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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-17 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP February 17, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on February 17, 2014 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 Acting Mayor R. Masse, Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor C. Bell Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor M. Morden ABSENT Mayor E. Daykin Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required R. Carmichael, Director of Engineering Operations C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws D. Spence, Fire Chief C. Nolan, Manager of Accounting T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/2014-066 Minutes February 3, 2014 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 3, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 2 of 8 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 RCMP Introductions, Superintendent Fleugel, Ridge-Meadows RCMP Detachment Superintendent Fleugel introduced Staff Sergeant Roxanne Dowden, Staff Sergeant Phil Neetz, Sergeant Bruce McGowan and Constable Chris Fread. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Bicycle Advisory Committee Structure Staff report dated February 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CAP) Bylaw No. 7057-2014 be considered at the February 25, 2014 Council Meeting. The General Manager of Public Works and Development reviewed the report. R/2014-067 BL No. 7057-2014 Defer to April 7, 2014 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7057-2014 be deferred until the completion of the review of Advisory Committees and Commissions scheduled for April 7, 2014. CARRIED 4.2 Tandem and Off-Street Parking Open House Summary Staff report dated February 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 and Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 be revised. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update and outlining revisions to the tandem and off-street parking bylaw. Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 3 of 8 R/2014- BL No. 7024-2013 BL No. 7025-2013 Revise It was moved and seconded That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 and Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 be revised as per the staff report dated February 17, 2014. Councillor Masse, Councillor Bell -OPPOSED 4.3 Transportation Plan (10:00 a.m.) Presentation by John Steiner, Urban Systems CARRIED The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining work done on the draft Transportation Plan as a result of consultations with Council, the public and other departments. He highlighted what will be addressed in the presentation by Urban Systems and the work which will be involved in the next steps of the process; John Steiner, Urban Systems, gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the draft transportation plan document. He highlighted issues currently involving the community, aspects of regional growth and the effect of the transportation plan on the capital plan. He addressed strategies within the plan as well as priorities and costs. Note: The meeting was recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 2:55 p.m. Note: Councillor Dueck was not in attendance when the meeting reconvened. 4.4 Proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 7038-2013 Staff report dated February 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Noise Control Bylaw No. 7038-2013 be finalized and brought forward to the next appropriate Committee of the Whole meeting. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report. She outlined the proposed changes to the bylaw, spoke to the purchase of decibel readers and highlighted fines to be implemented in response to noise complaints. Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 4 of 8 R/2014-069 Proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 7038-2013 It was moved and seconded That draft Noise Bylaw No. 7038-2013 be finalized and brought forward to the next appropriate Committee of the Whole for Council's consideration. CARRIED 4.5 Remedial Action for the Demolition of DerelicVUnsafe Structure at 22033 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated February 17, 2014 recommending that the owner of the property at 22033 Lougheed Highway be required to perform remedial action requirements within 30 days of the receipt of a resolution of Council The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report. She outlined the damage to the existing building and reviewed the ongoing safety concerns. The Fire Chief advised on the process being following by the Fire Department with respect to the site. R/2014-070 22033 Lougheed Highway Remedial Action It was moved and seconded NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved: • THAT Council hereby consider that the property located at 22033 Lougheed Highway, and legally described as PID 009-504-834, Lot 6, District Lot 397, Group 1, New Westminster Plan 11251 (the "Property") is in a hazardous condition and creates an unsafe condition within the meaning of Sections 73 (2)(a) and 73 (2)(b) of the Community Charter , as a result of the Structure being fire damaged and insecure from time to time over the past two years and the Structure's continual structural deterioration that the Structure contravenes the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 and the BC Building Code. Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 5 of 8 • THAT Council hereby declares that the Property is a nuisance, within the meaning of Section 7 4(2) of the Community Charter, as Council considers the Structure to be so dilapidated and unclean as to be offensive and pose a risk to the community, and Council considers that there is a danger to people adjacent to or visiting the Property, especially children due to the likelihood of harm or personal injury. Council therefore resolves that within thirty (30) days of receiving a copy of this resolution, the Owner of the Property is required to perform the following Remedial Action requirements: 1. Demolish the Structure, remove the foundation and all demolition materials from the site. 2. Any excavation resulting from the demolition must be filled in to prevent water from ponding on the site. 3. The owner must follow all Work Safe BC Hazardous Materials requirements for the safe removal of any and all hazardous materials in the structure. In the event the Owner has not performed all of the Remedial Action requirements within 30 days after notice of this resolution is delivered to the Owner, the District may, by its own forces or those of a contractor engaged by the District, enter the Property and perform the Remedial Action requirements. In the event the District takes the above referenced action, the District may recover the expense from the Owner, together with costs and interest, in the same manner as municipal taxes in accordance with sections 17, 258, and 259 of the Community Charter. If a person with notice of this resolution wishes to request reconsideration of these requirements by Council, written notice of this request must be provided to the Manager of Legislative Services within 14 business days of that person receiving notice of this resolution. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 6 of 8 4.6 Remedial Action for the Demolition of DerelicVUnsafe Structure at 22043 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated February 17, 2014 recommending that the owner of the property at 22033 Lougheed Highway be required to perform remedial action requirements within 30 days of the receipt of a resolution of Council R/2014-071 22043 Lougheed Highway Remedial Action It was moved and seconded NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved: • THAT Council hereby consider that the property located at 22043 Lougheed Highway, and legally described as PID 009-504-818, Lot 5, District Lot 397, Group 1, New Westminster Plan 11251 (the "Property") is in a hazardous condition and creates an unsafe condition within the meaning of Sections 73 (2)(a) and 73 (2)(b) of the Community Charter, as a result of the Structure being fire damaged and insecure from time to time over the past two years and the Structure's continual structural deterioration that the Structure contravenes the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 and the BC Building Code. • THAT Council hereby declares that the Property is a nuisance, within the meaning of Section 7 4(2) of the Community Charter, as Council considers the Structure to be so dilapidated and unclean as to be offensive and pose a risk to the community, and Council considers that there is a danger to people adjacent to or visiting the Property, especially children due to the likelihood of harm or personal injury. Council therefore resolves that within thirty (30) days of receiving a copy of this resolution, the Owner of the Property is required to perform the following Remedial Action requirements: 1. Demolish the Structure, remove the foundation and all demolition materials from the site. 2. Any excavation resulting from the demolition must be filled in to prevent water from ponding on the site. 3. The owner must follow all Work Safe BC Hazardous Materials requirements for the safe removal of any and all hazardous materials in the structure. Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 7 of 8 In the event the Owner has not performed all of the Remedial Action requirements within 30 days after notice of this resolution is delivered to the Owner, the District may, by its own forces or those of a contractor engaged by the District, enter the Property and perform the Remedial Action requirements. In the event the District takes the above referenced action, the District may recover the expense from the Owner, together with costs and interest, in the same manner as municipal taxes in accordance with sections 17,258, and 259 of the Community Charter. If a person with notice of this resolution wishes to request reconsideration of these requirements by Council, written notice of this request must be provided to the Manager of Legislative Services within 14 business days of that person receiving notice of this resolution. CARRIED 4.7 Infrastructure Sustainability Funding Staff report dated February 17, 2014 providing information on municipal infrastructure sustainability funding. The Manager of Accounting reviewed the report. 4.8 140th Birthday Celebrations The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation provided on update on the status of planning for Maple Ridge's 140 Birthday celebration. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 National Dementia Strategy: Municipal Resolution and C-356 E-mail dated February 6, 2014 from Claude Gravelle, MP, Nickel Belt, requesting a resolution in support of a National Dementia Strategy. Council Workshop Minutes February 17, 2014 Page 8 of 8 R/2014-072 National Dementia Strategy It was moved and seconded Support resolution That the resolution from Claude Gravelle, MP, Nickel Belt calling for a National Dementia Strategy be supported. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -4:05 p.m. V I Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer