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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-06 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP April 6, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on April 6, 2009 at 9:00 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 E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor L. King Councillor M. Morden Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor A. Hogarth GUEST A. Bradley, Legal Counsel 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 A. Wood, Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws J. Pickering, Director of Planning S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development G. Manson, Manager of Communication Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/09-105 Minutes March 16, 2009 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of March 16, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 2 of 8 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Translink Presentation Tom Prendergast, Chief Executive Officer Peggy Hunt, Manager Municipal Relations Greg Blasco, General Manager, West Coast Express Sheri Plewes, VP Capital Management and Planning Jim Prokop, Manager Transit Planning Dean Cross, Supervisor, Service Delivery, Coast Mountain Bus Company Mr. Prendergast gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining and providing details on long term and short terms plans for the Maple Ridge Area including the Golden Ears Bridge, the Albion Dock, the Coast Mountain maintenance centre, West Coast Express service and transit service. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Regional Growth Strategy Comments Staff report dated March 30, 2009 recommending that the report be forwarded to Metro Vancouver as initial input into the growth strategy review with the understanding that additional comments will be submitted by May 22, 2009. The Director of Planning reviewed the report and comments put forward by Council at the March 30, 2009 Special Council meeting. Council discussed the information and suggested revisions to the staff report. R/09-106 Regional Growth Strategy Comments It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated March 30, 2009 and entitled "Regional Growth Strategy Comments" be forwarded on to Metro Vancouver as initial input into the growth strategy review with the understanding that additional comments will be submitted by May 22, 2009. Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 3 of 8 R/09-107 Regional Growth Strategy Comments It was moved and seconded That the words "be amended to include the sentence "What are the intentions of the new designations of rural, conservation and recreation?" at the end of the second paragraph on page 2, and" be included after "Comments". CARRIED R/09-108 Regional Growth Strategy Comments It was moved and seconded That the words "to delete the final two sentences in the first paragraph on page 3 and" be included after "page 2, and". CARRIED Councillor King and Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 4.2 Sanitary Sewer Extension to 256 Street Staff report dated March 25, 2009 providing an update on the sanitary sewer extension to 256th Street. The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. R/09-109 Sanitary Sewer Extension to 256 Street It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated March 25, 2009 entitled "Sanitary Sewer Extension to 256 Street" be received for information. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 4 of 8 4.3 Appeal of the District's Remedial Action Requirement to Remove or Demolish the Fire Damaged Building Located at 11731 Fraser Street Mr. S. Creighton, Mr. J. Athwal, Mr. M. Kwasnica The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the file and outlined the reasons for the remedial action. He indicated that Council can confirm, amend or rescind the demolition order. Mayor Daykin advised that correspondence was received from Mr. Steve Creighton and Mr. Jack Athwal and circulated to Council. M. Kwasnica, Strata Owner Mr. Kwasnica expressed that the fire damaged building located at 11731 Fraser Street should not be torn down. He contended that a large sum of money has already been spent on rehabilitation of the building which will be lost should the building be demolished. He felt that the building has been secured to meet specifications of the Fire Department and is not a risk. He cited the involvement of an insurance company and provided details of the insurance claim for the building. Mr. Kwasnica advised that a meeting of the strata council has been scheduled for further discussion of the future of the building. He requested that Council rescind the demolition order or bring the matter before the Court. J. Athwal, Strata Owner Mr. Athwal provided details of the work and money he has spent on the fire damaged building. He spoke to the process involving the insurance company. Mr. Athwal expressed concern with the involvement of and work being done by, the court appointed administrator. He stated that he has received cost estimates for the repair of the building from contractors and requested that the demolition order be stayed as he felt that the building can be repaired. S. Creighton, Administrator Mr. Creighton stated his formal request that the District of Maple Ridge withdraw the demolition order. He explained his mandate as a court appointed administrator and advised that this mandate will include opposition in court to a demolition order. Mr. Creighton also advised that a meeting of the strata owners has been scheduled to address issues at Northumberland. He stated that the fire damaged building is sound and can be repaired and that much money has already been put into repairs as a result of adherence to District issued emergency orders. Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 5 of 8 R/09-110 Move to Closed Council Meeting It was moved and seconded That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) (i) of the Community Charter to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED Note: The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. and reconvened at 12:28 p.m. Jack Athwal -Strata Owner Mr. Athwal spoke to Council about the court date which had been set to hear the insurance claim and advised that it had been cancelled upon the request of the court appointed administrator. He stated that he is willing to take over the court case against the insurance company on his own and requested that Council allow him to do this. R/09-111 Remedial Action Appeal 11731 Fraser St It was moved and seconded WHEREAS Council of the District of Maple Ridge imposed a remedial action requirement in open meeting on March 10, 2009 on Mr. Jagdev Athwal and The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8 in respect of a fire damaged building located at 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. (the "Building"); WHEREAS Council in an open meeting on April 6, 2009 has heard representations from Mr. Jagdev Athwal, Mr. Michael Kwasnica, and Mr. Steve Creighton, the court appointed administrator for The Owners, Strata Plan NW-8 in respect of the Building; Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 6 of 8 NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, resolves as follows: 1. THAT Council hereby confirms the remedial action requirement imposed by Council on March 10, 2009 pursuant to Resolution No. R/09-073 and that the date specified for compliance with the remedial action requirement in section 4 of Resolution No. R/09-073 shall be no later than sixty (60) days after April 6, 2009. In response to the appeals to rescind the demolition order, the following comments and concerns were brought forward by members of Council: -that after 14 months of the Court appointment of an administrator there has not been a strata meeting or an annual general meeting held to deal with the issues at Northumberland -the lack of progress made with respect to the repair of the fire damaged building -the safety issues and public concerns remaining related to the burned out building CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE Note: Items 5.1 to 5.3 were dealt with prior to Item 4.1 5.1 Off-Leash Dog Park in Maple Ridge -G. Mah Letter dated February 21, 2009 from Gillian Mah enclosing a petition requesting Council consideration of the need for an off-leash dog park in Maple Ridge. R/09-112 Off-Leash Dog Park It was moved and seconded That the letter dated February 21, 2009 from Gillian Mah with an attached petition be referred to staff and to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 7 of 8 5.2 Union of British Columbia Municipalities -2009 Resolutions Process Letter dated March 20, 2009 from Mayor Sharon Gaetz, Chair, UBCM Resolutions Committee, providing information to assist members to prepare 2009 resolutions for consideration at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention. R/09-113 UBCM 2009 Resolutions Process It was moved and seconded That the letter dated March 20, 2009 from Mayor Sharon Gaetz, Chair, UBCM Resolutions Committee be received for information. CARRIED 5.3 Metro Vancouver -Zero Waste Challenge Public Meetings Letter dated March 13, 2009 from Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver seeking comments on Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge, Goals, Strategies and Actions by May 15, 2009 and offering to provide a presentation to Council. R/09-114 Zero Waste Challenge Public Meetings It was moved and seconded That the letter from Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver dated March 13, 2009 be received and that an invitation be issued to Metro Vancouver to provide a presentation on the Zero Waste Challenge at a future Council meeting. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil Council Workshop Minutes April 6, 2009 Page 8 of 8 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -12:35 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer