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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-30 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 30, 2015 1:00 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 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 D. Denton, Property and Risk Manager P. Cullen, Emergency Program Coordinator 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Overview of the Emergency Operations Centre • Patrick Cullen, Emergency Program Coordinator The Emergency Program Coordinator gave a Power Point presentation on the Municipal Emergency Program and provided an overview on the Policy Group which included the following information: • Legislation • Emergency Planning • Mitigation • Preparedness • Response Committee of the Whole Minutes March 30, 2015 Page 2 of 5 DELEGATIONS 1.2 Introduction to the Conservation Officer Service and an Overview of Human- Wildlife Conflict Issues • Sergeant Todd Hunter, Conservation Officer Service, Metro Vancouver Zone Sergeant Hunter gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the services, roles and responsibilities of the BC Conservation Officer Service. He requested that Council enact bylaws and regulations with respect to waste management, provide funding for a WildSafeBC coordinator and work toward making Maple Ridge a bear smart community. 1.3 Cell Towers Presentation • Michael Morden Mr. Morden gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the location of cell towers in Maple Ridge. He suggested that smaller towers are being installed to avoid the public process required by the City, offered suggestions on changes to the City's policy for consideration and requested that staff be directed to make changes to the policy. 1.4 Antenna Siting Policy Suggestions • Ron McNutt, Canadians for Safe Technology Mr. McNutt spoke to the hazards posed by wireless technology and to the medical evidence he has collected which indicates that Safety Code 6 is incorrect. He requested that Council consult with medical professionals prior to making any further decisions on towers and to consider the other suggestions he offered. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2015-063-RZ, Industrial Fence Height Amendment Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7140-2015 to clarify and standardize definitions and regulations for fences and landscaping buffers be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 30, 2015 Page 3 of 5 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. 1102 2011-002-RZ, 25608 Bosonworth Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that rezoning application 2011-002-RZ, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6795-2011, to permit three lots under the RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zone be granted a first one year extension. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. 1103 2012-047-RZ, 22577, 22569, 22557 Royal Crescent and 11771226 Street, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that rezoning application 2012-047-RZ, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6927-2012 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6967-2013, to permit a five storey apartment building with 48 units be granted a final one year extension. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. Note: Councillor Shymkiw excused himself from discussion of Item 1104 at 2:37 p.m. as his family owns property in the vicinity. 1104 2014-092-DP, 20210 113B Avenue, Industrial Development Permit Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer to authorized to sign and seal 2014-092-DP in support of a single-storey industrial building under the M-3 (Business Park) zone. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 30, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 2:40 p.m. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Sale of Municipal Property -2018 Street (20100 block of 1168 Avenue) Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that the sale process of the 201B Street roadway commence. The Property & Risk Manager reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Options -Lease Renewal Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer to allowed to execute the Options for Sexual Health Lease for 2015-2018. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 14, 2015. 1152 City of Maple Ridge Policy 4.16 -Use of Prison Work Crews Staff report dated March 30, 2015 recommending that City of Maple Ridge Policy 4.16 -Use of Prison Work Crews be rescinded as the policy should rest with the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be deferred until discussions are held with the City of Pitt Meadows. Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Committee of the Whole Minutes March 30, 2015 Page 5 of 5 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:45 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil Presiding Member of the Committee