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October 3, 2005
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor K. Morse
Councillor E. Daykin
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor J. Harris
Councillor F. Isaac
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
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
Councillor C. Gordon
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
D. Hall, Planner
J. Charlebois, Planner
C. Carter, Manager of Community Planning
l. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Jean Daoust, 22726 Holyrood Avenue
Mr. Daoust, representing some of the residents of the Holyrood Avenue area,
provided information on the slope failure behind certain properties on Holyrood
A venue. He referred to correspondence between Jacques Whitford Limited,
Concordia Homes and the District of Maple Ridge. He expressed his desire to
work with the District to solve the problem and asked that the District lead the
effort.
Councillor Harris advised Mr. Daoust that the District would respond to his
presentation in writing.
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda:
1102 AL/071/05, Application for Subdivision within the Agricultural Land
Reserve, 26892 108 A venue
Presentation of a staff report dated September 22, 2005 recommending that
AIJ071/05, an application for a 7 lot subdivision within the Agricultural Land
Reserve, be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan
• Project Details
• Development Considerations
The Planner advised that, as subdivision would proceed in accordance with
current zoning and OCP designation, the Green Zone is therefore not an issue.
The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services indicated that
during subdivision approval, the Approving Officer would require a hydrology
report to be submitted that would include an evaluation of the effect on the water
supply of neighbouring properties
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
1103 Processing of Development Applications During Official Community Plan
Adoption
Presentation of a staff report dated September 26, 2005 recommending that
Resolution R/05-235 no longer apply to the processing of amendments to Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 5434-1996.
The Manager of Community Planning reviewed the report.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
.2005.
1104 RZ/084/05, Maple Ridge Town Centre
Presentation of a staff report dated September 27, 2005, circulated at the meeting, .
recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6354-2005 to
remove the requirement for ground level commercial develop~ent in some
locations in the Town Centre be given first reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• OCP Context
• Development Information Meeting
• Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
• Text Amendments
• Designated and/or Zoned Commercial Properties
• Town Centre Commercial Properties
• Implications
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
Note: Councillor Speirs was excused from item 1105 as he is employed in the liquor
industry.
1105 Transfer of Liquor License -Best Western Lodge
Presentation of a staff report dated September 27, 2005 recommending that the
transfer of the existing liquor license and increased capacity from 21735 to 21755
Lougheed Highway be supported.
The Director of Licenses, Bylaws and Permits reviewed report.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting.
1106 24th Annual Haney-Harrison Road Relay
Staff report dated September 9, 2005 recommending that BC Road Running be
authorized to use municipal streets on Saturday, November 5, 2005 for the· 24th
Annual Haney-Harrison Road Relay.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
Note: Councillor Daykin was excused from discussion of item 1131 as he is on the
board of one of the organizations being considered for exemption.
1131 2006 Permissive Tax Exemption
Staff report dated September 12, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Tax
Exemption Bylaw No. 6346-2005 be given three readings and that the
applications for St. John Ambulance and One Way Club Society be denied.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
Note: Councillor Daykin returned to the meeting.
1132 Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission Amending Bylaw No. 6356-
2005
Staff report dated September 13, 2005 recommending that the subject bylaw to
include a "Youth" appointment to the Community Heritage Commission be given
three readings.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
1133 Inclusion Into Sewer Area "A", 23981 Dewdney Trunk Road
Staff report dated September 19, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Sewer
Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending
Bylaw No. 6359-2005 to include the subject property into Sewer Area "A" be
given three readings.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
1134 Banking Agreement
Staff report dated September 27, 2005 recommending that the term of the current
Banking Agreement be extended to June 30, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 Fraser Valley Regional Library Funding Formula
Staff report dated September 26, 2005 recommending that the Fraser Valley
Regional Library new funding formula be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 11,
2005.
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5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -1:36 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil
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