussed in Item 1132 and that the title had
gone to the Municipality based on the fact that a society could not own
property. He advised that $2.8 million has been paid and the lots were for the
purpose of employee parking. Mr. Jones also advised that he was informed
on October 12 of the report and expressed concern that he has not been part
of the process. He stated that an agreement regarding the sale of the
property is in place.
R. Masse, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee