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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-23 Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING February 23, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on February 23, 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 Other Staff as Required B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws 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 Susan Cockburn, Alpha Canada Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 2 of 21 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following changes Item 601 to follow Item 700 Delegations Item 1006 Withdrawn 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 9, 2010 R/2010-105 Minutes Regular Council February 9, 2010 501 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 9, 2010 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of February 16, 2010 R/2010-106 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded February 16, 2010 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of February 16, 2010 be received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of February 3, 4 and 9(3), 2010 R/2010-107 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of February 3, 4, 9(3) and 16, 2010 be received . CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 3 of 21 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL Note: Item 601 followed Item 703 601 Progress Update to Citizens to cover January 2009 to February 2010 -Mayor Daykin Mayor Daykin gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting activities between January 2009 and February 2010 and outlining work accomplished and projects completed over the course of the year. He spoke to the District's priorities for 2010. 7 00 DELEGATIONS 701 Hats for Haiti -Alouette Elementary School Students Students from the Alouette Leadership Club provided a background on the club and the projects the club has been involved with. They introduced their current project called "Hats for Haiti" whereby donations for hats are put towards funds for the earthquake victims of Haiti. The students challenged Maple Ridge residents to wear one of their hats to school or work on March 5. 702 Volunteer Recognition Program -Kathryn Baird, Events and Volunteer Coordinator The Events and Volunteer Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Volunteer Recognition Program. She also provided information on the Volunteer Management Software used by the program to track statistics which allow for recognition of volunteers, aid with recruitment and management of volunteers and provides for collection of feedback from volunteers. Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 4 of 21 703 Haney Horsemen Association -Acknowledgment of the Equine/Motor Vehicle Accident Free Year 2009 -Dianne Stoesz, President; Bill Archibald, HHA Trail Advisor and Director; Dave Smith, Vice President and Chair of the Trails Committee Ms. Stoesz announced that 2009 has been an equine/motor vehicle accident free year. She presented Council with a picture in thanks for the support for the continued development and protection of horse trails in the community. Mr. Archibald spoke to the scope and responsibility of the Haney Horsemen Association, to the achievements of the association and the trail network built within the District of Maple Ridge. Mr. Smith addressed the ongoing commitment of the Haney Horsemen Association to partnerships within the community and spoke to the value of the volunteers involved in the organization. He advised on the trails looked after by the volunteers and spoke to the need for a continued partnership with the District of Maple Ridge and for future infrastructure for the equestrian community. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 800 Status of Remedial Orders Issued to Owners and Strata for property located at 11723 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC (commonly known as Northumberland Court) Staff report dated February 4, 2010 recommending consideration of a remedial action requirement on the owner of Strata Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the owners of Strata Plan NW8 to demolish Strata Lots 5, 6,7 and 8 and that remedial action requirements be considered for any new owner of Strata Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8. Appendices are available upon request to the Clerk's Department 800.1 Presentation of staff report dated February 4, 2010 The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided a status report on the strata lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 at 11723 Fraser Street. Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 5 of 21 800.2 The Manager of Inspection Services advised on the deficiencies in the building's structural integrity, and the gas, electrical and plumbing systems. The Fire Chief advised on the December 19, 2009 fire at the Northumberland complex. He reported that the building has been unsecured on different occasions and that persons have been living within the dwelling. He also reported on the hazardous materials contained in the units and advised that a fire starting at these premises will spread rapidly due to the lack of fire separation walls. Fire fighters will not be able to enter this structure to safely fight a fire or rescue anyone that may be inside. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws advised that very little work has been carried out on the buildings since April 2009. He also advised on meetings held with a potential purchaser. Presentations by affected property owners (5 minutes each) Ghalib Rawji Mr. Rawji identified himself as the potential new owner of the Northumberland Complex and advised on the conditions of sale. He also advised on work currently being done at the site which included removal of combustible materials, removal of all debris from crawl spaces and vacant areas and the placement of on site security personnel. Mr. Rawji spoke to his intentions for the property in the future and indicated that he will be investigating further options with District staff. He requested that remedial action against himself be put on hold until the investigation of options as to how to proceed with the property can be completed or that he be given 120 days minimum prior to the commencement of any remedial action. Maryanne Jones Ms. Jones advised that the completion date of the sale of her unit falls on her husband's birthday and wished the best for all of Council. 800.3 Consideration of the Remedial Action Order R/2010-108 Remedial Order Northumberland Court It was moved and seconded WHEREAS Division 12 of Part 3 of the Community Charter (the "Charter") authorizes Council to impose a remedial action requirement on the owner or owners of a building including a requirement to remove or demolish the building or to bring the building up to a standard specified by bylaw where: 1) Council considers that the building is in or creates an unsafe condition; Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 6 of 21 2) Council considers that the building contravenes the Provincial building regulations or a District bylaw under s. 8(3)(1) (buildings and other structures); and/or 3) Council declares the building is a nuisance; AND WHEREAS Jagdev Singh Athwal is currently the registered owner {the "Owner") of four strata lots in a building known as Units #5, #6, #7 and #8, 11723 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC and legally described as: Strata Lot 5 of District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, Strata Lot 6 of District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, Strata Lot 7 of District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, Strata Lot 8 of District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1; (the "Strata Lots"); AND WHEREAS the building containing the Strata Lots includes common property (the Strata Lots and the common property collectively being, the "Building") that is owned by Jagdev Singh Athwal, Sonia Athwal, Mary Ann Rose Jones, Michael John Kwasnica, Sean Douglas Myers and Regina Luise Oemitzsch, as tenants in common in proportion to the unit entitlement of each of their strata lots as shown on form 1 filed with Strata Plan NW-8 ("The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8"); NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, resolves as follows: 1. THAT Council hereby considers that the Building is in and creates an unsafe condition, within the meaning of Section Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 7 of 21 73(2)(a) of the Charter, as a result of the Building contravening the District of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No . 6180-2003, the BC Building Code 2006, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, 2006, the B-149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, the District of Maple Ridge Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 4111-1988, and/or the BC Fire Code 2006. 2. THAT Council hereby considers that the Building is in a hazardous condition, within the meaning of Section 73(2)(b) of the Charter, as a result of the Building contravening the District of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6180-2003, the BC Building Code 2006, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, 2006, the B-149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, the District of Maple Ridge Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 4111-1988, and/or the BC Fire Code 2006. 3. THAT Council hereby declares that the Building is a nuisance, within the meaning of Section 7 4(2) of the Charter, as Council considers the Building to be so dilapidated and unclean as to be offensive and pose a risk to the community. 4. THAT Council hereby requires pursuant to its remedial action powers under Part 3, Division 12 of the Charter that the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8: a. secure and keep secure the Building against unauthorized entry and to prevent occupancy no later than twenty four (24) hours after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8; b. demolish and remove the Building no later than thirty (30) days after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8; c. erect a strongly constructed fence at least 1.5 meters tall around the area where the Building was formerly located no later than thirty (30) days after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8; and Coun cil Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 8 of 21 d. fill in and level any hole created by the removal of the Building no later than thirty (30) days after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8. 5. THAT Council acknowledges that the Owner has entered into a Contract of Purchase and Sale Agreement to transfer ownership of the Strata Lots to 0799258 B.C. Ltd. (the "New Owner") with a completion date of March 3, 2010 and that the New Owner has an equitable interest in the Strata Lots. Should the sale of the Strata Lots to the New Owner complete on or before March 3, 2010, Council hereby requires pursuant to its remedial action powers under Part 3, Division 12 of the Charter that, notwithstanding section 4 of this resolution, the New Owner and The Owners, Strata Pian NW-8 either: a. undertake the following: i. secure and keep secure the Building against unauthorized entry and to prevent occupancy no later than twenty four (24) hours after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8; ii. demolish and remove the Building no later than sixty (60) days after March 3, 2010; iii. erect a strongly constructed fence at least 1.5 meters tall around the area where the Building was formerly located no later than sixty (60) days after March 3, 2010; and iv. fill in and level any hole created by the removal of the Building no later than sixty (60) days after March 3, 2010; or b. undertake the following: i. secure and keep secure the Building against unauthorized entry and to prevent occupancy no later than twenty four (24) hours after notice of this remedial action requirement under s. 77 of the Charter has been sent by the District to the Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8; Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 9 of 21 ii. agree in writing with the District's Manager of Inspection Services and the District's Fire Chief on a scheduled plan of repair, renovation and rehabilitation of the Building including completion dates to, in the opinion of the District's Manager of Inspection Services and the District's Fire Chief, ensure the Building's safety and habitability in compliance with the standards specified in the District of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6180-2003, the BC Building Code 2006, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, 2006, the B-149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, the District of Maple Ridge Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 4111-1988, and the BC Fire Code 2006 as identified in the Manager of Inspection Service's reports dated February 16, 2009 and February 11, 2010 and the Fire Chief's reports dated March 9, 2009 and February 11, 2010 no later than thirty (30) days after March 3, 2010; iii. commence the scheduled work and proceed diligently and in a timely manner in strict accordance with the dates set out in the agreed scheduled plan pursuant to section 5(b)(i) of this resolution no later than thirty (30) days after March 3, 2010; and iv. complete all scheduled work and obtain from the District's Manager of Inspections an occupancy permit, no later than sixty (60) days after March 3 , 2010; (section 4 and section 5 collectively, the "Remedial Action Requirement") 6. THAT the District advise the Owner, The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8 and the New Owner that they or any of them may request that Council reconsider the Remedial Action Requirement by providing the District written notice within 14 days of the date on which notice under s. 77 of the Charter was sent and that if any or all of the actions required by the Remedial Action Requirement is not completed by the date specified for compliance (including adhering to the completion dates specified in the agreed plan pursuant to section 5(b)(i) of this resolution), the District may take action in accordance with section 17 of the Charter and undertake any or all of the actions required by the Remedial Action Requirement without further notice Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 10 of 21 R/2010-109 Remedial Order Northumberland Court AMENDMENT to and at the expense of the Owner, The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8 and the New Owner, as applicable. It was moved and seconded That the motion be amended to replace Section 5 with the text: "5. THAT Council acknowledges that the Owner has entered into a Contract of Purchase and Sale Agreement to transfer ownership of the Strata Lots to 0799258 8.C. Ltd. (the "New Owner") with a completion date of March 3, 2010 and that the New Owner has an equitable interest in the Strata Lots. Should the sale of the Strata Lots to the New Owner complete on or before March 3, 2010, Council hereby requires pursuant to its remedial action powers under Part 3, Division 12 of the Charter that, notwithstanding section 4 of this resolution, the New Owner and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8 shall undertake the following: i. secure and keep secure the Building against unauthorized entry and to prevent occupancy no later than twenty four (24) hours after March 3, 2010; ii. remove all combustible material in and around the Building and repair fire separations in the Building so that the integrity of the fire separation is maintained as identified in the District's Manager of Inspection Services' reports dated February 16, 2009 and February 11, 2010 and the District's Fire Chief's reports dated March 9, 2009 and February 11, 2010 and to the satisfaction of the District's Manager of Inspection Services and the District's Fire Chief no later than thirty (30) days after March 3, 2010; iii. meet with District staff to discuss plans in respect of the building and the site no later than thirty (30) days after March 3, 2010. (section 4 and section 5 collectively, the "Remedial Action Requirement")" Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 11 of 21 R/2010-110 Remedial Order Northumberland Court AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT It was moved and seconded That Section 5 in the original motion be retained and that the numbering be restructured to include the additional items and the date be changed to 60 days after date stated on the original motion with the text reading "April 3, 2010" rather than "March 3, 2010". DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED MAIN MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 801 Albion Flats Concept Plan Process Staff report dated February 8, 2010 recommending that the Albion Flats Concept Plan Process be approved. Referred from the February 15, 2010 Council Workshop Meeting R/2010-111 Albion Flats Concept Plan Process It was moved and seconded That the Albion Flats Concept Plan Process as recommended in the staff report titled "Albion Flats Concept Plan Process", dated February 8, 2010, be approved. Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 12 of 21 R/2010-112 Albion Flats Concept Plan Process AMENDMENT R/2010-113 Albion Flats Concept Plan It was moved and seconded That the phrase "and, that the text in the staff report be amended to include "no later than" before March 31, 2011" be added following the word "approved". It was moved and seconded CARRIED MOTION CARRIED That the text "no later than March 31, 2010" in the staff report dated February 8, 2010 titled "Albion Flats Concept Plan Process" be amended to read "no later than January 31, 2011". DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor King, Councillor Morden, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 1000 BY-LAWS Note Items 1001 to 1004 are from the Public Hearing of February 16, 2010 Bylaws for Second and Third Readings 1001 RZ/103/08, 28594 104 Avenue 1001.1 Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization And Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6709-2009 To designate a property as a heritage property under Section 967 of the Local Government Act and to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement under Section 966 of the Local Government Act and to grant a Tax Exemption under Section 225 of the Community Charter. Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 13 of 21 R/2010-114 RZ/103/08 BL No. 6709-2010 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6709-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Heritage Site Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 6710-2009 To establish minimum maintenance standards for protected heritage properties R/2010-115 RZ/103/08 BL No. 6710-2009 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6710-2009 be given second and third readings. 1002 RZ/078/09, 22491, 22505, 22515 & 22525 Brown Avenue Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6707-2009 CARRIED To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the construction of a four-storey, wood-frame, 77 unit residential apartment building R/2010-116 RZ/078/09 BL No. 6707-2009 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6707-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 14 of 21 1003 RZ/022/09, 23300 & 23400 136 Avenue 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6699-2009 To amend Figures 2 and 3B of the Official Community Plan from Low Density Urban, Open Space and Conservation to Conservation and Med/High Density Residential and to amend Figure 4 of the Official Community Plan to add to conservation R/2010-117 RZ/022/09 BL No. 6699-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6699-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6700-2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the subdivision of 21 single family lots R/2010-118 RZ/022/09 BL No. 6700-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No . 6700-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himselffrom the discussion of Item 1004 as he has a management contract on this property 1004 RZ/085/08, 13260 236 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6703-2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Res idential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit an approximate 51 unit townhouse development The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised on the road standard provided by the project and on futu re connectivity of roads based on future projects. Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 15 of 21 R/2010-119 1004.1 RZ/085/08 BL No. 6703-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw no. 6703-2009 be given second and third readings. R/2010-120 Silver Valley Area Plan Discussion Councillor King, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED 1004.2 It was moved and seconded CARRIED That an immediate conversation be held at the next available Council Workshop to address the increasing density traffic issues within the Silver Valley Area Plan which are not being mitigated through the traditional developer funded model. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting. Bylaws for Final Reading 1005 RZ/003/09, Beecham Place/108 Avenue/Erskine Street Staff report dated February 10, 2010 recommending final reading 1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6660-2009 To designate from Low/Medium Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential Final reading R/2010-121 RZ/003/09 BL No. 6660-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6660-2009 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 16 of 21 1005.2 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 Final reading R/2010-122 RZ/003/09 BL No. 66612009 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6661-2009 be adopted. CARRIED Note: Items 1006 to 1006.2 have been withdrawn at the request of the applicant. 1006 RZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated February 17, 2010 recommending final reading 1006.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6584-2008 1006.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6585-2008 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes -February 15, 2010 R/2010-123 Minutes cow February 15, 2010 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 15, 2010 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 17 of21 Public Works and Development Services 1101 Road Resurfacing 132 Avenue Cost Share with Pitt Meadows Staff report dated January 19, 2010 recommending that payment to Pitt Meadows for road surfacing on the Maple Ridge portion of Old Dewdney Trunk Road from 203 Street to Neaves Road be approved. R/2010-124 Road Resurfacing Cost Sharing 132 Avenue It was moved and seconded That the payment of $213,078.12 to Pitt Meadows for road resurface paving on the Maple Ridge portion of Old Dewdney Trunk Road from 203rd Street to Neaves Road be approved. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Water, Sewer and Recycling Amending Bylaws Staff report dated February 5, 2010 recommending: 1131.1 Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6715-2010 That Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6715-2010 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-125 Water Service BL No. 6715-2010 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 6715-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 18 of 21 1131.2 Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6716-2010 That Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6716-2010 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-126 Sewer Rates BL No. 6716-2009 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 6716-2010 be given first, second and third readings. 1131.3 Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6717-2010 That Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6717-2010 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-127 Recycling Charges BL No. 6717-2010 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 6717-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1132 Maple Ridge Filming Fees Bylaw No. 6669-2009 Staff report dated February 10, 2010 recommending that Bylaw No. 6669- 2009 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-128 Filming Fees BL No. 6669-2009 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 6669-2009 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 19 of 21 1133 Proposed Economic Advisory Commission (EAC) Bylaw Amendment Staff report dated February 10, 2010 recommending that Bylaw No. 6714- 2010 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-129 Economic Advisory Commission It was moved and seconded BL No. 6714-2010 Three readings That Bylaw No. 6714-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Dog Off Leash Park Locations Recommendation Staff report dated January 29, 2010 recommending three sites, Jerry Sulina Park, Volker Park and the Albion Fairgrounds, for approval for use as dog off leash areas and the adoption of recommendations of the Dog Off Leash Steering Committee. The Director of Parks and Facilities gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided background on the process of investigating sites for inclusion as off leash dog parks, reviewed online survey results, specified which sites in Maple Ridge have been chosen and advised on the fencing options on each site. R/2010-130 Dog Off Leash Park Locations It was moved and seconded 1. That three proposed Maple Ridges identified as Jerry Sulina Park, Volker Park and the Albion Fairgrounds in recommendation #1 in Appendix "A" of the staff report dated January 29, 2010 be approved for use as dog off leash areas; and 2. That recommendations #2, #4 and #5 in Appendix "A" of the staff report dated January 29, 2010 be adopted; and Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 20 of 21 3. That recommendation #6 in Appendix "A" of the staff report dated January 29, 2010 be considered as a proposed bylaw amendment; and 4. That staff be directed to research alternatives to removing dog waste; and further 5. That staff prepare a report after one year of implementation noting the impacts on all sites. CARRIED Correspondence -Nil Other Committee Issues -Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS -Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil 1400 MAYOR'S REPORT-Nil 1500 COUNCILLORS' REPORTS -Nil 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil Council Minutes February 23, 2010 Page 21 of 21 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Ken Hemminger Mr. Hemminger expressed concern with the southern portion of the Jerry Sulina Park being used as an off leash dog area, indicating that the area encompasses a fish channel and turtle pond which may be adversely affected by dog activity. 1900 ADJOURNMENT -10:30 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer