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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-09 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES November 9, 2021 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 9, 2021 at 9:03 a.m. held virtually and hosted 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 S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services S. Nichols, Corporate Officer T. Thompson, Director of Finance Other Staff as Required A. Bowden, Planner 2 J. Dingwall, Manager of Utility Engineering C. Goddard, Director of Planning T. Hansvall, Accountant 1 M. McMullen, Manager of Development & Environmental Services R. Stott, Senior Environmental Planner 2 L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning Guests A. Whittaker, Ecoplan International J. Barer, Urban Systems These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Due to COVID Councillor Meadus, Councillor Robson and Councillor Yousef participated virtually. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2021-WS-089 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the November 9, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES-Nil Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 2 of 9 3. PRESENTATIONSATTHEREQUESTOFCOUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Green Infrastructure Management Strategy Update Presentation by Anne-Marie Whittaker, Senior Planner, Ecoplan International Staff report dated November 9, 2021 recommending that the findings and framework of the Green Infrastructure Management Strategy be endorsed in principle and that staff prepare a Green Infrastructure Implementation Strategy in consultation with the Environmental Advisory Committee that identifies short- term high priority action items. The Director of Planning introduced the item and the consultant, Anne-Marie Whittaker, Senior Planner, Ecoplan International, who provided a detailed presentation. Ms. Whittaker and staff responded to questions from Council. R/2021-WS-090 Moved and seconded 1. That the findings and overall framework of the Green Infrastructure Management Strategy be endorsed in principle, noting that the action items contained in the Strategy will be considered separately during the development of the Implementation Strategy; and 2. That staff, in consultation with the Environmental Advisory Committee, be directed to prepare a Green Infrastructure Implementation Strategy that identifies short-term high priority action items. CARRIED 4.2 Community Amenity Contribution Rate Review Presentation by Justin Barer, Land Economics, Urban Systems Staff report dated November 9, 2021 recommending that feedback to the proposed amendments to Policy 6.31 -Community Amenity Contribution Program be obtained from the Urban Development Institute and other industry representatives and provided in a future staff report. The Manager of Community Planning provided a brief background and introduced Justin Barer of Urban Systems. Staff and the consultants responded to questions from Council. Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 3 of 9 R/2021-WS-091 Moved and seconded That the proposed amendments to Policy 6.31 -Community Amenity Contribution program, as attached to the staff report titled "Community Amenity Program Review" dated November 9, 2021, be approved. DEFEATED Mayor Morden, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Mead us and Councillor Svendsen -OPPOSED R/2021-WS-092 Moved and seconded That feedback on the proposed amendments to Policy 6.31 -Community Amenity Contribution Program be obtained from the Urban Development Institute and other industry representatives and provided to Council in a future staff report. R/2021-WS-093 Moved and seconded That the Council Workshop Meeting be recessed until 1:00 p.m. Note: The meeting reconvened at 1:02 p m. CARRIED CARRIED 4.3 Draft Regional Growth Strategy Metro 2050 -Summary of Referral Comments Staff report dated November 9, 2021 summarizing feedback received from Council on Metro 2050 during the September 27, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting and recommending that a formal letter incorporating the comments on the draft Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy be prepared for Metro Vancouver. The Manager of Community Planning provided a brief background on the item and introduced Planner, Amelia Bowden, who provided a detailed presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council. R/2021-WS-094 Moved and seconded 1. That staff prepare a formal letter to Metro Vancouver with the following comments on the draft Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy: Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 4 of 9 Advocacy Comments: A. In response to policy 1.1.9 d), Maple Ridge requests Metro Vancouver advocacy to NAV Canada to increase the aircraft height above 3000 ft for Practice Areas 185 and 188, and to consult with Maple Ridge should any further changes to Maple Ridge's air space be considered. B. In response to policy 1.4.3 d), Maple Ridge requests that Metro Vancouver advocate to the Agricultural Land Commission to review Agricultural Land Reserve legislation to permit more intensive uses using technology. C. In response to policy 2.3.3, Maple Ridge requests further input and advocacy from Metro Vancouver to ensure that the economic viability of Maple Ridge's agricultural lands is addressed. D. In response to policy 2.3.12 c) v), Maple Ridge requests that Metro Vancouver advocate to the ALC to undertake a review of producing and non-producing agricultural lands. E. In response to policy 5.2.6, Maple Ridge requests advocacy from Metro Vancouver to CP Rail and CN Rail to address noise and vibration concerns caused by freight movement through Maple Ridge. Policy Edits Comments: F. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 1.2.24: Member Jurisdictions will: 1.2.24 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: b) Include policies for Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas that: iv) consider reducing residential and commercial parking requirements in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas and consider the use of parking maximums; viii) focus infrastructure and amenity investments (such as public works and civic and recreation facilities) in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, and at appropriate locations within Major Transit Growth Corridors and other key neighbourhood locations; G. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 1.3. 7: Member Jurisdictions will : 1.3. 7 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: g) consider providing design guidance for existing and new neighbourhoods to promote social connections, universal accessibility, crime prevention through environmental design, and inclusivity while considering the impacts of these Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 5 of 9 strategies on identified marginalized members of the community. H. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 2.1.10: Member Jurisdictions will: 2.1.10 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: c) include policies that discourage the development and expansion of major commercial and institutional land uses outside of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas and other key neighbourhood locations. I. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 2.2.9: Member jurisdictions will: 2.2.9 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: c) include policies for Industrial lands that: i) consistently define, support, and protect industrial uses in municipal plans and bylaws, and discourage non-industrial uses; iii) consider excluding uses that are not consistent with the intent of Industrial lands and not supportive of industrial activities, such as medium and large format retail uses, residential uses, and standalone office uses, other than ancillary uses, where deemed necessary; d) include policies for Employment lands that: v) do not permit residential uses, except for an accessory caretaker unit or a live-work use; e) consider including policies to assist existing and new businesses in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, maximizing energy efficiency, and mitigating impacts on ecosystems. f) consider including policies that assist existing and new businesses to adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce their exposure to natural hazards risks, such as those identified within the regional growth strategy (Table 5). 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Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 3.1.9: Member jurisdictions will: 3.1.9 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: b) consider including policies that support the protection and enhancement of lands with a Conservation and Recreation land use designation, which may include the following uses: i) drinking water supply areas; ii) environmental conservation areas; Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 6 of 9 iii) wildlife management areas and ecological reserves; iv) forests; v) wetlands (e.g. freshwater lakes, ponds, bogs, fens, estuarine, marine, freshwater, and intertidal ecosystems); vi) riparian areas (i.e. the areas and vegetation surrounding wetlands, lakes, streams, and rivers); vii) ecosystems not covered above that may be vulnerable to climate change and natural hazard impacts, or that provide buffers to climate change impacts or natural hazard impacts for communities; and viii) uses within those lands that are appropriately located, scaled, and consistent with the intent of the designation, including: • major parks and outdoor recreation areas; • education, research and training facilities, and associated uses that serve conservation and/or recreation users; • commercial uses, tourism activities, and public, cultural, or community amenities; • limited agricultural use, primarily soil-based; and • land management activities needed to minimize vulnerability/risk to climate-related impacts. c) include policies that: i) protect the integrity of lands with a Conservation and Recreation regional land use designation from activities in adjacent areas by considering wild/and interface planning, and considering measures such as physical buffers or development permit requirements; K. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 4.2. 7: Member jurisdictions will: 4.2. 7 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: c) encourage the use of regulatory tools that protect and preserve rental housing; d) consider policies and actions that contribute to the following outcomes: i) encourage increased supply of affordable rental housing in proximity to transit and on publicly-owned land; ii) encourage increased supply of market and below-market rental housing through the renewal of aging purpose-built rental housing and prevention of net rental unit loss; iii) encourage protection and renewal of existing non-market rental housing; Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 7 of 9 iv) encourage mitigating impacts on renter households due to renovation or redevelopment, and strengthened protections for tenants; and L. Maple Ridge requests the following edit in bold for draft policy 3.2. 7: Member jurisdictions will: 3.2. 7 Adopt Regional Context Statements that: a) consider identifying local ecosystem protection and tree canopy cover targets, and create policy to contribute to the regional targets in Action 3.2.1; c) consider including policies that: i) address ecosystem services in land use decision-making and land management practices; Clarification Comments: M. Request clarification on suggested strategies to meet new environmental regional target, including strategies to maintain and increase tree canopy cover as the community grows. N. Maple Ridge requests a definition of integrated housing to understand the policy implication of policy 4.1.8 c) vii). 0. Maple Ridge requests a definition of affordable rental housing to understand the policy implication as it relates to the new housing target identified in policy 4.2. 7 a). Participation and Training Comments: P. Maple Ridge requests additional tools, training and resources with respect to climate change, emergency and natural hazard preparation, as it relates to land use planning as outlined in Strategy 3.4 Member Jurisdiction Policies. Q. In response to policy 2.2.3, Maple Ridge requests participation in the preparation of the Industrial Implementation Guidelines identified in Metro 2050. Future RGS and RCS Amendment Comments: R. Maple Ridge intends to undertake the following Type 2 regional land use re-designations: • Yennadon and Lougheed Transit Corridor Lands, to Employment • Albion Industrial Park Expansion, Industrial Reserve, and Kanaka Business Park, to Industrial • Urban Containment Boundary alignment, as it relates to the above noted redesignations S. Maple Ridge intends to undertake the following Type 3 regional land use re-designations: • Albion Flats, to Employment within the Urban Containment Boundary (subject to ALC approvals) Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 8 of 9 • Lougheed Transit Corridor, to Corridor Frequent Transit Development Area • 203 Street and Lougheed Highway and vicinity, to Station Frequent Transit Development Area 2. That the letter with resolutions identify Maple Ridge's intent to take its place in the region, support the creation of local jobs, and acknowledge the significant contribution the community's agricultural, rural, and conservation land base provide to regional environmental and climate change resiliency goals. 3. That the report titled "Draft Regional Growth Strategy Metro 2050 -Referral Comments" dated November 9, 2021, be provided to Metro Vancouver. CARRIED Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 4.4 Quarter 3 Financial Update Staff report dated November 9, 2021 providing a financial update for the third quarter of 2021. The General Manager of Corporate Services introduced Trevor Hansvall, [title], who provided a detailed Q3, 2021 presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil Council Workshop Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 9 of 9 8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING R/2021-WS-095 Moved and seconded That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: Section 90(1)(e) The acquisition or disposition of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality. Section 90(1)(i) The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED 9. ADJOURNMENT-1:43 p.m. Certified Correct S. ~orate Officer