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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2015
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.111. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Colurn bia
for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer/General
Manager of Community Development, Parks and
Parks and Recreation Services
P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other staff as required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City's Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. and live streamed and
recorded by the City of Maple Ridge
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Item 801 Correspondence from Katzie First Nation
Item 802 Sale of Alcohol in Grocery Stores
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved with the addition of Items 801 and 802
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2015
R/2015-261
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2015 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 16, 2015
R/2015-262
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of June 16, 2015 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
600 DELEGATIONS -Nil
700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
800 CORRESPONDENCE
801 Katzie First Nation Request
The Manager of Legislative Services advised on a letter received from
Katzie First Nation requesting support from the City of Maple Ridge.
R/2015-263
It was moved and seconded
That a letter of support for the funding proposal for the Regional
Community to Community Funding Program be provided to Katzie First
Nation and that the City of Maple Ridge commit to participating in the
forums to present the Katzie-led ecological restoration work and draft Eco-
Cultural Restoration Plan.
CARRIED
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802 Letter from the Alliance of Beverage Licensees -Sale of Wine in Liquor
Stores
R/2015-264
It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated June 18, 2015 from the Alliance of Beverage
Licensees be received for information and forwarded to the July 6, 2015
Council Workshop Meeting for discussion.
900 BYLAWS
Note: Items 900 to 904 are from the June 16, 2015 Public Hearing
Bylaws for Third Reading
901 2011-081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue
CARRIED
901.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014
To amend the Urban Area Boundary, to designate from Agricultural to Urban
Residential and Conservation and to add to Conservation
Third reading
R/2015-265
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7120-2014 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
901.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a future subdivision
of approximately 68 single family lots
Third reading
R/2015-266
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be given third reading.
CARRIED
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902 2014-091-RZ, 12420 Ansell Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7115-2014
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) to allow for a future 2 lot subdivision
Third reading
R/2015-267
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7115.2014 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
Bylaws for Third and Final Reading
903 2015-117 -RZ, Text Amendment
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7153-2015
Text amendment to allow secondary suites as a permitted use in R-1, CD-1-
93 and CD-1-99 zones
Third and final reading
R/2015-268
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7153-2015 be given third and final readings.
CARRIED
Councillor Masse -OPPOSED
904 2015-063-RZ, Text Amendment
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7140-2015
To clarify and standardize definitions and regulations for Fences and
Landscape Strips and Screens
Third and final reading
R/2015-269
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7140-2015 be given third and final readings.
CARRIED
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Bylaws for Final Reading
905 2011-095-RZ, 11219 243 Street
Staff report dated June 23, 2015 recommending final reading
905.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6850-2011
To amend land use designations to dedicate park for conservation
purposes
Final reading
R/2015-270
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6850-2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
905.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6851-2011
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family
Urban [Medium Density] Residential} to allow for approximately 16 single
family lots
Final reading
R/2015-271
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6851-2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
906 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No.
7144-2015
To amend Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No.
6462-2007 by replacing the definition of "Commercial Development" and
by replacing "District of Maple Ridge" with "City of Maple Ridge"
Final reading
R/2015-272
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7144-2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes -June 15, 2016
R/2015-273
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Com mittee of the Whole Meeting of June 15, 2015
be received.
CARRIED
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2014-028-RZ, 12080 Edge Street and 22554, 22566 and 22576 121
Avenue, RS-1 to RM-3
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Byl aw No. 7154-2015 to reduce the minimum
height for proposed buildings on lands designated Medium and High-Rise
Apartments in the Town Centre be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7092-2014 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-
3 (High Density Apartment Residential) be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2015-274
It was moved and seconded
1) That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act,
opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided by
way of posting Bylaw No. 7154-2015 on the municipal website and
requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting
(DIM), and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further
consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on
the bylaw;
2) That Bylaw No. 7154-2015 be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
3) That Bylaw No. 7092-2014 be amended as described in this report
dated June 15, 2015 and be given second reading and be forwarded
to Public Hearing; and
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4) 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 a security, as outlined in
the Agreement;
ii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "A", Chapter
8.11 Town Centre Development Permit Guidelines;
iii) Road dedication on 1211 Avenue, Edge Street and the lane
behind 121 Street, including corner truncations, as required;
iv) Incorporating appreciate storm water management practices as
part of landscaping and boulevard design.
v) Consolidation of the subject properties;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical repo rt
which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the
proposed development;
vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for six (6) units of adaptive
housing for the proposed development;
viii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor
Parking;
ix) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting and
maintaining the public art on the property;
x) A voluntary contribution of$ 25,000 for provision of public art in
the Town Centre Area;
xi) Removal of existing building/s; and
xii) In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell -OPPOSED
2014-054-RZ, 23627 and 23598 Dogwood Avenue, Density Bonus Site
Specific Text Amendment
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 7152-2015 to designate portions of
the development site as Conservation and Forest be given first and second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7103-2014 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) with a
site specific text amendment to allow a density bonus consistent with the
RS-1c (One Family Urban [Low Density] Residential) zone be given second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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R/2015-275
It was moved and seconded
1) That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act,
opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided by
way of posting Bylaw No. 7152-2015 on the municipal website and
requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting
(DIM), and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further
consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing
on the bylaw;
2) That Bylaw No . 7152-2015 be considered in conjunction with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7152-2015 is consistent with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4) That Bylaw No. 7152-2015 be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
5) That Bylaw No. 7103 -2014 be amended as described in this report
dated June 15, 2015, be given second reading, and be forwarded to
Public Hearing;
6) 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 a security, as outlined in
the Agreement;
ii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and "C";
iii) Road dedication on Dogwood Avenue as required;
iv) Park dedication as required, including portions to be transferred
back to the Crown as necessary; construction of walkways and a
maintenance access road; and removal of all debris and garbage
from park land;
v) Consolidation of the subject properties;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the
proposed development;
vii) Registration of a Tree Protection Covenant at the Land Title
Office;
viii) Removal of the existing buildings; and
ix) In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject properties are not a contaminated site.
CARRIED
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1103 2015-158-RZ, 23980 Kanaka Way, Commercial Daycare Site Specific Text
Amendment
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7155-2015 for a site specific text amendment to allow
for a Commercial Daycare on the ground floor of a two storey commercial/
residential building.
R/2015-276
It was moved and seconded
1104
That Bylaw No. 7155-2015 be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
CARRIED
2012-031-RZ, 11055 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6914-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to M-3 (Business Park) to permit industrial development in a
business park format be given second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing.
R/2015-277
It was moved and seconded
1. That Bylaw No. 6914-2012 be given second reading; and be forwarded
to Public Hearing, and
2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the
deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;
ii) Road dedication as required;
iii) Registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant must be registered at
the Land Title Office for Habitat Conservation purposes;
iv) Registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant for geotechnical
issues to address the suitability of the site for the proposed
development must be registered;
v) Registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant to limit the amount of
retail floor space permitted on the subject property.
vi) A landscape plan prepared by a Landscape Architect; including
detailed landscape buffer and acoustic fence detail, must be
submitted along with cost estimates and security to do the works;
vii) Completion and submission of a Storm Water Management and
Drainage Study for the entire area including subject site.
CARRIED
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1105 2012-102-RZ, 25638 112 Avenue, First Extension
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that a one year extension
be granted for zoning application 2012-102-RZ to rezone from RS-3 (On e
Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to
permit future subdivision into 4 RS-2 lots and one RS-3 lot remaining in the
Agricultural Land Reserve.
R/2015-278
It was moved and seconded
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2012-102-RZ
and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of
Final Reading:
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive
Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the
Agreement;
ii. Road dedication as required;
iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the
Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the
proposed development;
iv. Registration of a Tree Protection/Steep Slope Restrictive Covenant at
the Land Title Office;
v. Registration of a Agricultural Impact Assessment report and a
Landscaping Plan for a buffer along the Agricultural Land Reserve
Boundary at the Land Title Office;
vi. Entering into a Restoration and Enhancement Agreement for the
unconstructed portion of the 256 Street allowance abutting the site;
vii. Removal of the existing buildings;
viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professiona l
Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel
storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the
Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the
regulations.
ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental
Management Act, the property owner will provide a Site Profile for the
subject land(s).
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
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Note:
1106
Item 1106 was withdrawn at th e request of the applicant .
2014-032-DVP, 10151248 Street
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that th e Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and sea l 2014-032-DVP to reduce the R-1
(Residential District) rear yard setback for lots 99-107.
1107 Robertson Family Cemetery in Whonnock
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that research by
undertaken by the Community Heritage Commission on the process and
costs involved in establishing the Robertson Family Cem etery as a Place of
Interment.
R/2015-279
It was moved and seconded
1131
That the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission be directed to
research the process and related costs involved in establishing the ·
Robertson Family Cemetery as a Place of Interment and provide a
recommendation at a future Council meeting.
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police )
2015 Council Expenses
CARRIED
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 providing updated Council expenses
recorded to the end of Ma y for 2015.
For information only
No motion required
1132 Disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2015
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended May 31, 2015 be received for information.
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R/2015-280
It was moved and seconded
That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended May 31, 2015
be received for information:
General
Payroll
Purchase Card
$ 6,605,552.
$ 2,623,337.
$ 83,182.
$ 9,312,071.
CARRIED
1133 2014 Annual Report and 2014 Statement of Financial Information
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the 2014 Annual
Report be received and that the 2014 Statement of Financial Information
be approved.
The Annual Report is available for viewing on the City of Maple Ridge
website at http://www.mapleridge.ca/163/Annual-Report
R/2015-281
It was moved and seconded
1134
That the 2014 Annual Report be received as required by the Community
Charter; and further
That the Statement of Financial Information be approved as required by the
Financial Information Act.
CARRIED
Fibre Optic Network -Economic Advisory Committee Follow-up
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that staff be directed to
continue support for the development of the fibre optic network in the City
of Maple Ridge.
R/2015-282
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to continue support for the development of the fibre
optic network in the City by:
1. Continuing to take advantage of our capital works program where
feasible;
2. Targeting specific investments to the interconnections necessary to
complete a sustainable network; and
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3. Proceed to develop a demonstration project in tl1e downtown to
showcase the economic development possib ilities of modem high-
speed telecommunications.
CARRIED
Community Development and Recreation Service
Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative
Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the amended Terms
of Reference regarding a transition from th e Mayor's Homelessness
Solutions Task Force to the Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative be approved
and that the Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task Force cease to exist,
that staff be directed to review the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to
increase subscription, that staff be directed to revi ew and provided a report
on Schedule C of the Business Licencing & Regulation Bylaw and that staff
be directed to provide a report on an improved delivery model for security
services in the downtown core.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised on amendments to the Terms
of Reference as requested at the June 15, 2015 Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
R/2015-283
It was moved and second ed
That the Terms of Reference attached to the report dated June 15, 2015
be amended to replace the text "will focus", within item 4 Housing, with
"provide recommendations to Council";
That the Terms of Reference as amended rega rding a transition from the
Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task Force to t he Maple Ridge Resilience
Initiative be approved; and, that the Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task
Force cease to exist; and
That staff be directed to review the Crime Free Multi-Housing program to
increase subscription amongst those currently not using the program; and
That staff be directed to review Schedule C of the Business Licencing &
Regulation Bylaw, the bylaw that governs how second hand stores report
items received by their businesses, and provide a staff report for
consideration; and further
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That staff be directed to provid e a report on an improved delivery model for
security services in the downtown core.
CARRIED
Correspondence -Ni I
Other Committee Issues -l\li l
STAFF REPORTS -Nil
RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil
OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pam Banks
Ms. Banks inquired about t he Cliff Avenue camp issue.
Mayor Read provided an update on the work currently being done to
resolve the issue and spoke to the number of persons leaving the camp as
a result of the provision of various forms of services.
Ms. Banks described ongoing issues residents of the Cl iff Avenue area are
dealing with and expressed concern that the situation is becoming more
volatile. She asked what will happen with persons in the camp who do not
wish to have services.
The Mayor stated that those persons wishing to have housing and services
will be dealt with first and following that, the persons who refuse services
will be dealt with.
Ms. Banks asked whether Council has considered removal of the fence.
Mayor Read explained that the fenced land is private property and that the
fence encompasses a bank which is not stable.
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1700 ADJOURNMENT -8:13 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
N. Read, Mayor