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COUNCIL MEETING
January 12, 2010
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on January 12, 2010 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
300
1201
Pastor Brad Holliman, Word in Action Church
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Final Authorizing Resolution for 108th Avenue and the Issuance of
Expropriation Notice
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400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1201
500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 15, 2009
R/2010-028 501
Minutes
Regular Council It was moved and seconded
December 15, 2009
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December
15, 2009 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
502 Minutes of the Council Business Planning Meetings of November 30 and
December 1, 2009
R/2010-029
Minutes
Council Business
Planning
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Business Planning Meetings of
November 30, 2009 and December 1, 2009 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
503 Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 15, 2009
R/2010-030
Minutes
Public Hearing It was moved and seconded
December 15, 2009
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 15, 2009
be received.
CARRIED
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504 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of
December 10, 15, 18, 21(2), 23(2), 24(2), 2009.
R/2010-031
Minutes
Development Agmt It was moved and seconded
Committee
That the Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
Meetings of December 10, 15, 18, 21(2), 23(2), 24(2), 2009
be received.
CARRIED
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
700 DELEGATIONS
701 Residents for Smart Shopping
-Leslie Sofarelli, Ruth Watkins, Jurgen Eichmann
Ms. Watkins, representative for Residents for Smart Shopping, spoke to the
need for greater shopping and conveniences in Maple Ridge to encourage
residents to shop locally. She expressed concern pertaining to the ongoing
residential growth in the Albion area with no planning as to where families
will shop and the imbalance between the residential and
commercial/industrial tax base. She also expressed concern with the
timeline of the Albion Area Plan and requested that the process be
expedited.
702 Spirit of BC Community Committee
-Bonnie Telup, Kyle Mclellan, Cheryl Johnson
Ms. Tel up gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the history of the bid
for the 2010 Olympics, spoke to the involvement of the communities of
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and summarized the Legacy Projects. She
invited all residents to attend the broadcast of the Olympic Opening
Ceremonies at the Act on February 12.
Ms. Johnson spoke to the initiative to "Live Red" to support Canadian
athletes during the Olympics.
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Mr. Mclelland displayed an official Olympic Torch. He announced that the
Torch Run will come to Maple Ridge on February 8 and advised on the
activities planned to coincide with the event. He also advised that the
Paralympic Torch Relay will come through Maple Ridge on March 10 and
encouraged all residents to come out to both torch runs
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
1000 BY-LAWS
Bylaws for Final Reading
1001 Maple Ridge 2010-2014 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6708-2009
To establish the 2010-2014 Financial Plan
Final reading
R/2010-032
BL No. 6708-2009
Final reading It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6708-2009 be adopted.
CARRIED
1002 Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control Amending Bylaw No. 6693-2009
To provide for a reduced license fee for dogs acquired after August 1st of
any given year
Final reading
R/2010-033
BL No. 6693-2009
Final reading It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6693-2009 be adopted.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes -December 14, 2009
R/2010-034
Minutes
cow
December 14, 2009
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of
December 14, 2009 be received.
CARRIED
Public Works and Development Services
1101 RZ/078/09, 22525, 22515, 22505, 22491 Brown Avenue, RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated December 15, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6707-2009 to permit construction of a four-
storey, wood frame, 77 unit residential apartment building be given first
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2010-035
RZ/078/09
BL No. 6707-2009 It was moved and seconded
First reading
1. That Bylaw No. 6707-2009 be given first reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing; and
2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to
final reading:
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;
ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement
including the deposit of security as outlined in the
Agreement;
iii. Road dedication as required;
iv. Consolidation of the development site;
v. Removal of the existing buildings;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the
Visitor Parking.
CARRIED
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1102 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 138/09, 20636 Tyner
Avenue
Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending that Latecomer Charges
be imposed and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
Latecomer Agreement LC 138/09.
R/2010-036
Latecomer
Agreement
LC 138/09
It was moved and seconded
That with respect to the development of lands located at
20636 Tyner Avenue, be it resolved:
1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services
is, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality and
that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the
owner of the land being developed; and
2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or
extended services on the parcels and in the amounts as
set out in the staff report dated January 4, 2010; and
further
3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 138/09 with
the developer of the said lands.
CARRIED
1103 Olympic Torch Relay
Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending the use of municipal
streets be authorized for the Olympic Torch Relay, on Monday, February 8,
2010.
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R/2010-037
Use of Streets
Olympic Torch Relay It was moved and seconded
That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Olympic
Torch Relay on Monday, February 8, 2010, provided the
conditions outlined in Schedule 'A' attached to the staff report
dated January 4, 2010 are met.
CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Adjustments to the 2009 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated December 11, 2009 submitting information on changes
to the 2009 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB
Roll 09.
For information only
1132 Adjustments to the 2009 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated December 31, 2009 submitting information on changes
to the 2009 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB
Roll 10.
For information only
Community Development and Recreation Service
1151 North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association Request to Locate an Indoor
Ring at the Albion Fairgrounds
Staff report dated December 16, 2009 recommending that staff be
directed to proceed with research into the feasibility of locating an indoor
riding ring and stables at the Albion Fairgrounds as requested by the North
Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association.
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R/2010-038
Indoor Riding Ring
At Albion It was moved and seconded
That, on the recommendation of the Parks and Leisure
Services Commission, staff be directed to proceed with
research into the feasibility of locating an indoor riding ring
and stables at the Albion Fairgrounds as requested by the
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association in the fashion
described in the staff report dated December 16, 2009
including:
1. advertising the intent to lease in accordance with the
Community Charter;
2. endorsement being received from the Fairgrounds
Advisory Committee, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Agricultural Association and other current users of the
facility;
3. an acceptable design and construction agreement being
entered into;
4. an appropriate lease agreement being prepared for
consideration by the Parks and Leisure Services
Commission.
CARRIED
1152 Silver Valley Parks -Proposed Naming
Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending that staff be authorized
to name neighbourhood parks in the Silver Valley Neighbourhood after
specific trees and vegetation.
R/2010-039
Proposed Parks
Naming -Silver
Valley Parks
It was moved and seconded
That staff be authorized to name neighbourhood parks in the
Silver Valley Neighbourhood after specific trees and vegetation
as contained in the staff report dated January 4, 2010.
CARRIED
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Correspondence -Nil
Other Committee Issues -Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1201 Final Authorizing Resolution for 108th Avenue and the Issuance of
Expropriation Notice
Staff report dated January 6, 2010 recommending that a road
expropriation action in order to obtain the full road right-of-way for 108th
Avenue in the Albion Area be approved.
R/2010-040
Issuance of
Expropriation Notice It was moved and seconded
108th Avenue
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the District of Maple
Ridge, pursuant to Section 18 of the Expropriation Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 125, as the Approving Authority for the
expropriation contemplated in the Expropriation Notice dated
November 24, 2009 registered in the Lower Mainland Land
Title Office under number 881124624, with no inquiry being
available pursuant to that Act since the expropriation is for the
purpose of a linear development, does approve that
expropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corporate Officer is
authorized and directed to:
Sign and seal a Certificate of Approval of Expropriation in Form
5 under Section 18(2) of the Expropriation Act;
Give notice of the approval of the expropriation under Section
18 of the Expropriation Act;
Pay into Court the payment required under Section 20 of the
Expropriation Act and give notice of the payment into Court,
together with a copy of the appraisal report(s);
Sign and seal the Vesting Notice in Form 9 under Section 23 of
the Expropriation Act; and
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1400
1500
File or cause to be filed the Vesting Notice in the Land Title
Office and give notice of it under Section 20 of the
Expropriation Act.
CARRIED
RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Daykin
Mayor Daykin wished all residents a Happy New Year. He attended the CP
Rail Holiday Train event and a luncheon at the Asante Center.
Mayor Daykin encouraged residents to attend a Metro Vancouver hosted
public meeting to be held at the ECRA Centre on January 13 as a forum to
gather feedback on the draft Regional Growth Strategy.
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Councillor Hogarth
Councillor Hogarth wished all residents a Happy New Year.
Councillor Dueck
Councillor Dueck wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie attended meetings of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Parks & Leisure Services Commission and the Social Planning Advisory
Committee.
Councillor Speirs
Councillor Speirs attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Parks & Leisure Services Commission. He advised of a rally to be held on
January 20 to support Extra Foods employees.
Councillor Morden
Councillor Morden wished all a Happy New Year. He attended meetings of
the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and the Downtown Maple Ridge
Business Improvement Association. Councillor Morden volunteered at the
Christmas Haven.
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Councillor King
Councillor King wished all a Happy New Year. She attended the CP Rail
Holiday Train event and meetings of the Fraser Valley Regional Library and
the Social Planning Advisory Committee.
OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Diana Williams
Ms. Williams asked whether the downtown area of Maple Ridge will be
taken into consideration during the planning process for the Albion Area
and whether it is wise to build in the Albion Area when the downtown area
is showing signs of trouble. She also asked if Council is concerned about
and committed to, the protection of farmland and whether the general
public will be involved in the Albion Plan process.
Mayor Daykin advised that it is critical for the general public to be involved
in the process.
Andre Schneider
Mr. Schneider asked whether Council has considered leaving the Albion
Flats green and proceed instead with facilitating and creating zoning to
establish shopping in the downtown core.
Rod Smelser
Mr. Smelser asked whether sidewalks and adequate lighting will be
installed along 216th Street between Dewdney Truck and the Lougheed
Highway, expressing concern for pedestrian safety along that portion of
216th.
Mayor Daykin suggested that Mr. Smelser meet with the General Manager,
Public Works and Development Services for further discussion.
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Stuart Pledge
Mr. Pledge questioned the rationale for the reduction in Development Cost
Charges. He also asked why Council has asked Metro Vancouver to
increase the urban area in the draft regional growth strategy.
The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services explained the cost
adjustment in the Development Cost Charges.
Mayor Daykin advised on the urban designation in the draft regional growth
strategy.
Gerry Pinel
Mr. Pinel asked if everyone understood the implications of climate change
on food supply. He also asked if the term "peak oil" was understood and
explained the link between food supply and the price of crude oil. He
asked where food will be grown should all our land be paved over.
ADJOURNMENT -8:16 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer