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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26 Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on May 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall , 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor M. Morden Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Work~ and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 OPENING PRAYERS Pastor Brad Warner, from the Burnett Fellowship Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Item 801 -Resolutions to Translink 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 801 -Resolutions to Translink Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 2 of 17 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12, 2009 R/09-235 Minutes Regular Council May 12, 2009 501 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 19, 2009 R/09-236 502 Minutes Special Council May 19, 2009 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 19, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Public Hearing of May 19, 2009 R/09-237 Minutes Public Hearing May 19, 2009 503 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing of May 19, 2009 be received. CARRIED 504 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of May 14, 2009 R/08-238 504 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of May 14, 2009 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 3 of 17 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Maple Ridge Recycling Society Update -Carol Botting, President, Board of Directors Ms. Botting gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining changes to the Recycling Society's weekly blue box pickup schedule taking effect June 1, 2009. 702 Residents for Smart Shopping -R. Watkins and L. Sofarelli Ms. Sofarelli introduced the "Residents for Smart Shopping" group. She spoke to the history of the group, how it was formed and its philosophy. Ms. Sofarelli provided reasons why the "Residents for Smart Shopping" group is advocating for retail development in the Albion Flats area. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Translink Resolutions Deferred from the Council Workshop meeting of May 25, 2009 Mayor Daykin explained the background behind the proposed resolutions for Translink. 801.1 Port Haney West Coast Express Station R/09-239 Translink -Port Haney West Coast Express Station It was moved and seconded That the Mayor write a letter to Translink stating that the District of Maple Ridge will not accept the suggested proposal to close the Port Haney West Coast Express Station when the new Albion Station is operational as the Port Haney Station is critical to achieving the goals of our Downtown Action Plan and densifying our town centre. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 4 of 17 801.2 Albion Ferry Dock R/09-240 Translink Albion Ferry Dock It was moved and seconded That the Mayor write a letter to Translink stating that Translink not proceed to decommission or sell the existing Albion Ferry dock and associated infrastructure pending the outcome of the Albion Area Plan which will consider the potential long term use of the dock facility and access to the Fraser River. CARRIED 802.3 Rebuilding Portion of Roadway R/09-241 Translink Rebuilding Portion Of Roadway It was moved and seconded That the Mayor write a letter to Translink requesting that Translink confirm that the portion of 128 Avenue from 210 Street to 232 Street will be rebuilt to match the standard of the newly constructed roadway west of 210 Street. CARRIED Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting. 802.4 Abernethy Way R/09-242 Translink Abernethy Way It was moved and seconded That the Mayor write a letter to Translink requesting that Translink confirm their support for the construction of Abernethy Way from 232 Street to 240 Street and to provide a time frame that is concurrent with the District's plans and budgets. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 5 of 17 Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting 900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 1000 BY-LAWS Bylaws for Second and Third Reading Note: Items 1001 to 1006 are from the Public Hearing of May 19, 2009 1001 RZ/059/08, 11865 & 11873 Burnett Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6653-2009 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the construction of a 39 unit apartment building Second and third readings R/09-243 RZ/059/09 BL No. 6653-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6653-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1002 RZ/015/08, 11252 Cottonwood Drive 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6652-2009 To adjust the conservation boundary Second and third readings The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that significant work has been done in the District of Maple Ridge in terms of new and innovative stormwater management systems. He also advised that developers are required to hire qualified consultants to work on stormwater management plans. R/09-244 RZ/015/08 BL No. 6652-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6652-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 6 of 17 1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 657 4-2008 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit the construction of 81 townhouses Second and third readings R/09-245 RZ/015/08 BL No. 6574-2008 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6574-2008 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003 RZ/003/09, Beecham Place/108 Avenue/Erskine Street 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6660-2009 To designate from Low/Medium Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential Second and third readings R/09-246 RZ/003/09 BL No. 6660-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6660-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6661-2009 To rezone from RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision of 34 lots into 45 lots Second and third readings R/09-247 RZ/003/09 BL No. 6661-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6661-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 7 of 17 1004 RZ/110/08, 22960-23170 Gilbert Drive (even numbers only) & 13719, 13751, 13819 & 13829 232 Street, and Parcel B of SE ¼ Section 32, Township 32, New Westminster District Reference Plan RP6048 1004.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6649-2009 To amend Figures "2 and 3A" of the Official Community Plan from Eco Clusters, Low Density Urban, Medium Density Residential, Civic Med/High Density Residential, Neighbourhood Park, Conservation to Conservation, Medium/High Density Residential, Neighbourhood Park, Civic, Medium Density Residential and to amend conservation areas Second and third readings R/09-248 RZ/110/08 BL No. 6649-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6649-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1004.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6650-2009 To rezone from CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development) & A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential District), RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), P-1 (Park & School), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), and RST- SV (Street Townhouse-Silver Valley) and to amend text to provide a new Street Townhouse Residential Zone, RST-SV (Street Townhouse-Silver Valley) and provide changes to density to permit the development of approximately 145 townhouse units, 39 single family lots, and 29 street townhouse units, a school/park site and a Neighbourhood Park. Second and third readings The Director of Planning provided information on landscaping expectations and explained the process of revegetating an area. R/09-249 RZ/110/08 BL No. 6650-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6650-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 8 of 17 1005 RZ/054/02, 22600 136 Avenue 1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6642-2009 To amend the conservation area Second and third reading R/09-250 RZ/054/02 BL No. 6642-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third R/09-251 RZ/054/02 Barricading of Existing laneway That Bylaw No. 6642-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED It was moved and seconded That the suggestion to barricade the existing laneway throughout the course of construction and for one year after completion of construction made by the representative for Application RZ/054/02 at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on May 25, 2009 be implemented. CARRIED 1005.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6643-2009 To rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential District) and RST (Street Townhouse Residential) and to amend text to provide a new Street Townhouse Residential Zone, RST (Street Townhouse Residential) to permit the development of 38 single family units and 2 fourplex street townhouse buildings. Second and third reading R/09-252 RZ/054/02 BL No. 6643-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6643-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 9 of 17 1006 RZ/005/09, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6647-2009 To make text amendments to the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510- 1985 in order to eliminate redundancy, amend definitions, simplify wording and clarify requirements. Second and third reading R/09-253 RZ/005/09 BL No. 664 7-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6647-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Bylaws for Final Reading 1007 Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee Bylaw No. 6667-2009 R/09-254 To remove a membership appointment from the Regional District Agricultural Advisory Committee and to add an additional member-at-large Final reading BL No. 6667-2009 Final It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6667-2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1008 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw No. 6668-2009 To identify a maximum number of consecutive terms for Board or Committee members Final reading R/09-255 BL No. 6668-2009 Final It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6668-2009 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 10 of 17 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes -N/A Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/004/06, 12142, 12170, 12140 203 Street; 20468 122 Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated May 12, 2009 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/004/06 to permit a 21 lot subdivision under the P-2 (Special Institutional), R-1 (Residential District) zone. R/09-256 RZ/004/06 First Extension It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/004/06 and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii) Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan; iii) Road dedication as required; iv) Registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant prohibiting basements on this site. CARRIED 1102 AL/011/09, Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, 23375 124A Avenue, 12498 232 Street and 124 76 232 Street Staff report dated April 23, 2009 recommending that application AL/011/09 to exclude 4.87 hectares (12.0 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve not be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 11 of 17 R/09-257 AL/011/09 Not forward to ALC It was moved and seconded That Council not authorize application AL/011/09 to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED 1103 Award of Contract, Barnsdale Street Sanitary Sewer Extension, Local Area Service Staff report dated May 14, 2009 recommending that Contract E04-010- 065:1: Barnsdale Street Sanitary Sewer Extension, Local Area Service be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. R/09-258 Award of Contract Sanitary Sewer Extension It was moved and seconded That Contract E04-010-065.1: Barnsdale Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Area Service be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $44,387.58 (including GST); and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED 1104 Award of Contract, Brown Avenue Extension Phase 2 Staff report dated May 15, 2009 recommending that Tender ITT-OPS09- 100, be awarded to Tag Construction and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 12 of 17 R/09-259 Award of Tender Brown Avenue Phase 2 It was moved and seconded That Tender ITT-OPS09-100 be awarded to Tag Construction Ltd. in the amount of $206,134.95 inclusive of GST; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED 1105 4th Annual Iron Mountain Triathlon Staff report dated April 21, 2009 recommending authorization for the use of municipal streets for the 4th Annual Iron Mountain Triathlon on Sunday, June 21, 2009. R/09-260 Use of Streets Iron Mountain Triathlon It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the 4th Annual Iron Mountain Triathlon on Sunday, June 21, 2009, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule 'A' attached to the staff report dated April 21, 2009 are met. CARRIED 1106 Canada Day Event Staff report dated May 1, 2009 recommending authorization for the use of municipal streets for the annual Canada Day Event on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. R/09-261 Use of Streets Canada Day Event It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Canada Day Event on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule 'A' attached to the staff report dated May 1, 2009 are met. CARRIED Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 13 of 17 1107 Caribbean Street Festival Staff report dated May 15, 2009 recommending authorization for the use of municipal streets for the Caribbean Street Festival on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2009. R/09-262 Use of Streets Caribbean Street Festival It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Caribbean Street Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2009 and Sunday, July 12, 2009, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule 'A' attached to the staff report dated May 15, 2009 are met. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended April 30, 2009 Staff report dated May 8, 2009 recommending that the disbursements for April 2009 be approved. R/09-263 Disbursements April 2009 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended April 30, 2009 be approved. General Payroll Purchase Card $7,731,396 $1,366,840 $ 99,492 $ 9.197.728 CARRIED 1132 Tax Rate Bylaws -Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District and Albion Dyking District Staff report dated May 8, 2009 recommending that Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6670-2009 and Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6671-2009 be given first, second and third readings. Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 14 of 17 R/09-264 BL No. 6670-2009 BL No. 6671-2009 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 6670-2009 and Bylaw No. 6671-2009 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Parks and Leisure Services Fees and Charges Staff report dated May 20, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6664-2009 be given first, second and third readings. R/09-265 BL No. 6664-2009 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6664-2009 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Correspondence -Nil Other Committee Issues -Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Review of the Metro Vancouver Draft Regional Growth Strategy R/09-266 Metro Vancouver Draft Regional Growth Strategy It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated May 21, 2009 titled "Review of the Regional Growth Strategy Comments" listing the resolutions passed by Council at the May 4, 2009 Workshop and the Special Council Meeting of May 19, 2009 be forwarded to Metro Vancouver and serve as formal comments on the Regional Growth Strategy, Metro Vancouver 2040, Shaping Our Future (Draft -February 2009). Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 15 of 17 R/09-267 Metro Vancouver Draft Regional Growth Strategy AMENDMENT It was moved and seconded That the following text be added after the text "after May 19, 2009 -"be amended to label the Mapping Decisions Chart as Appendix II and that all references in the report to the mapping decisions chart refer to it as Mapping Decisions Chart - Appendix II and that the report as amended." CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs-OPPOSED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil 1400 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Daykin announced that Metro Vancouver has purchased 23 hectares of land to add to the Blaney Bog Regional Park. He announced that the work being done on 224th Street was close to completion and that volunteer groups have been involved in the cleanup of the downtown area. Mayor Daykin attended the Silver Valley Spring Fling and officially cut the ribbon for the opening of the new playground in Maple Ridge Park. He also attended New Westminster's 150 year celebration. Mayor Daykin reminded residents that June 1 to June 7 is Seniors' Week. He advised that June 14 will be the official opening of the Golden Ears Bridge for pedestrians and June 16 for vehicles. He encouraged the public to attend the Operating Engineers Open House on June 19. 1500 COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Councillor Ashlie No report Councillor Ashlie commented on the paramedics strike. Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 16 of 17 Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck participated in a tour of the Pitt Meadows Airport sponsored by the Pitt Meadows Airport Society. She also attended the opening of the Randy Herman Community Safety Building. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a tour of the Pitt Meadows Airport, an Economic Development Committee meeting and a meeting of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues. He advised that Accessibility Awards will be held on June 1 at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre. Councillor Hogarth encouraged residents to volunteer for the BC Disability Games. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attended the Silver Valley Spring Fling in Maple Ridge Park and the opening of the Randy Herman Community Safety Building. He advised that June 14 is the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event. He also encouraged residents to attend the SPCA Open House on May 30. Councillor Morden No report Councillor King Councillor King attended the 'Livable Cities' Conference in Portland, Oregon. She shared photos taken in Portland which highlighted the city's public transit system. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Paula Panek Ms. Panek asked that if Council is requesting clarification from Metro Vancouver on rural designation in the Regional Growth Strategy why is clarification on the term urban not being sought as well. Mayor Daykin advised that a public meeting attended by Mr. Johnny Carline, CAO of Metro Vancouver, to further discuss the regional growth strategy is scheduled for June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Council Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 17 of 17 1900 Ms. Panek stated that the Official Community Plan reflects the community process and asked about the origin for the need to change existing agricultural designations to urban in the draft Metro Vancouver plan in the expectation of a future plan. Betty von Hardenberg Ms. von Harden berg asked if the public will have the opportunity to ask questions at the meeting being attended by Mr. Carline. Mayor Daykin advised that the meeting on June 16 will follow the same format as a Council Workshop. Ken Knechtel Mr. Knechtel noted that the resolution pertaining to funding to expand 128 Avenue from 224 Street to 232 Street should include Abernethy Way. Ken Hemminger Mr. Hemminger asked if annual reports on progress in tree planting from Ecosystem Restoration Associates Inc. are available. He expressed that an agrologist report and hydrologist report should accompany applications for properties applying for removal from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Bernice Rolls Ms. Rolls asked what will happen to the Maple Ridge downtown area if another shopping centre is built elsewhere. She also asked when Council will follow what is stated in the Official Community Plan pertaining to the development of neighbourhoods. Ms. Rolls wished to know why Council is not passing along the Environmentally Sensitive Mapping to Metro Vancouver. ADJOURNMENT -9:14 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer