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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-24 Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 24, 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 Works 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 Harry Loewen, East Ridge Community Fellowship 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 801 2010 Council Meeting Schedule 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of Item 801. Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 2 of 15 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2009. R/09-462 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded November 10, 2009 That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2009 R/09-463 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 17, 2009 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2009 be received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 3, 6, 10, 16, and 17(2), 2009. R/09-464 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 3, 6, 10, 16, and 17(2), 2009 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Spirit of Community Awards Ian Brooks, Chair, Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee Mr. Brooks presented Spirit of Community Awards to Dan McLeod, Panago Pizza, Don Sheppard, Fuller Watson, and Shanti Ang. Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 3 of 15 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 2010 Council Meeting Schedule Staff report dated November 17, 2009 recommending adoption of the 2010 Council Meeting Schedule as presented. R/09-465 2010 Council Meeting Schedule R/09-466 2010 Council Meeting Schedule It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Council meeting schedule attached to the staff report dated November 17, 2009 be adopted. It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Council meeting schedule be amended to reschedule the August 30 Council Workshop, Closed Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to August 9 and to reschedule the August 31 Public Hearing and Council Meeting to August 10. DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Morden -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 4 of 15 1000 BY-LAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1003.2 are from the Public Hearing of November 17, 2009 Bylaws for Second and Third Readings 1001 RZ/104/06, 10578 2458 Street & 10601 Jackson Road 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6697-2009 To amend the conservation area from Low/Medium Density Residential to Conservation Second and third readings R/09-467 RZ/104/06 BL No. 6697-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6697-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6698-2009 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the subdivision of approximately 18 single family lots Second and third readings R/09-468 Rz/104/06 BL No. 6698-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6698-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1002 RZ/026/07, 23616132 Avenue 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6694-2009 To adjust conservation boundaries Second and third readings Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 5 of 15 R/09-469 RZ/026/07 BL No. 6694-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6694-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6695-2009 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and R-1 (Residential District) to permit the development of 12 townhouses and one single family lot. Second and third readings R/09-470 RZ/026/07 BL No. 6695-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6695-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003 RZ/015/09, 13887 /13893 Silver Valley Road & 13910 232 Street 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6657-2009 To adjust boundaries from Open Space, Low Density Urban and Low/Medium Density Residential to Low Density Urban, Open Space, and Low/Medium Density Residential Second and third readings R/09-471 RZ/015/09 BL No. 6657-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6657-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 6 of 15 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6658-2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the future subdivision of approximately 33 single family lots. Second and third readings R/09-472 RZ/015/09 BL No. 6658-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6658-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 RZ/041/09, 12905 and 12930 246 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6683-2009 Staff report dated November 13, 2009 recommending final reading To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit subdivision into 4 suburban single family lots not less than 1 acre each. Final reading R/09-473 RZ/041/09 BL No. 6683-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6683-2009 be adopted. Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes -November 16, 2009 CARRIED Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 7 of 15 R/09-474 Minutes cow November 16, 2009 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 16, 2009 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/040/09, 24554 102 Avenue (Lower Jackson Farm) & Lot A LMP 42378 at 100 Avenue and 248 Street (Upper Jackson Farm), Application to Metro Vancouver Regional District to Amend Regional Context Statement Staff report dated November 9, 2009 recommending that Metro Vancouver be requested to accept an amendment to the Regional Context Statement and to the land use designation as in the Official Community Plan. The Director of Planning advised that the application forwarded to Metro Vancouver will include the 1st reading report as well as accompanying material. R/09-475 RZ/040/09 Request to amend Regional Context Statement It was moved and seconded That the Metro Vancouver Regional District be requested to accept an amendment to the Regional Context Statement and the land use designation as shown on Schedule "B" of the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan for the subject property located at 100 Avenue and 248 Street -Upper Jackson Farm. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie and Councillor King-OPPOSED Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 8 of 15 1102 RZ/044/09, 11213, 11247, 11263, 11299 and 11333 240Street, RS-3 to C-1 and RM-1 Staff report dated November 10, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6684-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6685-2009 and Bylaw No. 6696-2009 to permit the construction of a commercial/ mixed use building and 165 townhouses be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/09-476 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6684-2009 It was moved and seconded BL No. 6685-2009 BL No. 6696-2009 First reading 1. That Bylaw No. 6684-2009 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 6684-2009 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of a public hearing on the bylaw; 3. That Bylaw No. 6684-2009 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6684-2009 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Bylaw No. 6685-2009 and Bylaw No. 6696-2009 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and that the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Schedule "B" and "C" of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a "Housing Agreement" stating that the apartments units above the commercial building will be restricted to residential rental units; Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 9 of 15 v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the parking dedicated to the residential rental units; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the habitat protection areas outside the dedicated park area vii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement for municipal services must be registered at the Land Title office; viii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement for the multi-purpose trail on strata property must be registered at the Land Title Office; ix. Road dedication as required; x. Park dedication as required; xi. Consolidation of the development site; xii. Removal of the existing buildings; xiii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor parking on the townhouse strata lot. CARRIED 1103 AL/060/09, 23589 and 23571 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated November 9, 2009 requesting direction to staff whether application AL/060/09 to exclude 3.5 hectares (8.9 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve should or should not go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission ("ALC") and recommending that the application not be forwarded to the ALC. R/09-477 AL/060/09 It was moved and seconded That Application AL/060/09 not be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 10 of 15 1104 DP/DVP/058/09, 20611 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated November 4, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/058/09 to vary the height of a front entry element and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/058/09 in support of a renovation and expansion of the Honda dealership building. R/09-478 DVP/058/09 DP/058/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/058/09 respecting property located at 20611 Lougheed Highway; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/058/09. CARRIED 1105 DVP/037 /08, 24369 126 Avenue Staff report dated November 6, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/037 /08 to reduce minimum lot width and to vary road carriageway width. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. R/09-479 DVP/037/08 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/037 /08 respecting property located at 24369 126 Avenue. CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 11 of 15 1106 Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park Staff report dated November 2, 2009 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa Clause Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 5, 2009. R/09-480 Use of Streets Santa Claus Parade It was moved and seconded Christmas Festival In the Park That use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 5, 2009, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule 'A' attached to the staff report dated November 2, 2009 are met. CARRIED 1107 Bicycle Advisory Committee Bylaw No. 6682-2009 Staff report dated October 7, 2009 recommending that the Bicycle Advisory Committee Bylaw No. 6682-2009 to include an additional citizen at large representative for the City of Pitt Meadows be given first, second and third readings. R/09-481 Bicycle Advisory Committee It was moved and seconded BL No. 6682-2009 Three readings That Bylaw No. 6682-2009 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 6705-2009 Staff report dated October 29, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 6705-2009 to amend development cost charges be given first, second and third readings. Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 12 of 15 The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services advised on the review procedure for development cost charges. R/09-482 BL No. 6705-2009 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6705-2009 be given first, second and third readings; That staff be instructed to forward Bylaw No. 6705-2009 to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval, and That staff be instructed to amend the 2009-2013 Financial Plan Bylaw to align the proposed Development Cost Imposition Charge Amending Bylaw No. 6705-2009. CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1132 Adjustments to 2009 Collector's Roll Staff report dated November 2, 2009 submitting information on changes to the 2009 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB Rolls 06, 07 and 08. For information only Community Development and Recreation Service -Nil Correspondence -Ni I Other Committee Issues -Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS -Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 13 of 15 1400 1500 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended the opening of a new multi-cultural services centre at the Family Education and Support Centre and an appreciation luncheon for the volunteers of the Cythera House Thrift Store. He also attended a meeting of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and a Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Dialogue forum. He encouraged all residents to think about purchasing gifts with less packaging, consume less and recycle and reuse more during the Christmas Season. Mayor Daykin reminded residents that the Christmas Farmer's Market will be held on November 5th to coincide with the Santa Claus Parade and the Christmas Festival in the Park. COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie participated in the Remembrance Day ceremony and attended a meeting of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. She reminded residents that the 2010 Olympic Torch run will come through Maple Ridge on February 8. Councillor Ashlie also attended the Maple Ridge Community Foundation Awards and a Community Action for Seniors' Independence ("CASI") meeting. She spoke to the fundraising efforts of the Maple Ridge Chapter of the Soroptimist Foundation. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attend the Remembrance Day ceremony. He attended a Metro Vancouver Solid Waste presentation, the Family and Education Support Centre's opening of its multi-cultural centre and meetings of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Municipal Insurance Association. Councillor Speirs reminded residents of a conference on November 28 being hosted by the Community Heritage Commission and the annual sale on November 29 by the Whonnock Beavers at the Whonnock Lake Centre. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended an Arts Council meeting and the grand opening of the Maple Heights townhouse complex. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Remembrance Day ceremony, a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a Community Action for Seniors' Independence ("CASI") meeting. He reminded residents of several upcoming community events including the opening night for the play "Rent" at Garibaldi Secondary School, the Garibaldi Art Show at the ACT, a Chamber of Commerce November Business Mixer, the November 27 start for Operation Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 14 of 15 1600 1700 1800 Red Nose and the 7th Annual Country Christmas Concert hosted by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended the Remembrance Day ceremony. He also attended a Metro Vancouver Solid Waste presentation and a Maple Ridge Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues meeting. He encouraged residents to volunteer for various organizations within the municipality. Councillor King Councillor King attended the Remembrance Day ceremony. She also attended meetings of the Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee. She spoke to a donation made on behalf of the Dacosta family to the Maple Ridge Public Library through the Frank Cowen Foundation, Cowen's Read-A-Thon Program. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Betty von Hardenberg Ms. von Hardenberg asked whether amendments to the regional context statement pertaining to the Jackson Farm issue will trigger a public hearing. She also asked what the exact wording of the amendment of the regional context statement will be and whether background documents relating to the request will also be forwarded to Metro Vancouver and if so, when the information will be sent. Mayor Daykin advised that staff will provide him with information pertaining to the triggering of a Public Hearing. The Director of Planning clarified that the amendment going to Metro Vancouver is not a text amendment but a mapping amendment which requires recognition by Metro Vancouver. She also advised on the documents and information which will be provided to Metro Vancouver. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that documents forwarded to Metro Vancouver will be available to the public. Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 15 of 15 1900 ADJOURNMENT -8:36 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer