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Home My WebLink About2013-02-04 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfFebruary 4, 2013 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor C. Bell Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor B. Masse Councillor M. Morden 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 C. Goddard, The Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer L. Holitzki , Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws D. Hall, Planner L. Zosiak, Planner D. Denton, Business Retention and Expansion Officer 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Metro Vancouver Services -Chair Greg Moore, Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Mayor Moore gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of Metro Vancouver with a focus on service delivery, policy and political forums. He introduced Carol Mason, the new Chief Administrative Officer for Metro Vancouver. Ms. Mason spoke to the services provided by Metro Vancouver and the collaborative relationship between member municipalities. She outlined priorities for the next year. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 2 of 6 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2012-119-RZ, 24108 104 Avenue and 10336 240A Street, RS-2 and RS-3 to RM-1 Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6969-2013 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit construction of a 104 unit townhouse complex be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, F, and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999, along with information required for an Intensive Residential Development Permit and a Subdivision application. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Pian RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. 1102 2012-107-AL, 12680 248 Street, Application to Subdivision Land within the Agricultural Land Reserve Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that Application 2012- 107-AL to subdivide 1.76 hectares (4.3 acres) of land that is within the Agricultural Land Reserve be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 3 of 6 Scott Susin -Applicant Representative Mr. Susin introduced himself as the son of the owner of the property and provided information on the history and background of his family and the property. He stated that the intent of the family is to continue farming the property with the goal of subdividing into two equal properties to allow him to buy the property from his parents to farm the land as well. He advised there is no intention to remove either parcel from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Tara Susin -Applicant Representative Mrs. Susin expressed concern that the property is currently too large for her husband and herself to sustain properly and that to inherit a property of this size as well as the buildings will not be feasible. She also expressed that the family would like to have a plot of land to call their own. RECOMMENDA T/ON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Note: The meeting was recessed at 2:00 p.m. to allow Community Forum to be dealt with and was reconvened at 2:10 p.m. 1103 2012-051-RZ, 11406 and 11414 205 Street, Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that second reading of Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6962-2012 be rescinded, that the bylaw be amended to delete the "in-trust" fund requirement as described in the report and that the Bylaw, as amended, be given second reading. L. Zosiak, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • 0CP Context • Site Characteristics James Rowley-Applicant Mr. Rowley spoke to the heritage aspect of protecting a building. He invited Council to an information session pertaining to a community project and the idea to retrofit older homes. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 4 of 6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from the discussion of Item 1104 at 2:15 p.m. as he lives across the street from the application property. 1104 2012-114-DVP, 23860 118 Avenue Staff report dated February 4 , 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-114-DVP to vary rear yard setbacks to permit construction of a deck. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 2:17 p.m. 1105 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 6929-2012 be given first, second and third readings. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided clarification of the enforcement practices pertaining to dumped garbage, the process for ticketing and other issues. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 5 of 6 1106 Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that Bylaw No. 6943- 2012 to provide regulations for staff to pursue compliance with the resident parking policy and to clarify parking restrictions in the downtown area be given first, second and third readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. 1107 Award of Contract (Reference No. ITT-EN13-07; Project No. E04-010-077); River Road Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer at 236 Street (CPR Mile 100.32) Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that Contract (Reference No. ITT-EN13-07; Project No. E04-010-077); River Road Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer at 236 Street (CPR Mile 100.32) be awarded to Ped re Contractors Ltd. and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. The Municipal Engineer provided additional information on specifications of the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 District-Owned Downtown Parking Lots -Update Staff report dated February 4, 2013 recommending that the recommendations regarding the use of nine District-owned parking lots be approved. The Business Retention and Expansion Officer reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 12, 2013. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 6 of 6 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT-2:24 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Russ Curnew Mr. Curnew expressed concern with the parking ticket issue at Baille House. He suggested options which will allow for the removal of parking fees. Mr. Curnew submitted his presentation along with a petition. Connie Schweers Mrs. Schweers spoke to issues she has had while parking at Ridge Meadows Hospital and requested that Council deal with providing free parking at the hospital. Ilene Heatherington Ms. Heatherington expressed concern in how monies collected by Fraser Health via pay parking are distributed, stating that the funds to not come back to the hospital. She stated that healthcare workers pay for parking in contrast to teachers, RCMP, Corrections employees and municipal employees, who do not. She expressed concern with the business practices of Impark and advised on recent issues groups have had with the company. She asked that Fraser Health be asked to hold Impark responsible. The Acting Mayor advised that Council, the Mayor and municipal staff pay for parking. Gord Finney Mr. Finney spoke in support of free parking at the hospital. Verity Howard Ms. Howard gave an example of a resident who could not visit a family member at the hospital due to the cost of parking and asked that Council advocate on behalf of the citizens of Maple Ridge. C.~ Presiding Member of the Committee