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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-02 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfNovember 2, 2015 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Councillor C. Bell Councillor K. Duncan Councillor B. Masse Councillor T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Mayor N. Read Councillor G. Robson City of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Appointed Staff P. Gill, Acting Chief Administrative Officer/General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services W. McCormick, Acting General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services F. Quinn, Manager of 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 J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support D. Hall, Planner 2 R. MacNair, Manager of Bylaws and Licences Deputy Mayor Shymkiw announced the addition of Item 1.2 Fire Apparatus Service Life Analysis from the November 2, 2015 Council Workshop to the Committee of the Whole agenda. 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Golden Ears Winter Club Presentation • Jeff Cawker, President, Board of Directors Mr. Cawker gave a power point presentation providing an overview of the Golden Ears Winter Club including its history, finances, tournaments, programs, and membership. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 2, 2015 Page 2 of 4 1.2 Fire Apparatus Service Life Analysis The Manager of Corporate Planning and Sustainability reviewed the staff report dated November 2, 2015 which provided information on the truck replacement practice of the Fire Department. The Deputy Fire Chief expanded on the considerations of the Fire Department when determining whether to replace a vehicle. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2015-062-AL, 20232 Powell Avenue, Non-Farm Use Application Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Non-Farm Use Application No. 2015-062-AL to allow a family daycare be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Planner read the recommendation. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 10, 2015. 1102 2015-181-RZ, 12117 Laity Street, RS-1 to R-1 Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7158-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a subdivision of approximately six lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Community Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes November 2, 2015 Page 3 of 4 • Development Proposal • Considerations • Proposed Site Plan • Recommendation in staff report Jonathan Craig, Applicant Mr. Craig provided clarification of discussions held with neighbouring property owners. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 10, 2015. 1103 Fraser Valley lntermunicipal Business Licence Program Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the continuance of the Fraser Valley lntermunicipal Business Licence on a permanent basis be approved and that Maple Ridge lntermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175-2015 be given first, second and third reading. The Manager of Bylaws and Licences provided further details of the program. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 10, 2015. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Proposed Cottonwood Cell Tower -Support For Next Steps Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at 11400 Cottonwood Drive by SBA Inc. be supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement and that SBA be required to complete stipulated conditions prior to undertaking construction. The Director of Corporate Support reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 10 , 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 2, 2015 Page 4 of 4 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -1:55 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Nick Peereboom Mr. Peereboom indicated his home is closest to the proposed Cottonwood cell tower and he has requested that Industry Canada require that the tower be set further away from his home. He felt the tower would be an impediment to future development of his property. Timothy Karrys Mr. Karrys reported on the total number of residents who oppose the location of the proposed Cottonwood cell tower and spoke to the lower health standards set by the federal government with respect to the placement of these towers.