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Home My WebLink About2006-06-26 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfI i ' 1 I I Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP June 26, 2006 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. Robson Com1cillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor K. Stewart 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 B. McDonald, Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required J. Pickering, Director of Planning J. Sherban, Director of Development Engineering Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was amended to include: 4.7 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions 2. MINUTES R/06-275 Minutes June 19, 2006 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 19, 2006 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 2 of9 3. PRESEN TATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Fraser Health Authority, Andy Libbiter, Director MH/A for Maple Ridge and Langley, Marika Sandrelli, Clinical Coordinator for Matrix/MRTC, Val Spurrell, Executive Director Acute Services, Eagle Ridge/Ridge Meadows, Wendy Carmichael, Senior Communications Consultant Mr. Libbiter and Ms. Sandrelli gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of Mental Health and Addiction Services offered in Maple Ridge by the Fraser Health Authority. A copy of the presentation was circulated at the meeting. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Randy Kamp, M.P. Mr. Kamp distributed copies of the Budget Speech 2006 and gave an update on federal initiatives in the areas of transportation and drugs, particularly crystal methamphetamine. He described the action being taken by the Department of Fisheries (DFO) with respect to allegations of offenses under the Fishery Act at Whonnock Lake by a particular property owner's construction activities. He advised that a letter has been sent to the owner citing the observations of DFO officials. Mr. Kamp indicated it would be Fall before further action would be initiated by DFO. He asked Council to forward suggestions to him on who from the community might best represent the District at a one day meeting to review the Western Economic Diversification program. He provided updates on the federal government's role in housing and on the Kyoto Accord. He indicated that he would look into the affordable housing one- stop office program offered in Winnipeg. 4.2 GVRD Proposed Work Plan and Consultation Plan for the Review of the Regional Growth Plan The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the report and indicated this was an information item only at this time. Council would be made aware of opportunities to provide input to the GVRD as they arise. He confirmed that the District Solicitor has advised that the Green Zone designations included in the GVRD Plan do apply to Maple Ridge. = 1 l • Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 3 of9 R/06-276 Meeting with GVRDCAO R/06-277 Meeting with ALC ACTION REQUIRED 4.2.1 It was moved and seconded That the Chief Administrative Officer of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, Johnny Carline, be invited to attend a Council Workshop at his earliest opportunity. CARRIED 4.2.2 It was moved and seconded That a representative of the Agricultural Land Commission be invited to attend a Council Workshop at the earliest opportunity. CARRIED Staff is to obtain an opinion from the District Solicitor of whether or not the District must abide by the GVRD's Green Zone designations. 4.3 Blue Mountain Meeting Update The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services reviewed a letter from Heather MacK.night, Integrated Land Management Bureau, responding to the three issues raised by the District related to Kanaka Creek Regional Park and Blue Mountain Provincial Forest. R/06-278 GVRD Parks Meeting 4.3.1 It was moved and seconded That a meeting be arranged with a representative of GVRD Parks to discuss the extension of Kanaka Creek Regional Park. CARRIED R/06-279 4.3.2 Response to It was moved and seconded Heather MacKnight Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 4 of9 That a letter be sent to Heather MacKnight indicating that Council received her letter and is pleased to know that extension of Kanaka Creek Park will be considered. CARRIED ACTION REQUIRED Further discussion is to be held with the Provincial Government with respect to management of Blue Mountain Provincial Forest for timber harvest and recreation. 4.4 Process Involved in Amending the Development Cost Charge By-law Staff report dated June 20, 2006 providing information on the issues, considerations and process involved in amending Development Cost Charge By- law No. 5911-2000. The Director of Development Engineering gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of the process to amend the Development Cost Charge By- law. A copy of the presentation was circulated. He indicated that it was the recommendation of staff that Council proceed with an amendment to the By-law to increase the charge and that consultation proceed by requesting comments from selected stakeholders. Major changes to the by-law could be initiated following completion of the Official Community Plan. The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that an amending by-law could be presented to Council at the July 10, 2006 Council meeting. R/06-280 DCC Amendment ACTION REQUIRED It was moved and seconded That staff proceed to prepare an amendment to the Development Cost Charge By-law as outlined in the staff report dated June 20, 2006 using the selected stakeholder process. CARRIED Staff is to provide Council with information on the City of Surrey's Development Cost Charge rate. C = I l I l • Council Workshop Minutes • June 26, 2006 Page 5 of9 Note: The meeting recessed at 12:46 p.m. and reconvened at 1 :32 p.m. 4.5 Maple Ridge Business Licensing and Regulation By-Jaw No. 6333-2005 Staff report dated June 20, 2006 recommending that the subject by-law be amended as described in the staff report and be read a second and third time. The Acting General Manager of Public Works & Development Services reviewed the public response to the bylaw and the suggested amendments. R/06-281 BL 6333-2005 It was moved and seconded 4.6 That consideration of second and third reading of Maple Ridge Business Licensing and Regulation By-law No. 6333- 2005 with the amendments described in the staff report dated June 20, 2006 be given at the June 27, 2006 Council meeting. CARRIED Randy Herman Centre for Community Safety-Tender Award Staffreport dated June 19, 2006 recommending that the District emer into a contract with Bynett Construction Services Ltd. for renovations and seismic upgrading to the Randy Herman Centre for Community Safety. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services reviewed the report and indicated that staff would like to proceed as soon as possible with the renovations to the Centre. R/06-282 Tender Award Randy Herman Centre It was moved and seconded That the District enter into a contract with Bynett Construction Services Ltd. for renovations and seismic upgrading to the Randy Herman Centre for Community Safety for the sum of $1,799,000 noting that the bid is under the anticipated budget for the project. C.ARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 6 of9 4.7 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions A staff report dated June 23 , 2006 recommending th2t the resolutions attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions be supported and forwarded to UBCM for presentation at the UBCM Convention in October 2006 was circulated prior to the meeting. The Municipal Clerk circulated a resolution from the City of Kelowna that has been submitted to UBCM related to the Income Assistance Rate and suggested that Council consider withdrawing their resolution on this subject as UBCM does not consider multiple resolutions on the same issue. Council reviewed each resolution individually. R/06-283 UBCM Resolution Recovery Homes R/06-284 UBCM Resolution DCC R/06-285 UBCM Resolution Escheat Act 4.7.1 It was moved and seconded That the resolution attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Regulating and Licensing of Recovery Homes" be submitted to UBCM. CARRIED 4.7.2 It was moved and seconded That the resolution attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Authority to Waive or Reduce Development Cost Charges" be amended to include following the words "acceptable equivalent" the words "that might apply to single family development" and that the resolution as amended be submitted to UBCM. CARRIED 4.7.3 It was moved and seconded That the resolution attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Escheat Act" be submitted to UBCM. CARRIED I I i I , _) Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 7 of9 R/06-286 UBCM Resolution Income Assistance 4.7.4 It was moved and seconded That the resolution attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Income Assistance Rates" be submitted to UBCM. DEFEATED Mayor Robson, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth OPPOSED Councillor Daykin suggested that Council consider submitting a resolution on Earnings Exemptions. R/06-287 UBCM Resolution Earnings Exemptions R/06-288 UBCM Resolution Income Assistance 4.7.5 It was moved and seconded That the following resolution be submitted to UBCM: "Whereas British Columbia is the only province in Canada that doesn't allow people without disabilities to keep any income they earn; and Whereas earnings exemptions allow business and non profit employers to hire low income people for part time jobs; Therefore be it resolved that the Provincial Government be urged to allow aJJ people on income assistance to keep as much earned income as people with disabilities." CARRIED 4.7.6 It was moved and seconded That the resolution attached to the staff report dated June 23, 2006 titled "Income Assistance Rates" be amended to replace the words "at least fifty percent (50%)" with "a substantial amount" and that the resolution as amended be submitted to UBCM. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 8 of9 Councillor Hogarth suggested that a resolution be submitted requesting authority to waive or reduce Development Cost Charges for developments that provide for accessibility in residential housing. R/06-289 UBCM Resolution DCC re Accessibility 4.7.7 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to prepare a resolution for submission to UBCM requesting that the Provincial Government amend section 933 (12) of the Local Government Act to provide for the waiving or reducing of a charge in support of building construction incorporating universal housing standards as proposed by Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare the resolution and circulate it to Council prior to submission to UBCM. 4.8 Official Community Plan (OCP) Update The Director of Planning advised that the two Open Houses on the O_CP went smoothly and no new issues were raised by those in attendance. She asked Council if there were any issues they were aware of that have not been addressed. Not hearing any, she advised that the Bylaw would be presented at the July 10, 2006 Committee of the Whole. She provided infomrntion on the reasons for removing the star from the map for the Jackson Farm property and property owned by the Pattison Group. Jackson Farm had been incorrectly mapped by the GVRD·and the property owned by the Pattison Group was removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve and is within in the Fraser Sewer Area. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Township of Esquimalt, Limitations to Tax Class 4 Heavy Industrial Lands Copy of a letter dated June 9, 2006 from Mayor Clement to the Provincial Government petitioning the government to reject consideration of a restriction on municipal taxation of Class 4, Heavy Industrial Lands. C • = _) Council Workshop Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 9 of9 R/06-290 Township of Esquimalt It was moved and seconded That the letter dated June 9, 2006 from Mayor Clement, Township of Esquimalt be referred to the Audit & Finance Committee. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -3:00 p.m. Certified Correct