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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-20 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP October 20, 2008 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on October 20, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Councillor K. Stewart Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer M. Murray, 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 J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confid ential Secretary Other Staff as Required . B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Carter, Manager of Community Planning A. Wood, Municipal Engineer S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development G. Manson, Manager of Communications Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following additions 6.1 Abernethy Connector 6.2 Albion Area Plan 6.3 Public Information Meeting Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 2 of 7 2. MINUTES R/08-381 Minutes October 6, 2008 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 6, 2008 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Appeal of Orders of Cleanup -Mr. Ernie S. Beaudin • 11909 227 St • 22648 119 Ave • 22640 119 Ave • 22626 119 Ave • 22633 Selkirk Ave • 11889 227 St • 22625 Selkirk Ave • 11869 227 St • Plan NWP 22418, Lot B, DL 401 (Vacant lot on 227 St) The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws gave a presentation providing photos depicting the state of the properties included in the cleanup order. He advised that a number of properties in the town centre are being looked at proactively by the Bylaws Department as directed by Council. Mr. Beaudin provided a presentation which included photos of the properties indicating progress made in response to the clean up orders. He stated that the company inherited issues with the purchase of the said properties and has been working to clean up the properties. He indicated that it was felt that the properties are being looked at in more detail than other properties in the Maple Ridge area and that the Bylaws Department appeared difficult to please and seemed to be targeting these particular properties. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws acknowledged that progress had been made with cleanup, however, this had stalled and maintenance standards were not being met. He cited the removal of domestic garbage left outside residences and the cutting of grass on the vacant lot as cleanup priorities. Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 3 of 7 In response to the presentation by Mr. Beaudin, comments from Council included: • that there is a need to proactively keep these properties clean and maintained to a specific standard due to their high visibility in the town center • that it is the responsibility of the owner/property manager, not the tenants or the District, to maintain property • that the stalled clean up process by the owner and the need to repeat requests to appropriately maintain the properties is a concern • that the Bylaws Department is acting on direction from Council to actively enforce the bylaw in the town centre. 4.2 Business Class Property Taxation Staff report dated September 18, 2008 providing information on the tax rate assessed to Business Class (6) properties in Maple Ridge. R/08-382 Business Class Property Taxation It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated September 18, 2008 titled "Business Class Property Taxation" be received for information. CARRIED 4.3 District of Mission: Silverdale Neighbourhood One Area Plan Staff report dated October 15, 2008 providing recommendations pertaining to the District of Mission's Silverdale Neighbourhood One Area Plan. The Manager of Community Planning reviewed the report. Mayor Robson inquired as to the status of meetings with the District of Mission, the City of Pitt Meadows and City of Langley. Council by consensus indicated that any meeting should take place in the New Year. Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 4 of 7 R/08-383 Mission Silverdale Neighbourhood One It was moved and seconded Plan 1. That the District of Mission be advised that there are not immediate concerns with the proposed Silverdale Neighbourhood One Area Plan and request that the District of Mission notify Maple Ridge as to the timing of any significant upgrades along the Lougheed Highway; and further 2. That the District of Mission and District of Maple Ridge work in cooperation in promoting Provincial transportation and transit improvements, with priority for the: i. Four-laning of the Lougheed Highway and the Haney Bypass;and ii. Expansion of the West Coast Express service to both communities, including securing new stations in Maple Ridge's Albion area and Mission 's Silverdale area. CARRIED 4.4 240 Street Bridge Feasibility Study Staff report dated October 10, 2007 recommending the identification of 240 Street as the preferred alignment for a second crossing over the South Alouette River (east of 232 Street) in the Capital Works Program, that the project be scheduled based on the financial plans and capabilities of the District and that the schedule be reported on during the 2009 Annual Business Planning process. The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. R/08-384 240 Street Bridge It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to identify in the Capital Works Program 240 Street as the alignment for a second crossing over the South Alouette River (east of 232 Street); and further Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 5 of 7 That staff be directed to schedule the project based on the financial plans and capabilities of the District and report back on that schedule during the 2009 Annual Business Planning process. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Metro Vancouver's Growth Strategy, Our Livable Regional 2040 Preliminary Draft Report dated September 30, 2008 from Metro Vancouver presenting the preliminary draft of the Livable Region 2040 Growth Strategy. Councillor Dueck expressed concern with the preliminary draft of Metro Vancouver's Growth Strategy document. She also expressed concern that Maple Ridge Council has not had the opportunity to fully review the document prior to it being brought forward to the Metro Vancouver Board. As she is the Maple Ridge representative on the Metro Vancouver Board, Councillor Dueck sought direction on Council's position. R/08-385 Metro Vancouver 2040 Growth Strategy Draft It was moved and seconded That the report titled "Metro Vancouver's Growth Strategy, Our Livable Regional 2040 Preliminary Draft" dated September 30, 2008 not be supported as currently presented; and further That comments from Council be provided upon Metro Vancouver providing an appropriate level of information to make a decision. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Council Works hop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 6 of 7 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting. 6.1 Abernethy Corridor Mayor Robson inquired whether it would be prudent for the District to hire a project manager and consultant to coordinate the Abernethy Corridor project. The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that a consulting firm has already been hired to coordinate the sanitary sewer service from 232nd Street onward and the road alignment from 210 Street to 232 Street. 6.2 Albion Area Plan Mayor Robson advised that the West Coast Express has indicated that they wish to proceed with establishing a station at Albion but are under the impression that this cannot be done until the Albion Area Plan is completed. He expressed concern that the station may not be built if contingent on the completion of the Albion Area Plan. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to write to Translink informing them that the proposed West Coast Express station in Albion is not dependent on completion of the Albion Area Plan and can be advanced immediately. Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting. Note: Councillor Hogarth left the meeting at 12:26 p.m. 6.3 Public Information Meeting Mayor Robson requested that an update of preliminary development applications coming forward for the downtown area be provided at a future meeting. The Director of Planning advised that a summary of applications coming forward for presentation to Council can be provided. Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2008 Page 7 of 7 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -12:30 pm Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer