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Home My WebLink About2015-11-10 Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 10, 2015 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 10, 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 T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor G. Robson Appointed Staff F. Quinn, Acting Chief Administrative Officer/General Manager of Public Works and Development Services K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other staff as required J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support 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 501 Update on Metro Vancouver Activities 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 501 Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 2 of 7 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2015 R/2015-484 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2015 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of October 28,2015 R/2015-485 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of October 28, 2015 be received. CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 501 Update on Metro Vancouver Activities • Carol Mason, Commissioner, Chief Administrative Officer • Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning Policy and Environment Ms. Mason gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided background information on Metro Vancouver, advised on the member communities of Metro Vancouver, the voting structure, services provided, the Board Strategic Plan and the 2016 budget. Mr. Neilson provided information on the core services delivered by Metro Vancouver and its plans for the future. 600 DELEGATIONS 601 Operation Red Nose • Joshua Shopland -Business Development for PacificSport Fraser Valley, the Operation Red Nose Ridge-Meadows host organization Mr. Shopland gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on Operation Red Nose. He outlined the services, the nights of service, how rides provided by Operation Red Nose are carried out and the positive Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 3 of 7 impact the service has made in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Mr. Shopland advised the Operation Red Nose is an annual fundraiser for PacificSport Fraser Valley and outlined the benefits of the program. He encouraged residents to volunteer as drivers for the program and thanked the City of Maple Ridge for its support. 700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil 800 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 900 BYLAWS -Nil COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes -November 2, 2015 R/2015-486 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 2, 2015 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2015-062-AL, 20232 Powell Avenue, Non-Farm Use Application Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Non-Farm Use Application No. 2015-062-AL to allow a family daycare be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. R/2015-487 It was moved and seconded That non-farm use application# 2015-062-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED Council Minutes f\Jovember 10, 2015 Page 4 of 7 1102 2015-181-RZ, 12117 Laity Street, RS-1 to R-1 Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7158-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a subdivision of approximately six lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2015-488 It was moved and seconded 1) That Bylaw No. 7158-2015 be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2) That Council require, as a condition of subdivision approval, the developer to pay to the City an amount that equals 5% of the market value of the land, as determined by an independent appraisal, in lieu of parkland dedication in accordance with Section 941 of the Local Government Act; and 3) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: R/2015-489 i) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii) Road dedication as required; iii) Removal of existing building; and iv) 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. It was moved and seconded That additional term and condition" v) That a voluntary community amenity contribution be provided in keeping with the direction provided by Council in regards to amenities." be added following term and condition iv). CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED GARRED Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 5 of 7 1103 Fraser Valley lntermunicipal Business Licence Program Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the continuance of the Fraser Valley lntermunicipal Business Licence on a permanent basis be approved and that Maple Ridge lntermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175-2015 be given first, second and third reading. R/2015-490 It was moved and seconded 1131 1. That approval be given for the Fraser Valley lntermunicipal Business Licence ("IMBL") Program to be continued on a permanent basis; and further 2. That Maple Ridge lntermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175 -2015 be given first, second and third readings. Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) Proposed Cottonwood Cell Tower -Support For Next Steps CARRIED Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at 11400 Cottonwood Drive by SBA Inc. be supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement and that SBA be required to complete stipulated conditions prior to undertaking construction. The Director of Corporate Support provided on update on the site meeting with SBA Inc. representatives. R/2015-491 It was moved and seconded 1. That the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at the former Cottonwood landfill property, 11400 Cottonwood Drive, by SBA Inc. be supported; 2. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and SBA Inc.; and Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 6 of 7 3. That SBA be required to complete the following prior to undertaking construction of the tower: o that the proposed tower be painted a suitable colour to improve . background blending; a that SBA provide a Safety Code 6 impact analysis as tenants are added to the tower; • that SBA receive support of Industry Canada; and • that SBA successfully apply for a building permit. R/2015-492 It was moved and seconded 1200 1201 1300 That the following 2 items be added following the text "for a building permit" • that SBA move the tower further to the south of the present location at a distance of up to 30 metres; and • that SBA treat the tower in a stealth manner. CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED GARRED Community Development and Recreation Service -Nil Correspondence -Nil Other Committee Issues -Nil STAFF REPORTS 2016-2020 Business Planning Dates Staff report dated November 10, 2015 providing the schedule fo r the 2016-2020 Business Planning sessions. For information only No motion required RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 7 of 7 1400 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 1500 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1600 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Robert Keiski Mr. Keiski spoke about the appearance of a communication tower located at Hatzic Lake and asked what a tower such as this will look like in the Cottonwood neighbourhood. He asked if residents in the area could see a mock up of the proposed tower and indicated that he did not understand the location of the proposed tower as the area gets good cell reception. He feels there are areas in Maple Ridge better suited to a cell tower. 1700 ADJOURNMENT -8:39 p.m. N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer