HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-20 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfApril 20, 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
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
A. Kopystynski, Planner 2
D. Hall, Planner 2
Note: Councillor Duncan participated in the meeting via telephone.
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTA T/ONS
1.1 Chickens as Pets
• Carol Campos
Ms. Campos gave a power point presentation highlighting the benefits of
keeping chickens. She requested that Council consider allowing chickens in the
urban area of Maple Ridge or at least allow them on parcels smaller than one
acre in the rural area.
1.2 Waste Management of Canada Co rp. -Proposed Municipally Administered
Garbage Collection System
• Alex Limongelli, Public Sector Manager, BC
Mr. Limongelli gave a power point presentation providing an overview of the
services of Waste Management of Canada Corp. and highlighting the benefits of
a municipal waste collection system.
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 2014-120-RZ, 23075, 23070, 23025, 23095, 23089, 23060 and
23054 Loughway Highway; 11383 and 11305 232 Street, RS-3 to RM-1, RST,
R-2 and C-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7139-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RST (Street Townhouse
Residential), R-2 (Urban Residential District) and C-2 (Community Commercial)
to permit 73 R-2 lots, 68 units of RST-type rowhouses, 144 units of RM-1
townhouses and 3530 square metres of commercial floor space be denied.
A. Kopystynski gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Policy Summary Analysis
• Commercial Land Use Analysis
• Alternatives
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
1102 2015-021-RZ, 24070 132 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7142-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to
allow future subdivision into approximately three single family residential lots
be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as
described on Schedules A, B, E, F, G and J of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a subdivision application.
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A. Kopystynski gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Subdivision Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1103 2014-013-RZ, 23895124 Avenue, 12507, 12469, 12555 and
12599 240 Street, Addendum to First Reading
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 providing information on revisions to
Application No. 2014-013-RZ.
D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1104 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1 and R-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 to amend the Urban Area
Boundary and to designate from Agricultural to Urban Residential and to
Conservation for areas around the watercourse be given first and second
readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
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Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to
permit subdivision of approximately 68 lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Planner (DH) gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Development Considerations
• Proposed Subdivision Plan
• Elevations
• Streetsca pe
• Off-Site Enhancement
• Agricultural Buffer
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1105 2015-080-DP, 11406 205 Street, Heritage Alteration Permit
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2015-080-DP to allow revitalization and
renovation work to be carried out on the Whitehead Residence in Hammond.
A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the
following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Site Plan
• Historical Context
• Whitehead Residence
• Sections and Detail
• Elevations of Current Residence and Proposed Elevation
• Addition Highlighted
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Note: Councillor Bell excused herself from the discussion of Item 1106 at 2:03 p.m.
as her daughter attends Meadowridge School.
1106 2014-118-AL, 12266 240 Street, Application for Non-Farm Use
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that non-farm use
Application No. 2014-118-AL for a northern expansion of the existing
Meadowridge School site be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Development Considerations
Don Hincks. representative of Meadowridge School
Mr. Hincks responded to questions of Council on possible plans for the
property.
Hugh Burke. representative of Meadowridge School
Mr. Burke provided clarification on the potential uses of the property for
outdoor education
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Note: Councillor Bell returned to the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
1107 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Ticket
Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 7061-2014 to update the parent
Ticketing Bylaw with recently amended offences in various bylaws be given
first, second and third readings.
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The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided clarification on the
amendments in the bylaw.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting for discussion of Item 1108 as he has a
friend who is applying for a cigarette licensed establishment in the
community. Mayor Read was asked to Chair in his stead.
1108 Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Smoking
Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7151-2015 to add an additional definition to
"smoke or smoking" to ensure that e-cigarettes are prohibited be given first,
second and third readings.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Note: Councillor Robson returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair.
1109 Award of Contract, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning -South
Alouette and Kanaka Creek Watersheds
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Contract 11-5255-20-
061, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning -South Alouette and
Kanaka Creek Watersheds be awarded to Urban Systems Limited and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1110 Drinking Water Quality Report 2014
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 providing information on the regulatory
framework and water quality monitoring data for 2014.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
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3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Rock Ridge Cell Tower -Support for Next Steps
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the construction and
operation of a telecommunications tower at 13550 240 Street by SBA Inc. be
supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign a Licence of
Occupation Agreement and that SBA be required to complete specific work
prior to undertaking construction of the tower.
The Director of Corporate Support reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1132 Maple Ridge Council Procedure Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Council
Procedure Amending Bylaw No. 7149-2015 to remove Mayor and Councillor
Reports and the Moment of Reflection from the Council Meeting agenda be
given first, second and third readings.
The Manager of Legislative Services reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1133 Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association Director Position
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that staff be directed to
request that the Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association amend
their establishing constitution to remove local government elected officials
from being directors on their Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
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1134 2015 Tax Rates Bylaws -Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District and Albion
Dyki ng District
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Albion Dyking District
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 714 7-2015 be given first, second and third readings and
that Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7148-2015 be given first,
second and third readings.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1135 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2015
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for
the month ended March 31, 2015 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1136 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the 2014 Consolidated
Financial Statements be accepted.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1137 2015 Council Expenses
Staff report dated April 14, 2015 providing updated Council expenses
recorded to the end of March for 2015.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
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1138 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Development Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 7144-2015 be given
first, second and third readings.
The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1139 Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015-
2019 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7145-2015 be given first, second and third
readings.
The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
1140 Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates Bylaw
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015
Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7146-2015 be given first, second and third
readings.
The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
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6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -2:40 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil
G. R6bson, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee