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Home My WebLink About2007-11-19 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf) November 19, 2007 4:00 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 C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services R. Acharya, Planner A. Wood, Municipal Engineer B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/030/07, 12367 224 Street, RS-1 to RM-2 Staff report dated November 8, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522-2007 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523-2007 to permit a 33 unit townhouse development be given first and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 19, 2007 Page 2 of 5 The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Landscape Plans The Planner provided further details on traffic access to the townhouse complex's underground parking from 224 Street. Ron Allen -Project Architect Mr. Allen advised that the LEEDs checklist had not been finalized and that further work was being carried out to achieve more items on the checklist. The Planner clarified creek setbacks on the proposed site. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED 1102 VP/077 /07, 22017 124 Avenue Staff report dated November 5, 2007 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/077 /07 to vary the minimum rear yard setback on proposed Lot 4 in support of a 4 lot subdivision. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED / ) \__) Committee of the Whole Minutes November 19, 2007 Page 3 of 5 1103 Kanaka Way Traffic Safety Improvements Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending the amendment of the Financial Plan to reallocate funding as detailed in the report. The Municipal Engineer explained the traffic calming methods to be used for Kanaka Way. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of Nqvember 27, 2007. CARRIED 1104 Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, Use of Streets Staff report dated November 9, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 1, 2007. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED 1105 Holding Tank Bylaw for Waldun Group, 9393 -287 Street Staff report dated November 13, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Holding Tank (Waldun Group, 9393-287 Street) Bylaw No. 6525-2007 be read a first, second and third time. The Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws advised that the Walden Group is required to obtain a permit from the Fraser Health Authority. He also I advised that District specifications are all encompassing and a security deposit is required . RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes November 19, 2007 Page 4 of 5 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2007 Staff report dated November 9, 2007 recommending that the disbursements for October 2007 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Jackson Farm Staff report dated November 13, 2007 recommending the deferral of any development proposal for Jackson Farm until completion of the Cemetery Master Plan and the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan update. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 1152 Tourism Fee for Service Agreement Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending that the Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service Agreement be renewed for 2008. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED ) Committee of the Whole Minutes November 19, 2007 Page 5 of 5 1153 2008 UBCM Tourism Funding Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending that an application for Tourism funding be submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED 1154 Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement Staff report dated November 15, 2007 recommending that the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement be approved. RECOMMENDATION 5. 6. 7. That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE -Nil OTHER ISSUES -Nil ADJOURNMENT -4:20 p.m.