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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2015
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 29, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia 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
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
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
Note: Councillor Robson was not in attendance at the start of the meeting.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2015
R/2015-387
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2015 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 15, 2015
R/2015-388
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of September 15, 2015 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
403 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of September
9 and 16, 2015
R/2015-389
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of
September 9 and 16, 2015 be received.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
Note: Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and returned at 7:05 p.m.
600 DELEGATIONS
601 The ACT Arts Centre
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
• Lindy Sisson, Executive and Artistic Director
Ms. Sisson gave a PowerPoint presentation and showed a video which
provided information on the "2015-2016 ACT Presents" season. She
outlined activities the ACT Arts Centre is involved in throughout the year.
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602 Security Services in the Downtown Core
• B. Patel, Recreation Coordinator -Core Area
Mr. Patel gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details on the security
program for t he downtown core area and speaking to the enhanced
security program for the Cliff Avenue area and area around the interim
shelter.
The Acting Chief Administrative Officer provided an update on improved
lighting in the core area and around the interim shelter.
700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
800 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
900 BYLAWS
Note: Items 901 to 902 are from the September 15, 2015 Public Hearing
Bylaws for Third Reading
Note: Councillor Shymkiw excused himself from discussion of Item 901 at 7:22
p.m. as he has purchased property in the immediate vicinity.
901 2014-014-RZ, 13316 235 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7071-2014
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) and RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to
permit subdivision into 13 lots
Third reading
R/2015-390
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7071-2014 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs-OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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902 2015-212-RZ
Maple Ridge Zon e Amending Bylaw No. 7162-2015
To amend the Maple Ridge Zoning bylaw to prohibit the sale of liquor and
wine in grocery sto res
Third reading
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that some correspondence
pertaining to Bylaw No . 7162-2015 was not made available to the public in
advance of the Public Hearing and advised that Council could either give
third reading to the bylaw or return the bylaw to another Public Hearing.
R/2015-391
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7162-2015 be returned to the next available Public
Hearing.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
Bylaws for Final Read ing
903 2014-001-RZ, 23753 and 23771130 Avenue
Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending final reading
903.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7122-2014
To amend the 'Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 2 -Land Use Plan' from Low
Density Residential, Open Space, Neighbourhood Park, Medium/High
Density Residential and Conservation to Medium Density Residential and
Neighbourhood Park and to amend 'Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 4 -
Trails/Open Space' to remove from Conservation, Neighbourhood Park and
Open Space; and, to add to Secondary Trails and Neighbourhood Park
Final reading
R/2015-392
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7122-2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
903.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7062-2014
To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) R-2 (Urban
Residential District) and P-1 (Park and School) to permit a future
subdivision of 19 single family lots and a neighbourhood park
Final reading
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R/2015-393
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7062-2014 be adopted.
904 Maple Ridge Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7170-2015
CARRIED
To exempt certain types of properties from municipal property taxation in
2016
Final reading
R/2015-394
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7170-2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
905 Maple Ridge Council Procedures Amending Bylaw No. 717 4-2015
To permit the Mayor to designate a Councillor to serve as Acting Mayor,
who shall be referred to as the Deputy Mayor, to fulfill the responsibilities of
the Mayor in their absence and to permit the Mayor to appoint Council
members, on a rotating basis, to act as the presiding member at
Committee of the Whole meetings
Final reading
905.1
R/2015-395
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7174-2015 be adopted.
905.2
R/2015-396
It was moved and seconded
That the bylaw be amended with a revision to Section 24 to replace the
words 'his or her" with the word "their".
CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
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R/2015-397
It was moved and seconded
That the bylaw be amended with the addition of the text "such designation
to be ratified by Council" following the text "referred to as the Deputy
Mayor," in Section 24 and the addition of the text "such appointment to be
ratified by Council" following the text "to serve as Deputy Mayor" in Section
25.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
Mayor Read, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw -OPPOSED
905.2
R/2015-398
It was moved and seconded
CARRIED
That Councillor Shymkiw be appointed Acting Mayor for the months o-f
October and November, 2015.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes -September 14, 2015
R/2015-399
It was moved and seconded
CAR RIED
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 14,
2015 be received.
CARRIED
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2015-213-AL, 25425 and 25465 Hilland Avenue
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Application
2015-213-AL involving 2 properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve
and requesting subdivision (lot line adjustment) to allow a westerly parcel
of the property to access a portion of the easterly property be authorized to
proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.
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R/2015-400
It was moved and seconded
That application 2015-213-AL be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural
Land Commission.
CARRIED
1102 2015-200-RZ, 21010 119 Avenue, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7168-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision into 2
single family residential lots and that the application provide further
information required as described on Schedule B of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a
Subdivision application.
Note: Councillor Robson returned to the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
R/2015-401
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7168-2015 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provides further information required as described on
Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along
with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1103 2015-201-RZ, 22830 Nelson Court, R-1 to R-2
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7163-2015 to rezone from R-1 (Residential
District) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a subdivision of
approximately 25 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide
further information as described on Schedule Band J of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a
Subdivision application.
R/2015-402
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7163-2015 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B
and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
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1104 2014-019-RZ, 24815 & 24837 Dewdney Trunk Road; 12040 248 Street,
RS-1 to C-2
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7171-2015 to designate a
portion of property from Estate Suburban Residential to Commercial be
given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing, that
second reading of Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7070-2014 be
rescinded and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7070-2014 as
amended to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to C-2
(Community Commercial) to permit construction of 2 commercial buildings
be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2015-403
It was moved and seconded
1) 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. 7171-2015 on the municipal website, 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. 7171-2015 be considered in conjunction with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7171-2015 is consistent with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4) That Bylaw No. 7171-2015 be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing, along with companion Bylaw No. 7086-
2014;
5) That second reading to Bylaw No. 7070-2014 be rescinded, amended
and granted second reading as identified in the staff report dated July
20, 2015 and September 14, 2015, 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) Road dedication as required;
iii) Consolidation of the subject properties;
iv) Registration of a Reciprocal Cross Access Easement Agreement
with 12040 248 Street;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting of the
required Residential and Visitor Parking;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater
Management;
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vii) Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with Section
905 of the Local Government Act and a Restrictive Covenant
stating that the second floor of Building 2 will be restricted to
residential rental unit use only; and
viii) 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
property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
CARRIED
1105 2014-054-RZ, 23627 and 23598 Dogwood Ave nue, Addendum to Second
Reading Report dated July 28, 2015
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the
"Addendum to Second Reading Report" dated September 14, 2015
providing updated information on Application No. 2014-054-RZ and
including a revised subdivision layout be received for information.
R/2015-404
It was moved and seconded
That the "Addendum to Second Reading Report" dated September 14,
2015 be received as information.
CARRIED
R/2015-405
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7103-2014 be given third reading with the addition of the
following terms and conditions to 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;
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viii) Removal of the existing buildings;
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; and
x) A subdivision layout with no more than 12 single family lots.
CARRIED
2012-034-RZ, 12101208 Street, First One Year Extension
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that a one year
extension be granted for rezoning application 2012-034-RZ to permit 8
townhouse units under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone.
R/2015-406
It was moved and seconded
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2012-034-RZ
and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of
final reading:
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
ii. Approval from Fortis BC for visitor parking stalls located within Right-
of Way;
iii. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and "C";
iv. Road dedication as required;
v. Removal of the existing buildings;
vi. Park dedication as required;
vii. A letter assuring that removal of all debris and garbage from park
land has occurred;
viii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive
Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the
Agreement;
ix. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which
addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed
development;
x. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Visitor Parking;
xi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Protection;
xii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Stormwater
Management Plan; and
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xiii. 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 property.
If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that
the subject property is not a contaminated site.
CARRIED
1107 2013-080-RZ, 24086 104 Avenue, First One Year Extension
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that a one year
extension be granted for rezoning application 2013-080-RZ to permit 18
townhouse units under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone.
R/2015-407
It was moved and seconded
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2013-080-
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. 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;
iii. Registration of a Cross Access Easement Agreement at the Land Title
Office;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office
protecting the Visitor Parking
v. Removal of the existing buildings;
vi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer
advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage
tanks.
CARRIED
1108 2015-041-DVP, 20070 113B Avenue
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-041-DVP to allow for an
increase in maximum retaining wall height, a reduction in the exterior side
yard setbacks and a reduction in the minimum landscape strip along the
front and exterior side lot lines.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was
received on this item.
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R/2015-408
It was moved and seconded
1109
That the Corp orate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-041-DVP
respecting property located at 20070 1138 Avenue.
CARRIED
2015-041-DP, 20070 113B Avenue
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-041-DP to permit a two-storey
industrial office building under the M-3 (Business Park) zone for a freight-
broker business, with a small amount of warehouse space.
R/2015-409
It was moved and seconded
1110
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-041-DP
respecting property located at20070 113B Avenue.
CARRIED
2015-081-DVP, 22464 Lougheed Highway
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 rncommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-081-DVP to allow for a
reduction in the minimum height requirement of a new commercial building
from three storeys to one storey.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was
received on this item.
R/2015-410
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-081-DVP
respecting property located at 22464 Lougheed Highway.
CARRIED
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1111 2015-081-DP, 22464 Lougheed Highway
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-061-DP to permit construction
of a commercial building under the C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) zone.
R/2015-411
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-081-DP
respecting property located at 22464 Lougheed Highway.
CARRIED
1112 2015-043-DP, 20159 115A Avenue, Industrial Development Permit
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-043-DP to permit construction
of a single-storey industrial building under the M-3 (Business Park) zone.
R/2015-412
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-043-DP
respecting property located at 20159 115A Avenue.
CARRIED
1113 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 157 /14, 24371112
Avenue
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer
Agreement LC 157 /14.
R/2015-413
It was moved and seconded
That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in subdivision SD
091/10 located at 24371112 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 owners of the land being
subdivided, and
2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended
services on the parcels in the amounts as set out in the staff report
dated September 14, 2015; and
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Note:
1114
3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess
Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 157 /14 with the Subdivider of the
said lands; and further
4. That staff be directed to develop a Latecomer Policy.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Amending Bylaw No.
7093-2014
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Subdivision and Development Servicing Amending Bylaw No. 7093-2 014 to
update engineering practices and regulations be given first, second and
third readings.
R/2015-414
It was moved and seconded
1131
That Bylaw 7093-2014, be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
City-Owned Town Centre Lands -Purchase and Sale Agreement
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that staff be
directed to complete a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of
Maple Ridge and Falcon Homes Ltd. for the City's 3.04 acre Town Centre
Lands and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the
agreement.
R/2015-415
It was moved and seconded
Whereas the notification process for the disposal of municipally owned
land has been completed, that staff be directed to complete the Purchase
and Sale Agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and Falcon Homes
Ltd. for the City's 3.04 acre Town Centre Lands reflecting the business
terms as approved by Council on August 31, 2015; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Agreement.
CARRIED
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1132 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2015
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the
disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2015 be received for
information.
R/2015-416
It was moved and secon ded
Note:
1200
Note
1201
That the disbu rsements as listed below for the month ended August 31,
2015 be received for information:
General
Payroll
Purchase Card
$13,122,421.
$ 1,789,754.
$ 72,270.
$ 14,984.445.
Community Development and Recreation Service -Nil
Correspondence -Nil
Other Committee Issues -Nil
Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
CARRIED
Councillor Masse excused himself from discussion of Items 1201 and
1202 as his office is near the location of the shelter.
License to Occupy Notice -Temporary Homeless Shelter
Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending the completion of a
License to Occupy between the City of Maple Ridge and RainCity Housing
and Support Society for the temporary homeless shelter located at 22239
Lougheed Highway and that the Corporate ·Officer be authorized to grant
the Licence following completion of the requisite Notice of Assistance
period.
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R/2015-417
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to complete the License to Occupy between the City
of Maple Ridge and RainCity Housing and Support Society as related to the
temporary homeless shelter to be located at 22239 Lougheed Highway;
and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to grant the License following
completion of the requisite Notice of Assistance period.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
1202 Memorandum of Understanding with BC Housing
Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Maple Ridge and BC Housing for the operation of the
temporary homeless shelter.
R/2015-418
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Maple Ridge and BC Housing for the
operation of the temporary homeless shelter to be located at 22239
Lougheed Highway.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Masse returned to the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil
1400 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
1500 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil
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1600 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Timothy Karrys
Mr. Karrys expressed concern over a project to erect a cell tower on municipal
property in his neighbourhood in close proximity to his residence. He asl,ed what
process will be employed in this regard and how citizens opposed to the tower can
best approach Council to have their concerns aired.
The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services advised that a repo1t with
a staff recommendation will be coming forward to Council.
Mr. Karrys asked wh ether an unbiased party will create such a report and was
advised that the material will be prepared by City staff and expressed concern over
the process followed by the company applying for use of the tower.
Michael Stenner
Mr. Stenner expressed concern with respect to the manner in which the proposal for
a cellular tower is going forward in that there seemed a lack of open forum for public
input. He asked what independent counsel will be brought forward with respect to
this matter in term s of health, engineering and geotechnical stability of the area and
what the process will be going forward in terms of independent authority in these
issues.
Note: Councillor Robson left at 9:02 p.m .
Mayor Read addressed Mr. Stenner's concerns. She advised that once a staff repo rt
has been received further work will be carried out. The General Manager Corporate
and Financial Services indicated that staff are following the direction of Council in
working with the proponent to locate the tower on municipal land.
Bert Woldring
Mr. Woldring expressed concern over the conduct of Bylaw Officers. He asked
whether Bylaws officers receive formal training in Canadian Law and the application
thereof in the course of their duties, if there is a formal written code of conduct
available to the public and what process is in place to ensure that the Bylaws Officers
don't discriminate in any way.
The General Manager of Public Works and Development advised that Bylaws Officers
do receive formal training and that information on the code of conduct can be
provided. He offered to meet with Mr. Wold ring to address specific concerns.
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Ronald Rogers
Mr. Rogers express ed concern that the open house for the interim shelter was not
well organized. He advise d that he had presented questions to Rain City and has not
received a reply. Mr. Roge rs asked what the procedure will be for having persons
leave the Cliff Avenue ca mp and how quickly an injunction to clear the camp will be
put in place once the sh elter is open.
Mayor Read advised th at persons are being encouraged to move into the shelter.
She explained the injunction and the timing of such a process.
Mr. Rogers expressed con cern with the impact of the shelter on the local businesses
and asked how a low barrier shelter will work. He asked whether assurance can be
given that Bylaws and the RCMP will be contacted by the service provider if illegal
activities occur at th e sh elter site.
The Acting Chief Administrative Officer addressed Mr. Roger's concerns over policing.
Mr. Rogers also asked what will happen with the shelter after six months and what
will happen to persons still living without permanent accommodation.
Mayor Read advised that shelter will be closed after six months and it is Council's
expectation that all persons will be moved into accommodation.
Mr. Rogers expressed concern over a comment made by Councillor Duncan with
respect to the need for a pe rmanent shelter and asked if that is being discussed.
Mayor Read advised on the contract with the Salvation Army in terms of a permanent
shelter and spoke to future discussions with respect to the needs of the City and
concerns in terms of existing shelter models.
1700 ADJOURNMENT -9:11 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer