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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 24, 2020
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 24, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor K. Duncan
Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
M. Vogel, Computer Support Specialist
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City's Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Video of the meeting is posted at media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councillor Meadus, Councillor Robson and
Councillor Yousef participated electronically.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-461
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of November 24, 2020 be
amended to include Item 801 Recommendations for 2021-2025 Financial
Plan and Item 802 Municipal Security Issuing Resolution; and further
That the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of November 24, 2020 be
approved as amended.
CARRIED
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2020
R/2020-462
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2020 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Reports of the Public Hearing of October 20, 2020 and November 17, 2020
R/2020-463
It was moved and seconded
That the reports of the Public Hearing of October 20, 2020 and November 17,
2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
600 DELEGATIONS -Nil
700 ITEMS ON CONSENT
701 Minutes
701.1 Meetings of the Development Agreements Committee
• November 18, 2020
702 Reports -Nil
703 Correspondence -Nil
704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status -Nil
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705 Recommendation to Receive Items on Consent
R/2020-464
It was moved and seconded
That items on the consent agenda of the Council Meeting of November 24,
2020 be received into the record.
CARRIED
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Items 801 and 802 were deferred from the November 24, 2020 Council
Workshop for Business Planning.
801 Recommendations for 2021-2025 Financial Plan
802 Municipal Security Issuing Resolution
R/2020-465
Moved and seconded
That Item 801 pertaining to recommendations for inclusion in the 2021-2025
Financial Plan Bylaw and Item 802 requesting approval of borrowings form
the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia be deferred to the
Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 1, 2020.
CARRIED
900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Note: Items 1001 to 1002 are from the November 17, 2020 Public Hearing
Bylaws for Third Reading and Adoption
1001 2020-117-RZ, 11913 Burnett Street
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7659-2020
To designate subject properties as a Temporary Use Permit to allow for a
temporary sales centre for the future apartment use on-site
R/2020-466
Moved and seconded
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7659-2020 be given third
reading and be adopted.
CARRIED
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1002 2017-233-RZ, Ground-Oriented Residential Infill Development Permit
Guidelines
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7673-2020
To include Ground-Oriented Residential Infill Development Guidelines in the
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan
R/2020-467
Moved and seconded
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7673-2020 be given third
reading and be adopted.
Councillor Svendsen and Councillor Yousef-OPPOSED
Bylaws for Adoption
1003 2018-105-RZ, 24145 and 24185 110 Avenue
Staff report dated November 24, 2020 recommending adoption
CARRIED
1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7582-2019
To amend Albion Area Plan Schedule 1 from Low Density Residential to
Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation and Park and to amend
Schedule "C" -to add to Conservation
R/2020-468
Moved and seconded
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7582-2019 be adopted.
CARRIED
1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7 466-2018
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-id (One Family
Urban [Half Acre] Residential) to permit a future subdivision of 18 lots
R/2020-469
Moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7 466-2018 be adopted.
CARRIED
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1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning and Development Services
1101 2020-228-RZ, 25629 Bosonworth Avenue, RS-2 to RS-3
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7672-2020 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) to RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) be given first reading and
that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule C of
the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2020-470
Moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7672-2020 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules C of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
CARRIED
1102 2020-296-RZ, 10420, 10456 240 Street and 24027 104 Avenue, RS-2 to
RM-1
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7683-2020 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit a future townhouse
development of approximately 66 units be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D, E, and
F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2020-471
Moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7683-2020 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules C, D, E, F and of the Development Procedures Bylaw No.
5879-1999, along with the additional information noted in this report
dated November 17, 2020.
CARRIED
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1103 2020-369-RZ, 12478 223 Street, RS-3 to RS-1b
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7864-2020 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to
permit the future subdivision of two single family residential lots be given first
reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along
with the information required for a Subdivision application.
R/2020-472
Moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7864-2020 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule
B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the
information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1104 2020-327-RZ, Removal of the Owner Occupancy Requirement for Secondary
Suites and Detached Garden Suites
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 767 4-2020 to remove the owner occupancy
requirement for secondary suites and detached garden suites be given first
and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing, that Business
Licensing and Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7675-2020 to implement a
Good Neighbour Agreement for property owners renting two or more rental
units on the property be given first, second and third reading and that
enforcement of the owner occupancy requirement continue to be held in
abeyance until the Zoning Bylaw and Business Licensing and Regulation
Bylaw amendments are adopted.
R/2020-473
Moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 767 4-2020 be given first and second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
2. That Business Licencing and Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7675-
2020 be given first, second and third reading and be held for final
reading until Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7674-2020 is brought forward
for final reading;
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3. That the owner occupancy requirement covenant for secondary suites
and detached garden suites may be discharged from Certificate of Title
once Zone Amending Bylaw No. 767 4-2020 and Business Licencing and
Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7675-2020 are adopted;
4. That enforcement of the owner occupancy requirement continue to be
held in abeyance until Zone Amending Bylaw No. 767 4-2020 and
Business Licencingand Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7675-2020 are
adopted; and
5. That Policy 6.14 "Secondary Suites" and Policy 6.15 "Secondary Suites
Guidelines for Exclusion" be repealed.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson and Councillor Yousef -OPPOSED
1105 2019-064-RZ, 11045 Cameron Court, RS-2 to RS-1d
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7551-2019 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) to RS-1d (One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential to permit the
future subdivision of approximately 6 lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing and that the developer be required to pay the City
an amount equal to 5% of the market value of the land in lieu of parkland
dedication.
R/2020-474
Moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7551-2019 be given second reading,
and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
2) That, as a condition of subdivision approval, the developer 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 510 of the Local Government Act; and
3) 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 on Cameron Court as required;
iii) Design and construction of a sanitary sewer pump station, which
requires the acquisition of land to facilitate the sanitary pump
station at the sole cost of the applicant to the City's satisfaction;
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iv) Submission of a site grading and storm water management plan to
the City's satisfaction;
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 Restrictive Covenant for the protection of the
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (wetlands) on the subject
property;
vii) Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for
infrastructure;
viii) Registration of a Reciprocal Cross Access Easement Agreement;
ix) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Protection and
Storm-water Management;
x) Registration of a no-build Restrictive Covenant restricting the
building areas on some lots to facilitate the optimum subdivision
design incorporating the lands to the north addressed as 11060
Cameron Court;
xi) Removal of existing buildings;
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
property; and if so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required
to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site;
xiii) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $30,600 ($5,100
per lot X 6 lots) be provided in keeping with the Council Policy with
regard to Community Amenity Contributions; and
xiv) Payment of the Density Bonus provision of the RS-1d (One Family
Urban (Half Acre) Residential), in the amount $18,600.00 ($3,100
per lot X 6 lots).
CARRIED
1106 2018-105-DVP, 24145 and 24185 110 Avenue, Development Variance
Permit
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-105-DVP to reduce the minimum
required lot widths for the RS-1d sized lots within the development.
The Corporate Officer advised that 18 notices were mailed out in relation to
the item and no correspondence was received in response.
R/2020-475
Moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-105-DVP
respecting property located at 24145 and 24185 110 Avenue.
CARRIED
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Engineering Services
1131 Award of Contract -ITT-EN20-49, Sanitary Sewer Upgrades on 123 Avenue
and 227 Street
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Contract ITT-
EN20-49: Sanitary Sewer Upgrades on 123 Avenue and 227 Street be
awarded to Redline Excavating Ltd., that a contingency to address potential
variations in field conditions be approved and that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to execute the contract.
R/2020-476
Moved and seconded
That Contract ITT-EN20-49: Sanitary Sewer Upgrades on 123 Avenue and 227
Street, be awarded to Redline Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $251,720.00
excluding taxes; and
That a contract contingency of $50,000.00 be approved to address potential
variations in field conditions; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
1132 Award of Contract RFP-EN20-29: Engineering Design Services for Two (2)
Multi-Use Pathways and One (1) Intersection Improvement
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Contract RFP-
EN20-29: Engineering Design Services for Two (2) Multi-Use Pathways and
One (1) Intersection improvement be awarded to McElhanney Ltd., that a
contingency for unanticipated additional works be approved and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
R/2020-477
Moved and seconded
That Contract RFP-EN20-29: Engineering Design Services for Two (2) Multi-
Use Pathways and One (1) Intersection Improvement, be awarded to
McElhanney Ltd. in the amount of $149,552.00 excluding taxes; and
That a contingency of $29,900.00 be approved for unanticipated additional
works; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
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1133 Abernethy Way Extension Study (240 Street to 256 Street Study Update)
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that the McElhanney
September 2020 Technical Memo, Abernethy Way Extension Study 240
Street to256 Street Study Update be endorsed and that the alignment of
Abernethy Way Extension from 240 Street to 256 Street as identified in
Appendix A be selected as the preferred route.
R/2020-478
Moved and seconded
That the McElhanney September 2020 Technical Memo, Abernethy Way
Extension Study 240 Street to 256 Street Study Update be endorsed; and
further
That the alignment of Abernethy Way Extension from 240 Street to 256 Street
as identified in Appendix A of the staff report be selected as the preferred
route.
CARRIED
1134 Snow and Ice Control Policy No. 9.08 Update
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that Snow and Ice
Control Policy No. 9.08 be adopted as amended.
R/2020-479
Moved and seconded
That the Snow and Ice Control Policy No. 9.08 be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
Corporate Services
1151 Fire Dispatch and Operations Centre After Hours Emergency Callout Services
Contract
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending that the contract for
Fire Dispatch and Operations Centre After Hours Emergency Callout Services
be awarded to the City of Surrey and that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to execute the contract.
R/2020-480
Moved and seconded
That the contract for Fire Dispatch and Operations Centre After Hours
Emergency Callout Services at a first-year cost of $164,756.00 plus
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applicable taxes and a yearly increase of approximately 11% be awarded to
the City of Surrey; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
1152 2021 Council Meeting Schedule
Staff report dated November 17, 2020 recommending the adoption of the
2021 Council Meeting schedule.
R/2020-481
Moved and seconded
That the 2021 Council Meeting Schedule be adopted with the scheduling of
the following options:
January 2021 -start date January 12 with Committee of the Whole
scheduled to follow Council Workshop unless the January 5 option is required
by Planning Department staff to process outstanding applications to meet a
specific deadline; and
September 2021 -Council Workshop rescheduled to September 7; Regular
Council meeting remains scheduled for September 14 (based on UBCM
schedule); and further
January 2022 -start date January 11 with Committee of the Whole scheduled
to follow Council Workshop.
CARRIED
1200 STAFF REPORTS -Nil
1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
1400 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
There were not speakers present at the meeting or online for the virtual
meeting wishing to speak.
1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
The Mayor and Council members provided their reports on activities
participated in during the past few weeks.
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1600 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil
1700 ADJOURNMENT -7:50 p.m.
Certified Correct
S. ~orate Officer