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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-10 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf) September 10, 2007 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Councillor K. Stewart District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES 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 F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning R. Riach, Acting Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits & Bylaws 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 "Green" Taxi Proposal -Mr. Karl Sawaf Mr. Sawaf spoke to his proposal for a taxi company which will consist of hybrid cars and offer a high level of service. R/06- 'Green' Taxi Company Proposal It was moved and seconded That a 'green' taxi service proposal by Mr. Karl Sawaf be forwarded to Council Workshop on September 17, 2007 for further presentation and discussion. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 3 of 7 1102 RZ/034/07, 10529 245B Street and 10579 245B Street, RS-2 to RS-1b Staff report dated August 28, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6505-2007 to permit a 9 lot subdivision be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2007. 1103 Demolition and Removal Order -11731 Fraser Street Staff report dated July 31, 2007 recommending authorization of a demolition and removal order for Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 -11731 Fraser Street. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws summarized the staff report and recommendations. He advised that should the motion requesting authorization of a demolition and removal order be carried that all persons with an interest in this townhouse complex will be contacted via mail upon which time such persons will have 14 days to request an audience before Council to ask for reconsideration of the motion. Persons affected by the recommended demolition and removal order were asked to address Council. Gina Oemitzsch Ms. Oemitzsch stated that problems had arisen in this townhouse complex since the units in question had burned down and that issues had not been addressed despite complaints and letters sent to the strata corporation. She expressed concern that a tent city would result once the present buildings were demolished. She explained the owners' relationship with the strata corporation. Steve Tracy Mr. Tracy expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions of the majority owner of units in the strata. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 5 of 7 1105 Louis Leather Shop 7th Annual Fundraising Event, Use of Streets Staff report dated August 30, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Louis Leather Shop 7th Annual Fund raising Event on Sunday, October 7, 2007. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2007. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended July 31, 2007 Staff report dated August 15, 2007 recommending that the disbursements for July 31, 2007 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2007. 1132 Property Tax and Utility Billing System Staff report dated September 5, 2007 recommending negotiations with the Tempest Development Group for the replacement of the existing Taxation and Utility Billing system. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services advised that funding for this project was in the capital program and that upon the conclusion of negotiations, a contract will be brought before Council for approval. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2007. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 10, 2007 Page 7 of 7 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:09 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil C. Speirs, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee.