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Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
March 14, 2005
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor K. Morse
Councillor E. Daykin
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Gordon
Councillor J. Harris
Councillor F. Isaac
Councillor C. Speirs
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk
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. Pickering, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
G. Fujii, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
J. Sheehan, Environmental Technician
Before proceeding the Acting Mayor announced the addition of the following item to the
agenda:
910 DP/101/04, 11666 & 11762 Laity Street
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS-Nil
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda:
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902 RZ/102/04, 10673 248 Street, RS-3 to RS-lb
Staff presentation of a report dated March 7, 2005 recommending that Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6299-2005 and Maple
Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6300-2005 to permit future subdivision into
approximately 16 lots be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Project Details
• Development Considerations
David Laird, Damax Consultants, confirmed that lot 92 takes into consideration
that the watercourse ends at that lot. A biofiltration pond will be constructed as
required by the Department of Fisheries.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
903 CP/128/04, 11900 Block of 224 Street, Park to Town Centre Commercial
Staff presentation of a report dated February 17, 2005 recommending that Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6295-2005 be read a first
time and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Site Characteristics
• Development Considerations
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
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Note: Councillor Speirs was excused from item 904 as he is employed in the industry.
904 DP/069/03, 22648 Dewdney Trunk Road
Staff presentation of a report dated March 4, 2005 recommending that the
Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/069/03 to permit construction
of a Licensee Retail Store.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing .the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Development Considerations
• Project Details
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting.
905 Development Information Meetings
Staff presentation of a report dated March 3, 2005 recommending that Policy 6.20
be adopted as amended.
The Director of Planning reviewed the suggested amendments to Policy 6.20.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
ACTION REQUIRED
The rezoning checklist is to include a line item for communication with the
appropriate neighbourhood association(s).
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906 Update on Provincial Riparian Area Regulation
Staff presentation of a report dated March 9, 2005 recommending that continued
use of the District's "Streamside Setback Classification Map" be endorsed, that a
letter be sent to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection advising that
Council considers the District to be in compliance with the Fish Protection Act
and the Riparian Area Regulation and that a letter be sent to Fisheries and Oceans
Canada requesting confirmation of their continued participation in the
Environmental Review Committee.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services and the Environmental
Technician gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:
• Background
• Riparian Area Regulation Concerns
• Options
• Preferred Option
• Legal Implications
• Recommendations
• Streamside Setback Mapping
• Riparian Area Regulation Assessment Methodology
• Comparison of Streamside Protection Regulation and Riparian Area
Regulation Guidelines
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
907 Establishment of Scenic Route Designation along Lougheed Highway
(Hwy 7)
Staff report dated February 7, 2005 recommending that an application be
submitted to the Ministry of Transportation to designate Highway 7 as a Scenic 7
Designation.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
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908 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 98/05, SD 47/03, 232
Street & Foreman Drive
Staff report dated March 14, 2005 recommending that the Mayor and Municipal
Clerk be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 98/05 .
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
909 Mountain Festival Parade, Use of Municipal Streets
Staff report dated March 7, 2005 recommending that the Mountain Festival
Society be authorized to use municipal streets on Saturday, April 30, ·2005. •
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
910 DP/101/04, 11666 & 11762 Laity Street
Staff presentation of a report dated March 9, 2005 recommending that the
Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/101/04 in support of future
works associated with subdivision, demolition and building permit applications
for subdivision adjacent to McKenney Creek.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Project Details
• Development Considerations
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
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3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
931 Disbursements for the month ended January 31, 2005
Staff report dated February 25, 2005 recommending that the disbursements for the
month of January 2005 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
951 BC Participation Program
Staff report dated March 8, 2005 recommending that a letter be forwarded to the
Provincial Government and local MLA' s providing an alternate suggestion to the
private member's initiative to establish a tax credit in support of children
participating in sport and recreational activities.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES-Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -2:06 p.m.
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8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Harrv Nicholson
Mr. Nicholson spoke against the use of the alternative approval process as a
means to obtain electoral assent for Council to remain at six Councillors. He
asked what else would qualify for the alternative approval process and if Council
would be extending this to other issues in the future? The Municipal Clerk
explained the two methods available under the Community Charter to obtain
electoral assent. He advised that originally the Charter did not permit the use of
the alternate approval process to remain at six Councillors but an Order in
Council allowed Maple Ridge, and other affected communities, to proceed with
this process. He indicated that the alternative approval process is embedded in the
Community Charter and the opportunity to use this process would be considered
by Council on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Nicholson spoke in support of increasing the number of Councillors.
Dmitro Sawchuk
Mr. Sawchuk expressed his objection to Council remaining at its present size and
not increasing to eight Councillors as provided for in the Community Charter. He
provided a testimonial from his own experience working for the Federal
Government of the long term effects insufficient manpower can have. He felt that
Councillors are overloaded with paperwork. He felt that the salary for two more
Councillors was a small price to pay in comparison to what was paid for the
downtown core. The General Manager Public Works & Development Services
suggested that Mr. Sawchuk meet with the Municipal Clerk following the meeting
to obtain more information.
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Presiding Member of the Committee