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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 10, 2022
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers
on May 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at 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
S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
S. Labonne, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer, General
Counsel and Executive Director, Legislative Services
A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
F. Smith, Director of Engineering
T. Thompson, Director of Finance
D. Olivieri, Manager, Corporate Planning & Consultation
J. Kim, 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: Councillor Robson participated electronically. The Mayor chaired the meeting from
Council Chambers.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2022-CM-13 7
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2022 be adopted.
CARRIED
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2022
R/2022-CM-138
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2022 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Report of Public Hearing -April 19, 2022
R/2022-CM-139
It was moved and seconded
That the Report of Public Hearing of April 19, 2022 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
• April 27, 2022
702 Reports
702.1 Quarter 1, 2022 Corporate Update
Staff report dated May 10, 2022 providing a corporate update for the first
quarter of 2022.
702.2 Quarter 1, 2022 Financial Update
Staff report dated May 10, 2022 providing a financial update for the first
quarter of 2022.
704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status
From the April 19, 2022 Closed Council Meeting be released from Closed
Council status:
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• Item 4.1 -Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking
District Update
705 Recommendation to Receive Items on Consent
R/2022-CM-140
It was moved and seconded
That Item 1001 be removed from the Consent Agenda and that the remaining
items on the Consent Agenda of the May 10, 2022 Council Meeting be received
into the record.
CARRIED
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS-Nil
900 CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Adoption
1001 Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7799-2021
A bylaw to provide permanent options to hold Council meetings and Public
Hearings electronically and guidance on procedural matters dealing with late
attendance by Members and retention of recordings.
R/2022-CM-141
It was moved and seconded
That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7799-2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillors Robson and Yousef opposed
1002 2022-2026 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7848-2022
A bylaw to update the financial plan to reflect information received since the
Plan's adoption in December 2021.
R/2022-CM-142
It was moved and seconded
2022-2026 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7848-2022 be adopted.
CARRIED
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1003 2022 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7849-2022
A bylaw to establish property tax rates for Municipal and Regional District
purposes for the year 2022.
R/2022-CM-143
It was moved and seconded
2022-2026 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7848-2022 be adopted.
1004 Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 7842-2022
A bylaw to update the annual regular rate increases.
R/2022-CM-144
It was moved and seconded
Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 7842-2022 be adopted.
1005 Maple Ridge Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7835-2022
CARRIED
CARRIED
A bylaw to establish a tax rate in order to impose rates for the payment of dyke
improvements, maintenance and related costs.
R/2022-CM-145
It was moved and seconded
Maple Ridge Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7835-2022 be adopted.
CARRIED
1006 Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7836-2022
A bylaw to establish a tax rate in order to impose rates for the payment of dyke
improvements, maintenance, and related costs.
R/2022-CM-146
It was moved and seconded
Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7836-2022 be
adopted.
CARRIED
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1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning and Development Services
1101 2022-034-RZ, 11956, 11946, 11936 & 11926 236 Street and 23638
Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-3 to RM-1 and R-2
Staff report dated May 3, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7852-2022 to rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RM-1
(Low Density Townhouse Residential), to permit the future construction of 52
townhomes and three single-family lots, be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described in the report.
R/2022-CM-14 7
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7852-2022 be given first reading; and further
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B to
E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with information
required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1102 2021-323-RZ, 23348 141 Avenue, RS-3 to R-1 and R-2
Staff report dated May 3, 2022, recommending that Official Community Plan
Amending Bylaw No. 7847-2022 be given first and second reading and
forwarded to Public Hearing and that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 777 4-2021 to
rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to R-1 (Single Detached
(Low Density) Urban Residential) and R-2 (Single Detached (Medium Density)
Urban Residential), to permit a future subdivision of approximately 23 single-
family lots and to revise the boundaries of land use designation, be given
second reading as amended and forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2022-CM-148
It was moved and seconded
1. That, in accordance with Section 4 75 of the Local Government Act,
opportunity for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of
posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 784 7-2022 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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7847-2022 be
considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
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3. That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7847-2022 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
4. That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 784 7-2022 be given first
and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing;
5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 777 4-2021 be given second reading as
amended, and 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 Schedule "A" Chapter
10.3, Part VI, A -Silver Valley, Figure 2 -Land Use Plan, Figure
3A-B1aney Haney and Figure 4 -Trails/ Open Space;
iii) Road dedication as required;
iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of multi-
purpose trails and 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;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant prohibiting building or
subdivision and release of liability until a municipal water system
is installed to service the subject properties to the satisfaction of
the City;
vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protection of the
Environmentally Sensitive areas (wetlands) on the subject
property;
viii) Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for
City infrastructure;
ix) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant Tree Protection and
Stormwater Management;
x) In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure
Statement, 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
xi) That a voluntary contribution be provided in keeping with the
Council Policy 6.31 with regards to Community Amenity
Contributions applicable at the time of third reading of this
application.
CARRIED
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1103 2020-168-RZ, 13960 232 Street, 13897 and 14027 Silver Valley Road,
Alternate Approval Process for Park Use
Staff report dated May 3 , 2022, recommending that staff develop a Park Use
Bylaw to permit a City storm sewer line in Dedicated Pa rk Land located at Silver
Valley Road (Plan BCP 46658 Section 33 Township 12 New Westminster
District) and that staff commence public engagement through the Alternative
Approval Process.
R/2022-CM-149
It was moved and seconded
1. That staff develop a Park Use Bylaw to permit a City storm sewer line in
Dedicated Park Land located at Silver Valley Road (Plan BCP 46658 Section
33 Township 12 New Westminster District); and further
2. That staff commence public engagement through the Alternative Approval
Process for the proposed Park Use Bylaw to permit a City storm sewer line
in Dedicated Park Land located at Silver Valley Road (Plan BCP 46658
Section 33 Township 12 New Westminster District), subject to the
compliance with the notice provisions of Sections 27, 86 and 94 of the
Community Charter, S.B.C., 2003, c.26.
CARRIED
Engineering Services
1131 Award of Contract ITT-EN22-3: 236 Street Water Pump Station Replacement
Staff report dated May 3, 2022, recommending that Council approve the award
to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd., a contract contingency, an increase to the
existing Stantec Consulting Ltd. contract for Engineering Design Services for the
236 Street Water Pump Station Replacement, and that the Financial Plan be
amended to fund this project from the Water Revenue Fund and Development
Cost Charges.
R/2022-CM-150
It was moved and seconded
1. That Contract ITT-EN22-3: 236 Street Water Pump Station Replacement be
awarded to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. in the amount of $5,352,110.00
excluding taxes; and
2. That a contract contingency of $535,000.00 be approved to address
potential variations in field conditions; and
3. That the existing Stantec Consulting ltd. contact for Engineering Design
Services for 236 Street Water Pump Station Replacement be increased by
$350,000.00; and
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4. That the Financial Plan be amended to increase the project funding by
$320,000.00 from the Water Revenue Fund and Development Cost
Charges; and further
5. That the Corporate officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
Corporate Services
1151 2021 Consolidated Financials
Staff report dated May 3, 2022 recommending the 2021 Consolidated
Financial Statements be approved.
R/2022-CM-151
It was moved and seconded
That the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements be approved.
CARRIED
1152 Amendment of Consolidated Fees & Charges Bylaw and Maple Ridge Tree
Protection & Management Bylaw
Staff report dated May 3, 2022, recommending that Maple Ridge Fees &
Charges Amending Bylaw No. 7850-2020 and Maple Ridge Tree Protection &
Management Amending Bylaw No. 7851-2022 be given first, second and third
readings to provide greater clarity to the public on municipal fees and to ensure
rate alignment with market levels.
R/2022-CM-152
It was moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw No. 7850-2022 be given
first, second and third reading and further
That Maple Ridge Tree Protection & Management Amending Bylaw No. 7851-
2022 be given first, second and third reading.
CARRIED
1200 STAFF REPORTS -Nil
1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
1400 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
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No members of the public provided comments to Council.
1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Council members provided their reports on activities participated in during the
past few weeks.
1600 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Councillor Yousef read the following Notice of Motion, which will be added to
the Agenda for the next Regular Council Meeting for discussion:
With the currently prohibitive housing costs and the high rate of inflation, first
time home buyers are severely disadvantaged;
Recognizing the need to provide creative solutions to the housing crisis facing
our residents and continue to grow our local economy;
Therefore, to ensure the proper policy framework is in place be it resolved that
Council direct staff to review the housing policy and bring forward amendments
to allow a rent-to-own scheme focusing primarily on townhouses and
apartments in the City of Maple Ridge.
1700 ADJOURNMENT -8:04 p.m.
Certified Correct
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting C~Officer