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Home My WebLink About2015-03-16 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfMarch 16, 2015 1:05 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor N. Read Councillor C. Bell Councillor K. Duncan Councillor B. Masse Councillor G. Robson Councillor T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs City 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 J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services B. McLeod, Manager of Parks Planning and Development 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Alouette River Management Society ("ARMS")\2014 Annual Update • Ken Stewart, President • Nicole Driedger, Acting Executive Director • Emily Gutenberg, Volunteer & Communications Coodinator Mr. Stewart introduced the Alouette River Management Society's ("ARMS") representatives and outlined its mandate. Ms. Driedger gave a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted activities the Alouette River Management Society was involved in during 2014 which included the organizing of open houses, arranging of stewardship programs and education and eco-camps, hosting of tours by overseas visitors and being involved in community festivals. She spoke about the plans and goals of the society for 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 16, 2015 Page 2 of 5 1.2 Placement of Cell Tower at 216 Street and 124 Avenue • Riekie Armstrong Ms. Armstrong read a statement expressing her concern with the safety of cell towers in proximity to residential areas, their impact on property values, and requested the tower at 216 & 124 Avenue be relocated by Telus to a non- residential area. 1.3 Marihuana Grow Op Project at 272nd. St. and Bell Avenue, Whonnock BC • Patricia Purdy Ms. Purdy read a statement concerning the impact the proposed Medical Marihuana facility will have on the Whonnock community. She asked Council to consider its options to change the process or to mitigate the impacts. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2O14-1O8-RZ, 12874 Mill Street, RS-3 and RS-2 to R-1 Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7138-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to allow subdivision into approximately 5 single family residential lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a Subdivision application. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Plan • Proposed Subdivision Plan • Proposed Road Sections Committee of the Whole Minutes March 16, 2015 Page 3 of 5 RECOMMENDA T/ON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 1102 2013-113-RZ, 21530 Donovan Avenue, RS-1 to RS-1b Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7050-2013 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit subdivision into 2 single family residential units 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 • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDA T/ON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 1103 2014-096-RZ, 12250 237 Street, Application to Release Restrictive Covenant Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that a request to release Restrictive Covenant AD080315 be considered and further that a Public Hearing be held to provide opportunity for public input. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 16, 2015 Page 4 of 5 1104 Contract Award: Bridge Barrier and Railing Replacement Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that the Bridge Barrier and Railing Replacement Contract be awarded to Coquitlam Ridge Constructors Limited. Note: Councillors Shymkiw and Robson left the meeting at 2:19 p.m. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Automatic Aid Agreement Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that the Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and the District of Mission be approved. Note: Councillors Shymkiw and Robson returned at to the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Deputy Chief Exner reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 1132 Disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2015 Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2015 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 1133 2015 Council Expenses Staff report dated March 16, 2015 providing updated Council expenses recorded to the end of February for 2015. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 16, 2015 Page 5 of 5 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Tender Award for Whonnock Lake Park Enhancement Project Staff report dated March 16, 2015 recommending that the contract for the construction of the Enhancement Project at Whonnock Lake Park be awarded to Blue Pine Enterprises. The Manager, Parks Planning & Development clarified the rationale for deeming the lowest bidder non-compliant and provided a PowerPoint overview of the updated concept plan. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 24, 2015. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:41 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Ted Gagel Mr. Gagel expressed concern with the amount of air traffic over the neighbourhood he lives in as well as with the type of flying being done. He considers the practice of low flying aircraft diving and cutting engines over residential neighbourhoods unsafe and disturbing to the peace and quiet of local residents. He asked whether Transport Canada can be contacted with a request to stop the practice. Councillor Robson suggested that the Council liaison to the Pitt Meadows Airport Society ask that the airport request pilots change their practice area. ~ C. Bell, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee