HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-03 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfFebruary 3, 2014
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, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
R. Acharya, Planner II
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Ron McNutt, Canadians for Safe Technology Local Riding Representative
• Wireless Technologies and Municipalities: 2014 Update
Mr. McNutt gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the
Canadians for Safe Technology organization, Safety Code 6 and the condition
known as electric hyper sensitivity. He asked that Council consider setting a
Prudent Avoidance Policy similar to Toronto, communicate with Health Canada
regarding the Safety Code 6 Review and join Canadians for Safe Technology.
1.2 Communities in Bloom Presentation
• Cindy McCormick and Charlotte Mitchell, Co-Chairs
Ms. McCormick provided an overview of Communities in Bloom and the plans
of the local organizers for promoting the event locally, Information from
Communities in Bloom was circulated to Mayor and Council.
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1.3 Tree Protection Bylaw Presentation
• Allen Lees and Jessie Joy Lees
Mr. and Miss Lees circulated and reviewed an information package on the
benefits of revising the current Tree Protection Bylaw. Recommendations on
changes to the regulations were presented.
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 2013-107-RZ, 24005, 24009 and 24075 Fern Crescent, RS-3 and RS-2 to
RS-1 and R-2
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7053-2014 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit 44 single
family lots be given first reading and that staff be directed to prepare a
Community Amenity Program framework for the Silver Valley Area.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Current and Proposed Land Use Designations
• Proposed Preliminary Subdivision Sketch
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
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1102 2013-117-RZ, 12182 228 Street, RS-1 to R-3
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7055-2014 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential) to permit future subdivision
into single family lots not less than 213 m2 in area be given first reading and
that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of
the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the
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
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
1103 2012-033-DVP, 24189 124 Avenue
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal 2012-033-DVP to allow an existing road
carriageway width of six metres.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Proposed Subdivision Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
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1104 2013-100-AL, 25908124 Avenue, Application for Homesite Severance
(Subdivision) of Land Within the Agricultural Land Reserve
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that Application 2013-
100-AL be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.
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
• Development Considerations
• Proposed Subdivision Sketch
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
1105 Award of Contract ITT-EN13-76: Cottonwood Drive Sanitary Sewer (114A
Avenue -232 Street)
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that Contract ITT-EN13-
76: Cottonwood Drive Sanitary Sewer (114A Avenue -232 Street) be
awarded to Hyland Excavating Ltd. and that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to execute the contract.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Letter of Support to the Province to Continue Funding for the LiveSmart BC:
Small Business Program in 2014/2015
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that a letter be provided
to the BC Minster of Energy and Mines in support of the continuation of the
LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 Communities in Bloom
Staff report dated February 3, 2014 recommending that staff be directed to
support the Maple Ridge Communities in Bloom Committee to participate in
the 2014 British Columbia Edition of Communities in Bloom.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 11,
2014.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -1:25 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Linda Meyer
Ms. Meyer expressed concern that the Housing Action Plan does not include
the needs of individuals with disabilities. She requested that the District
formulate a resolution to the Premier to increase shelter allowance for
disabled people.
0ksse, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee