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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2015
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 8, 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
E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer
K. Swift, 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
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 live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Item 1153 to be dealt with prior to Item 501
Addition of Item 5012016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw Presentation
Consideration of Item 1131 to follow Item 501
Addition of Item 1501 Notice of Motion by Councillor Bell re: Blue Dot
Movement
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved with the additional items and the revised order.
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 24, 2015
R/2015-535
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 24, 2015 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2015
R/2015-536
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2015 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
403 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of November
18 and 27, 2015
R/2015-537
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of
November 18 and 27, 2015 be received.
CARRIE D
Note: Item 1153 was dealt with prior to Item 501
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that Item 1153 was deferred
to a Special Council Workshop Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2015
at 11:00 a.m. in the Blaney Room at City Hall.
Mayor Read gave a statement on the proposed closure of the Leisure
Centre Pool.
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500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
501 2016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw Presentation
e P. Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services
The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services gave a
PowerPoint providing information on the 2016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw .
. and background on the previous and current financial plan, key elements in
the 2016-2020 Financial Plan, the legislative framework of a financial plan,
the differences between financial reporting and financial planning, and
recent property tax increases.
600 DELEGA TJONS
601 Farmer's Market Update
" Eileen Dwillies, Executive Director
Ms. Dwillies gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the
events and activities held at the Haney Farmer's Market in 2015.
602 Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society ("KEEPS")
e Ross Davies, Coordinator
Mr. Davies gave a PowerPoint presentation introducing KEEPS and its
partners, outlining programs and events run by the Society throughout
2015 and highlighting the Bell-Irving Hatchery and the Kanaka Creek
Watershed Stewardship Center.
700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
800 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
900 BYLAWS
Note: Councillor Shymkiw excused himself from discussion of Item 901 at 7:48
p.m. as he has a family member with potential interest in the property.
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901 2014-104-RZ, 23050 136 Avenue
901.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7167-2015
To designate land adjacent to proposed Lot 8 from Eco Clusters to
Co nservation
Third reading
R/2015-538
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7167-2015 be given third reading.
CARRIED
901.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7124-2014
To rezone from R-1 (Residential District) and R-3 (Special Amenity
Residential District) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a future
subdivision of 18 lots
Third reading
R/2015-539
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7124-2014 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
902 2015-181-RZ, 12117 Laity Street
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 future subdivision of approximately 6 lots
Third reading
R/2015-540
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7158-2015 be given third reading.
903 2012-013-RZ, 24152 112 Avenue
903.1 Maple Ridge Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7040-2013
To designate from Institutional and Low Density Residential to
Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation and Park
Third reading
CARRIED
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R/2015-541
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7040-2013 be given third reading.
903.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7041-2013
CARRIED
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family
Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and P-1 (Park and School) to permit a
future subdivision of approximately 25 lots and a neighbourhood park
Third reading
R/2015-542
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7041-2013 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Bylaws for Final Reading
904 2014-012-RZ, 24263 and 24295 112 Avenue
Staff report dated December 8, 2015 recommending final reading
904.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7067-2014
To amend land use designation to allow for dedication of park for
conservation purposes
Final reading
R/2015-543
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7067-2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
904.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7065-2014
To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One
Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to allow for approximately 12
single family lots
Final reading
R/2015-544
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7065-2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
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905 2015-201-RZ, 22830 Nelson Court
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7163-2015
Staff report dated December 8, 2015 recommending final read ing
To rezone from R-1 (Residential District) to R-2 (Urban Residential District)
to permit a future subdivision of 11 lots
Final reading
R/2015-545
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7163 be adopted
CARRIED
906 West Ridge Local Area Service Bylaw No. 7166-2015
To allow for enhanced landscape maintenance of road bioswales and two
rain gardens
Final reading
R/2015-546
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7166-2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2015-309-RZ, 21773, 21787 and 21795 Lougheed Higl7way, RS-1 to C-2
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7180-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit construction
of a two-storey commercial building be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C and D
of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2015-547
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for
consultation during the development or amendment of an Official
Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required
with specifically:
i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the
plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
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ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered
by the plan ;
iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by
the plan;
iv. First Nations;
v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district
boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be
required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed
Official Community Plan amendments on the City's website, together with an
invitation to the public to comment, and;
That Bylaw No. 7180-2015 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A,
C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
the information required for a Subdivision application for the lot
consolidation.
CARRIED
2012-004-RZ, 23791112 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7159-2015 to designate from
Conservation to Urban Residential be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7111-2014 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1
(Residential District) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 16 lots
be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. •
R/2015-548
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. 7159-2015 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. 7159-2015 be considered in conjunction with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7159-2015 is consistent with the
Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4) That Bylaw No. 7159-2015 be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
5) That Bylaw No. 7111-2014, be amended as identified in the staff
report dated December 7, 2015 be given second reading, and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
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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 Pla n Schedules "B" and "C";
iii) Road dedication as required;
iv) Park dedication as required, including removal of all debris and
garbage from park land;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report
which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the
proposed development; and
vi) A voluntary citywide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) be
provided in keeping with the direction given by Council with
regard to amenities.
CARRIED
2015-334-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment , Use of Shipping Containers
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recomm ending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7184-2015 to direct the use of shipping
containers be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing.
R/2015-549
It was moved and seconded
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That Bylaw No. 7184-2015 be given first and second readings and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
CARRIED
2015-361-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment, 1 l{m Rule for Wine Stores in
Grocery Stores
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7190-2015 to prohibit the sale of liquor in any
grocery store located within one kilometer of a licensed retail store or
government liquor store be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2015-550
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7190-2015 be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
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R/2015-55 1
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7190-2015 be amended to exclude wine from the
restricted goods list.
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Councillor Robson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Speirs, Councillor Masse,
Councillor Duncan -OPPOSED
R/2015-552
It was moved and seconded
1105
That Bylaw No. 7190 -2015 be given first reading and that staff be directed
to provide Council with information as to the decision of the City of Pitt
Meadows and the City of Mission on the sale of wine in grocery stores.
CARRIED
Mayor Read , Councillor Sh ymkiw -OPPOSED
Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 7133-2015
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommend ing that Maple Ridge
Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 7133-2015 be given first,
second and third readings, that Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization
Amending Bylaw No. 7191-2015 be given first, second and third readings
and that Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Amending Bylaw No.
7192-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
R/2015-553
It was moved and seconded
1. That Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw No. 7133 -
2015 be given first, second and third reading.
2. That Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No.
7191-2015 be given first, second and third reading.
3. That Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Amending Bylaw No.
7192-2015 be given first, second and third reading.
R/2015-554
It was moved and seconded
That text in Section 6.6 "significant tree" be replaced with text "permanent
tree".
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw -
OPPOSED
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R/2015-555
It was moved and se conded
1106
That the definition in Maple Ridge Tree Protection and Management Bylaw
No. 7133-2015 for significant tree be changed to 50 cm DBH for trees in
the urban area and to 70 cm DBH for trees in the rural area.
Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw -OPPOSED
2011-130-RZ, 12240 228 Street, First One Year Extension
CARRIED
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that a first on e year
extension be granted for Application 2011-130-RZ to rezone to the R-3
(Special Amenity Residentia l District) zone to permit a future subdivision
into app roximately 4 single family lots not less than 292 m2 in area.
R/2015-556
It was moved and seconded
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2011-130-RZ
and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final
reading:
i. Road dedication as required;
ii. Removal of the existing buildings; and
iii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer
advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage
tanks. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation report is required to ensure
that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
CARRIED
1107 2013-039-RZ, 20208 Mcivor Avenue, First One Year Extension
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that a first one year
extension be granted for Application 2013-039-RZ to permit fu_ture
subdivision into 13 single family residential lots under the RS-1b (One
Family Urban [Medium Density] zone.
R/2015-557
It was moved and seconded
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2013-039-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;
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ii. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iii. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and "C";
iv. Park dedication as required;
v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed
development;
vi. Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for
sanitary sewer;
vii. 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; and
viii. Registration of Archaeological Report, prepared by Antiquus
Archaeological Consultants Ltd., dated September 6, 2013, with the
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations,
Archaeological Branch.
CARRIED
2012-115-RZ, 12018, 12038 Edge Street and 22554, 22566 Brown
Avenue, Final One Year Extension
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that a final one year
extension be granted for Application 2012-115-RZ to permit a three phased
mixed use development consisting of 240 apartment units in three towers,
commercial floor area , underground parking and above ground structured
parking subject to the CD-1-13 (Comprehensive Development) zone,
R/2015-558
It was moved and seconded
That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999, a second and final one year extension be granted for rezoning
application 2012-115-RZ (property located at 12018, 12038 Edge Street
and 22554, 22566 Brown Avenue) 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 Development Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
for the proposed bonus elements and receipt of deposits as
securities, as outlined in the Agreement;
iii. Receipt of a voluntary contribution of $100,000 for public art;
iv. Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan;
v. Road dedication as required;
vi. A portion of the municipal lane between the properties 12038 and
12018 Edge Street be closed, purchased by the applicant and
consolidated into the development site;
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vii. Lot consolidation and re-subdivision of the development site to three
lots consistent with the phasing boundaries;
viii. Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for
vehicular and pedestrian purposes in place of the current municipal
lane;
ix. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which
addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development;
x. Registration of an easement for public passage for the areas between
Brown Avenue, Edge Street and Dewdney Trunk Road rights-of-way
and the buildings and to future roof top open spaces;
xi. Registration of reciprocal access agreements for vehicle and
pedestrian passage through the parking structure between phases
and between levels, as well as to the future extension of the parking
building to the east on Brown Avenue (2013-019-RZ);
xii. Registration of a restrictive covenant protecting required off-street
parking spaces located on separate lots of this development;
xiii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking;
xiv. Registration of a restrictive covenant and entering into a Housing
Agreement respecting adaptive housing and rental housing;
xv. Removal of all the existing buildings located at 12038 Edge Street,
22554 Brown Avenue and 22566 Brown Avenue;
xvi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer
advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage
tanks. If there is evid ence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste
Management Act must be provided in accordance with the
regulations; and
xvii. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental
Management Act, t he property owner will provide a Site Profile for the
subject lands.
CARRIED
1109 2014-065-DP, 22355 McI ntosh Avenue, Multi-Family Development Permit
Staff report dated Dece mber 7, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2014-065-DP to permit renovation of
a podium style three storey wood frame apartment with 21 one bedroom
units over a first storey co ncrete building.
R/2015-559
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2014-065-DP
respecting property located at 22355 Mcintosh Avenue.
CARRIED
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1110 2015-300-DP, 25467 Bosonworth Avenue
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-300-DP in support of a
development plan for a four (4) lot subdivision under RS-2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) zoning.
R/2015-560
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-300-DP
respecting property located at 25467 Bosonworth Avenue.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
1111 2014-086-SD, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that the owner of the
subject property pay an amount that is not less than $47,650.00.
R/2015-561
It was moved and seconded
That pursuant to the Local Government Act, Section 941, regarding 5%
Parkland Dedication or payment in lieu, be it resolved that the owner of
land proposed for subdivision at 25467 Bosonworth Avenue, under
application 2014-086-SD, shall pay to the City of Maple Ridge an amount
that is not less than $47,650.00.
CARRIED
1112 Latecomer Policy
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that the Latecomer
Policy be adopted.
R/2015-562
It was moved and seconded
That the Latecomer Policy attached to the staff report dated December 7,
2015 be adopted
CARRIED
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1113 Local Area Service -Hampton Street Extension Bylaw No. 7178-2015
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
Hampton Street Extension Bylaw No. 7178-2015 to esta blish road, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer and water services on the 20100 Block of Hampton
Street be given first, second and third readings.
R/2015-563
It was moved and seconded
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That Bylaw No. 7178-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
2016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw
CARRIED
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge
2016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7194-2015 be given first and second
readings. Note: Report was circulated separately.
R/2015-564
It was moved and second ed
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That Bylaw No. 7194-2015 be given first and seco nd rea dings.
CARRIED
Community Development and Recreation Service
Festivals and Special Events Review Process
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 providing information on the current
structure of special events/festivals and a proposed outline of the review
process.
R/2015-565
It was moved and seconded
That the Festival and Special Event review process outlined in the report
dated December 7, 2015 be approved.
CARRIED
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1152 Subsidized Ice Allocation -Minor Sports
Note:
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1200
1300
1400
1500
1500
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 providing information on subsidized
ice allocation available to minor sport groups in Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows.
For information only
No motion required
Item 1153 was dealt with prior to Item 501 and was referred to a Special
Council Workshop Meeting
Leisure Centre Pool Renovations Contract Award
Staff report dated December 7, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and execute Construction Contract ITT-PL15-
67 with Mierau Contractors Limited for construction of the Maple Ridge
Leisure Centre Pool , mechanical and filtration system and that a
contingency of 10% for the contract be established.
Correspondence -Nil
Other Committee Issues -Nil
STAFF REPORTS -Nil
RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil
OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Notice of Motion by Councillor Bell
Councillor Bell advised that she will be bringing forward a motion with
respect to a UBCM resolution pertaining to the Blue Dot movement.
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QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Harald Mischke
Mr. Mischke referenced a marihuana plant being built on one side of his
home property and an application for a company to grind up hazardous
waste on a property next to his business on 256 Street. He asked for an
update on the application for use of the property on 256 Street.
The Director of Planning advised that the bylaw pertaining to the
application has been deferred and that Council has requested more
detailed information.
Mr. Mischke asked for further clarification in terms of whether or not the
application will go ahead.
Mayor Read advised that the application will come back before Council for
debate once further information from the applicant is received.
ADJOURNMENT -9:09 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
~tiruk ' C. Marlo, Corporate Officer