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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-25 Council Meeting Agenda and Reports/-O CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: June 25, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: G)U I SUBJECT: Salvation Army 2002 Taxes - 22188 Lougheed Highway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council has received a request for financial assistance from Mountain View A Conmiunity Church of The Salvation Army for $33,109; this is equivalent to the 2002 property taxes and related charges on their recently acquired property at 22188 Lougheed Highway. This property is classified as commercial and taxed at the Business Class 6 rate. Approximately 50% of the tax bill represent collections for other governments. There has been no activity taken in the retrofitting the building and this is a concern because the classification on the building will not change and the taxation situation will repeat itself in 2003. The Municipality's policy on providing Grants or Tax Exemptions is limited in this regard; providing the Grant in Aid or Tax Exemption on the property as it currently exists is in contravention of current policies and practice. Council has, however, discretionary authority to provide for a Grant in Aid in this instance. Council has used its' authority to provide a Grant in Aid on more than one occasion in the past few years. RECOMMENDATION: That in light of the need for emergency sheltering in the community, the application for a Grant in Aid for $16,320 to Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army be approved. This grant is equivalent to the municipal portion of the property taxes for 2002 and excludes charges for utilities or taxes in arrears. The Grant will be provided on a one - time basis conditional on the following: • The Grant is provided only and after the necessary work is complete to insure the building is available for use as an emergency shelter and a place of worship. • Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army take immediate action to bring about the necessary completion before October 31, 2002 so as to satisfy the required use change of the property so as to effect a classification change for the 2003 taxation year. • That the taxation status of the building for 2003 is provided in a report prepared by the Salvation Army by September 30, 2002. • The Divisional Office providing a grant for the remainder portion of the 2002 taxes of $15,090 - -.and that the Division not requirerepayment by tjocaJ church.- - - - - -- • That an operating grant application be submitted to the Province. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: When the Salvation Army embarked on purchasing this property it was necessary for them to partner with other levels of government, service clubs, and foundations for the capital costs. It would appear that in the process of planning for the acquisition and development, the financial arrangements did not have a contingency financial plan B to bridge finance the time period between purchase and operation. There were certain decisions made based on assumptions "ii 110 1 0 . VI derived from verbal conversations including certain commitments possibly made by Council members or certain staff on behalf of the Municipality. Property registered as a church and used for worship is granted property tax exemption by statute. The Local Government Act gives Council the authority to grant permissive property tax exemption when certain conditions are met. In the case of Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army, Council authorized a property tax exemption for 2002 on leased property located at Dewdney Trunk Road. Ownership by the Salvation Army of the property on the Lougheed Highway did not occur until December 2001. The deadline for adopting the 2002 Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2002 was October 31, 2001. Council cannot grant a conditional tax exemption and therefore, was in no position to assist the Salvation Army with the Lougheed Highway property. However, given the circumstance of the classification and use it is unlikely a tax exemption could have been favourably considered. The current threat to the Salvation Army is that if a change of use does not occur by October 31, 2002 the property will be assessed as commercial property and the property will remain in the Business Class. The current policy with granting exemptions is intentionally restrictive to prevent off loading of services and the costs of those services by senior level of governments to local taxpayers. In some of the cases the senior level of governments collect taxes (tobacco and alcohol) but do not provide the aid to those agencies who service the social or health problem that follows. The policy is specific in supporting only those agencies and groups who make their services available to all the residents. In addition, these not for profit groups must not have access to other sources of revenue such as senior government grants or sale of services such as first aid training etc. A tax exemption is an expense to the taxpayers of Maple Ridge. With regard to Grant in Aid, the policy is also restrictive and the practice is to seek partnership arrangements through a fee for service such as Adopt a Block etc. Council has provided grants outside the policy such as the food bank ($10,000 annually) the youth justice court system ($12,800 annually) and the Greater Vancouver Housing Corp./Fraserwood Project ($30,000). Desired Outcome: It is our understanding that Council is supportive to this project and that providing emergency shelter to the homeless is a key plank in their agenda. It is our understanding Council is seeking a mechanism to support the Salvation Army in this project without compromising the current policies or practice. In future years it is very likely that a significant portion of this property will be automatically exempted from taxation because-it will- be= a- c•hu-rch• it i.s--possibi.e that a- further permissive tax. exemption on other parts of the property may be granted by Council. Therefore, the Grant in Aid would be a one-time event. Strategic Alignment: Council has provided -a number of new, facilities to the residents of Maple Ridge in the development of the Town Centre and auditorium/recreational facilities in the Senior Centre. This is part of the vision of the community. The responsibility of providing for the homeless is the responsibility of the Provincial Government; this is legislated by the Constitution and as such does not fit within our strategic focus. The Province is following the lead of other provinces in depending on community groups and Local Government to shoulder this social problem without any financial support. Citizen/Customer Implications: There are currently many persons wandering on the streets with no where to go; homelessness and poverty has always existed but has noticeably arrived in Maple Ridge. The few local agencies that provide assistance are overwhelmed by the demand and are not currently able to cope with the overload. Maple Ridge residents support the Christmas Kettle campaign by donating $40,000 and additional donations of $20,000. Council support for an agency that assists the needy will not impact other services but perhaps offer balance within the community services. Business Plan/Financial Implications: The current budget does not provide for a grant of this nature. However, based on the favourable operating results of the first quarter there is some capacity to absorb a grant of this magnitude. Council has the option of using Accumulated Surplus Funds. If this project had been completed within all the required time frames the Municipality would not have received its share of this tax revenue, however, we would not have to pay for the collections to other governments either. 1) Policy Implications: Providing the Grant in Aid or Tax Exemption on the property as it currently exists is in contravention of current policies and practice. g) Alternatives: • Consideration of a change to the policies for Grant in Aid and Tax Exemption. • Deny the application for the Grant in Aid. • Provide a Grant in Aid for $33,109 with certain conditions. CONCLUSION: Council has very limited "wiggle room" within our current policies. Council must consider this decision within the context of previous decisions and future decisions. The current policies focus on the governance mandate of local government and protecting the municipal taxpayer from the off loading practices of senior governments. There is precedent within our past practice to reach out from time to time Prepared by: JacobQ. Sorba, CGA Ditector of Finance Approved by: fra{il Gill, BBA, CGA ra /77F..Mr] Concurrenf Michael Murra , B.R.E. Acting Chief A4ininistr and Financial Services Officer JS/js [Address 22188 Lougheed Hwy I CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE 2002 Property Tax Levies Owner Net Assessed for General Net Assessed for School Land Building Land Building 6 392,000 847.000 6 392000 1 847,000 42345-0200-0 ROLL NUMBER I RATE A I B C SCHOOL TAXES Non-Residential School Levy 9.9000 12,266.10 12,266.10 12,266.10 Residential School Levy 0.00 0.00 0.00 Less Home Owner Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net Basic School Taxes 12,266.10 12,266.10 12,266.10 OTHER GOVERNMENT TAXES Greater Vancouver Regional District 0.2653 328.71 328.71 328.71 Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority 1.6657 2,063.80 2,063.80 2,063.80 B.C. Assessment Authority 0.3486 431.92 431.92 431.92 Municipal Finance Authority 0.0002 0.25 0.25 0.25 Sub Total Other Government Taxes 2,824.68 2,824.68 2,824.68 MUNICIPAL TAXES General, Debt & Library 13.0083 16,117.28 16,117.28 16,117.28 Bylaw Charges 202.27 202.27 202.27 Sub Total Municipal Taxes 16,319.55 16,319.55 16,319.55 Less Residual Home Owners Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Net Current Taxes 31,410.33 31,410.33 31,410.33 Water Levy 0.00 0.00 0.00 SewerLevy 1,610.00 1,610.00 1,610.00 Recycling Levy 23,76 23.76 23.76 Blue Box System 0.00 0.00 ..TOTAL..2002..TAX LEVI... .. . 33.,044..0.9.. 3.31 044...0.9.. .33,044..0.9._.. Arrears 63 15 63.15 63.15 Delinquent 0.00 0.00 0.00 Estimated Interest Charge to July 2, 2002 2 17 2.17 2.17 Less Interest Allowed 0.00 0.00 0.00 Le.ss Prepayments / Grants.Already Claimed 0.00 0.00 0.00 A B C AMOUNT DUE PAY "A", "B" or "C" 33,109.41 33,109.41 33,109.41 REMITTANCE INFORMATION: Total Payable 33,109.41 33,109.41 33,109.41 Deduct Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 Amount Due 33,109.41 33,109.41 33,109.41 /ISO-o/ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: June 20, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Cuie I SUBJECT: Salvation Army 2002 Taxes - 20188 Lougheed Highway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council has received a request for financial assistance from Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army for $33,109; this is equivalent to the 2002 property taxes and related charges on their recently acquired property at 20188 Lougheed Highway. This property is classified as commercial and taxed at the Business Class 6 rate. Approximately 50% of the tax bill represent collections for other governments. There has been no activity taken in the retrofitting the building and this is a concern because the classification on the building will not change and the taxation situation will repeat itself in 2003. The Municipality's policy on providing Grants or Tax Exemptions is limited in this regard. Council has discretionary authority to provide for a Grant in Aid in this instance. Council has taken this action more than once in the past few years. RECOMMENDATION: That Council favourably considers the application for a Grant in Aid equivalent to the municipal portions of the property taxes for 2002 to Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army. The Grant be provided on a one - time basis conditional on the following: • The Grant is provided only and after the necessary work has been completed to insure the building is available for use as intended. • Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army take immediate action to bring about the necessary completion before October 31, 2002 so as to satisfy the required use change of the property so as effect a classification change for the 2003 taxation year. • That the taxation status of the building is provided in a report prepared by the Salvation Army by September 30, 2002. • The Divisional Office provides a Grant in Aid for the remainder portion and that it not be repaid but remain for use in Maple Ridge. _Opeia nggrantappIkatwn is.submitted.to the Province. - -- - - - - - DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: When the Salvation Army embarked on purchasing this property it was necessary for them to partner with other levels of government, service clubs, and foundations for the capital costs. It would appear that in the process of planning for the acquisition and development, the financial arrangements did not have a contingency financial plan B to bridge finance the time period between purchase and operation. There were certain decisions made based on assumptions derived from verbal conversations including certain commitments possibly made by Council members or certain staff on behalf of the Municipality. IIo oa ih &Oit7 Property registered as a church and used for worship is granted property tax exemption by statute. The Local Government Act gives Council the authority to grant permissive property tax exemption when certain conditions are met. In the case of Mountain View A Community Church of The Salvation Army, Council authorized a property tax exemption for 2002 on leased property located at Dewdney Trunk Road. Ownership by the Salvation Army of the property on the Lougheed Highway did not occur until December 2001. The deadline for adopting the 2002 Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2002 was October 31, 2001. Council cannot grant a conditional tax exemption and therefore, was in no position to assist the Salvation Army with the Lougheed Highway property. However, given the circumstance of the classification and use it is unlikely a tax exemption could have been favourably considered. The current threat to the Salvation Army is that if a change of use does not occur by October 31, 2002 the property will be assessed as commercial property and the property will remain in the Business Class. The current policy with granting exemptions is intentionally restrictive to prevent off loading of services and the costs of those services by senior level of governments to local taxpayers. In some of the cases the senior level of governments collect taxes (tobacco and alcohol) but do not provide the aid to those agencies who service the social or health problem that follows. The policy is specific in supporting only those agencies and groups who make their services available to all the residents. In addition, these not for profit groups must not have access to other sources of revenue such as senior government grants or sale of services such as first aid training etc. A tax exemption is an expense to the taxpayers of Maple Ridge. With regard to Grant in Aid, the policy is also restrictive and the practice is to seek partnership arrangements through a fee for service such as Adopt a Block etc. Council has provided grants outside the policy such as the food bank ($10,000 annually) the youth justice court system ($12,800 annually) and the Greater Vancouver Housing Corp./Fraserwood Project ($30,000). Desired Outcome: It is our understanding that Council is very much committed to this project and that providing shelter to the homeless is a key plank in their agenda. It is our understanding Council is seeking a mechanism to support the Salvation Army in this project without compromising the current policies. In future years it is very likely that a significant portion of this property will be automatically exempted from taxation because it will be a church; it is possible that a further permissive tax exemption on other parts of the property will be granted by Council. Therefore, the Grant in Aid - would-be-a-one-time-event. ----- - •- ------ Strategic Alignment: Council has provided a number of.. new iacilities. to the. iesidents of JvLaple Ridge in the development of the Town Centre and auditorium/recreational facilities in the Senior Centre. This •.-is part of the vision of-the community. The responsibility of providing for the homeless is the responsibility of the Provincial Government; this is legislated by the Constitution and as such does not fit within our strategic focus. The Province is following the lead of other provinces in depending on community groups and Local Government to shoulder this social problem without any financial support. Citizen/Customer Implications: There are currently many persons wandering on the streets with no where to go; homelessness and poverty has always existed but has noticeably arrived in Maple Ridge. The few local agencies that provide assistance are overwhelmed by the demand and are not currently able to cope with the overload. Maple Ridge residents support the Christmas Kettle campaign by donating $40,000 and additional donations of $20,000. Council support for an agency that assists the needy will not impact other services but perhaps offer balance within the community services. Business Plan/Financial Implications: The current budget does not provide for a grant of this nature. However, based on the favourable operating results of the first quarter there is some capacity to absorb a grant of this magnitude. Council has the option of using Accumulated Surplus Funds. If this project had been completed within all the required time frames the Municipality would not have received its share of this tax revenue, however, we would not have to pay for the collections to other governments either. I) Policy Implications: Providing the Grant in Aid or Tax Exemption on the property as it currently exists is in contravention of current policies and practice. g) Alternatives: • Consideration of a change to the policies for Grant in Aid and Tax Exemption. • Deny the application for the Grant in Aid. • Provide a Grant in Aid for $33,109 with certain conditions. CONCLUSION: Council has very limited "wiggle room" within our current policies. Council must consider this decision within the context of previous decisions and future decisions. The current policies focus on the governance mandate of local government and protecting the municipal taxpayer from the off loading practices of senior governments. There is precedent within our past practice to reach out from time to time Preparedb/acQ.SorbCGA rector of Finance Approved by: auil, BBA, CGA GenerManager - Corporate and Financial Services Acting Chéf Admjfl'istrative Officer JS/js Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING A GENDA June 25, 2002 7:00p.m. ou,zdil Chamber MEETING DECORUM Council would like to remind all people present tonight that serious issues are decided at Council meetings which affect many people's lives. Therefore, we ask that you act with the appropriate decorum that a Council Meeting deserves. Commentary and conversations by the public are distracting. Should anyone disrupt the Council Meeting in any way, the meeting will be stopped and that person's behavior will be reprimanded. Note: This Agenda is also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridee.org 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 OPENING PRA YERS Pastor Mike Schroeder, Generations Christian Fellowship 300 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 301 Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Update, Jim MacDonald 400 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2002 402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 18, 2002 403 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of June 7, and 12, 2002 500 DELEGATIONS 501 Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation Update, Sam Thiara, Community Consultation Manager Page 1 Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 2 of 7 502 Bicycle Advisory Committee Update 503 Drug Strategy Committee, Councillor Fearnley, City of North Vancouver Note: This will be a half hour presentation. 600 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 601 DVP/005102, 23525 Kanaka Way (to vary the parcel depth of 6 lots from 30 metres to 27.56 metres, prior to proposed subdivision of the site into 12 residential lots) 602 DVP/048/99, 23315 Dewdney Trunk Rd. (to waive the requirement to construct Glenhurst Street to a collector Street standard, prior to construction of a multi-use building) 700 CORRESPONDENCE 800 BY-LAWS Items 801 to 805 are from the Public Hearing of June 18, 2002 801 CP/012/01, Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 5950-2001 second and third reading (to incorporate the stream mapping information collected by the District, in 2000 and 2001 using Global Positioning Systems (GPS), into "Schedule E" of the Official Community Plan.) 802 RZ/005/02,.23525 Kanaka Way 802.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6030-2002 second and third reading (to amend Schedules "A" and "H" of the Official Community Plan to include the site into Development Permit Area XLI (3) to ensure the form and character of development at the building permit stage. - Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 3 of 8 802.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6029-2002 second and third reading (to rezone from (RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit future subdivision into 12 residential lots.) 803 RZI016/02, 24145 & 24167 102 Avenue 803.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6039-2002 second and third reading (to amend Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan from Village Centre Commercial, Conservation and Compact Housing (40 units per net hectare) to Conservation, Village Centre Commercial and Compact Housing (40 units per net hectare) and to amend Schedules "A" and "H" of the Official Community Plan to include the site into Development Permit Area XLI (4) and Development Permit Area XXXII (3) to ensure the form and character of development at the building permit stage. 803.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6038-2002 second and third reading (to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) and C-5 (Village Centre Commercial) to permit future subdivision into 39 lots and construction of a neighbourhood commercial development. 804 RZ1023/02, 11239 207 Street 804.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6056-2002 second and third reading (to amend Schedules "A" and "H" of the Official Community Plan to incidde the - site into Development Permit Area XXIV (3) to ensure the form and character of development at the building permit stage) - - - -. - - - 804.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6055-2002 second and third reading (to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) and C-3 ( Town Centre Commercial) to RM-5 (Low Density Apartment Residential) to permit the construction of a 14 unit apartment. Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 4 of 7 805 RZ/036/02, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6044-2002 second and third reading (to address the issues of noise, animal waste and inconsistencies between the use restriction and siting requirements contained in the Kennel Bylaw and those in the Zoning Bylaw.) 806 Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation By-law No. 6036-2002 second and third reading (to regulate Kennels or other places where the keeping, training, care, breeding or boarding of dogs is carried out) 807 Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By-law No. 6037-2002 final reading (to include property located at 24070-102 Avenue into Sewer Area "A") 808 Maple Ridge Development Procedures Amending Bylaw No. 6049-2002 final reading (to reformat andlor modify the application form as required) 809 Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Amending Bylaw No. 6059-2002 final reading (to remove Agricultural Land Commission Appeals fee from the local bylaw) 810 RZ/010/01,24400104Avenue 810.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 5978-2001 final reading (to designate from School and Park, Single Family Residential and Conservation to School and Park, Single Family Residential and Conservation) 810.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6035-2002 final reading (to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit inclusion in a future subdivision) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 900 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 901 Minutes - June 10 and 17, 2002 Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 5 of 7 The following issues were presented at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting with the recommendations being brought to this meeting for Municipal Council consideration and final approval. The Committee of the Whole meeting is open to the public and is held in the Council Chamber at 12:30 p.m. on the Monday the week prior to this meeting. 902 RZ1047/02, DVP/047/02, 22104 124 Avenue Staff report dated June 4, 2002 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6060-2002 to permit subdivision into three residential parcels be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing and that qualifying property owners be notified that DVP/047/02 to waive the requirement to provide a sidewalk along Gray Street will be considered at the July 23, 2002 Council meeting. 903 DP1048/02, 20758 Lougheed Hwy. Staff report dated June 6, 2002 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/048/02 to facilitate construction of an addition for commercial retail purposes. 904 SD/007/02, 5% Money in lieu of parkiand dedication, 20482 123 Avenue Staff report dated June 6, 2002 recommending that the owner of the land be required to pay an amount that is not less than $14,500. 905 Canada Day Celebrations, Use of Municipal Streets A staff report dated June 13, 2002 recommending that the Maple Ridge Multicultural Canada Day Society and the Royal Canadian Legion be authorized to use Municipal Streets on Monday, July 1, 2002. Financial and Corporate Services (includinL' Fire and Police) 931 Business Planning Guidelines 6th Edition Staff report dated June 11, 2002 submitting the May 2002 Business Planning Guidelines for information. Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 6 of 7 Comm unity Development and Recreation Service - Nil 951 Operations Center Energy Conservation Project Request for Funding Staff report dated May 30, 2002 recommending that a one time funding of $53,000 be approved to implement energy saving initiatives at the Operations Centre. Correspondence 971 (d)Western Wilderness Committee, Support for Protection of Bugaboo Rainforest National Park Letter dated May 29, 2002 from Joe Foy, Director, requesting that a letter of support be sent to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Hon. Sheila Copps, Premier Gordon Campbell, Hon. Joyce Murray, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council and Sinixt Nation. (h) RCMP, Mental Health Statistics Memorandum dated June 3, 2002 from Inspector W. Dingwall providing the final report of a review of calls for service in relation to the Mental Health Act. All other correspondence issues were dealt with at the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Other Committee Issues - Nil 1000 STAFF REPORTS 1001 2001 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Council Expenses and Remuneration Staff report dated June 19, 2002 recommending that the Audited 2001 Consolidated Financial Statements be received. Note: The 2001 consolidated Audited Financial Statements have been previously circulated and are available to the public at Municipal Hall. 1002 Council Members Remuneration and Expenses Paid for 2001 Staff report dated June 19, 2002 recommending that the report be received for - informfion -- - Council Meeting Agenda June 25, 2002 Council Chamber Page 7 of 7 1098 MAYOR'S REPORT 1099 COUNCILLORS' REPORTS 1100 OTHER MA TTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1200 NOTICES OF MOTION 1300 ADJOURNMENT 1400 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD The purpose of the Question Period is to provide the public with an opportunity to seek clarification about an item on the agenda, with the exception of Public Hearing by-laws which have not yet reached conclusion. Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff members. If a member of the public has a concern related to a Municipal staff member, it should be brought to the attention of the Mayor and/or Chief Administrative Officer in a private meeting. The decision to televise the Question Period is subject to review. Each person will be permitted 2 minutes only to ask their question (a second opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium). The total Question Period is limited to 15 minutes. If a question cannot be answered, it will be responded to at a later date at a subsequent Council Meeting. Other opportunities to address Council may be available through the office of the Municipal Clerk who can be contacted at (604) 463-5221. Checked by:C Date: (/2O/O2- CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE MINUTES June 7, 2002 Mayor's Office PRESENT: Mayor Al Hogarth Chairman M. Murray, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Member K. Kirk, Recording Secretary 1. RZ/82/99 LEGAL: Lot 1 Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP41 118, District Lot 402, Group 1, Plan 12274, NWD and Lot 2, District Lot 402, Group 1, Plan 12274, NWD LOCATION: 11518 & 11526 Burnett Street OWNER: 403436 BC Ltd. REQUIRED AGREEMENTS: Restrictive Covenant - Rezoning Development Agreement THAT THE MAYOR AND CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND SEAL THE PRECEDING DOCUMENTS AS THEY RELATETO RZ/82199. CARRIED / 14 M. Murray, Acting Chief Admin)trative Officer /Member Y03 184 183 182 181 180 2 co (N C') a- C', 1 a- Rem. Pt. 'A' RP 3713 P 86657 240 UBJECT PROP-EPMES Rem i PARCELS LMP 12216 LMS 1391 10 a P 12197 2 P 12316 Rem. P 12316 A RP 13279 10 A 16473 8 LMP 52799 LMP 43731 LMS 2114 LMP 2118 PcLA 3 4 P 71204 P 83811 PcI. A P 71276 SP NW2885 dMP 5486 1 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 b / 15 13 12 11 -: P 30008 2 A Rem C C P 7104 12 11 1 10 13 4 9 7 22 23 (04 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE MINUTES June 12, 2002 Mayor's Office PRESENT: Mayor Al Hogarth Chairman M. Murray, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Member K. Kirk, Recording Secretary 1. SD1008102 LEGAL: Lot 30, Plan LMP44105, Section 10, Township 12, NWD LOCATION: 240th Street & 110 Avenue (S.E.) OWNER: Lefebvre Holdings Ltd. REQUIRED AGREEMENTS: Subdivision Plan THAT THE MAYOR AND CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND SEAL THE PRECEDING DOCUMENTS AS THEY RELATE TO SD/008/02. CARRIED I Administrative Officer N DTcT0 11( 110thAve.&240thSt. I THE DISTRICT OF I MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT = DATE: Feb 13 2002 FILE: SD/008/02 BY: DS Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 6w% womilt 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 Telephone: (604) 463-5221 Fax: (604) 467-7329 IrvI.A..IPLE IT XE E-mail: enquiries(mapleridge.org 1ated 12 Sepnber, 1874 www.mapleridge.org May 14, 2002 File No: 0230-01 Sam Thiara Community Consultation Manager Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation Suite 500 - 375 Water Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5C6 Dear Sam Thiara: In response to previous correspondence and our telephone conversations, the following arrangements are now confirmed for your appearance before Municipal Council as a delegation: Council Meeting June 25, 2002 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Due to time constraints, it is necessary to limit delegations to ten (10) minutes and it would therefore be very much appreciated if you could ensure that your presentation is completed within this allotted time. If we can be of any further assistance in this regard, please do not hesitate to call. Y truly, / erry ,P.Eng Municipal Clerk /dd cc Confidential Secretary 501 "Promoting a Safe and Livable Community for our Present and Future Citizens" AM 100% Recycled Paper Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 Telephone: (604) 463-5221 Fax: (604) 467-7329 IN'IA...PLE jpj E-mail: enquiries@jmapleridge.org 1riorporàted 12 Seplmber, 1874 www.mapleridge.org May 29, 2002 File No: 3090-20IDVPI005/02 Dear SirfMadam: PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Municipal Council will be considering a Development Variance Permit at the regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. The particulars of the Development Variance Permit are as follows: APPLICATION NO.: DVP/005/02 LEGAL: Lot A, Section 404, Plan LMP18097, NWD LOCATION: 23525 Kanaka Way PRESENT ZONING: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) PROPOSED ZONING: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting a variance to permit the parcel depth of 6 lots to be reduced from 30 metres to 27.56 metres, prior to proposed subdivision of the site into 12 residential lots. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the Development Variance Permit and the Planning Department report dated May 14, 2002 relative to this application will be available for inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from May 29 to June 25, 2002. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to make their comments known to Municipal Council by making a written submission to the attention of the Municipal Clerk by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2002. Yours truly, j) Terry Fryef' P.Eng unicipal Clerk f(k Att. cc: Confidential Secretary cal "Promoting a Safe and Livable Community for our Present and Future Citizens" 100% Recycad Paper Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 Telephone: (604) 463-5221 Fax: (604) 467-7329 ItVIAPLE 1J1DE E-mail: enquiries@mapleridge.org lrrpomted 12 September, 1874 . www.mapleridge.org June 12, 2002 File No: 3090-20IDVP/048/99 Dear Sir/Madam: PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Municipal Council will be considering a Development Variance Permit at the regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. The particulars of the Development Variance Permit are as follows: APPLICATION NO.: DVP/048/99 LEGAL: Lot 1, Section 21, Plan LMP38174, Township 12, NWD LOCATION: 23315 Dewdney Trunk Rd. PRESENT ZONING: C-i (Neighbourhood Commercial) PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting that the requirement to construct Glenhurst - Street to a collector Street standard be waived prior to the proposed - construction of a mixed use building on the northwest corner of Dewdney • Trunk Rd. and Glenhurst. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the Development Variance Permit and the Planning Department report dated June 5, 2002 relative to this application will be available for inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from June 12 to June 25, 2002. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to make their comments known to Municipal Council by making a written submission to the attention of the Municipal Clerk by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2002. 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Rem4 H _ Cf N N __ U, N DEWDNEY TRUNK RD LMP 81 1199 co OD 0 C Rem Rem r (I N G H 901 11987 B 90J '-' 1 P16841 0_ i______ 11975 /A 11963 , 2 0, ILMP 13828 11953/ a. i / LMS 1445 11949 1 30 P 22024 A P 32010 11923 11909 27 RP15155 A 11895 Hubert Cuiham Architect & Planner 23315 Dewdney Trunk Road N CORPORATION OF F Lowx IAGLIY ALB MAPLE RIDGE ThO*NNI, frp.iatd12.S.Ctemb.r,1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT SCALE: 1:2,000 DATE: Jun 4 2002 FILE: VP1048/99 BY: RS CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 5950 - 2001 A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS Section 882 of the Municipal Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 5950 - 2001 ." Schedule "E" which forms part of Bylaw 5434-1996 as amended is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the attached Schedule "E". Maple Ridge Official Community Plan By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 2002. READ A SECOND TIME the day of READ A THIRD TIME the day of RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the 2002. MAYOR ,A.D.2002. ,A.D.2002. day of , A.D. CLERK CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6030 - 2002. A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS the Local Government Act empowers a local government to adopt or amend an Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "A" & "H" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending By-law No. 6030-2002." Schedule "A" is hereby amended by adding the following in correct numerical order to Subsection (B) of Development Permit Area XLI in the Appendix: Lot A, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 18097 That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot A, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 18097 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 622, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby designated as Development Permit Area XLI (3) on Schedule "H". Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Designation By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of READ A SECOND TIME the day of READ A THIRD TIME the day of RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the 2002. MAYOR A.D. 2002. A.D. 2002. A.D. 2002. day of A.D. CLERK Rern4 Rem 19 N P 24650 P 35398 15.: 1.533 he 1.236 he 11224 LMP 26964 PcI. 'A' LMP 26965 [ Port S.E. 1/4 1.24 he 11195 Sec.16 Ip. 12 N 41.5 b P LMP 3381 0.80 he 10 1 P 11216 0.521 he 00 1.267 he U. C U. U. 1,0 LMP 18097 REM. PcI. 'A" j A 0.420 he EP 3890 9290 MP 9135 C NMA wAy ' 23 4515.O 6 •1," LP 93o 1 i L P 49 60 22g '% 2 06 ,13 " 20'° i i0i 0) 2 \01 LMP 4667 \Y \ 18 " -. 15' —I 17 16 PARK PcI. "A" 0.922 he EP 84584 PARK 6.12 he MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No, 6030-2002 Map No. 622 PURPOSE: TO DESIGNATE AS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA XLI(3) MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO.6029-2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No.6029-2002." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: All that portion of: Lot A, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 18097 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1273 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby rezoned to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2002. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation and Highways this day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK $01.2. Rem4 Rem 19 P 24650 P35398 15. 1.533 he 1.236 he 11224 PcI. 'A' LMP 26965 LMP 26964 Part S.E. 1/4 Sec.16 Tp. 12 1.24 he 11795 10 41.5 1 LMP 3381 ' '" 0.80 he 10 1 P 11216 0.521 ha 00 IJ a. 1.267 he Ln ef LMP 18097 REM. PcI. 'A" A 0.420 he EP 3890 90 MP 9135 0 O KANA WAY 3 4 5 15.0 93o 9 1 i LP4960 22 ,jog- i ) 2s ,13 - 1 2 N to j lO Lit jo6 LMP 4667 18 - 15 PcI. "A" 17 16 PARK 0.922 he EP 84584 PARK 6.12 he MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6029-2002 Map No. 1273 From: RS-3(One Family Rural Residential) To: R-3(Special Amenity Residential District) -Ak MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6039 - 2002 A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS the Local Government Act empowers a local government to adopt or amend an Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "A", "B" & "H" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending By-law No.6039 - 2002." Schedule "B" is hereby amended for those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: All that portion of: West 152.84 feet Lot 2, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 AND Lot 2, Except: firstly: West 152.84 feet Secondly: East 245.32 feet, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 Are hereby redesignated as shown on Map No. 624, a copy of which is attached hereto, and forms part of this bylaw Schedule "A" is hereby amended by adding the following in correct numerical order to Subeeticm (B) of Devetornent Permit Area XXXII in the Appendix, and subsection -B of Development Permit Area XLI in the Appendix: West 152.84 feet Lot 2, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 Lot 2, Except: firstly: West 152.84 feet Secondly: East 245.32 feet, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 'O3.J 4. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: West 152.84 feet Lot 2. Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 Lot 2, Except: firstly: West 152.84 feet Secondly: East 245.32 feet, Section 3 1 Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 And outlined in heavy black line are hereby designated as Development Permit Area XLI(4) on Schedule "H", and that portion shown hatched is hereby designated as Development Permit Area XXXII(3) on Schedule "H", as shown on Map No. 625, a copy of which is attached hereto, and forms part of this bylaw 5. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Designation By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 2002. READ A SECOND TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED the day of U A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK 1 I 102 AVE .. .. '. PP004 11 12 13 14 15 B A 21 30 31 32 6) (P 19526) P 1952 il . (P 19526) P 19526 — — - -- — - 0.931 he 0.931 he 0.931 he 15 67 8 gI1a11fl2fl3I14I11 - t5T111 I1.J z z z Iw'IiI LMP 35918 I W 1/2 of 2 E 1.012 he 102 A AVE 0 9fl8fl7fl615fl413 01112 J I UMI 15J7 LMP 48057 PARK 0.893 he ff4241 177 40393837 36 102 6 AVE. 6.0 Lmp In ,n 102 A AVE. In Pd - IMT 51'lTh I 37 48O57 (_1 •TW'i I I Ii 2 314151617t8'L9 C.) If) (C P 41519 Ofa- - L)J 0.432 he 0.405 ho 0.809 he 0.809 he 0.809 he PARK MP359 I 103 AVE. A(1177-10 In -... w CV "4 (0 (0 A C) u) P)A 0. 4 —/I INU2.6 he \I *1.951 he (I I I 14 115 LM 16I17I1192d2 05I 32 223242512 I P 20434 2.056 he C.) 00 a- • MAPLE -RIDGE O-FFICIAL CO•M•MU•NITY PLANHAMEN....I-N ...... Bylaw No. 6039-2002 Map No. 624 From: Village Centre Commercial, Conservation and Compact Housing (40 units per net hectare) To: V'.",'N / /1VILLAGE CENTRE . ,— COMPACT HOUSING CONSERVATION V//I COMMERCIAL I)— .>1 (40 units per net hectare) zho A MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 . — 0) Ln (0 00 0 P 1519 0 w 0.432 ho 0.405 he 0.809 ho 0.809 ho 0.809 ho PARK [MP35 t A 103 AVE. P 20434 2.056 ho ZE 0 W Rem2 E 152.84' 245.35' 2 2 192 [2~1' 2 2 E2 7 in P 15283 ±1.214 ho ±1.214 ho ±1.951 ho Cn IO2zv L;o lO26q,,, 00 cv 1O2' L2 C 5O L_ 00 4243I41445 46 4 ; 3295I Ln I11) 11 031 102 A AVE. 2Q4 37 PIhI3 UMFI' $T51'TTh LMP 48057 PARK 0.893 ho MW E177 4342 41 4039 3837 36 - 102 8 AVE. -J 60 9 5 't) 102 A AVE. 42221AP! 4fl7 j15I16 _______ 48059 - 60 11-4 P _____ 2Q6 MP 4807 L!VfP 2I 314! 5 1I ' III Ikk 102 AVE — — —i —a o N "4 *PPOQ4 11 12 13 14 15 B A 21 30 31 32 6) (P 19526) (P 19526) P 19526 P 1952 0.931 ho 0.931 ha 0.931 ho — .w1-1 •!! I i J J I Ii K.. 2 1JJM' 3141516171819 _ 1V5I7 011 2 I [VP 1121.j1 W 1/2 of 2 E 1.012 ho 7 8 9 11~91 ;1; 1 13 i LMP 35918 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No. 6039-2002 Map No. 25 PURPOSE: TO DESIGNATE AS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA XLI(4) AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA XXXII(3) shown hatched MAPLE RIDGE K Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO.6038-2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No.6038-2002.' Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: West 152.84 feet Lot 2, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 AND Lot 2, Except: firstly: West 152.84 feet Secondly: East 245.32 feet, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15283 And outlined in heavy black line is hereby rezoned to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), and that portion shown hatched, is hereby rezoned to C-S (Village Centre Commercial) as shown on Map No. 1276, a copy of which is attached hereto, and forms part of this bylaw. Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2002. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation and Highways this day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK O3.2.. P 15283 ±1.214 he ±1.214 he ±1.951 he fl37 16113 LMP 48057 PARK 0.893 he MR 21757 43424140393837 6 102 B AVE. [2i 6.0 102 A AVE. (I) (N I 3 I 4d k!i91 J 0) 00 3- 92 f 3 ii 102 A AVE. W I Rem2 1 E 152.84' 245.35' 2 2 P 20434 2.056 he r) fl N- (C) to 00 0 P 41519 3- w 0.432 he 0.405 he 0.809 he 0.809 he 0.809 he I IO259. (N 82 O2 (N - 00 4214314414546 4 362951 in 114 15I16l17l1819221222324252 I - LMR I 362951_I i-LMP 6296 1 2 3F4M5 6 711111 1213 LMP 35918 102 AVE . . . . *QQ4 11 12 13 14 15 B A 21 30 31 32 6) P 1952 (P 19526) (P 19526) P 19526 - - - - 0.931 he 0.931 he 0.931 he W 1/2 of 2 E 1.012 he MAPLE RDCE ZONE AMENDNG Bylaw No. 6038-2002 Map No. 1276 From: RS-3(One Family Rural Residential) To: R-3(Special Amenity Residential District) and C-5(Village Centre Commercial) shown hatched MAPLE RIDGE V Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6056-2002. A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS Section 882 of the Municipal Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WhEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "A" & "H" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No.6056-2002." Schedule "A" is hereby amended by adding the following in correct numerical order to Subsection (B) of Development Permit Area XXIV in the Appendix: Lot 782, District Lot 278, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 114 And Lot 783, District Lot 278, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 114 That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 782, District Lot 278, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 114 And Lot 783, District Lot 278, Group 1,.New, Westminster District, Plan 114 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 626, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby designated as Development Permit Area XXIV(3) on Schedule "H". so',. I 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Designation By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of A.D. 2002. READ A SECOND TIME the day of A.D. 2002. READ A THIRD TIME the day of A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADO] ETED, the dayof ,A.D.2002. MAYOR CLERK 725 722 C\4 721 OA B 1112.1 I 1131 724 723 720 7191 716 20.1 6.1 P 114 2 714 713 710 11329 I1 I 5 LMP 16828 ,J,0 Ti RerrW 715 712 711 1123 2 P 2331 * 11312 - LANE Rem1 1122 -- - —. 23.2 11304 - - 21.3 ;f727I BATTLE AVE. *pp044 I I q I- 'I I I c,1 - - ... I flDM MIt -i 0I 113 AVE. *PP044 RW 51276 1,295 2 P 9549 Nl/2 * 763 & 766 11295 758 759 762 S 1/2 P 114 763& 766 11277 Nl/2 1043 0 764 & 765 1278 i 761 11273 1/1/2 1042 '764 765 1265 11261 P 3034A I 20.1 11288 5 6 7 8 9 767 770 771 I S 1/2 I P 114 774 & 7751 ,128a I 11251J (N 61 — -- 113AVE. -- Rem N 90 768 & 769 1113 - 's— •— — r- — N 1125 A I B 11272 23.2 e aD 1114 LMP 11131 SI< 1840 11253 u 11264 . 5 6 7 8 9 11289 180 M 755 /1271 3 756 I-' 1 •OOL I- CL 'N 213 6-9779 1186 ..... RW 65007 ,1258 B I-' 114 (N F /25. 778 1249 11260 2 P 1 4 7 — — — - ___ S 1/2 1 )'239j 11245 1 — — —-:786 & 76 ___________________________ C' 1240 783 782 779 179 " P 64192P 114 .LL--1 0 ") Rem 1 *Go Rem 180o.. Ic.. 0629 ho IN 112JO Ui 11232 j 784 781 780 — Rem 1cli A/2416 to 18.3 17oI 20.1 1/225 0. 29 ha. ____ — — EP 4672 MAPLE CR. *PP044 RW 71974 /1202 SK. 1503 P 908 I-.----------------------- ç9. MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING. Bylaw No. 6056-2002 Map No. 626 PURPOSE: TO DESIGNATE AS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA XXIV(3) AMAPLE RIDGE - Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6055-2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No.6055-2002." Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot 782, District Lot 278, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 114 And Lot 783, District Lot 278, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 114 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No.1278 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, are hereby rezoned to RM-5 (Low Density Apartment Residential) Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of PUBLIC HEARING held the day of READ a second time the day of READ a third time the day of RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the 2002. MAYOR A.D. 2002. A.D. 2002. A.D. 2002. A.D. 2002. day of CLERK A.D. Fol . Z 10 725 722 721 1133 -.---- °- 1132 P 1 14 7T - I 1131 724! 723 720 7191 716 P 114 2 (N 20.1 In — 6.1 L IJflflC. AVE. 11JJ9 . I.' 710 714 713 1JY4 a- 11329 0 LMP 16828 I 5 m TT Rer Z'5 j 715 712 711 1123 a- 2 P 2331 * /1312 LANE — Rem1 22 23.2 1 21.3 28 727l - -*pp044 .. I cI I i4l . ._ N N 113AVE. *ppQ44RW51276 /,296 2 9549 I 1127 756 10 10 N1/2 * 0 763&766 /1295 758 759 762 S 1/2 P 114 760& 766 11277 N1/2 1043 ' 764 & 765 1278 761 1/273 1/1/2 1042 '0764 765 1266 - 11261 --UI 11 111 Ip 3034A I 20.1 5 6 7 8 9 _ / 1A1/9Jl 11288 - I 767 7701771 __ S __ 1/2__ I P 1141 1774 & 7751 11280 1125 — I I 11281J 6 N 6-1 113 AVE. Rs,nN90 768 & 769 1113 I I I I N 1126 =12 11272 23.2 1114 SK 1840 /1253 -I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 112588 Q. N ° P 1145 I BATTLE AVE. 11254'3, ,7 111 /249 N 11250_2 P11 47 I 0 79 In 790 11239 786 & 78 11246 1 I _ 01 LO 4209 C 11244 10b59 F7 51/2 /1240 783 ] . 179 od 790 P 64192 1/236 Ali Remi Rem * Rem 180 a- a- 0.629 ho. W 71976 1/232 I N 784 761 80 11230 LLJ Rem 1 Piz 18.3 ______ A/241B ? 20.1 /1226 0. 29 ho. /1202 a- 186 SK. 1503 216 65007 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6055-2002 Map No. 1278 From: RS-1(One Family Urban Residential) and C-3(Town Centre Commercial) To: RM-5(Low Density Apartment Residential) MAPLE RIDGE V Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 0;2~to CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6044-2002 A By-law to further amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 and amendments thereto. WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 6044- 2002". Part 2, Interpretation, is amended by: deleting the reference to "the keeping of dogs" from the defmition of Agricultural. adding the following defmitions in correct alphabetical order: BREEDING means the process of mating Dogs to produce, by deliberate selection, offspring for the purposes of sale or remuneration. COMMERCIAL KENNEL means a Kennel limited to the keeping, training, Breeding and Dog Boarding for remuneration or for the purposes of sale, of the number of dogs specified in the licence and not to exceed a density of fifty (50) dogs per site. DOG means any animal of the canine species, over the age of four months. DOG BOARDING means to feed, house, and care for a Dog for a fee. HOBBY KENNEL means a Kennel limited to the keeping of not more than five (5) dogs, provided the dogs are owned by the licenced Kennel operator and shall specifically exclude the Breeding or Dog Boarding of any Dogs. KENNEL means a use accessory to a residential use or agricultural use for the accommodation of more than 3 dogs in a building, structure, compound, pen or cage, or on a property. Part 5 Agricultural Zones, Section 501 is amended by adding the following Subsections: Commercial Kennel (subject to Section 502) Hobby Kennel Part 5 Agricultural Zones, Section 502 is amended by adding the following as Subsections: (12) A Commercial Kennel shall be permitted in the A-i, A-2, and A-3 zones subject to the following regulations: (a) a use shall not be permitted on a lot less that 4 hectares in area; bc By-Law N9. 6044-2002 Page 2 shall only be pennitted upon issuance of a licence issued pursuant to Maple Ridge Business Licence By-law No. 2542-1978; where such a use is proposed for land subject to the regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the approval from the Land Reserve Commission shall be obtained before the issuance of a licence required by subsection (b); and all buildings shall be sited in accordance with the requirements of this Part. (13) A Hobby Kennel shall be permitted in the A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones subject to the following regulations: a use shall not be permitted on a lot less that 0.8 hectares in area; shall only be permitted upon issuance of a permit issued pursuant to Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation By-law No. 6036-2002; where such a use is proposed for land subject to the regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the approval from the Land Reserve Commission shall be obtained before the issuance of a permit required by subsection (b); and all buildings shall be sited in accordance with the requirements of this Part. Part 5 Agricultural Zones, Section 503 is amended by adding the following Subsections: (5) Buildings and structures for a Commercial Kennel: Irrespective of other provisions of this By-law, shall not exceed a lot coverage of 20%; Shall not exceed a height of 11 metres; Shall be sited not less than: 30 metres from the front and exterior side lot line; 30 metres from all wells and streams; 15 metres from the rear and side lot lines and from any building used for residential use situated on the parcel of land on which the Commercial Kennel is located; and 91 metres from any building used for a residential use on any adjacent property. See Schedule "E" for an illustration of the siting requirements for a Commercial Kennel. (6) Buildings and structures for a Hobby Kennel: Irrespective of other provisions of this By-law, shall not exceed a lot coverage of 20%; Shall not exceed a height of 11 metres; Shall be sited not less than: 30 metres from the front and exterior side lot line; 30 metres from all wells and streams: -- - 15 metres from the rear and side lot lines; and By-Law No. 6044-2002 Page 3 91 metres from any building used for a residential use on any adjacent property, unless the Hobby Kennel is located within the principle residential dwelling. See Schedule "F" for an illustration of the siting requirements for a Hobby Kennel. 31 Part 6 Residential Zones, Section 601 Subsection A is amended by inserting the following in the list of Permitted Uses: "Hobby Kennel RS-3". 7 Part 6 Residential Zones, Section 601 Subsection B is amended by adding the following: (14) A Hobby Kennel shall be permitted in the RS-3 zone subject to the following regulations: a use shall not be permitted on a lot less that 0.8 hectares in area; shall only be permitted upon issuance of a permit issued pursuant to Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation By-law No. 6036-2002; where such a use is proposed for land subject to the regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the approval from the Land Reserve Commission shall be obtained before the issuance of a permit required by subsection (b); and all buildings shall be sited in accordance with the requirements of this Part. 8. Part 6 Residential Zones, Section 601 Subsection C is amended by adding the following: (16) Buildings and structures for a Hobby Kennel: Irrespective of other provisions of this By-law, shall not exceed a lot coverage of 10%; Shall not exceed a height of 9.5 metres; Shall be sited not less than: 30 metres from the front of the property and from all wells and streams; 15 metres from the rear and side lot lines; and 91 metres from any building used for a residential use on any adjacent property, unless the Hobby Kennel is located within a building used for a residential use. See Schedule "F"fár an illustration of the siting requirements for a Hóbby Kennel. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 35 10-1985 as amended, is hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 200. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 200. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 200. By-Law No. 6044-2002 Page 4 RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 200. MAYOR CLERK RE HIGH ND KENNEL S LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL KENNELS SCHEDULE "E" SETBACK A: 30 METRES FROM THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY AND FROM ALL WELLS AND STREAMS. SETBACK B: 15 METRES FROM THE REAR AND SIDE LOT LINES AND FROM ANY BUILDING USED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE SITUATED ON THE PARCEL OF LAND ON WHICH THE KENNEL IS LOCATED. SETBACK C: 91 METRES FROM ANY BUILDING USED FOR A RESIDENTIAL USE ON ANY ADJACENT PROPERTY. LOCATION OF HOBBY KENNELS SCHEDULE"F" HOUS'El C MINIMUM 1.83 METRE HIGH _SOLID FENCE AROUND KENNEL BUILDING AND RUNS WELL B WELL A A B B KNNa HOUSE WELL A I HOUSE I STREET HOUSE SETBACK A: 30 METRES FROM THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY AND FROM ALL WELLS AND STREAMS. SETBACK B: 15 METRES FROM THE REAR AND SIDE LOT LINES. SETBACK C: 91 METRES FROM ANY BUILDING USED FOR A RESIDENTIAL USE ON ANY ADJACENT PROPERTY, UNLESS THE HOBBY KENNEL USE IS LOCATED WITHIN A BUILDING USED FOR A RESIDENTIAL USE ,. 01_~,_ Ammo MAPLE RII)G CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6036-2002 A By-law to regulate Kennels or other places where the keeping, training, care, breeding or boarding of dogs is carried out. WHEREAS under the provisions of Section 703 of the Local Government Act, Council may, by by- law regulate or prohibit kennels or other places for the keeping, training, care, breeding, treatment, hospitalization or boarding of dogs, cats, fur bearing animals or other animals, whether domesticated or undomesticated. NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: CITATION This by-law may be cited for all purposes as the "Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation By-law No. 603 6- 2002". "Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation By-law No. 3329-1983" and amendments thereto are hereby repealed in their entirety. Boarding means to feed, house, and care for a dog for a fee. Breeding means the process of mating Dogs to produce, by deliberate selection, offspring for the purposes of sale or remuneration. Dog means any animal of the canine species, over the age of four months. Impervious means through which water will not pass. Kennel means a use accessory to a residential use or agricultural use, as defmed by Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 35 10-1985, for the accommodation of more than 3 dogs in a building, structure, compound, pen or cage, or on a property. For the purpose of this By-law, "Kennels" shall be classified as follows: Commercial Kennel means aKennel limited to theJceping, training, Breeding and Boatiding for remuneration or for the purposes of sale, of the number of dogs specified in the licence and not to exceed a density of fifty (50) dogs per site. Hobby Kennel means a Kennel limited to the keeping of not more than five (5) dogs, provided the dogs are owned by the licenced Kennel operator and shall specifically exclude the Breeding or Boarding of any dogs. Municipal Pound means the dog pound operated by or for the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge under provisions of the Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control By-law No. 4524-1991. Poundkeeper means the person or persons appointed from time to time by the Council, to be poundkeeper, or the authorized agent of any corporation or society with whom the Council has an By-Law No. 603 6-2002 Page 2 agreement to act as poundkeeper, or any other person or persons that Council may authorize to assist the poundkeeper. Whelping Area means an area where a dog gives birth to its young. GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. A Kennel shall be permitted only in the A-I (Small Holding Agricultural), A-2 (Upland Agricultural), A-3 (Extensive Agricultural) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)zones. 2. A Kennel located within the Agricultural Land Reserve shall require approval by the Land Reserve Commission; a Special Case application will need to be made directly to the Land Reserve Commission. 3. No person shall own, keep, harbour or have in his possession any dog unless a licence has been obtained pursuant to the terms of the Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control By-law No. 4524- 1991. 4. No person or persons shall own, keep, harbour or have in their possession more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months per lot as defmed in the Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510- 1985, unless a licence or permit has first been obtained pursuant to this By-law. 5. Every owner or operator of a Kennel shall: provide each dog with clean, potable drinking water at all times and suitable food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and maintenance of normal body weight; ensure that food and water receptacles are kept clean and disinfected and located so as to avoid contamination by urine and other excrement; provide the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including the opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area and exercised regularly under appropriate control; provide necessary veterinary medical care when a dog exhibits signs of pain, illness or suffering; provide each dog with clean bedding material and an area maintained at a temperature warm and dry enough so that no dog will at any time be in discomfort due to chill or dampness; ensure that the Kennel be kept, at all times, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and rodents; ensure that the Kennel be kept free of urine and other excrement and be kept regularly disinfected and free of offensive and disagreeable odours; and not permit or cause a dog to be unattended or uncontrolled in an exterior run in a Kennel between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 6. Animal Waste (a) It is the responsibility of every owner or operator of a kennel to dispose of dog excrement in accordance with the provisions of the Waste Managmnt Act. By-Law No. 6036-2002 Page 3 (b) Commercial Kennel operations located on properties serviced by the sewage disposal system of the Municipality are required to hook up to this system in order to dispose of dog excrement. (c) For a Commercial Kennel operation in an area where the public sewage disposal system is not available, proper disposal of dog excrement must be achieved in one of two ways: Installation of a septic tank, separate from the domestic system. Such systems must be inspected and receive a permit from the Environmental Health Officer; Installation of a holding tank which will store the excrement. The stored excrement shall be picked up and taken for disposal at least once a week to a landfill or other facility authorized to take such waste. The owner or operator of the Commercial Kennel shall disclose to the operator of the disposal facility as to the nature of the material to be disposed prior to its disposal. (d) With respect to Hobby Kennels, in addition to the requirements set out in Section 6(a) above, it is required that: The dog excrement be collected at an interval of not less than once daily, placed and stored in a solid rigid container lined with a double layer of plastic garbage bags. While being stored the container shall have a lid on it and not be located closer than 9 metres (29.52 feet) to a neighbouring property line. ii. The dog excrement be taken for disposal at least once a week to a landfill or other facility authorized to take such waste. The owner or operator of the Hobby Kennel shall disclose to the operator of the disposal facility as to the nature of the material to be disposed prior to its disposal. The outside perimeter of all areas of a Kennel where animals are kept shall be enclosed by a solid fence at least 1.83 metres in height, constructed of wood, masonry, stone, or concrete. All buildings and runs shall be kept in good repair at all times. Kennels shall at all times be under the direct control of a responsible adult. Kennels shall not be operated in a manner which creates a nuisance to anyone occupying property in the vicinity. No person shall operate or maintain, or permit to be operated or maintained, any Kennel within the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, unless all applicable District By-laws are being adhered to. The-provisions of this- By-law -shall not apply-to the-Municipa-FP•oundoperated-by•or for the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge. COMMERCIAL KENNELS A Commercial Kennel shall not be permitted unless all inspections have taken place and the applicable permits have been issued by the Manager of Inspection Services. A Commercial Kennel shall be permitted only on parcels of 4 hectares or more in area. All buildings and structures for a Commercial Kennel shall be sited in accordance with Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 35 10-1985, as amended. By-Law No. 6036-2002 Page 4 For each dog kept, there shall be an interior pen not less than 1.5 square metres in area except that the size of not more than 50% of the total number of pens maybe varied to accommodate larger or smaller dogs provided the average size of all pens is maintained at 1.5 square metres. For each dog kept, there shall be an exterior run not less than 3.72 square metres in area except that where pen sizes are varied in accordance with Section 17 above, the run sizes may be varied in the same proportion. A service corridor of not less than 1.2 metres in width shall be provided adjacent to interior pens. Whelping areas at a ratio of one pen per twenty dogs but in no case fewer than one shall be provided in a location completely separated from the balance of the kennel. A whelping pen shall be not less than 1.85 metres in area. Isolation pens shall be provided at a ratio of one pen per ten dogs but in no case fewer than one such pen shall be provided. An isolation pen shall be not less than 1.85 square metres in area. Minimum ceiling height shall be 2 metres except that in any area to which the general public has access the minimum ceiling height shall be 2.13 metres. Floors shall be constructed of a readily cleaned impervious material and designed and constructed to provided adequate slope to approved drains. Walls shall be surfaced with impervious material to a height of 0.91 metres and shall separate all pens. Wire mesh shall be provided between the solid walls and the underside of the ceiling. All pens shall be provided with natural light and ventilation equal to 10 percent of floor area for ventilation. Exterior walls and ceilings shall provide reasonable soundproofmg. HOBBY KENNELS A Hobby Kennel shall be permitted only on parcels of 0.8 hectares or more in area. All buildings and structures for a Hobby Kennel shall be sited in accordance with Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 35 10-1985, as amended. Every owner or operator of a Hobby Kennel shall: ensure that each dog shall have space for adequate exercise either within the Kennel or adjacent thereto; provide a shelter for each dog that provides sufficient space therein for the dog to stand and lie in comfort; ensure the provision of natural light and ventilation; ensure that all buildings and structures be constructed to prevent the escape of any dog being kept; and not accept any dog from any other person for the purpose of Boarding, Breeding, harbouring, training, or keeping for any purpose. -- TES AND FEES By-Law No. 603 6-2002 Page 5 All persons operating a Comiriercial Kennel shall obtain an annual Business Licence and pay an annual Business Licence fee as required under Maple Ridge Business Licence By-law No. 2542- 1978, as amended. All persons operating a Hobby Kennel shall obtain an annual permit and pay an annual permit fee often dollars ($10.00), such fee being due and payable on or before the last day of February of any year. All persons operating a Commercial Kennel shall maintain a registry of all dogs boarded. Where a dog over the apparent age of four (4) months is accepted for Boarding and the owner is a resident of Maple Ridge, a notation shall be made in the Registry of the licence number of the dog The Poundkeeper, Building Inspector or Bylaw Enforcement Officer of the District of Maple Ridge or any Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to enter at all reasonable times upon any property to ascertain and ensure that the provisions of this Bylaw are being complied with. Reasonable effort shall be made by the Poundkeeper, Building Inspector, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer to contact the owner/operator of the Kennel prior to entering on the property. PENALTY Any person who violates any provisions of this By-law, or who suffers or permits anything to be done in violation of this By-law, is guilty of an offence and shall, upon summary conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty not exceeding the maximum provided under the Summary Conviction Act, and not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), and may have his/her licence suspended. If any section or lesser portion of this By-law is held invalid, it will be severed and the validity of the remaining provisions of the By-law will not be affected. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 200. READ a third time the dayof ,A.D.200. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 200. MAYOR CLERK MAPLE RIDGE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6037 - 2002 A By-law to extend Sewer Area "A" within the District of Maple Ridge WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, pursuant to Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization By-law No. 2486 - 1977, established Sewer Area "A" within the boundaries of the Municipality; AND WHEREAS, the Council has received a petition from property owners for the extension of Sewer Area "A" and deems it expedient to extend Sewer Area "A". NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By-law No. 6037 - 2002". That Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization By-law No. 2486 - 1977 as amended be further amended by adding to Section 1, the following words: "and also shall include all those portions of: Lot 13, Section 3, Township 12, Plan 19526, N.W.D. (24070 - 102 Avenue) as shown boldly marked on the map attached to the By-law and marked as Schedule "A". Ui Ui cc _r, CD LU wc CC Cr CD - I- >- LU LU CC 3. That the parcel noted in Paragraph 2 above, of this by-law shall bear the same charges as those properties in the original Sewer Area "A". LU CS READ a first time the 14th day of May, 2002 READ a second time the 14th day of May, 2002 I-. READ a third time the 14th day of May, 2002 APPROVED by the Deputy Inspector of Municipalities the day of 2002. RECONSIDERED and adopted the day of 2002. MAYOR AU z1 rj CLERK Attachment: Schedule "A" 10? 5.25 CHA.1S OF J 1 SCHEDULE "A' W..PLE 1IIDGE SEWER AREA "A" SEWERAGE WORI CONSThI1CTION AND IIDP1N AUTHORIZATION 10273 ANENDIIIG BY—L7iW NO. 6037 - 2002. ............... ... 10260 2 02_so 3 02 N75'o14 r,22 . i.. W Rem2 E 152.84' 245.35' 2 2 0 H LOT 22 ,a2,J S E 198' ADJ PcI. C War 7 8 A ii 12 13 14 15 B A 10174 IO7S 6 .... .'... -- -- I- 10141 LI LI . . ... .. .,... . . . ... .. ... . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . .... .. . . . . . . . _10121 10110 . I I 21 I 30 I I I I I PROPOSED AREA TO BE INCLUDED INTO SEWER AREA A EXISTING SEWER AREA A CORPORATION OF THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTY DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE INTO MAPLE RIDGE ENGINEERING .tsd 12 Septb. 1q74 DEPARTMENT SEWER AREA A DATE MAR. 2002 F1LE/DWG No AREA A 0038 I SCALE: N.T.S. 5 C -.2CL BRrnSH COWMBLA June 6, 2002 JUN 1 02002 Terry Fryer Clerk District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge BC V2X 6A9 Dear Terry Fryer: Enclosed is one copy of Bylaw No. 6037 approved under the provisions of section 335.1 of the Local Government Act. Council may now adopt the bylaw. Please forward one copy of the bylaw, as adopted, to Local Government Services and Infrastructure for our records. Sincerely, June Hicklin Approvals Officer Local Government Services and Infrastructure Ministry of Local Government Services Mailing Address: Community, Aboriginal and infrastructure P0 Box 9490 Stn Prov Govt and Women's Services Victoria BC V9W 9N7 Tel: (250) 387-4020 Fax: (250) 356-1873 Location: 4th Fir - 800 Johnson Street Victoria BC Website: http//www.gov.bc.calmarw ' 4 • 1d iIr Ir i 1 5 I4 Ia r -r ThT COWMBLA L1dL4tli4#I#JIJ IPItth 1 ___ __ Under the provisions of section 335.1 of the Local Government Act I hereby approve Bylaw No. 6037 : of theCorporationofDistrictofMapleRidge , • I I a copy of which is attached hereto. 4 ,2002 — hdr 1t1Ir It JpI FqL IZZA 4 Qabd- CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6049-2002 A bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999 WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5 879- 1999; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, Enacts as Follows: 1 This bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Development Procedures Amending Bylaw No. 6049- 2002. 2 Bylaw No. 5879-1999 is hereby amended as follows: By deleting "Schedule A" and re-lettering subsequent schedules accordingly; By deleting the phrase "attached hereto as Schedule A" from Section 3(2) and replacing it with "available in the Planning Department"; and By deleting reference to "Schedule B" in Section 3(3) and replacing it with the re-lettered "Schedule A". READ a first time this day of , 2002. READ a second time this day of , 2002. READ a third time this day of , 2002. RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this day of MAYOR CLERK ,2002. QA4 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6059-2002 A bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Bylaw No. 5949-2001 WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Development Applications Fee Bylaw No. 5949-2001; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, Enacts as Follows: 1 This bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Amending Bylaw No. 6059-2002. 2 Bylaw No. 5949-2001 is hereby amended by deleting Section 2 (F) READ a first time this day of , 2002. READ a second time this day of , 2002. READ a third time this day of , 2002. RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2002. MAYOR CLERK to? CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor A. Hogarth DATE: June 07, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/010/01 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: COUNCIL SUBJECT: Final Reading: Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 5978-2001 and Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6035-2002 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw 5978-200 1 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 5977-2001 have been considered by Council and at Public Hearing and subsequently granted 2' and 3 d reading. There were no conditions attached to the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002 for the RS-lb (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) portion at the northwest corner of the site. The applicant has requested that final reading be granted to these two bylaws in order to allow the subdivision with the Genstar Maplecrest site to proceed. The zone amending bylaw for the school site, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 5977-200 1, has several Council conditions that have to be addressed prior to final reading and will be the subject of a final reading report once those conditions have been met. RECOMMENDATION: That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6035-2002 be reconsidered and adopted. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Council considered this rezonin application at a Public Hearing held on May 21, 2002. On May 28, 2002 Council granted 2' and 3 reading to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 5977-2001 for P-i (Park & School) Zone and 6035-2002 for RS-lb (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) Zone. The Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and the Zone Amending Bylaw for the portion of the site being zoned RS-lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density)Residential) had no conditions attached for final reading and are the subject of this report. However, the Zone Amending Bylaw for the P-i (Park & School) has several conditions to be met and will be the subject of a final reading report once those conditions have been met q/0 CONCLUSION: As there were no Council conditions to be met prior to final reading it is recommended that final reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-200 1 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002. Approved by( Frank Quinn 1 GM: Public Works & Development Services Mike Mófra Acting Chief MR P21863 E P 20280 RS-lb RS-3 P 12923 Rem 5 SUBJECT PROPERTY P10921 1 P 609 7 P60927 1 P31 21 11 12 10 P 12923 P 75957 6 P7557 P 75957 P 72103 P7100 P72100 1 7 fS-2 4 UP 3 2 HP2100 10 12 P 424 37I 38 W250'B L M E4, Go DO J31B I ' 1441519 P 8852 P 21679 P 21679 a. P-I M-2 29 P 38143 rl cjru LANGLEY I., 24400-104 AVE CORPORATION OF LAKE OAF' 1 THE DISTRICT OF I MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE ThORNHILL (I Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: Feb 6 2001 FILE: BY: JV 4 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 5978 - 2001. A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS the Local Government Act empowers a local government to adopt or amend an Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "B" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending By-law No. 5978 - 2001." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 5 Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan 18280 and Secondly; Part Subdivided by Plan 72100, Section 10 and 11, Township 12, New Westminster District Plan 12923. and outlined in heavy black line is hereby redesignated as shown on Map No. 605, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this bylaw. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 2001 READ A SECOND TIME the day of - , A.D. 2002. READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK wo. I E P 20280 0.195 be 0.4351 •P .1292 . P 75951 P 75957 P 72100 P 72100 6 7 RimS I 0.1511 5 8 . . g IOD _______ C•J 'N P 60927 P 60927 P 31591 - - - 000 he 3____f4 p1:280 ....... 1 . ii 12 10 . \ 23 _/ 0.955 ho 2.275 ho OAN ho P 7200 1 04 AVE I I 2508 I. N E1338 oa 8852 P 21679 P 21679 1.125 he 1.142 he 1.142 he 0.611 he Rem N 1/2 of NE 1/4 Section 3 Townohtp 12 . 103 AVE. -MAPLE RtDSE -OFFF&IAL £-GMMUNI-TY FL-AN A...END.I.N.G-.- - Bylaw No. 5978-2001 Map No. 605 From: School and Park, Single Family Residential(1 8 units per net hectare) and Conservation. _____ To:Ij School and Park M Single Family Residential Conservation (18 units per net hectare) AMAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September. 1874 1:4000 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6035 -2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 6035-2002." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: All that portion of: Lot 5 Except: Firstly; Part subdivided by pian 18280 and Secondly; Part subdivided by plan 72100,.Section 10 and 11, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12923 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1275 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby rezoned to RS-lb One Family Urban (Medium Density)Residential Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of A.D. 2002. PUBLIC hEARING held the day of A.D. 2002. READ a second time the day of A.D. 2002. READ a third time the day of A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK 43/0. Z..., CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor A. Hogarth DATE: June 07, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/010/01 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: COUNCIL SUBJECT: Final Reading: Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 5978-2001 and Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6035-2002 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw 5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 5977-2001 have been considered by Council and at Public Hearing and subsequently granted 2' and 3d reading. There were no conditions attached to the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002 for the RS-lb (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) portion at the northwest corner of the site. The applicant has requested that final reading be granted to these two bylaws in order to allow the subdivision with the Genstar Maplecrest site to proceed. The zone amending bylaw for the school site, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 5977-200 1, has several Council conditions that have to be addressed prior to final reading and will be the subject of a final reading report once those conditions have been met. RECOMMENDATION: That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6035-2002 be reconsidered and adopted. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Council considered this rezonin application at a Public Hearing held on May 21, 2002. On May 28, 2002 Council granted 2"' and 3 reading to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-2001 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 5977-2001 for P-i (Park & School) Zone and 6035-2002 for RS-lb (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) Zone. - - - - - - - The Official. Co --.u.n.ity.--P.ianAmending.-Byiaw-and-the2one-Amenc, site being zoned RS-lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density)Reside for final reading and are the subject of this report. However, the Zone (Park & School) has several conditions to be met and will be the subji those conditions have been met I z /o- CONCLUSION: As there were no Council conditions to be met prior to final reading it is recommended that final reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 5978-200 1 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6035-2002. Gay of Planning Approved by.' Frank Quinn ,AGM: Public Works & Development Services Mike Murtã3 Acting Chief -2- P 21863 E P 20280 RS- I b RS- 3 4 P 75957 P 12923 Rem 5 P7557 P 75957 P 72103 \ 1 7 1 \ I P72100 b 5 SUBJECT PROPERTY / / ___ P 10921 P6097 P 60927 P315 1 / P 18280/ 1 11 12 10 8 / )2 7\\6 2 ______ ______ / P7210 / 12 10 _/ P42;7 P72100 I04AVE 1Q1VE 37 I 38 41519 W 250 P8852 L P21679 M P21679 3: 00 00 a. B P-I M-2 1/ LO 29 1028 AVE 2 1 P 38143 N _____ 24400 - 104 AVE lz CORPORAONOF A LAKE MOF EIDGE SCALE: 1:5000 KEY MAP DATE: Feb 6 2001 FILE: BY: JV . 4 'j •- .? CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 5978 - 2001. A By-law to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS the Local Government Act empowers a local government to adopt or amend an Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "B" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending By-law No. 5978 - 2001." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 5 Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan 18280 and Secondly; Part Subdivided by Plan 72100, Section 10 and 11, Township 12, New Westminster District Plan 12923. and outlined in heavy black line is hereby redesignated as shown on Map No. 605, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this bylaw. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan By-law No. 5434-1996 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of A.D. 2002. READ A SECOND TIME the day of A.D. 2002. READ A THIRD TIME the day of A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the dayof ,A.D.2002. MAYOR CLERK E P 20280 9.195 be 'I .:::::.'.':': .P 12923 . P 75957 P 75957 I I I P 72100 P 72100 6 Rim 5' '• LISIhO ,• .. ... 5 8 . - _ - - - P 60927 P 60927 P 31591 ho . 11 12 10 loom Y28O, 23 0.959h0 2.27590 P7200 104 AVE. 250'9 L N (133'S N 8852 P 21679 P 21679 1.125 ho 1.142 ho 1.142 he 0.611 he Rem N 1/2 of NE 1/4 Section 3 Townehlp 12 ios sc. MAPLE tDE 0FEICIAL COMMNiTY-P...A-NW AMENBFN€- Bylaw No. 5978-2001 Map No. 605 From: School and Park, Single Family Residential(1 8 units per net hectare) and Conservation. _____ Single Family Residential v//,' School and Park M (18 units per net hectare)V/// Conservation AMAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:4000 .9., CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6035 -2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW ThEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 6035-2002." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: All that portion of: Lot 5 Except: Firstly; Part subdivided by plan 18280 and Secondly; Part subdivided by plan 72100,Section 10 and 11, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12923 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1275 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby rezoned to RS-lb One Family Urban (Medium Density)Residential Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of 2002. MAYOR CLERK E P 20280 9.195 ho P 48014 3 16.7 I,. I p75957 I 0.435 h,, 429 2 - - RW lop 0.800 hO 0.8101,0 1 N P 12923 P 75957 p 75957 P 72100 P 72100 6 7 Rem 5 1 YOWN 6.15100 5 8 g £0 P 60927 P 60927 P 31591 Ii 12 10 0.65900 2.27300 0.9091,. 4 0. 3 _..6W_12 = -_-- -- = 2 P 12923 7 6 0.501 ho P 72100 in -- - --c-.t -- - 0.8091,. 9 N 8669 P 18280 - /01.69 P 72100 lo t j 104 AVE. 2508 I. N E133'B 8852 P 21679 P 21679 IL 1.125 ho 1.142 ho 1.142 he 0.611 ho Rem N 1/2 of NE 1/4 ______________ SectIon 3 Townohlp 12 J 1031.119. _______________________________________________ - APLE R+0GE ZO-NE AMEN-D-I-N•G-• -•---- .--- - - Bylaw No. 6035-2002 - Map No. 1275 From: RS-3(One Family Rural Residential) To: RS—lb(One Family Urban(medium density)Residential) AMAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:4000 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: FROM: SUBJECT: His Worship Mayor A. Hogarth and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer First Reading Bylaw No. 6060-2002 22104 124 AVE DATE: June 04, 2002 FILE NO: RZ/047/02 ATTN: C of W EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone property located at 221041241h Ave from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of the site into three residential parcels. The applicant is also requesting that the requirement to provide a sidewalk along Gray Street under the Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 4800-1993 be waived. RECOMMENDATION: That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6060-2002 be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing; That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading; i). Removal of the existing work shop; and That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that approval of DVP/005/02 respecting property located at 22104-124 Avenue will be considered by Council at the July 23th, 2002 meeting. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Ian H Eliman Owner: Ian H Ellman Legal Description: Lot G, District Lot 396, Group 1, Except Plan 666.17, LMP17781, Plan 15331 OCP: Existing: - Singlemi1y)esicLenjIai)5.. - .. Proposed: Single Family Residential 15 Zoning: Existing: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Proposed: CD-i -93 (Amenity Residential District) Surrounding Uses: North: . Residential South: Residential East: Residential West: Residential q02.- Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Access: Servicing: Previous Applications: Residential Residential Gray St. Full urban services SD/037/9 1 & SD/OS 6/88 Project Description: The District has received an application to rezone a parcel located at 22104-1 24 th Avenue from RS- 1 (One Family Urban Residential) to CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of the site into three residential parcels. Planning Analysis: Official Conununity Plan: Housing Policy 25 encourages small-scale development which increases the housing density in existing residential neighbourhoods where the proposed development is suitably integrated and respects the character of the neighbourhood. Specific criteria included in this policy are: the development application proposes single family housing; the existing development parcel is larger than the minimum parcel size implied by the density designation and larger than the parcel size typical of the surrounding neighbourhood; the resultant neighbourhood is generally consistent with the existing density designation of the Official Community Plan; the siting, scale and general character of any new housing reflects existing housing stock in the immediate neighbourhood; existing infrastructure is capable of supporting the new development; and existing street standards should be considered in determining neighbourhood character. In summary, this development proposal is consistent with Policy 25 of the Official Community Plan. The development application will allow for the subdivision of three single family lots on a parcel that is larger (1540m) than the neighboring lots, and at a density consistent with the density prescribed by the Official Community Plan. Development Variance Permit: Bylaw 4800-1993, a bylaw to regulate the subdivision and development servicing of land in Maple Ridge requires that all roads within or immediately adjacent to a proposed subdivision be constructed to a standard that includes sidewalks. There is a sidewalk along the 124 th Avenue frontage, h0wever;there is no sidewalk on the west side of Gray Street. The balance of the lots on the west side of Gray Street, although larger than the minimum lot size prescribed by the RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) zone, do not have development potential. Without the potential to provide a continuous sidewalk along the west side of Gray Street, support for a variance to waive the requirement to provide a sidewalk is recommended. -2- d) Interdepartmental Implications: The Engineering Department has reviewed this proposal and submit that there are no deficient services which would be required as a consequence of the rezoning application. As previously discussed, without the opportunity to provide a continuous sidewalk along the west side of Gray Street, the Engineering Department recommends that Council favorably consider the variance. CONCLUSION: This development proposal, to rezone the property to CD- 1-93 (Amenity Residential District) to permit the subdivision of three residential parcels, complies with the criteria prescribed by Policy 25 of the Official Community Plan. Prepared bj: David Stevenson *7t 'PJannJng Technici Approv : Jane g, MCP, MCIP pftaeror of Planning '~a at ,- . Approved by:/ Frank Quinn, P.Eng., PMP A GM: Public Works & Development Services Mike Murray / / Acting Chief Adminis/rativk Officer DS/jvt -3- 123O _Jç 52 53 g54 P 72044 22162 112b 186 1 1251 P 73081 P 70376 / 51 H 56 185 12515 12523 \) 22154 P71514 I 12515 184 11 124951 1249 11 58 P77868 22150 10 I 1248( 12487 oe H \ n PARK 22155 183 _ 9 j 4\\9 59 12495 22146 _12479 12478 47P\81516 \ 60 182 8& 124711 0 12487 173 22142 1P44492 LM' 41492 P614' 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 167 1 168 1 1691 170 171,,72 2273181 124631 12462 CD 0) 0 11 0 22i 6 N •N _ 180 12455 12454 17 [ ISAAC CRES 12446 Co 0 CD 0 N 0 179 4 12439 12438 H N f 1 g1751 CN -< 153 _178 b 0N h 1H 1213p4151€ 164 1 17 165 166 ___ In 12431 ('1 12430 LM 4449 _______ —1 1244 2 12423 12422 LMF 41296 I ILMPI b676 P614 154 160 159 158 157 156 155 J I Nu ll A8 1 m 4 54 3 2 1 r2 :163M 1 12411 12414 N iir UT 0 0 N C— CD UT N N l CDICD B 10 N N N N 0 0 0 10 1 N N N N 0 I I N N N N NN ! 240 - \ 124AVE LSUBJECTPROPERTY' 124AV I CD r CD Cl) 00 0 12399 1 I 0 - - Rem -, N. 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N 152 10 N CD 0 - - - - - N N N N I - .;5___ N T2295 N N cli Clicli N N N N H ____________ 12241 15-i 123AVE 221 123AVE -41 ___ 22110 N N l ie ID CD 0) 0) 6 10 I 11 12275 12235 C)10 0 0IN 04 ' 161 LC-LIN2 219 220 P16012 150 Mr. Ian Eliman N DISTRICT OF PITT ME DOSYL.... lz CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICTOF - OF DISTRICT KE J MAPLE RIDGE LANGLE Y ALS IO MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT SCALE: 1:2,500 KEY MAP DATE: May 14 2002 FILE: RZ1047/02 BY: RS CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO.No Bylaw 6060-2002 A By-law to amend zoning on Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No.No Bylaw 6060- 2002 That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: All that portion of: Lot G, Except: Firstly: Part dedicated road on Plan 66617 and Secondly: Parcel 1 (Reference Plan LMP 17781), District Lot 396, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 15331. and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1279 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is hereby rezoned to CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District) Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 2002. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2002. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2002. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of A.D. 2002. MAYOR CLERK \5Q I (0 57 I L I 125151 2.428 ho. 11 124951 ________________ 58 -* 125051 P778681 a N \ 10 I i 12487/ PARK I 22155 00 18 ? 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I I p 3057 I 210N / 22 195 LU 0.420 ho 1232 19 202 I i k 1231 12328 - 211 w A 21 194 ANUCK CRES. ______ 12314 1231 1 230 RP 12909 20 1229 12298 I Io I I IN I 212 0.809 ho. 1231 154 Ci 0) v a. 155 218 217 2161 215 IZ I 213 II , /2297 19 1227 D (N ,I / 1 T P 151728 I I 1250 Rem S1/2 16 153 a. P 31 84 p 1 9057/I/I F') 1225 a. 156 157 59 2221 7 8 1___1 I 9 10 I P 1112 (0 40 152 --:_---- I MAP LP RDC E ZONE AMEND INC Bylaw No. 6060-2002 Map No. 1279 From: RS -1(One Family Urban Residential) To: CD-i —93(Amenity Residential District) AMAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12 September, 1874 1:2500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor A. Hogarth DATE: June 6, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: DP/048/02 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: Development Permit 20758 Lougheed Hwy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to facilitate the construction of an approximate 1 85m2 addition for commercial retail purposes. The subject site is in Development Permit Area XXXVII as identified on Schedule H-2 of the Official Community Plan. This development permit area was established to address form and character of service commercial development adjacent to properties designated for residential use. RECOMMENDATION: That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/048/02 respecting property located at 20758 Lougheed Hwy. DISCUSSION: Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP Existing: Zoning Existing: Surrounding Uses North: South: East: West: Existing Use of Property: Access: Previous Applications: Purpose: Russ Franklin Enterprises Nandolin Holdings Ltd. Lot A (T4973), District Lot 250, Group 1, Plan 8735, NWD SCOMM CS-i CS-i (Service Commercial) RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) CS-i (Service Commercial) CS-i (Service Commercial) CS-i (Service Commercial) Lougheed Hwy., Owen Street N/A A Development Permit application has been submitted for 20758 Lougheed Highway (the former Buckerfields retail store) which would allow the alteration of an accessory storage area into a separate retail unit. The subject site is in Development Permit Area XXXVII and prior to issuance of a building permit, a Development Permit is required to insure that all the Development Permit Area Guidelines have been met. q03- The previous business operated on this site for more than thirty years without any significant change to the building that would initiate an upgrade to current zoning requirements. As a result there are several zoning bylaw requirements with respect to landscape screening and planted landscape strips to be achieved, in addition to the requirements of this Development Permit Area. Project Description: The existing building is comprised of retail, warehouse, and accessory outdoor storage components. The proposal is to enclose an outdoor storage space to create an additional commercial retail unit. This conversion will increase the retail component by 65% to 480m2 on this site. The balance of building area totaling 650m2 is identified as warehouse space. The building is located on the south side of Lougheed Highway on the east side of Owen Street. The area has seen some change in business uses generating landscape improvements to adjacent businesses (Ridge Meadows Auto Sales, KAL Tire, Westside Auto Repairs, and Canada Post), in addition to the newly developed Mr. Lube site at 207th Street and Lougheed Highway. Planning Analysis: The property is in Development Permit Area XXXVII. The Area Objectives are as follows: - To facilitate the orderly development of service commercial properties through particular attention to siting and form of service commercial buildings situated adjacent to residential properties; - To ensure compatibility of service commercial and adjacent residential uses; - To minimize visual and audible disruption to adjacent residential neighbourhoods through the use of appropriate buffering, landscaping, and uses; - To properly site buildings to address site characteristics and minimize impacts on adjacent residential uses; - To achieve high quality development in terms of a comprehensive design concept based on attention to general architectural style and detailing, scale, finishing materials, character and materials of façade and roof treatment, treatment of entrance ways, gradation of heights, design and placement of recreation areas, appropriate and safe access, parking arrangement and circulation, and landscaping; and - To ensure the character of the buildings is sympathetic to existing residential character and presents a quality image to the public streetfront and adjacent residential properties. Development Permit Area XXXVII Guidelines: Buildings and structures should be located to ensure safe traffië circülàtion ãhd acceSs artd adequate on-site parking. The character of service commercial uses should be enhanced by landscaping of substantial proportions around the property lines, particularly adjacent to residential development, to ensure a compatible and smooth transition to abutting residential uses. Where possible, native vegetation should be retained to enhance the landscape planting by providing variety in maturity and scale. Design and construction of buildings should account for maximum sound attenuation between service commercial and residential uses. To ensure that noise generated on site is addressed in the most appropriate manner, Council may request that a noise attenuation study be prepared. -2- High intensity lighting and signage should be avoided when adjacent to residential property. Lighting and signage shall be designed so as to have no direct source of light visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent land in residential use. Mechanical equipment, drive-through uses, service or car wash bays, rest rooms, vending machines, unenclosed storage, and public telephones should be oriented on the site to face away from adjacent residential zones. Whenever possible, these uses should not be visible from an adjacent residential property. Particular attention should be made to the image presented to the streetfront and adjacent residential properties. A well defined pedestrian access to any accessory commercial use will be provided from the public sidewalk. Design will ensure that pedestrian use is given precedence over vehicular use. Architectural finishes and building design should be compatible with those used on buildings in adjacent residential neighbourhoods. Building design will mimic recent residential construction or the heritage character of a neighbourhood. Exterior finishes should be wood, brick, natural stone or other materials of warm appearance. Substantial areas of concrete should be avoided. Expanses of solid wall and glass are unacceptable. New buildings adjacent to existing small scale buildings such as houses should be designed to provide visual interest whilst protecting the privacy and livability of both properties. The building footprint is already established on this site with the proposed addition located at the front of the property away from the adjacent residential uses. As a result there are only minor changes to the existing building appearance and finish materials, and no changes to building location or access for vehicles or pedestrians. Should the warehouse use to the rear of the property adjacent to the residential use change in time to additional commercial retail units a future Development Permit will be required and the specifics of this change in use adjacent to residential will need to be addressed to ensure compatibility. The Applicant's building designer has provided a landscape plan that indicates the retention of the existing plant materials on the site. The landscape plan includes the following additional planting: three street trees; a landscape screen comprised of a cedar hedge 1.5m in height; and a landscape planting strip 1 .5m wide with shrubs. Two street trees are proposed on Lougheed Highway with the third on Owen Street and are specified to municipal standards for off site servicing requirements. The landscape screen as required in the Zoning Bylaw and an objective of the Development Permit Area is proposed to be installed along the south property line to provide the separation between the commercial and existing residential uses to the south. There will be no need to screen exterior trash or recycling bins as these facIlIties will be contained within the warehouse portion of the building. The landscape strip, which is a requirement of the Zoning Bylaw, will provide when viewed from off site, visual relief from the expanse of paved areas and of vehicle parking. The applicant advises that exterior lighting will be limited to the underside of the building overhang. Tenant signage has been added to the site in the form of an awning and pedestal sign on Lougheed Highway away from the residential use. -3- Typically a refundable development permit security based on 2.5% of the construction value is provided to insure the requirements of the development permit are completed. As this percentage of the proposed construction value may not reflect the actual landscape improvement costs, it is recommended that the applicant provide a refundable landscape security based on 100% of the cost estimate for the actual landscape improvements. CONCLUSION: Based on the plans submitted it is recommended that Development Permit DP/048/02 be authorized. Prior to issuance of a building permit, security based on 100% of the landscape cost estimate will be required to ensure that construction occurs in compliance with the development permit. 4A I Prepared by: Bruce McLeo , ISA Certified Arborist Landscape lanning Technician Jane er , CP, MCIP Dir of Planning. Approved by: j1'raijk Quinn, P.Eng., PMP GM41Public Works & Development Services Concurrence: Acting Chief BMIjvt -4- 300 11973 I) Rem 45 • P75912 - 1: 50/98 P 54395 1 D 11955 - 43 P 76445 703 B 11935 I 19 AVE — P 54395 44 I 47 P 54703 20881 f 20880 I "A 87 82 \ P 58243 RM-9 LUC 81 P 56403 —r P835 P1044 em 16 15 17 1 B E18 CD CID 1O40414 101 CNI P66330 0 NI .. 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(0! 11741 202 241 240 § 229 0 I 1 0 1 1 01 01 11759 11753V I 11756V.228l227I .2261.225T 1 11750 203 Cl) 242 239 f—I 230 P4797 H V LMS 120 11725 11751 \ P8\75 -- I 243 238 0 231 F-204 > 11748 N. 11747 11746 N2 P4542 //\ 0) 11745 -" [11736 2 1 11720 357 360 ,, 361 205 244 237 232 Rem 196 11735 01 11738 11737 / Maple Ridge Carpet Centre Ltd. 'ITT MEA DO.. N . SILV R / 20758 Lougheed CORPORATION OF C R A 10 THE DISTRICTOF DCTRICTOF \ MAPLE RIDGE ILL MAPLE RIDGE Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT SCALE: 1:2,500 KEY MAP F ATE: May 162002 FILE: DP1048/02 BY: RS 1.53 m New Pianting ñeres Japonica Forest Flame 30cm @ I .0m O.C._ .y. PARKING - - -__ hANDICAP SCAMNG 4 PAKING ' - - SIDEWALK - New Planting - 5TRtT TReE LOUGhD -lw. New Planting STREET TREE STREET \-CIAI N-LINK fENCE .- - - - I .I40DECIDUOU5 I— 7 At (ON LOT ft LU LU FARN.ING 8-STALLS z LU I .240DECIOUOL'S (ONLOTA) I O FAJJNG I I 0 OECIDUOLIS I I -STALLS (ON LOT A) G"CURS ° CURB • / Thuja Occidentahu Smaragd / I .5m high Mm. @ I .Om O.C. Cl-lAIN-LINK Landscaped Area: 5022 scj. it. Existing PIantg 2 - Euphorlia Chameleon 2 - Azalea "hino Crimson" 4 - Azalea "Gaiet/ - Berberis Verrcyllusa - Beauty Bush 9(lkwitzia" - Mountain Ash - Gay reather Purple Latrios - Potentila Red Ace 3 .. Cottoneaster Dammeri 4 - Juniper Nanaprocumlens 2- Spruce I - Peoriys 5 - Sedum Autumn Jo' 4 - Bishops Weed - Larch I 5- Val7urnum Davidi 4 - Spirea Bridal Wreath" 3 - heather 4 - Blue Oat Grass New Planting Schedule: Y QTY. botanicl Name Common Name liar 55 Thuja Occldentll5 Smaragd CE044 1.5 58 Fiers Japonica Porest Plame 30 3 Street Trees ec l'RUMu yE000 s'nE &sao' Street Trees shall be reviewed by the Landscape Planning Technician at their nursery source prior to delivery on site. Contact Bruce McLeod at 467-7342 to arrange a review of the proposed street trees. bmcleod@mapleridge.org CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: FROM: SUBJECT: His Worship Mayor A. Hogarth and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer 5% Money in lieu of parkland dedication (20482 123 Avenue) DATE: June 06, 2002 FILENO: SD/007/02 ATTN: CofW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The above noted subdivision is subject to Council's Policy regarding parkiand dedication or payment of money in lieu. It is recommended that Council require money in lieu of parkland dedication. RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Council's policy regarding 5% Parkland Dedication or payment of Money In Lieu, be it resolved that the owner of land the subject of SDI007/02 (20482 123 Avenue) shall pay to the District of Maple Ridge an amount that is not less than $14,500.00. DISCUSSION: The above noted subdivision is subject to Council's Policy regarding parkiand dedication or payment of money in lieu. We have an opinion from an appraisal firm which indicates that the 5% market value of this property is $14,500.00. As there are no significant watercourses on the property we are recommending that Council require money in lieu of parkland dedication. 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Authorization from Council is required to allow the parade and celebrations to occur in Maple Ridge. RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Maple Ridge Multicultural Canada Day Society and the Royal Canadian Legion - Maple Ridge Branch 88 (the organizers) be authorized to use Municipal Streets on Monday, July 1, 2002 for their Canada Day Celebrations, provided the conditions outlined in the report dated May 29, 2002 of the Chief Administrative Officer are met. DISCUSSION: Background: From time to time the Municipality is requested to allow the use of Municipal Streets for organized events. Unless there are some unusual safety implications, approval is usually given on condition that the Municipality be indemnified against any liability for injury or damage resulting from the event. The conditions of approval of the event are attached at "Schedule A". Citizen/Customer Implications: Permission to use streets may cause some delays and inconveniences to other road users. However, traffic control will be provided bythe organizers of the Canada Day celebration. Governmental Implications: The road use permit establishes that the organizers must obtain the approval of RCMP, for traffic control and must notify the Fire Department and BC Ambulance Services as well as coordinate with transit services. Business Plan Implications: The Business Plan recognizes that the District processes requests for use of municipal streets as part of its services. The financial impacts of the specific road use is limited to staff processing efforts. 910450' e) Policy Implications: Permission to use municipal streets is grantable under the District's policy practices. CONCLUSIONS: From time to time, the District is requested to allow the use of streets for various events and activities. The Canada Day celebrations have been held in prior years in Maple Ridge and the organizers have requested permission to hold the festivities on District streets for 2002. Prepared by: Aidrew Wood, M.Eng., Municipal Engineer Approved by: /Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng., PMP GM: Public Works & Development Services Schedule 'A' To Council Memorandum Dated June 13, 2002 Annual Canada Day Celebrations Condition of Approval Approval for the event is given on condition that the organizers: traffic control plan must be authorized by the R.C.M.P, a copy of the plan with a R.C.M.P. signature must be delivered to the Engineering Department prior to the event; notify local Fire Department, and Ambulance Services of the event; make arrangements with Coast Mountain Bus Company (formally BC Transit) for any required rerouting of buses; advertise the event in a local newspaper and notify all surrounding businesses and residents of the event (a minimum of one week prior to the event date); hold and save harmless the Corporation from and against all claims, and damages arising out of or in any way connected with the event; obtain and maintain during the term of this event a comprehensive general liability insurance policy providing coverage of not less than $5,000,000.00, naming the Corporation as an additional named insured. A copy of such policy shall be delivered to the Corporation prior to the event; refurbish all municipal infrastructure to an equal or better condition than that which existed prior to the event, all within 24 hours of the completed event, to the satisfaction of the District of Maple Ridge; The Corporation of District of Maple Ridge reserves the right to withdraw this pennission to use Municipal Streets should the organizers fail to comply with the above requirements. Chief Administrative Officer -2- Maple Ridge Multicultural Canada Day Socief' P.O. Box 29566, Maple Ridge, British Columbia. V2X 2V0 Telephone: 604-467-7327 TO: MICHAEL ENG, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FROM: CRAIG MILLIN, PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES SUB3ECT: ROAD CLOSURE FOR CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS DATE: 05/01/02 The Maple Ridge Multicultural Canada Day Committee is currently planning Maple Ridge's 2002 Canada Day Festival, to be held in Memorial Peace Park. The Canada Day celebrations are organized by a volunteer committee in partnership with the Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services. The Canada Day Committee once again requests approval for the closure of 224th Street between 1 19t' Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Road, on Monday, July 1, 2002 between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:: pm to accommodate the event. A map of the closure route is enclosed for your information. Upon approval correspondence will be sent to the Maple Ridge RCMP, Ambulance Service of B.C., B.C. Transit, Maple Ridge Fire Department, Maple Ridge Taxi/Meadow Ridge Taxi, advising of this event. Merchants along the closure route will be contacted with the closure information as well. Thank you in advance for your support of this annual community event. If you have any questions or recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact me at 467-7327. Craig Il'lillin, Acting\Chairperson, Canada"Qav Comnd End. The Royal Canadian Legion MAPLE RIDGE BRANCH 88 Pacific Command 12101 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6B7 Office - 463-5101 Fax - 466-3032 Lounge - 463-9342 May 13, 2001 District of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: July 1st Parade to rededicate Memorial Peace Park The Royal Canadian Legion Maple Ridge Branch #88 respectfully requests your permission to conduct a parade on Monday, July 1, 2002 and that we be permitted to close the east side of 224th Avenue from 121st Ave. to Selkirk Ave. from the hours of 10:45AM to 11AM. Thank you for your kind consideration. Yours tr ly, Bryan HoIg te, President RECEIVED IN ENELR1NG DLTh MAY 1 6 2002 121 AVENUE :r 1LHL I H I I I >0 - DIRECTION OF LEGION PARADE. 10:45 - 11:00 AM ROAD CLOSURE FOR CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS rn '.3 p..) SELKIRK AVENUE CRAIG MILUN ACTING CHAIRPERSON CANADA DAY COMMITTEE ±fl .. JELTTLJ DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD r5 : ui MdNTOSH AVENUE -.uNoERQcxiNo EMIT CLOSED CANADA DAY FEST1A[1 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM HANEY PLACE ROAD BARR1CADC 10 BE REUO!EO It PARADE 10:45 - 11 00 AU 119 AVENUE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE R!D ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT N mama MAPLE RIDGE A Io.i*-&I.d 12 IB?4 DEWDNE Y mui1 RO. CANADA DAY PARADE AND SCALE: N.T.S. DATE: MAY 2002 FILE/DWC No CANAOA-DI /b/O-O7 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: June 11, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: SUBJECT: Business Planning Guidelines 61h Edition EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Business Planning Guidelines are designed to explain the business plan system used throughout our organization and to assist Council with the task of resource allocation. RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Business Planning Guidelines for May 2002 be received for information. DISCUSSION: Strategic Alignment: Financial Management Use a formal business-planning framework as a means to structure decision-making and guide resource allocation. Citizen/Customer Implications: The Guidelines are available on the District's website and the public is invited to provide input into the decision-making process. Business Plan/Financial Implications: None at this time. Any financial implications are based on the outcome of the budget deliberations. Conclusion: Staff will be developing the 2003 - 2007 Business Plans over the next several months, for presentation to the public in November. The Business Plans will be prepared in accordance with the attached Guidelines. Comments on these Guidelines would be welcome and can be sent by e- mail to Ms. Cindy Dale at cdale(mapleridge.org or by telephone 604-467-7456. L,-'- 1, ~ ~Vql_L_ - Pep g1 by: Dale 1 Executive Assistant Apprdvdby.' Paul Gill, B.B.A., C.G.A. General Manager: Corpor.tç& Financial Services Mike Murray / Acting Chief Adinistrtive Officer PG: 413/ ©Business Planning Guidelines - 6th Edition District of Maple Ridge May 2002 Bisiness Planning Committee District of Maple Ridge Maple Ridge, BC CANADA For questions about this document please call Cindy Dale at (604) 467-7456 This document is also located on the District of Maple Ridge website at www.mapleridge.org Table of Contents Table of Contents .1 Acting Chief Administrative Officer Address ................................................................................... 2 Introduction from the Business Planning Committee ..................................................................... 3 FrequentlyAsked Questions.............................................................................................................. 4 CapitalWorks........................................................................................................................................ 6 OperatingBudget Works..................................................................................................................... 6 OrganizationChart ............................................................................................................................... 8 Corporate Strategic Alignment - Documents................................................................................... 9 Business Planning & Budget Guidelines 2003 — 2007 ................................................................... 10 GettingStarted.................................................................................................................................... 11 Timelinesfor 2002.............................................................................................................................. 12 TrainingSchedule for 2002............................................................................................................... 13 Deadlinesfor 2002.............................................................................................................................. 14 Help' ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Listof Appendices ............................................................................................................................. 16 Corporate Strategic Plan - Revised April 2002.............................................................................. 17 BusinessPlan Template.................................................................................................................... 20 BusinessPlan Sample (from 2002).................................................................................................. 22 Information Technology Committee Evaluation Criteria ............................................................... 29 Capital Works Program Project Template....................................................................................... 31 ProjectBenefit/Risk Review ............................................................................................... 32 -- ---ProjectFunding----..............................-.-..................................................................-.- ..... BusinessPlan Format....................................................................................................................... 34 1 Acting Chief Administrative Officer Address Welcome to the 6111 Edition of our Business Planning Guidelines! This is our guidebook for the development and use of business planning within the District of Maple Ridge. This guidebook is designed to explain the business plan system used throughout our organization. Fundamentally, business planning is simply a structured method of assisting Council with the difficult task of resource allocation. This is an increasingly challenging task in an era of decreased resources from senior governments and the expectations of customers and citizens in a growing community. As you use the guidebook, it is important that questions or concerns about the document and business planning process are identified and brought forward to the Business Planning Committee. This will allow us to continue to improve the guidebook and our use of the process of business planning. Our business planning framework has been well received by many other jurisdictions and organizations. We are frequently invited to present our case to other local governments at workshops and conferences. We regularly receive enquiries from organizations wanting to use a similar system. All of our staff should be proud of this recognition. Finally, my thanks to the Business Planning Committee for their efforts in making this system. work so well within our organization. Acting Chief Administrative Officer 2 Introduction from the Business Planning Committee The business plans are of a very high quality and reflect our commitment to excellence in delivery of our services. The main suggestion that came out of last year's presentation was the need to spend some more time on the financial aspects of the business plan. Further, at the April 29 Council/Staff Workshop, Council directed that each department systematically review existing policies and/or develop policies in key areas requiring policy direction. Here are some other issues to keep in mind: Public input on our Strategic Plan, Business Planning guidelines, and the Financial Plan will be sought Key performance measures/indicators from each service area will be required using International City/County Management Association (ICMA) templates New Information Technology (IT) requests (using Capital Works Program - Project Template) must be submitted to John Bastaja (IT Committee) no later than August 5, 2002 (the IT Committee will submit a business plan for IT items) (Refer to Pages 29 - 30) New capital requests must be submitted to Jeff Scherban no later than August 5, 2002 (Jeff Scherban will submit a business plan for capital items) Each departmental business plan should reference capital and IT requests in your area and make sure their ongoing operating costs are included Draft copy of Business Plan due to Cindy Dale by October 1, 2002 20 complete copies of each business plan submitted by the deadline (October 15, 2002) The sample business plan included in the appendices is from the Personnel Department (2002). It demonstrates very clearly the sections outlined in the Business Plan Template (see page 19); however, every department is unique and will need to adapt the template to fit their specific service areas. As always, the Business Planning Committee is available for help, so please do not hesitate to ask! - Good luck! - Paul Gill, Chair - Business Planning Committee (pgilrnapieridge.org ) 604-467-7398 3 Frequently Asked Questions What are business plans? Business plans are a way of communicating your department's alignment to the overall corporate strategic plan. They report on the achievement levels in the organization and identify: • Goals and objectives to be achieved by the department and the organization • The core businesses essential to departments and to the organization • How the department will distribute resources (human and financial) • Key performance measures to be achieved in departments and the organization Why does the District of Maple Ridge complete business plans? Business plans provide a framework for decision-making by identifying areas for performance review, amalgamation, dissolution, change, and alternative service delivery. Business plans allow our organization to be financially self-sufficient. How do business plans fit with other corporate plans? Essentially, the Corporate Strategic Plan sets the direction of the business plans and all other organizational plans. Business plans will identify specific people responsible for ensuring the goals of the service arealdepartment are met and this will be reflected in individual performance plans. The ultimate goal is to develop a self-managed organization where everything we do is a cycle of continuous improvement (see page 8 Strategic Corporate Alignment - Documents). When are business plans typically done? Departments usually begin working on their plans in June and must submit them by the end of October. Who completes business plans? Currently, each service area completes a business plan. Council also requests business plans from organizations that the District of Maple Ridge supports (e.g. Ridge Meadows Recycling). In the future, Council may wish to expand this system to include community groups, committees, and all organizations that receive financial support from the District. 6. How are decisions made regarding incremental and reduction packages? Ultimately, it is Council's decision whether or not incremental and reduction packages are accepted or rejected. However, the steps are as follows: Business plans are submitted to the Business Planning Committee to ensure they meet the basic guidelines outlined in this document. The IT Committee will meet to review and discuss all Capital Works Program Project Templates submitted for the year, and review previous year's submissions. The IT Committee will prepare and present its own business plan on corporate IT priorities which may, or may not, include your proposed Capital Works Program Project Templates. You will be advised if your project is supported. Should your project not be considered for support at the IT Committee, you can still present the increment business case for the project to CMT and Council during your business plan presentation. Projects not supported by the IT Committee for the current year are still considered in the Capital Program in future years. Once a project receives support from the IT Committee, and is supported with appropriate funding, the project proponent will need to develop a detailed business case using the Project Charter outline available on the network. The Business Planning Committee submits the business plans to the Corporate Management Team (CMT) for review and departments present their plans to the CMT. CMT discusses the business plans, the incremental packages, and the reduction packages and makes decisions on which packages they will recommend to Council (and which packages will not be recommended to Council). These decisions are based on ensuring that the expenditures projected within the business plans do not exceed the resources available and meet the guidelines of Council (page 9). NOTE: CMT will not recommend that departments change their business plans based on what CMT recommends or rejects - it is important that departments present their entire b.usiness plan to Council. It is Council's decision to accept or reject each incremental/reduction package for the budget. CMT submits the recommended business .piansto. counciL for pthliQreyiew and the a individual departments present their business plans to Council. Council discusses the business plans and all incremental and reduction packages and makes decisions on whether or not each package will be included in the final business plans and budgets. V. Council will be able to review our progress in relation to our business plan in two ways: They will receive quarterly reports highlighting key achievements. We will review our financial performance at least quarterly so that adjustments can be made to reflect changing circumstances. 5 7. How do I handle my Capital Program Requests? The first step is to make a determination of whether your project request is "Capital" or "Operating?" Generally, if you are buying an asset, or extending the life of an existing asset, that will be around for several years, it is Capital. If you are doing general maintenance or buying something "consumable" that will only last a couple of years, it is Operating. Both types of expenditures can be funded from general revenue, or other sources of funding. The general direction in Section 486 of the Local Government Act is: Capital Works Expenditures for or in respect of capital projects and land, machinery or equipment necessary for capital projects and extension or renewal of existing capital works Results in an new or expanded infrastructure andlor added corporate asset value Generally speaking, project represents a one-time project Operating Budget Works Expenditures for or in respect of the maintenance (repair and rehabilitation) and operation of existing infrastructure (land, machinery, equipment, services and facilities) Generally speaking, activity represents an annual expenditure for on-going operational support Often, a Capital expenditure gives rise to an annual Operating cost. For example, purchasing a park (capital) would give rise to additional labour and other maintenance costs (operating) that would need to be built into the base operating budget. Similarly, the purchase of new computer equipment (capital) would also require an annual transfer to the Equipment Replacement Reserve (operating) so the equipment can be replaced in the future. Therefore, it is essential that all incremental packages for capital items properly identify all resulting annual operating costs that will occur. The Capital Works Program Project Template is available on the network at \\Oak\Common Files\2003-2007 Business Plans. This should be submitted to the Director of Development Engineering, and an incremental package should Business Planning Committee. - - - Reporting of Capital Project The Corporate Management Team endorses a capital works project-reporting framework incorporating six guideline principles. As a result, departments are asked to report capital project progress as part of the departmental quarterly reporting schedule. Information regarding the topic is presented in a report entitled "Reporting - A Component of a Capital Management Process." The report and the reporting template developed for departmental use are available on the network at \\Oak\Common Files\2003- 2007 Business Plans. n. How do I handle my Information Technology Requests? Information Technology projects are the technology component of the Capital Works Program and are handled like any other capital project request. If your department is in need of new software or hardware greater than $5,000 in value, the request should be included as an incremental package in your business plan (as outlined in Section 7). At the same time, an IT Capital Works Program Project Template should be filled out and sent to the IT Committee for comparison to corporate needs and evaluation against other IT budget priorities. The Capital Works Program Project Template for project preparation is available on the network at \\Oak\Common Files\2003-2007 Business Plans. How do we know if we are doing it right? On a quarterly basis, each service area must provide updated performance indicators to Council. The intent of these indicators is to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of local government services on a regular basis. Also, these indicators provide a quantitative basis to assist in the identification and implementation of service delivery improvements. The quarterly reports will also report on financial performance in relation to budget. When you begin to see positive change in your department resulting from ideas put forth in your business plans you will know you are "doing it right." Positive change includes more efficient and more effective ways of doing business - it means your customers are telling you you're doing a good job and they are pleased with the service they receive - they say thank you. One of the means to assess citizen satisfaction that has been introduced as part of business planning is the use of a comprehensive survey that is proposed to be undertaken bi-annually. Further, positive change means your employees enjoy their jobs, take pride in the quality of their work, and feel like they are contributing to the vision of the organization. Finally, positive change means you can measure the improvement in your service levels and it's getting better! What is the role of the Business Planning Committee? The Business Planning Committee provides advice on the business plan process. In addition, the Committee assists in providing training and assistance with the preparation of business plans within the organization. 7 Organization Chart Chief Administrative - Officer Not Hired Fire Department - Officer in Charge P. Grootendorst Emergency Services RCMP 0. Spence B. Dingwall General Manager General Manager - General Manager J Corporate & Financial Community Development, Public Works & Services Parks & Rec Services Development Services P. Gill M. Murray F. Quinn Director - - Corporate Director Municipal Director of Support J. Leeburn Director Finance J. Sorba Chief Information Officer J. Bastaja Municipal Clerk T. Flyer Recreation Manager West D. Cramb Recreation ManagerCentral S. Wheeler Director Development Engineering J. Scherban Director Engineering --Operations H.You Manager of Community - Planning C. Carter Director -- Permits & Licences - B. McDonald Recreation Manager East K. Swift Manager Marketing & Customer Ser G.Manson Parks & Facilities M. Davies Leisure Centre Manager L. Tierney Engineer A. Wood Director Engineering Projects D. Pollock Planning J. Pickering Manager Develop & Environmental Services K. Grout Corporate Strategic Alignment - Documents The District of Maple Ridge employs the equivalent of more than 500 full-time employees and manages a total annual budget of approximately $100 million. Council directs the overall operation of the organization using a business planning framework. This chart illustrates the relationship of the various strategic planning initiatives to the corporate business planning process. Citizens/Customers Community Groups Council 4 Greater Vancouver Regional District Consultation Mission, Vision and Values Business Plans Each Department Corporate Strategic Plan Corporate Focus Areas Corporate Business Plan & Performance Measures Corporate Strategic Documents: Official Community Plan Recreation Master Plans Economic Dev. Strategy Infrastructure Master Plans Transportation Master Plan Technology Strategic Plan Policy Manual Human Resource Plan Fire Master Plan Police Strategic Plan Service Evaluation SWOT Analysis Goals & Objectives Corporate Alignment Performance Measures Bi-Annual Operating/Capital Budgets Individual (Annual) Performance Plans _Replacement.Reseryes Capital Funds Life Cycle Reserves Development Cost Charges Strategic Human Resource Training Plan Business Planning & Budget Guidelines 2003 - 2007 Tax increase - 3% per year. Capital Works Reserve - 1% per year. Budgets include operating and capital components for a 5-year period. Public Consultation Plan developed and operationalized. Increase revenue from existing sources by about 5%. Identify potential new revenue sources (i.e. be creative). Services - ask yourselves: Are we in the right services and the right mix of services? Do others deliver these services? Can we partner with anyone to deliver the service? Identify and measure outputs/outcomes. Identify key processes to undergo process improvement reviews. Reduction packages should be at -10% (limit small packages and multiples to get to -10%). What would you recommend be kept if you had only 90% of your budget? This should not be interpreted to mean that we are looking to reduce our budget by 10%. Rather, this is an opportunity for us to explain what the ramj'Ications of such reductions would be. Also, it is a chance for us to look at what we are doing to see if there are ways to improve. Incremental packages must include a business plan and business case to support new progranis/projects/staff. Organizational/structural change - is the current organization adequate to deliver the service? Are there better options? Succession Planning —review organization charts. in relation to service delivery with a view to long-term planning. What positions do you see as potentially becoming vacant by retirement and what organizational options may be available as a result? Vacant position review and management - all positions that become vacant are subject to a detailed review prior to being refilled. Systematically review existing policies and/or develop policies in key areas that require 10 policy direction. NOTE: Guidelines adopted by Council during April 2002 strategic planning session. Getting Started Questions to ask yourself when starting your business plan: What are the outcomes of expenditures? -Establish what is accomplished in budget unit area Who are the customers of your services? -)Internal customers? External customers? How is the service/program consistent with Council's goals? -Align your services/programs with the Corporate Strategic Plan What are the strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats impacting your service/program? -)Discuss each strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat to your services/programs How to measure the results of your service/program? -Are there performance measures in place - if not, why not? Develop performance measures. A flowchart illustrates a series of questions to use in the development of individual business plans: Is this program consistent with Councils goals? HNOH Delete program and reduce budget accordingly YES Is the service provided by others? LYES Consider deletion of program or explain why (i.e. public/not-for-profit/private) we are involved. N0 - - - - . - - - Can the seMce be provided by others? LYES Explore opportunities. (i.e. public/not-for-profit/private) (costs/benefits) NO Can more revenue be generated? (i.e. user fees/licences) HYES Incorporate increases into business plan/budget. Are there new programs that generate revenue? NO Is a permanent or temporary service level LYES Incorporate into business plan/budget. reduction possible? NO Maintain current budget. 11 Timelines for 2002 Timing of the development of the business plans remains very important. The timelines for the creation and presentation of the business plans for the next reporting period (2002 - 2006) are as follows: January 2002 • Complete staff debriefing sessions for 2002 business plans April 2002 • Council workshop to complete Corporate Strategic Plan and consider Business Planning Guidelines May 2002 • Distribute Business Planning Guidelines - 6tl Edition. (Corporate Strategic Plan and Business Planning & Budget Guidelines for 2003 - 2007) • Council to request public feedback on Corporate Strategic Plan and Business Planning & Budget Guidelines for 2003 - 2007 June 2002 • Training Sessions (see page 13) July 2002 • Finance to distribute copies of 5-year operating & capital budgets • Training Sessions (see page 13) August 2002 • Begin to develop business plans (operating and capital) and financial plan (budget) • Submit Capital items and IT items to J. Scherban and J. Bastaja respectively by August 5, 2002 September 2002 • Continue to develop business plans (operating and capital) and financial plan (budget) • Public Open House with information on current budgets and five-year financial plans • Advertisements (newspaper and web page) requesting public comments on financial plans October 2002 • Submit draft business plans to Business Planning Committee by October 1, 2002 • Submit financial plan (budget) to Finance representative by October 1, 2002 • Submit final business plans to Business Planning Committee by October 15, 2002 • Business Planning Committee submits business plans to Corporate Management Team (CMT) • Departmental business plan & budget presentations to CMT (Oct 19 - 31) November 2002 • CMT reviews business plans; makes preliminary recommendations; and, gives feedback to departments (1st week of Nov) • Advertisements of Council financial plan consideration schedule • Departmental business plan & budget presentations to Council in a public forum (Nov 20 - 26) • Council reviewsbusiness plans; makes decisions; and, advises CMT to give feedback to departments December 2002 • Financial Plan & Bylaws approved • Advertisement outlining approved budgets 12 Training Schedule for 2002 To support the business planning process training for employees and users of the system remains an important issue. A training schedule outlines key dates and proposed sessions. Exact dates and number of sessions will be announced via email. June 2002 Paul Gill Business Planning Guidelines - 6th Edition! Ron Riach • Kick-off new business planning guidelines for 2003-2007 • Introduction to business planning at the District of Maple Ridge • What's new for 2003 - 2007? Review changes from last year. • Reminders to make the process as smooth as possible. June 10-14, 2002 John Bastaja Information Technology and Capital Works Training Sessions Jeff Scherban Ongoing Business Training sessions upon request Planning Committee 13 Deadlines for 2002 SUBMISSION DATES FOR BUSINESS PLANS/BUDGET DOCUMENTS TO THE BUSINESS PLANNING COMMITTEE: DRAFT DOCUMENT: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002 (1 Copy Only) FINAL DOCUMENT: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2002 Departments are expected to submit 30 complete copies of their business plan. Each copy should be 3- hole punched and have page numbers located on the bottom right of the page (see page 34 Business Plan Format). The Business Planning Committee will simply put the final copies into 30 binders with coloured dividers for distribution to the CMT (and subsequently Council) - once again we will not be editing or formatting them. We ask that your PowerPoint presentation to CMT (and subsequently Council) be consistent with what you have submitted on paper and that you reference the page numbers you have assigned. If you require help editing or formatting your business plan, please ensure you contact a member of the Business Planning Committee so this can be scheduled in advance of the above mentioned deadlines. Members of the IT Committee and the Information Services Department are available to assist departments in developing their Capital Works Program Project Templates for proposed IT projects or acquisitions. A Financial Plan is an integral part of your Business Plan. Your draft Business Plan submission must include a complete Financial Plan obtained through the process of developing a budget with your Finance Department representative. 14 Help! The members of the Business Planning Committee are available for advice and help to departments during the development of the business plans. The Business Planning Committee is an internal, cross- departmental advisory committee that offers facilitation, review of drafts, editing, consultation, and planning. In addition, the Business Planning Committee is responsible for conducting process improvement reviews and establishing performance measures/indicators. The Business Planning Committee is comprised of the following members: Paul Gill, Chair General Manager, Corporate & Financial pgill@mapleridge.org Services Laura Benson, Co-Chair Senior Finance Manager lbensonmapleridge.org Chief Administrative Officer Candace Gordon Councillor cgordon@mapleridge.org Mike Murray General Manager, Community Development, rnmurraymapleridge.org Parks & Leisure Services Frank Quinn General Manager: Public Works & fquinn@mapleridge.org Development Services Duane Birnie Network Support Specialist dbirniemapleridge.org Cindy Dale Executive Assistant cdalemapleridge.org Diana Dalton Customer Service Clerk ddaltonmapleridge.org Wayne Hardy Roads Superintendent whardymap1eridge.org Ron Riach Manager, Property & Risk Management - rriachmapleridge.org - 15 List of Appendices Corporate Strategic Plan (Revised in April 2002) This document was reviewed and revised in April 2002 at a weekend strategic planning retreat with Council and senior staff. The Corporate Strategic Plan sets the direction for the organization and therefore, all business plans must align with this plan. Business Plan Template You should use the template as a guide for content - each department is unique and you should adapt the template to fit your department. • Business Plan Sample - Personnel (2002) A sample business plan from last year is includedfor guidance. • Information Technology Committee Evaluation Criteria • Business Plan Format Details of the formatting expectations are also includedfor guidance. 16 Corporate Strategic Plan - Revised April 2002 VISION Promoting a safe and livable community for our present and future citizens. VALUE STATEMENTS Leadership To encourage innovation, creativity, and initiative. Service To be fair, friendly, and helpful. Reputation To stress excellence, integrity, accountability, and honesty. Human Resources To recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Community To respect and promote our community. BUSD4ESS PURPOSE The District of Maple Ridge is committed to the effective and efficient delivery of services for our customers and citizens. STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS • Transportation • Smart Managed Growth • Environment • Financial Management • Inter-Government Relations/Partnerships • Community Relations • Economic Development Transportation • Maintain and enhance a multi-modal transportation system within Maple Ridge to provide citizens with safe, efficient alternatives for the movement of individuals and goods. • In co-operation with other regional stakeholders, identify improvements to the inter-municipal transportation system within Greater Vancouver. 17 Smart Managed Growth • Develop a land use management process that is timely, open, inclusive, and consultative. • Using the Official Community Plan, ensure growth is well managed and establishes a balance of use types that is efficient and enhances the unique quality of life in Maple Ridge. • Develop land use regulations, bylaws, procedures, and practices to implement the Official Community Plan. • Protect and manage existing municipal infrastructure through the preparation of appropriate plans to ensure development, maintenance and renewal of parks and open spaces; roads; sidewalks; water; sewer and stormwater systems; and, public buildings. Environment • Promote individual and community responsibility for the stewardship of natural resources. • Identify and protect environmental features (such as watercourses) and areas that require special recognition and management. • In partnership with other levels of government, adjacent municipalities, and community groups, develop programs and projects to preserve and enhance the natural assets of Maple Ridge. • Promote alternative modes (pedestrian, bike and public transit) of travel to reduce reliance on the automobile. Financial Management • Identify methods to expand the tax base and generate non-tax revenue. • Continue to use a user-pay philosophy. • Provide high quality municipal services to our citizens and customers in a cost effective and efficient manner. • Use a formal, business planning framework as a means to structure decision-making and guide resource allocation. • Develop specific performance measures to ensure best value in delivery of local government services. Inter-Government Relations/Partnerships Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with our adjacent neighbours, the municipalities of Pitt Meadows and Mission; the Katzie First Nations; the provincial government; the Greater Vancouver Regional District; and, Translink. Identify and promote the use of partnerships with public agencies; business; not-for-profit; community groups; and, volunteers to provide local government and community services in a cost-efficient and effective manner. 18 Community Relations • Encourage citizen participation in local government and local government decision-making. • Develop methods to communicate on a timely basis with citizens and community groups. • Recognize and support the important contribution of volunteers in the community. Economic Development • Use a formal economic development strategy as a means to structure a positive business and investment climate within Maple Ridge. • Identify, in consultation with community stakeholders, specific new investment and employment opportunities. • Build a sustainable community that includes a balance of land use types. • Develop a pro-business, customer-service oriented approach in the delivery of municipal services. • Develop and maintain high quality community documentation and promotional material to attract investment and employment. Safe and Livable Community • Establish an emergency response and recovery plan in consultation with other public sector agencies, community groups, and other relevant stakeholders. • Establish neighbourhood and community education programs to provide citizens with information and materials on emergency planning procedures. • Ensure development standards incorporate crime prevention, safety and security concepts. • Develop preventative as opposed to remediation initiatives in the delivery of fire and police services. • Ensure that quality emergency services are delivered in a timely, effective and efficient manner through the development of multi-year business plans. • In partnership with community groups, assist in the provision of leisure and cultural services to ensure access by all citizens. 19 Business Plan Template District of Maple Ridge Name of Department Business Plan 2003 - 2007 Executive Summary • One page maximum • Provide a powerful introduction to business planning • Highlight the plan's purpose and intended results • Describe how the plan was developed and who was involved in the process Corporate Overview • Describe how your goals align with the strategic focus areas in the Corporate Strategic Plan • Describe how your department impacts other departments in the organization Departmental Overview • Describe the services provided by your department • Who are your customers? • Describe the resources included in your department • Provide Vision/MissionNalues/Strategic Plan of your department (if they exist) • Include an organization chart of your department with employee names • List your department's successes/accomplishments in the last year (include statistics if they exist) • List any projects in progress your department is working on for the future Performance Measures/Indicators Service Area Goal: • Develop goals for each of your service areas based on the Corporate Strategic Plan (April 2002 version) • Develop goals using the Citizen Satisfaction Survey results from your service area that will demonstrate you are trying to improve citizen satisfaction • Develop at least one new goal in your service. area.that uses the corporate website in a way you are not currently using it • Ensure your goals encompass your entire business • Ensure your goals link to the business plan guidelines 20 Objective: Describe your objectives for each service area goal in years one through five Measures: Identify performance indicators measuring outcomes for meeting objectives Action, Responsibility and Timeline: • Identify the specific actions required to meet your objectives • Identify the person(s) responsible for carrying out these actions • Identify when the action will be accomplished (or what percentage of the action will be completed at a predetermined time) Operating Budget • To be obtained from L. Benson or your Finance Department representative in electronic format and placed after this heading Capital Budget • Submit capital items to J. Scherban by August 5, 2002 and reference these items in the business plan for your department (using the Capital Works Program Project Template located at Oak/Common Files/2003-2007 Business Plans). Information Technology Update • Submit IT items to J. Bastaja by August 5, 2002 and reference these items in the business plan for your department (using the Capital Works Program Project Template located at Oak/Common Files/2003-2007 Business Plans). Incremental/Reduction Packages • Include a one-page summary in table format of all incremental and reduction packages • Provide a business case for all incremental packages • Reduction packages should be for 10% of total operating budget 21 Business Plan Sample (from 2002) District of Maple Ridge Personnel Department Business Plan 2002 - 2006 1.0 Executive Summary The Personnel department is a small group of employees dedicated to providing our co-workers with a comprehensive suite of human resource services so they are able to maximize their individual contribution to the District's goals. Our services include: recruitment; labour relations activities; training programs; attendance, health & safety initiatives; payroll, salary and benefits administration; performance planning support; and, employee involvement processes. The purpose of our business plan is to describe how what we do contributes to the overall corporate strategic plan of Council and to out-line where we want to take our department in the future. We will provide indicators of what we do and show how we can improve these indicators through our action plans for the year 2002 and beyond. In September 2001 we commissioned an independent third party to meet with our customers, in small focus group sessions and in individual meetings, to gather feedback on what our customers see as the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the department. This input has been very helpful in developing goals for the corning years. We also revisited our previous business plans, using the good work of the past as a springboard for our future. It was interesting and gratifying to note how, gradually over the past four years, we have made progress on issues identified in the first round of business planning. Looking to the future, the Personnel section will strive to enhance the value we add to the organization by working with employees, managers and the union executive to create a working environment that results in effective and efficient service to our customers while providing challenge and reward to our employees. 2.0 Corporate Overview The Personnel department is a resource and service department to Council and all municipal departments. We support Council's Corporate Strategic Plan by helping meet the goals of the following strategic areas: Financial Management Our ernployee.suggestion system; labour .negotiations; health, safety and attendance management activities; and, benefits tendering processes all support Council's financial goal of "providing high quality municipal services to our citizens and customers in a cost effective and efficient manner." This document is evidence of our commitment to the business planning process as a decision making and measurement tool. 22 Inter-Government Relations/Partnerships The Personnel department has a strong working relationship with the Labour Relations Department of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. 3.0 Departmental Overview Almost all our work is intended to bring to life Council's value "to recognize that our people are our most valuable resource." Recruiting the best person for the job, ensuring the salary and benefits are appropriate, providing training and development opportunities, and engaging in accident prevention and attendance awareness activities are examples of how we do this. The comprehensive suite of services we provide include: Services Provided: • Labour Relations (collective bargaining, grievances, labour relations advice, harassment issues) • Recruitment • Attendance, Health, Safety programs • Training • Payroll and Benefits Administration (welfare benefits, employee assistance program, payroll administration) • Administration and Employee Involvement Activities (performance planning, employee recognition and suggestion systems, newsletter, fund raising and social activities, employee files, Photo ID) • Classification and Salary Administration (job descriptions, reclasses, merit pay) Customers: Council, employees, and external applicants Resources: Director of Corporate Support Personnel Officer (2) Personnel Assistant Payroll Clerk 1 Clerk 2 (half-time) Mission Statement: • The mission of the Personnel Department is to provide high quality assistance and advice to our customers on human resources issues and to help foster a work environment that maximizes the capabilities of our people. • The Personnel section actualizes this mission by helping our customers set themselves up for success. We do this by working with managers to select the right people; by mutually establishing and monitoring expectations, by identifying and delivering upon employee training and development needs; by attempting to negotiate more practical working arrangements; by working proactively to maximize the health, safety and attendance of our staff; and, by ensuring our employees are appropriately recognized and compensated for their efforts. 'At the time of writing the payroll clerk position is vacant and the District is conducting a cost/benefit analysis of outsourcing this function to a private-sector service provider. 23 Organization chart: Director of Corporate Support John Leeburn Personnel [ Personnel Officer Officer Heather Orgej Dee Sharma Successes in the Last Year: Personnel I Payroll Clerk Assistant Kathy Lamont) L Vacant L fl Nagrn L Ike • Coordinated the move of staff, furniture, files and computers from the hail to the tower • Ergonomic review and adjustment of workstations in four departments • Successfully appealed three WCB adjudication decisions resulting in an immediate savings of more than $9,000 plus uncalculated future cost avoidance • Provided safety and due diligence training to six community societies • Developed, implemented and practised evacuation plan for the tower • Published "in-house" training calendar in late spring • Re-established in-house computer training using the lab in the library • Created an employment opportunity for a dis-advantaged member of our community • Skilfully co-ordinated investigations into a number of complex and emotionally charged incidents including the Whispering Falls water tampering situation and a co-workers harassment allegation • Increased frequency of employee newsletter • Calculated and paid proceeds of demutualization to exempt staff and implemented pay direct drug cards • Provided council and senior staff with significant research reports on Impact of Firefighter unionisation, Council Indemnities and Succession Planning • Made pr.esentationstothe Greater Vancouver Fire Chiefs .Association.(on.Municipal Amalgamations) and to the HRAC/LRAC spring seminar (on the Successorship case) • Facilitated the focus group and working group sessions for the Parks and Leisure Services reorganization Projects in Progress: co-ordination of the l' floor renovations at Municipal Hall and creation of the common counter service approach In first quarter of 2002 there are two arbitrations, plus we should know the outcome of successorship appeal. List of Exempt positions 24 • Cost/Benefit analysis of outsourcing of Payroll function • Joint Benefits Committee • Leadership Development phase II • Switch to MOA filing system and end tab files • Research and testing of laser printing for Records of Employment and T4 'slips 4.0 Performance Measures/Indicators As mentioned in the executive summary, we commissioned a third party review of our services. The review included focus group meetings with our "regular customers" in each service area plus one on one interviews with individual customers (where the nature of their interaction with our department required a confidential audience). In total, fifty-four customers told us how they felt about our service. The feedback was both qualitative and quantitative. To gather quantitative data our customers were asked to rate each of our service areas on four dimensions (Approachability, Timeliness, Depth of Knowledge, and Reliability/Consistency) using the following scale: Needs Improvement Fair Good Very Good 1 2 3 4 The results of this quantitative assessment are provided in the measures section of each service area. 4.1 Service Area Goal: Employee Involvement In general terms, the goal of this service area is to facilitate a variety of ways that employees can communicate and interact. In 2002 we will attempt to encourage even greater participation in the performance planning process as well as raising the quality of the interactions. Objectives: - Employee information is accurate and accessible - Quality and quantity of Performance Plans completed is high - Suggestion (VIP) and Recognition (GEM) programs are seen as credible - Provide opportunities for employees across the organization to come together for work, fund- raising and social activities - Enhance communication between employees Measures: - 79% of performance plans completed for full-time employees in 2001 - "pulse" of the organization read from Pplans - 12 GEM & 1 VIP award(s) to date in 2001 - $XXX raised and XX% of employees contributed to the United Way in 2001 - X employee newsletters published and X social events sponsored in 2001 25 Performance Planning Customer Survey Results (out of 4) Approachability Timeliness Depth of Knowledge Reliability /Consistency Overall 2.8 2.5 2.7 2.6 2.65 Action, Responsibility and Timeline: - Heather 0 and Dee S to schedule Performance Planning refresher sessions for January and February 2002 - Heather 0 & Dee S to work with team to implement the performance planning for part-time employees system that was developed in 2001 (January 2002) - Increase profile of GEM & VIP programs (starting in 2nd quarter 2002) 5.0 Operating Budget - Personnel Department 2001 2002 Proposed 2003 2004 2005 2006 Adopted Proposed Changes Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Account AFPOI-05 CFP02-06 $ % CFP02-06 CFP02-06 CFP02-06 CFP02-06 Expenditures Counselling $15,780 $15,780 $0 0% $15,780 $15,780 $15,780 $15,780 Labour $36,000 $36,000 $0 Relations 0% $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 Memberships $45,264 $45,264 $0 0% $45,264 $45,264 $45,264 $45,264 Municipal $13,300 $13,300 $0 Functions 0% $13,300 $13,300 $13,300 $13,300 Program Costs $16,060 $16,060 $0 0% $16,060 $16,060 $16,060 $16,060 Recruiting Costs $20,000 $20,000 $0 0% $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Retirements $0 ($250,000) $250,000 N/A ($255,459) ($261,047) ($266,765) ($271,463) Salaries $359,890 $371,654 ($11,764) (3%) $379,799 $388,321 $39,7,041 $404,207 Special Projects $30,000 $30,000 $0 0% $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 Trainirg -$106;362 $ 112,281 -($5;920) (60/6 -$1i1;4t8 - $t13;389 - $11-6;097 - $1-19,704 Totals 6425656 410,339 (232,316) (36%) 4125 162 417,067 422,777 428,852 Proposed Changes and/or Remarks: Retirements: Savings expected from Retirements Training: A one-time reduction was taken in 2001 to assist with funding reallocations, CMT has recommended a $25,000 reduction, and the training bu4get will be reduced to accomplish this objective. 26 Expenditure Accounts as a Percentage of the Department Budget (Retirement Savings excluded) ACCOUNT 2002 Proposed %age of Department Budget Counselling $15,780 2% Labour Relations $36,000 5% Memberships $45,264 7% Municipal Functions $13,300 2% Program Costs $16,060 2% Recruiting Costs $20,000 3% Salaries $371,654 56% Special Projects $30,000 5% Training $112,281 17% Totals 660,339 100% 6.0 Capital Budget None 7.0 Information Technology Requirements The IT Steering committee is recommending a package intended to study, then implement kiosk style public access to municipal data as part of the customer service initiative on the 1st floor of the municipal hail. The value of this package is $207,750 8.0 Incremental/Reduction Packages 27 Decision Package Report 1c 10% Reduction *** 2001 Proposed Budget Division: F&CS Date: 00110105 Department: Personnel Submitted By: John Leeburn Decision Unit: Personnel Package: 2of2 Budget Reduction for Consideration: The Personnel budget is $687,956 and has the following content ratios: ACCOUNT %age of Department Budget Counselling 2% Labour Relations 5% Memberships 7% Municipal Functions 2% Program Costs 2% Recruiting Costs 3% Salaries 56% Special Projects 5% Training 17% Totals 100% CMT has recommended a $25,000 reduction in the training budget (this is already reflected in the above figures). In past years our training budget was established at 1% of payroll - in 2002 this would have resulted in a training budget of $137,281. Consequences of Package: Each year we use all our training funds to run programs on a corporate basis (leadership development, customer service, mandatory OH&S), to assist with career development and succession planning activities, and to enhance employee's abilities to do their current job. We are expecting fewer employees to do more with less. In order to "work smarter" employees need the tools to succeed. Training provides them with these tools whether the tools be better utilization of computers, conflict resolution skills, writing skills or technical skills related to their position. We have loudly trumpeted our commitment to training and our employees recognize and appreciate the investment we make in them. Reducing the training budget contradicts our commitment to learning and sends a mixed message to our employees about our commitment to helping them succeed. Performance Measure: - decreased training opportunities - decreased morale 28 Information Technology Committee Evaluation Criteria The IT Committee will evaluate each proposed IT project submitted by Departments based upon approved IT assessment criteria, the degree to which each proposal meets the business objectives of the Municipality and budget constraints. Supported projects are prioritized and inserted into the Capital Program for funding consideration. The evaluation criteria include: Strategic Alignment When evaluating the strategic alignment of an Information Technology initiative, the following questions should be asked: Does the initiative support the District's Business Strategy and/or the Information Technology Strategic Plan? Does the initiative support departmental initiatives or plans? Does the initiative support agreed to management performance objectives? Does the initiative support legislated objectives? Does the initiative support services, processes or systems related to baseline District services? A ranking should be provided for the initiative based on its Strategic Alignment. Tangible Benefits When evaluating the tangible benefits of an Information Technology initiative, the following questions should be asked: i. How much does the initiative increase revenues or improves cash flows? How much does the initiative decrease expenses? How much does the initiative avoid future costs? Do costs increase more slowly than revenues, volumes or activity levels in the future? What is the anticipated level of productivity improvements related to the use of the District's human resources? Is there an opportunity to generate revenue or consider sponsorship opportunities? A ranking should be provided for the initiative based on its Tangible Benefits. • When evaluating the intangible benefits of an Information Technology initiative, the following questions should be asked: i. How much does the initiative improve customer satisfaction? How much does the initiative improve staff morale? How much does the initiative improve the District's business decisions? How much does the initiative improve the District's service levels? How much does the initiative improve the District's internal and external image in terms of political or real payback? A ranking should be provided for the initiative based on its Intangible Benefits. 29 Risk When evaluating the risk of an Information Technology initiative, the following questions should be asked: What is the probability that the anticipated benefits will not be realized? What is the level of application risk? Has the technology been used for this specific application before? What is the level of technology risk? Is the technology new and/or unproven? What is the level of organizational change risk? Is the District ready to provide resources both people and funds to implement and operate the technology solution? Has the replacement value of hardware/software and/or potential operating costs within the project definition been considered? A ranking should be provided for the initiative based on its Risk. IT Committee Members John Bastaja (Chair) Paul Gill Mike Murray Councillor Kathy Morse Brenda Graham Victor Negoita Laura Benson Kim Grout Staci Otto Suzanne Branstrom John Leeburn Frank Quinn Cindy Dale Tom McIntosh Jeff Scherban Mike Davies Gary Manson Han You 30 Capital Works Program Project Template Use in the preparation of Capital Works Projects for inclusion in the Capital Works Program. Project Components: For the preparation of waterworks, sewage, drainage, highway, parks acquisition, park improvement, recreational services, government services, technology, and protective services projects. Summary Project Information Project Name: Funding Phase Study, Pilot, or Implementation Project Type: New Application, New Infrastructure, Upgrade or Replace Project Estimate $: $ Estimate Accuracy: Project Component: (see list above) Operating Costs $: Funding Sources Submitted By: Date Created: Dept./Business Area: Project Sponsor: Preferred Year Start: Latest Year Start: 31 Capital Works Program Project Template Purpose, Scope, and Approach Project Benefit/Risk Review The Rating Column will be filled in by the Prioritization Group. Alignment Factor Describe all that apply Description Rating Project supports District or if Strategy - Project supports Departmental Initiatives or Plans - Project supports management performance objectives - Project supports legislated objectives - Project addresses baseline services/processes/systems Total Tangible Benefits Describe the one that applies Description Rating Large benefits / fast payback - Moderate benefits / longer payback - Costs = benefits over 3 - 5 years - Small net cost of initiative - Large net cost of initiative Total Intangible Benefits Describe all that apply Description Rating Improved customer satisfaction - Improved staff morale - Improved decision making ability/quality/controls - Improved service - Improved image - Political value or Internal or External Total -FiskFactors---- -. -Describeeachrisk-thatapplies— -Description- The benefits may not be realized. - Application risk - this may not be a sound initiative. - Technology risk - new or unproven technology may not work - Organization change risk - we may not be able to implement / operate successfully. - Other - Total 32 Project Cost Estimate (Modify spreadsheet as required - technology oroiect examnle below) Project Phase - Cost Category Description Amount Study, Pilot or Implementation Labour Internal ($350/day) • Information Services $ • Departmental $ • Contractor Regular ($500/day) $ Specialists ($1000/day) $ • Project Manager $ Equipment • Software Application Licences $ Database $ Other (Specif') $ • Hardware Desktop Computers $ Servers $ Network $ Other Voice $ Training $ Miscellaneous • Other Space $ Travel $ Etc. $ • Contingency -- $ Phase Total $ Operating Costs Annual Maintenance $ $ Dept Staff In creases $ IS Staff Increases - $ Operating Total $ Project Funding Funding Source Rationale $ Amount or % $ $ Total Funding $ 33 Business Plan Format Format: • Please adhere to format outlined in the template/sample provided • Use Word '97 • Use Times New Roman Font in 11 point • Page set-up is 2.5 cm or 1 inch all around • No landscape (sideways) pages • 3-hole punched • Page numbers in lower right corner of page • Footer to contain department name in addition to page numbers • Decision and Reduction packages to be numbered starting at 2 of • Final copies to be two-sided for submission 34 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: May 30, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer AITN: SUBJECT: Operations Center energy conservation project request for funding. EXECUTWE SUMMARY: The Parks and Facilities Department's 2002 to 2006 Business Plan introduces a 5-year energy and greenhouse gas reduction program. If supported by Council, it will provide more cost effective management of all municipal park and facility electricity and natural gas accounts, currently costing tax payers an estimated $620,000 per annum. This report includes a request for funding for $53,000 to complete an energy conservation project at the Operations Center. It is estimated that this project will reduce the annual energy consumption cost of $42,000 by $10,500 per annum. This represents a 25% annual reduction in energy consumption with a 5- year return on investment. RECOMMENDATION: That one time funding of $53,000 be approved from the District's accumulated operating budget surplus to implement energy saving initiatives at the Operations Centre noting that the energy savings payback will be approximately five years. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The Facility Energy Conservation Program was first introduced in 1997 by implementing a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair contract with Professional Mechanical Ltd. with ongoing energy conservation inspections and proposals emphasized in the contract. By 1998, preliminary energy conservation audits had been completed for the City Hall, Leisure Center, and the RCMP building under the BC Hydro's "Power Smart Building Program." Soon after, fluorescent lighting retrofit projects were completed in these facilities. The net cost of these lighting projects was reduced from $112,460 to $74,400 as a result of an energy savings incentive rebate from BC Hydro. The annual saving was at that time calculated at $23,000, which would provide us with a 3.2-year payback on our original investment. Since 1999 natural gas prices have increased by an average of at least 75%. (See following graph.) 75/ I ;i.i iIc ftmynodty •ly+liianci 1994 1995 1996 1997 1996 01-06 9-12 01-06 07-12 01-09 10-12 1999 1999 2= 2)00 2)O1 2WI b) Business Plan/Financial Implications: BP Phase 1: To complete an energy conservation feasibility study for the Operations Center by May 2002. BP Phase 2: To implement energy conservation recommendations from this study by September 2002. BP Phase 3: To complete a supplemental solar power water heating feasibility study at the Leisure Center by July 2002 BP Phase 4: To commission a cost effective energy management software program for all municipal electricity and gas accounts by September 2002. BP Phase 5: To complete an energy conservation feasibility study for the Leisure Center by December 2002. BP Phase 6: To complete energy conservation studies for Fire Hall's #1: 2: & 3: and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Center by Dec 2003 In March 2002, an RFP was posted to attract proposals for saving energy in the municipal Operations Center. (BP Phase 1) The three groups to respond were • M&T Air Conditioning Ltd. • Keen Engineering Ltd./ Vestar group • Coral EngineeringLtd. /Professional Mechanical Ltd./Gas Protections Systems Inc. The Coral Engineering partnership under the BC Hydro's "Power Smart Building Performance Program" umbrella was the successful proposal receiving a higher rating than the others on the selection criteria. The resulting energy conservation study recommended retrofitting the facilities internal and external lighting systems and modifications to the HVAC automatic control systems. The total cost of these upgrades is $53,000. There are two options for financing the Operations Center project. • 2003 Capital Budget • 2001 Accumulated Operating Surplus. Both the Director of Finance and the Facilities Operations Manager support using the accumulated Once the Operations energy conservation mitiatives are implemented, (BP Phase 2) the annual energy cost of $42,000 is estimated to decrease by $10,500 per annum. This represents a 25% annual reduction in energy consumption with a 5-year return on investment. c) Citizen/Customer Implications: The DMR will set a positive example for responsible building management, energy conservation and reductions to greenhouse gas emissions through out the lower mainland. This in turn will show our community tax payers, that the corporation is doing every thing in its power to lower the impact of rising energy costs, rather than transferring this burden to the tax payers in the form of a municipal tax increase. Interdepartmental Implications: - - There will be some very minor disruption to facility activities while modifications take place. Alternatives: Do not change (we may be required to change to comply with evolving environmental standards) and have the burden of future energy cost increases fall solely on the taxpayer. Policy Implications: Implementing the energy conservation program elements of the Parks & Facilities Departments business plan, will reduce corporate energy consumption and green house gas emissions and will assist the corporation to meet the objectives and milestones it has recently committed to including • Milestones 1 and 2 of the Partners for Climate Protection Program (FCM) • Municipal Leaders Resolution on Climate Change (FCM) • Local Government Working Group on Climate Change (GYRD) • Kyoto Protocol g) Environmental Implications: Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas release large quantities of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere along with other contaminants such as Nitrous Oxide (NO2). Each of these adversely affects our health and environment. These "Green House Gasses" are considered harmful to both our atmosphere and local vegetation and contributes to poor visibility pollution in the lower mainland. Municipalities play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Currently the DMR participates in the GVRIYs "Regional and Local Government Working Group on Climate Change" (WGCC) which aids in developing municipal greenhouse gas management plans. These plans are one of the milestones set by the "Partners for Climate Protection Program," a program established by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in partnership with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. - The proposed energy conservation project at the Operations Center for example is calculated to reduce CO2 emissions by 78,876 kg/year and NO2 emissions by 91 kg/year. BC Hydro will be monitoring and venf'ing our current and future facility energy and green house gas reduction efforts on our behalf. Our results will be added to BC Hydro's overall green house gas reduction results which in-turn, will form part of the DMR's and British Columbia's commitment to the "Kyoto Protocol." Strategic Alignment: One of the Facility Department's earlier objectives in the energy conservation program was to develop a productive working relationship by 2002 with governmental agencies, adjoining municipalities, private companies and energy providers who are interested in supporting, developing and installing innovative cost effective energy reducing initiatives for municipal facilities. These relationships now include the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC Hydro, and the Coral Engineering, Quantum Lighting, Gas Protection Systems Inc. Professional Mechanical Ltd. group under the BC Hydro "Power Smart Building Performance Program" umbrella. Funding initiatives for municipal facility energy conservation programs are found in several federal government departments including the Climate Change Action Fund, Natural Resources Canada, Infrastructure Canada and through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities RED! Program. The Facilities Operations Manager has recently partnered with the GVRD and several local municipalities, and jointly made a successful application to the FCM for $50,000 from its "Green Enabling Fund." These funds were awarded to conduct feasibility studies for supplemental solar water heating at our Leisure Center and several other municipal swimming pools in the lower mainland. The GVRD also committed a further $5,000 of their own funds towards these studies. Keen Engineering were the successful applicants for the subsequent solar heating RFP and their study findings are due to be published in July 2002. (BP Phase 3) On behalf of the DMR, the Facilities Operations Manager also recently signed on to BC Hydro's latest facility energy reduction initiatives called "e. points" and the "Power Smart Partner Program." Every unit of energy saved in our larger facility accounts since signing on to" e. points," will result in an equivalent cash incentive from BC Hydro to help pay for future energy conservation projects in our municipal facilities. This program is scheduled to run for at least the next two years. The "partner program" will match municipal dollars allocated to future facility energy conservation feasibility studies. The first feasibility study under this program is free of charge to the DMR. As a result, the DMR has proposed to BC Hydro, that the Coral Engineering group conduct an electro/mechanical energy conservation feasibility study of our Leisure Center. This study will examine and may confirm the potential technical innovations mentioned in the next paragraph. (BP Phase 5:) Prior to 2001, the Facilities Department and the local company "Gas Protection Systems Inc." jointly developed and distributed a technical plan of action for the Leisure Center which is by far our largest facility energy consumer with a 2002 annual power and gas budget of $245,000. This plan if successfully implemented, is estimated to reduce energy consumption by at least 25%. The plan incorporates the very latest thought process in HVAC automatic control systems and utilizes the latest inovative designs in cost effective technology and equipment. The plan was jointly prepared as a request for funding assistance from federal and provincial incentive programs which existed at that time. Those funds were generally available in two categories for both municipalities and private enterprise, especially those who utilized new and inovative technology and idea's. The recent election put the provincial funding incentives for this plan on hold but not before the following encouraging feedback was received. From Toby Lau, P.Eng BC Hydro We have reviewed the proposed Leisure Center project from a technical perspective. We would like to express our support for the project concept and feel that the integration of technologies is the key to success. We look forward to have the opportunity in working with you and the District of Maple Ridge on this interesting project. From Barbara Dabrowski, P.Eng Air 2000 Program Manager, Greater Vancouver Regional District. "I would like to express support for the leadership that the District of Maple Ridge is demonstrating in pioneering the application of new technologies to improve the energy efficiency of municipal facilities, in particular those that are being developed at the Leisure Center. I would like to express interest in partnering with the District of Maple Ridge to explore how the leadership and progress being made (under the direction of the Manager of Facilities Operations, Kevin Gilbraith,) could be supported and promoted among the membership of the GVRD." "Through optimizing energy usage, this project provides a unique opportunity to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions and to simultaneously reduce space heating costs. Upon successful demonstration of the technology at the Leisure Center in Maple Ridge, Air 2000 will assist with a communications component to raise awareness of these energy savings opportunities to other municipalities within the GVRD and to highlight the benefits of acting now to reduce the potential impacts of climate change. This initiative will also compliment the activities being undertaken by the provincial government to support energy management in BC communities, in support of the recently released Climate Change Action Plan for BC." From the Honorable Bill Hartley, MLA, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows. "I am writing in support of the District of Maple Ridge facility energy initiatives to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. I am pleased to recognize the potential for job creation and local business development in addition to cost savings to the taxpayer. In particular, I strongly support the project in the Maple Ridge Leisure Center involving the DMR, Gas Protections Inc. and other private companies. This joint interest partnership will result in drastically reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for the municipality and will provide for private sector research and development, and be a showroom demonstration site for the potential customers looking for cost effective energy savings. I appreciate that the energy saving potential is huge in a well controlled and monitored building environment, This leading edge technology, which will be tested in the Leisure Center project in Maple Ridge, will provide for the first time, an energy and cost saving product which will become affordable to both public and private building owners." From Ian Waddell, Minister of Environment Lands and Parks, BC Provincial Government To Bill Hartley MLA Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. "The proposed project with the District of Maple Ridge offers the potential to showcase made in BC technology that benefits both the environment and the economy." From Grant McNally, M.P. Dewdney-Alouette BC to Bob Robertson CEO DMR I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Gibson of Gas Protections Systems Inc and Mr. Kevin Gilbraith of the DiStrict of Maple Ridge regarding their efforts to use new technologies to improve the energy efficiency and reduce emissions at the Maple Ridge Leisure Center. I am very supportive of their efforts in this regard and wish them and their partners in this venture every success. My office is continuing to explore the possibility of Federal government involvement with this project. i) Desired Outcome: The goal of the Facilities energy conservation program is to implement energy consumption and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives (described above,) and to introduce more efficient utility monitoring and billing systems. One of the objectives of this program, (in collaboration with the Districts Public Works Department,) is to examine in detail every existing power and gas utility account and to commission a cost effective corporate energy management software program by September 2002. (BP Phase 4) Bythe end of 2001, every municipalpower and gas account had been reviewed in detail. Thisprocess in itself created savings including • Old abandoned accounts that were still being paid for have been deleted, • Supply network and meter configurations have been modified to place us in the most cost effective rate structures. • Over billing on certain accounts was discovered resulting in one off savings of up to $20,000. In a joint selection and commissioning process with BC Hydro, the DMR has entered a service contract with "CASS USA," who have considerable experience and expertise in the North American energy management field. The contract transfers most of the time consuming responsibilities of managing all our municipal facilities, parks, pump stations, street and traffic lights utility accounts from the DMR to CASS. As a result, significant municipal employee time savings will be realized through this contract. All information transfer between the DMR and CASS, can now be done digitally through a software program called "Smart Bill" which resides on a secure web site. The program comes installed with 5-years of energy consumption history for the largest of our 119 corporate utility accounts. Every account bill is monitored by CASS using an 1 1-point checklist, which searches for and informs us of any billing enors or abnormal consumption trends. The contract allows us the future potential for CASS to manage the receiving, processing and payment activities for all our utility accounts at no additional cost to the DMR. This can also be expanded in the future to other multi utility accounts such as water, telephone and garbage collection bills if we desire. "Smart Bill" comes with "degree day" compensation, giving us an energy consumption history that is automatically compensated against past abnormal climatic conditions. This in turn provides us with improved utility budgeting and reporting, and for the first time will allow us to confirm that past and future energy conservation initiatives did indeed meet allprojected savings. CONCLUSION: Future municipal facility energy conservation feasibility studies under the BC Hydro Power Smart Partner Program are planned for Firehall's #'s 1: 2: & 3: and the Family Recreation Center in Pitt Meadows in 2003, in accordance with Phase 5 of the Parks & Facilities 2002 to 2006 business plan. \. S Prepared by: Kevin Gi1brith Facilities Operations Manager Approved by.L Paul Gill, C.G.A. General Manager: Corporate and Financial Services Apprçyed by: Frank Quinn, M.B.A., P.Eng., PMP V General Manager: Public Works and Development Services / Concurrend' Mike Murray, BRE/ 4 Acting Chief Adnynistrative Officer KG /> - Poo WESTERN CANADA WILDERNESS COMMITTEE (WCWC) 227 Abbott Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 2K7 Tel: 604-683-8220 Fax: 604-683-8' E-Mail: info@wildernesscommittee.org Home Page: D Email Toll Free: 1-800-661-9453 li> M & C JRotit1ing Fib May 29, 2002 Mayor and Councilors of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2 Dear Mayor and Council: L1 Coplos to: o Future Agenda item o Staff to Prepare Report o Staff to Respond Directly with a c.c. to M & C D Other: Beautiful British Columbia is home to some of the most spectacular wild places on Earth. This summer, locals and tourists alike will flock to our wild west coast beaches, coastal temperate rainforests, and rainshadow wilderness areas. Consequently, BC tourism is now a nine billion dollar a year industry! BC's competitive advantage in the world tourism market is based on our incredibly varied inventory of wild ecosystems. Here at the Wilderness Committee we conduct research and education projects that build public understanding of the need to protect BC's magnificent wilderness heritage, now and into the future. That's why we've produced our latest Education Report (several copies enclosed) entitled: BUGABOO RAINFOREST - CANADA 'S INLAND RAINFOREST - NATIONAL PARK PROTECTION IS NEEDED FOR GLOBALLY UNIQUE TREASURE. When you read our four-page report, I am sure that you will be as amazed as we were to discover that BC is home to a type of wild ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth - the Inland Temperate Rainforest. One of BC's most spectacular examples is the 500,000-hectare Bugaboo Rainforest, located in the Columbia Mountains between Rogers Pass and Kimberly. With deep powder snow packs in the winter, huge red cedar trees and populations of grizzly bear and mountain caribou, this area is a mainstay for the tourism economy of the entire Kootenay region as well as an important wellspring of BC's super natural biodiversity. However, the Bugaboo Rainforest area is under threat from expansion of clearcut logging operations, the proposed construction of a mega-ski-city at Jumbo Pass and uncontrolled motorized commercial recreation. It's time to safeguard the Bugaboo Rainforest's long-term tourism potential and wildlife populations through careful pthnning, management, and protection. That's why we've proposed that the Bugaboo Rainforest be granted -National Park status and be added to Glacier National Park. We are asking that you write a letter of support for Bu2aboo Rainforest National Park protection to the elected leaders listed on the back of our education report. Also, please write us and let us know what else you can do in your capacity as an elected coimnunity representative to help make the dream of National Park protection for the Bugaboo Rainforest a reality. If you would like more copies of our educational report —just phone (604) 683-8220 and we will send you as many copies as you would like. Sincerel, Joe Foy Wilderness littee Director q 7/ (W) IQ)øLi' CAMADIAM The proposed Bugaboo National Park is port of the world's only inland temperate rainforest where giant old growth cedar trees like these specimens, estimated to be over 800 years old can be found in a few remain- ing unlagged volleys. These renowned cedar and hemlock forests are also home to grizzly bears, moun- tain caribou, elk and many other animals. Unfortu- nately, the forests and the wildlife populationsthey support face on imminent threat from roodbuilding, logging and excessive development. Without adequate habitat, endangered species will not survive. - Photo by Joe Foy The awe inspiring Howsor Spires tower above East Creek Valley in the heart of the proposed Bugaboo Rainforest National Park. Photo: Joe Foy CpJDS IpJL4jJD 1AI0E9T NATIONAL PARK PROTECTION IS NEEDED FOR GLOBALLY UNIQUE TREASURE B ugoboo Roinforest Notional Park Proposal is a 500,000 hectare wilder- ness link between several smaller "island parks" in southeastern British Columbio.The proposed notional park, situated in the southern Columbia Mountain Range encom- passes a significant portion of BC's unique inland temperate roinforest. Exemplified by rugged river valleys lined with towering old growth cedar and hemlock trees, the proposed national park is home to one of BC's most significant and endangered, mountain caribou herds as well as grizzly bears, mountain goats, waives and other animals. Renowned among scientists for its unique biodiversity and famed for its backcountry recreation, the Bugaboo is nonetheless facing imminent danger from logging, road-building and excessive develop- ment plans. Local advocacy groups including Save the Cedar League, the Fraser Headwaters Alliance and the Inland Rainforest Working Group have said that these threats, if not stopped will, trigger catastrophic species lass in the region. Today, development pressures around Glocier and Mt. Reveistoke National Parks, including logging right up to park boundaries, have led to shrinking animal populations inside the parks and are reforming them as unfortunate wilderness "islands". The creation of Bugaboo Rainforest National Park - linking Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks, Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, and Goat Range and Bugaboo Provincial Parks - would help protect this "Crown Jewel" of southeastern BC and stem a wove of local wildlife population decline. Park designation would result in the largest inter-connected protected area network in southern BC, greatly relieving pressures currently impacting the region's existing parks and serving as a model to ovoid extirpation (local extinction( of wildlife fromprotected areas in other jurisdictions. Linking the isolated parks of the region would also help efforts by scientists in an interna- tional conservation initiative known as Yellowstone to Yukon or 'Y2Y'. The goal of Y2Y - made up of 170 conser- vation organizations and individuals - is to establish an interconnected system of protected areas between parks, adequate to maintain genetic diversity of species that cannot otherwise survive in the present isolated park system. Present logging practices in the Buga- boo Roinforest region also underscore a need to create a new protected area. Forestry companies prize the giant old growth cedar and hemlock trees of the the river valleys and, as on the BC coast, clear-cut valley bottoms to "high- grade" the giants. Many of the best forests and watersheds adjoining the proposed park area have been deci- mated by roodbuilding and logging with the result that only the Duncan and lncomappleux watersheds within the proposed park remain largely intact. Because the river valleys of these remaining intact watersheds are extremely steep, road-building would be very expensive. As a result, government has only allocated timber rights in a few areas. But all of the watersheds are unprotected and all are threatened with future clearcut logging. We must act now while there isa window of oppor- tunity to protect the only big treed, old growth forests in the remaining unroaded river valleys of the Bugaboo and help stem the tide of wildlife population decline. The Bugaboo Rainforest is also blan- keted by recreation tenures and faces threats from excessive back-country recreation. Though the area can surely withstand some incursions, mega- development plans like those of the Jumbo Pass four season resort and excessive law-level helicopter traffic will lead to wildlife withdrawal and addi- tional net lass of species. The Bugaboo Rainforest National Park proposal was inspired by Parks Canada staff, local conservationists and environ- mentalists, residents of the inland rainforest, and scientists. The national park proposal, and the rainforest, need your help to survive. Read more inside about how to safeguard this national treasure for future generotions. EsLiGA E5 00 Rainforest requires national park designation to preserve endangered wildlife moMJTAIiJ GA2I01) Mountain caribou used to be plentiful throughout southern BC. Today, logging and development have greatly fragmented caribou habitat leaving mountain caribou among the top 5 most endangered animals in the province. One of BC's most significant, and endangered herds of mountain caribou is the Central Selkipk herd of 125 animals. This herd forages in the Bugaboos old growth forests, without which the caribou will not survive. The creation of Bugaboo Rainforest National Park will help this herd by protecting approximately 70% of its remaining unprotected, old growth habitat. Photo by Michael tA4,eaHe' hJLAiJD TEM'PEATE F02E&T GL.OJALL'I' (MIJIQ(JE Bugaboo Rainforest is part of the world's only inland temperate rainforest, a quirk of nature formed by the cloud raking action of the Columbia Mountains. The climate here is wet, resulting in forests similar to those found along the BC coast, 600 km west. Cool temperatures and high snowfall also lend the region a distinct northern feel. This massive red cedar is in East Creek. Photo by Joe Foy I ME4tTHv' GO"AM%th4ITIES 6ZZt' DEPEPJD OJ I4EALTHQ L4JDS Many of British Columbia's most informed and passionate environmentaladvocates and wilderness enthusiasts Iwo in southeastern BC. For years, individuals and organizations thi represent have voluntarily participated in regional land use planning processes, sitting the Grizzly bears in the by jowl with industry representatives and government. Time and again, democratic planni Bugaboo region range processes have been usurped and outcomes biased in favour of industry, especially loggin! between high eleva. and mining interests. Massive clearcuts, degraded water, extirpation (local extinction) of tion alpine meadows endangered species and elimination of critical habitat are all outcomes of this myopic, and old growth valley unsustainable collusion between government and industry. bottoms that comprise some of the most vital Healthy, sustainable communities are defined by democratic planning that doesn't sacrifict grizzly bear habitat in healthy environment to support a few jobs and line the pockets of company shareholders. BC. Unfortunately, Healthy communities support the democratic rights of citizens to approve plans with the bt grizzly populations interests of future generations in mind. This planning includes environmental protection to have declined in the safeguard critical habitat for endangered species and drinking water quality, and it recOgftt face of trophy hunting, ancestral rights of First Nations. development and - human encroachment, The corrupt processes that have characterized land use planning in southeastern BC gravelY including increasing jeopardize the future economic integrity of this region. Here, future economic prospeflt)' d< helicopter traffic, not lie in resource extraction and its continuous environmental degradation. For years, gras Bugaboo grizzlies need like the Fraser Headwater, Alliance, Save the Cedar League, Valhalla WiIdertle't protection from Society and the Silva Forest Foundation have pointed out the devastating environment hunting and protected and economic consequences of short-sighted, industry-oriented planning, and they have habitat to survive long advocated wilderness protection and sustainable forestry. These groups, and Parks Canada into the future, personnel, hove long called for increased protection of unprotected areas in the service of Photo by Mark Oegener I diverse, prosperous communities and a healthy environment. They dose-re your help! /%(HT' and fragile mountain meadows need national park protection too! CAJADA AJD 510DIViSR SITY Canada was the first country to sign the UN Convention on Biodiversity in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. In signing this declaration, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney committed the federal government to protecting critical habitat to help sustain wildlife populations. The present federal government has additionally pledged to preserve the legacy of western Canada's national parks, recognizing the contribution our parks make to regional economies and human health, and their links to future prosperity. Creating the Bugaboo Rainforest Notionol Pork provides an exceptional opportunity for the federal government to meet its commitment to safeguard biodiversity and strengthen BC's network of world re- nowned, notional parks. Mt. Monica meadows above are a beautiful example of a biodiverse wilderness landscape. Photo by Michael W1,eotley HIKiJ6 ArJD WILDERPIJESS $EC4EATI0?1J New economic growth in the towns surrounding the Bugaboo, like Revelstoke, C,lden and Nelson is based on wilderness recreation and ecotourism, not resource extraction. Combining a healthy environment with the best economic interests of future generations means that regional planning needs to concentrate on maintaining or restoring the ecological integrity of the region. Photo left, a hiker enjoys o wilderness trek through the roiriforest, Photo by Joe Foy 'S 6H$Ipj1C'IJ6 PA2%(S F 'T' That is, the land base is the some size but Itt'.." P4ATIOPJS ol5iOfdV:ioti)imp:nrk Traces of First Nations occupation in ,,7 ., borders (and in some .fiJ " .' the proposed pork area date bock at 'C" - cases right up to park least 5,000 years. The Bugaboo is boundaries), animals like ............. - -' ,_ found within the ancestral range of the I caribou that frequently Sinixt First Notions and the Ktunoxo . range across pork borders ,. ' ' v'---------- Kinbasket Notion. The Sinixt held close in search of food are '' '. ties with the Okanagan, Shuswap and - , often cut off from vital Spokane peoples and were considered habitat or other roem- j '.:. the mother tribe of the Kootenay bers of their species. Boundary region. The Ktunaxa Such fragmentation is leadint to declining wilduite pipulotions throughout southern Notion have historical BC, including inside parks. To help sustain park wildlife populations, leading biologists commonalities with the Athobaskon - are advocating increased habitat protection around parks. This sign in Glacier peoples to the north and east. Native '' Notional Park speaks of the damage by industrial development on the park bound- populations of the Bugaboo were aries. Photo by Joe Foy decimated by smallpox in the 1 BOOs, - .- - and the last BC Sinixt died in 1956, - CHEmIAL.-FEE WILDEJ4ESS i ti u :: - Washington state, however, and Sinixt Due to the exceptionally rugged terrain of the Bugaboo, much of the region is members have since returned to BC naturally isolated. As a result of this - as well as a vigilent citizenry who are strongly and are currently fighting to have their opposed to pesticide use - wildlife populations are likely to be relatively free of high "extinct" status revoked. Both Sinixt pesticide on4l contaminant levels found in the rest of the province because of opplica- and Ktunaxa Kinbasket First Notions I tions routinely used in forestry, oil and gas developments and right-of-ways. Low lay claim to the area encompassed by contaminant levels could enhance recovery of endangered species and improve the the proposed Bugaboo National Pork. Photo by Joe Foy overall health of biotic communities. , 'i.u...." BUGABOO WILDERNESS THREATENED People travel to the Bugaboo wilderness from all over the world to enjoy its towering peaks and breathtaking beauty. But that wilderness is imperiled by road-building, dearcut logging and excessive development plans which collectively can, and are, eradicating wilderness splendor and decimating wild animal populations. In many cases the damage cannot be undone. in most cases, roads punched into Bugaboo Rainforest Valleys follow key rivers and watersheds, degrading wilderness values and water quality and jeopardizing key fish- spawning rivers with excessive siltation. Bull trout, a blue listed species with a stronghold in the Duncan River are extremely sensitive to roads and siltation. In addition to pen- etrating wilderness regions for logging, new roads increase the vulnerability of unpro- tected areos and endanger animals to hunting and poaching. LIL)T L-OGGlpJ6 Though numerous environmental groups and wilderness enthusiasts have sought to protect the special forests and watersheds of the Kootenay Boundary and Bugaboo for 30 years, forestry planning has been characterized by clearcut logging, confronta. tion and rigged deals for forestry companies. Targeted because of its exceptional old growth forests, the proposed park region has been encircled by clearcutting, and all of the remaining rare, inland roinforests are threatened with future cleorcut logging unless protection is granted. 'IL HELICOPTE2 T2FFlC The Bugaboo has the highest density of helicopter tourism in BC. In practice, this $) translates into constant low and high elevation helicopter traffic and the littering of spectacular vantages, hiking, fishing and skiing sites with helicopter landing flags. Strong scientific evidence links this kind of helicopter traffic with-increased animal stress and populotion decline. J.Mio PAS Jumbo Pass, 75 km north of Nelson, is one of the most signifi- cant animal movement corridors remaining in southeastern BC and thus is a critical element in the Bugaboo Notional Park Proposal. Jumbo Pass is also the site and subject of a 10 year-long struggle to prevent the construction of a resort-style town and major four season destination resort that would permanently destroy the animal corridor. 1JED TEIAh'J, JoJAI-LO'ATED Ti%'hSEl The remaining intact watersheds within the proposed pork area are characterized by exceptionally rugged terrain, through which road-building is extremely expensive. in fact, the area is so rugged that lagging rights to some of the volleys have not been allocated. Now - before timber licenses are granted to forestry companies to log these watersheds - is the time to act to protect these forests. Top photo: togging roads fragment Westfall Valley wilderness Photo by Joe Foy Bottom photo: Mountain goats are vulnerable to low-level helicooter trofhc Photo by Michael Wheoiley Photo by Mievheo! Wheotfey PRIME MINISTER CHRETIEN Office of the Prime Minister, 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa Oetorio K1A 0A2 Fan 6139I1-6900; email pm@pm.Oc.ca Contact these elected leaders and agencies and tell them your feelings about the need to protect the Bugaboo Rainforest as an extension of Glacier National Park. WHAT FUTURE DO YOU WANT? Photo left: Pristine East Creek Valley Photo right: Logged Spillirnocheen Valley Photos by Joe Foy liON. SHIELA COPPS, Mm. of Cotsedten Heritage Room 511-5, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, Ki A 066 Tel: 819.997-0055; Fat: (819) 994-1267 PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL Gaceramout of British Columbia P0 Boo 9041, SIN P009 6091, Victoria, BC VBW 9Ei Tel: 250-307-1115 Fax 250 307-0007 email: premierl5laov.kca HON. JOYCE MURRAY Minister of Water, Laud and Air Proludiva, Gonernmetit of British Columbia PU Boa 9047, STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC VOW 912 Tel: 250-387-1187; Foe: 2511387-1356; email: ioece.msrrnt.niln(Ulleg.bc.ca KTUNAXA KINBASKET TRIBAL COUNCIL 7460 Mission Road, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 715 Tel: 250489-2464; Fax: (250) 409-5760 SINIXT NATION Co. 16-15, Winlaw, British Colombia, Canada, 906 260 email: amtl25teleao.com r ----------------------------------------- Iwant NATIONAL PARK protection for the BUGABOO! i #4ERW AY TADEDUGfl& C R$uTlo,J To TH DRIES GOmWITTU'S J&ToiJM. ?P Enclosed is:E $25 0 $50 0 $100 0 Other $______ and seteere to the: Fed, wg chord5 #1 1929.3009-RR000t wgdemeu Ccenmfttoe mstseetseeno I WAtJT TO GOIPIE A Afi#&W 6440 6 Fif FOR B Viumumlill VtO2K7 0 $30 Individual Membership 11$52 Sustaining-Family Membershjp I NAME MCALL tutU l ADDRESS CITY 1-800-661-9453 6e4-683-gnt in tin. ttoncouyer area PROV. PC TEL CIa2DlT Writing: Michael Moser Research; Andy Miller Editing: Joe Pay and Gory Diers Mop: Chris Player Design: Sue Fox and Andrea Reviser Wilderness Committee Educotionnt Report Vol.21 No.2- Sumnmer2002 Canadian Mail Product Soles Agreement No, 0900567 Posted in Vancouver. Printed in Canada on recycled newsprint wilts vegetable- based inks. VT WC'NC 2002. All rights reserved. Press Ron 80,000. Wntren material may he used without permission when credit is givers Published by Western Carsado Wilderness Committee 227 Abbott St., Vancouver BC V6B 21(7 Tel. 604-683-8220 Foe; 604-683-8229 ae I. ----------------------------------------J — flnspector W. Dingwall From Officer in Charge De Ridge Meadows Detachment 10 Mayor Al Hogarth & Counci A L ' Fx DMLI Emaii El flIwinU Flo El Stoff to Propare Roport El Staff to Rospond Dircty with a C.C. to M & C 0 Othor: L I Royal Gendarmerie 7o- /ct' Canadian royale Mounted du Police Canada MEMORANDUM NOTE DE SERVICE ecunty Classification - Classification de sécurité ur File - Notre reference ur File - Votre référence Date 2002 June 03 Diary Date - Date dagenda Subiect Mental Health Statistics - Final Report Objet In March we presented our 2001 crime statistics and made mention that our calls for service in relation to the Mental Health Act had risen noticeably when compared to last year. At the Council meeting we had just started an indepth review of all these calls for service. At that time we indicated we would report the results of the review as soon as it was completed. Over the same period last year we reported an increase in 147 calls for service. (90 % increase) The following is a break down of the results of the review. Data also includes the Pitt Meadows statistics. 1. Gender of Subjects: Males 131 Females 131 C. Male Youth 17 d. Female Youth 17 As noted the ratio of male/female is evenly split. 2. Reason - - - Suicidal 162 Delusional/Psychotic 64 C. Violent 44 Overdose 13 Subject off their medication 2 Acting Strange 11 Total: 296 3606 (1998-09) (WPT) 17/) 3. Assistance Requested By: a. EHS 66 b. Mental Health 20 C. Assist Other Agency 30 Third Party (usually family) 133 Subject contacted Police 42 Police officer located subject 5 on their own. 4. Action Taken: Subject went to hospital with EHS 72 Subject went to hospital with 3rd party 8 C. No action necessary 54 d. Unfounded 25 e. Subject taken to hospital by police 128 f. Arrested and lodged in cells 4 g. Not located 5 **F rom the 128 incidents where police took the subject to the hospital the following were committed: Committed 42 Not Committed 12 C. Left in care of doctor or security at hospital 74 **51 of the 128 persons who were taken by police to the hospital were arrested under Section 24 of the Mental Health Act. 5. Time Spent on Files on Average by Police: a. Less than .5 hours 74 b. .5hrs.+ 103 c. 1 hour to 1.5 hours 67 d. 1.5 hours to 2 hours 23 e. 2 hours to 2.5 hours 14 f. 2.5 hours to 3 hours 3 g. 3to4hours 12 Ti r- ,i ii l7R iv,r.wi ..Tm'l ip i I r&w L WTI £I.T_J.!Y 3606 (1998-09) (WPT) . k **Twenty (20) of these clients accounted for fifty-four (54) of our calls for service under the Mental Health Act. **These same 20 clients also accounted for an additional 110 calls for service requiring police attendance for other reasons. (i.e. domestic disturbance, noise, disputes) Cpl. Smandych is meeting with the Mentally Disordered Offenders Committee on June 5th to discuss these issues. This committee is composed of doctors and other care givers from the hospital, Corrections Canada, Probation, Crown Council and Forensics. This trend of increased calls for service in this area is continuing in 2002. Several very violent offenders have since been added to this list. W.A. Dingwall, lnsp. O.I.C. Ridge-Meadows Detachment c.c. Paul GILL 3606 1998-09) (WPT) Ala-cl) CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: June 19, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council SUBJECT: Audited 2001 Consolidated Financial Statements EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is a requirement of the Local Government Act that Council present in an open public meeting the 2001 audited financial statements. At the request of Council, the Director of Finance has presented at the Council Meeting of June 11, 2002, an extensive overview of the audited 2001 financial statements, the financial condition, and a financial outlook of the municipality. RECOMMENDATION Council, by resolution receive, the Audited 2001 Consolidated Financial Statements DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: It is a statutory and corporate requirement that staff prepare consolidated financial statements that report on the financial position and financial performance of the municipality for the fiscal year. The municipality's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for British Columbia municipalities. They include the operations of the General, Water, Sewer, Capital and Reserve Funds and the Municipality's wholly owned subsidiary C.D.M.R. Developments Ltd. The statements have been prepared using the guidelines recommended by The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). The Municipality has taken a proactive approach to comply with these requirements and was one of the first municipalities in the country to voluntarily comply. Council carries out its responsibility for the consolidated financial statements through the Audit Committee and has reviewed the statements with management and privately with the independent auditor BDO Dunwoody LLP. The Consolidated Fnancia1 Statements contain the following important documents: • Signed Letter of Transmittal declaring management's responsibility for financial reporting • Auditors' Report • Significant Accounting Policies • Consolidated Statements • Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements that are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements • Supporting Schedules • C.D. M. R. Developments Ltd. Financial Statements iOol The consolidated financial statements are intended to report on the financial business conducted externally and therefore, eliminate financial transactions between funds. The financial statements merely report the financial results of these transactions and how they compare to the financial plan or budget; the merit, purpose, effectiveness or efficiency of the business transaction or plan is not part of these statements. The 2000 financial results were restated to reflect prior year adjustments and enable comparability between the two years. This was a result of: • Accounting policy with regard to local improvements • Removing Deferred Charges as a financial asset • Lease Liability reclassified as a liability of the capital funds In addition, certain 2000 comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to presentation in 2001. Capital Assets and Equity in Fixed Assets have been removed from the Statement of Financial Position. The reason is that the acquisition of capital assets is treated as an expenditure in the year it occurs and not as the acquisition of an asset to be depreciated (expensed) over it's useful life. Unlike the private sector where assets are acquired to generate corporate earnings, assets in the public sector are acquired to benefit the well being of society. Unlike financial assets that are utilized to fund expenditures, it is unlikely assets will sold to pay for goods and services. This is a significant distinction in financial reporting between the private and public sector. Desired Outcome: From a financial perspective the 2001 Consolidated Financial Statements are: • Favourable and satisfactory in comparison to the annual budget • The Auditors' Report provides an unqualified opinion (i.e. clean audit) Strategic Alignment: The Financial Plan aligns the direction of the Municipal Council; the financial statements are the mirrors to compare the financial results with the plan - they do not measure efficiency or effectiveness. Citizen/Customer Implications: Residents of Maple Ridge are interested and concerned about the utilization of their tax dollars. The statements disclose the source and application of those tax dollars and other sources of expenditures and how they compare to budget. Information in this regard is found in the - - -- - - - - - - - The implication to the taxpayer is the balance in the Net Financial Assets (currently at $14 Million) as this provides Council with discretionary taxation and spending options. If this amount were negative (i.e. net debt) it would indicate the Municipality must find future revenue streams (taxation) to fund the negative position. We do not see that occurring in the foreseeable future. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The corporate Business Plan over the past few years has provided for major capital expenditures. This is not unusual for a growing municipality where the need for capital infrastructure and services outstrip the ability to provide. As such reserves are built up over time and utilized at the most appropriate opportunity; this process is often referred to as pay as you go. From 1995 to 1999 the Municipality reported financial surpluses and improved the net financial position to over $25 Million. As a result of major capital expenditures the Net Financial Assets have declined to $14 Million and if all the capital expenditures occur in 2002 will decline much further, however, we believe many of these expenditures will be delayed. The Business Plan provided for a number of capital expenditures that were linked to specific revenue sources. As a result of these revenue sources (land and property sales, development revenues) not materializing, the capital expenditures were deferred; these include Fire Hall #4, sewer and water projects (Albion and Silver Valley), major transportation projects, municipal hall renovations and technology projects. Overall: • Financial position declined by $8.6 Million • Consolidated financial deficit (excess of expenditures over revenues) is $8.6 Million compared to $9.7 Million in 2000 and compared to a 2001 budgetary deficit of $14.7 Million • Cash and Investments increased by $6.6 Million to $50.7 Million mainly due to financing the Town Centre Development through a lease and an increase to DCC Funds. • Lease Liability increased by $13.7 Million to $20 Million. • Revenue gains compared to budget: - MFA Debt refinancing $1.3 Million - Investment Income $0.5 Million - Penalties & Interest on Taxes $0.3 Million • Revenue shortfalls of $10.1 Million in: - Sale of Services - Property Sales - Development Revenue • Total operating costs under budget by $3.5 Million to $38.5 Million; this was the result of expenditures throughout the operating divisions being under budget; the police contract being under budget; delayed lease payments on the civic properties and reduced debt serving costs due to refinancing by MFA. • Capital expenditures of $28.5 Million compared to a budget of $41.3 Million; this is a result of deferred and delayed expenditures. -- -- - • Operating funds improved their combined fund balance position. - - - - CONCLUSION: The 2001 Audited Financial Statements report satisfactory financial results. The financial condition of the Municipality remains healthy in relative terms; there are some financial challenges in future years with respect to the Town Centre lease liability; however, Council has many options to successfully manage this. Some important indicators with respect to financial condition are: • A $4.5 Billion Assessment Roll that has grown from $2.4 Billion in 1992 • Property taxation and utility charges on an average home that are 21d1. lowest in the lower mainland • Dependency on property taxation as the main source of revenue is comparable to other municipalities in the lower mainland; i.e. 50% - 60% • Legal debt availability is $137 Million • Current consolidated debt is only $27 Million • New water and sewer infrastructure • Capital assets with a book value $382 Million; replacement value of over $1 Billion • Although the financial position declines in 2002 our Consolidated Financial Plan indicates a surplus thereafter and as such, an increase in financial position. Copies of our financial statements are available through the Municipal Clerk's office or the finance department; they are also published on the Web. Prepared l ' Jac G. Sorba, CGA Director of Finance Approved by: aul Gill, BBA, CGA (nril Minc'er - Cornorate and Financial Services CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Al Hogarth DATE: June 19, 2002 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council SUBJECT: Council Members Remuneration and Expenses Paid For 2001 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is a requirement of the Local Government Act that a report be presented to Council in an open meeting separately listing by name, the remuneration paid for the discharge of duties of office including the allowance for expenses and the reimbursement of expenses paid to each council member. Council must receive the report for 2001 by June 30, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: That by Council resolution, the report "Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2001" be received. DISCUSSION: Background Context: Council remuneration is legally provided for and authorized by Council Bylaw #5862 - 1999. Remuneration is 66.7% for service provided and 33.3% as an allowance for expenses. The allowance is for local expenses incurred for a position of office and are not taxable. The reimbursement for and limit for expenses is provided by Council Bylaw #5958-2001. Although these expenditures are approved in the adopted 2002 - 2006 Consolidated Financial Plan, it is a requirement to report on these expenditures separately and make the report available to the general public until June30, 2003. Business Plan/Financial Implications: The expenditures are provided in the adopted financial plan and do not exceed any budgetary provision. CONCLUSION: The report presented adheres to the provisions of the Local Government Act and is available at the MunicipalC1erk'soffice.untiF June 30, 2003. Prepared by' Jaceb G. Sorba, CGA Director of Finance Approved by: / Paul Gill, BBA, CGA / General Manager - Corporate & Financial Services Concurrence ,B1tE Acting Chief Administrátive Officer JS/js I /060. - : The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act COUNCIL MEMBERS REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2001 REMUNERATION EXPENSES TOTAL GORDON S 20,398.84 S 3,342.22 S 23,741.06 HARRIS $ 20,335.40 S 3,762.41 $ 24,097.81 HOGARTH $ 55,273.40 S 8,984.34 S 64,257.74 ISAAC $ 20,484.36 S 2,860.54 S 23,344.90 lUNG $ 20,377.96 S 2,703.14 $ 23,081.10 MORSE S 20,399.24 $ 3,922.64 S 24,321.88 SPEIRS $ 20,441.80 $ 3,396.13 S 23,837.93 UPDATE REPORT FOR DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 25, 2002 Provided by: Pat Kramer, Director With Summer officially here and the kids wrapping up another year of school, the ttourist season is really getting into full swing! Here is a snapshot of some of our activities over the past couple of months together with a sneak peak at some great things to come over the Summer... Visitor Services - The Visitor Info Centres in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have been increasingly busy since April. Over 2,500 visitors stopped in to both VICs in the past 2 months. That's a total of 4,200 visitors so far this year - up 30% over the same period last year! • - We are working toward enhancing the retail component of both VICs and, as such, are developing a series of postcards and note cards with local photographers. The cards feature scenic landscapes and landmarks from both communities and will be available for sale in the VICs as well as other local establishments. - On the Summer Student front, we are happy to be hosting a couple of students from Quebec again this year, as part of HRDC's Summer Work Student Exchange. We are also working with the Chamber of Commerce and the Career Counseling staff at the local High Schools in both communities to >1< incorporate a summer work experience program at both VlCs and hope to also work with Youth Services on some joint initiatives over the summer. Marketing & Promotions - Visitor's Choice Publications recently released the 2002 Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Visitor Guide and it is currently being distributed throughout both communities and across BC, Alberta and the US Pacific Northwest. 4u_m.u.um - The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows News has just wrapped up production of their 2002 Visitor Guide for our area. This Guide will be distributed in the June 26 th News and will be available throughout the year at both VlCs and a variety of other local establishments. - Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows recently ran a series of community- based, high profile ads in the Vancouver Sun and Province as part of the Believe BC "Invite the World" feature and the BC Getaways feature. In addition, we will be running an ad in the Getaways Canada feature in the • Seattle P1 on July 1 1th, focusing on the variety of Festivals and events presented in both communities throughout the summer, with a "stay and play" package offered. - On the product development front, we hosted the Garden Inspired Tourism coordinator this past weekend for the Country Garden Tour and Art in the >< Park, as we are working together to offer garden-oriented tours in the coming months. We're also working with a couple of members to possibly provide a Boat/Bus tour from Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows to Harrison Lake. Tel: (604) 4601300 ax: (604) 465-1108 email: tourism®pittmeadowbcca 12492 Flarris Road, ftt Meadows, 0 V31 2J4 Update Report for District of Maple Ridge Council, continued Page 2 - We were even fortunate enough to get a piece of the $30 million pie that the Shriners are leaving in town during their conference in Vancouver this week. We had a group of Shriners from Alabama come out for Art in the Park - and they loved it! - Plans are currently in the works to host a series of Fam tours over the next couple of months to showcase our members and both communities. We look forward to welcoming Visitor Info. Councilors from Vancouver, Richmond and Mighty Fraser Country. We will also be hosting a group of meeting and event planners and a number of travel media over the summer. - We're pleased to announce that the second annual summer community passport program is currently in production. As per last year, the passport program encourages local residents to 'be a tourist in their own town" and offers a family trip as the grand prize. Stay tuned to your local paper for more details... Membership Welcome to our new members since April: - Cranberry Meadows Country Market and Meadows Maze Corn Maze - Dewdrop Retreat B&B - Kanaka Creek Ranch B&B - Pacific Western Transportation - Revs, the Bowling Centre - Rukhsana's Esthetics and Heavenly Retreat - Meadowvale Mall - Best Western Mission City Lodge We are working with our members on a number of product development and marketing initiatives and are preparing to launch our Members Newsletter in the coming weeks. For more information on becoming a member of Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows or to receive an invitation to our next Membership Mixer, contact the society at 604-460-8300 or drop by the Pitt Meadows Visitor Information Centre at 12492 Harris Road. Community Outreach I Advocacy As you know, we hosted the first annual Great Blue Heron Festival in April. We're happy to report that the event was an unqualified success, with over 500 attendees and more than 100 volunteers helping to host the event. A big thank you to everyone who attended, participated and helped with this event - stay tuned for details on next year's Festival, scheduled for the 3 rd weekend in April! We also hosted the first annual Discovery Day, as part of this year's Mountain Festival activities. Designed to encourage local residents to discover some the great destinations in their community, this year's Discover Day featured Loon Lake Camp at UBC Research Forest and Grey Gables Farm B&B. A big thank you to the 300 plus attendees who took in this event and to all our partners and volunteers who helped to make the day so fabulous. We've already started planning next year's event, so watch for more details to come. Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows has been part of a number of community-based and regional strategic initiatives and advocacy consortia over the past couple of months including: - The Maple Ridge Strategic Transportation Plan committee - The Pitt Meadows Economic Development Strategy steering committee. - The Hoffmann Park planning committee - The 2002 Pitt Meadows Airport Open House committee - The North-East Sector Tourism Planning committee. We will be attending a stakeholder workshop on June 261h in Port Coquitlam - The Mission Chamber of Commerce has asked us to make a tourism development presentation to their tourism committee on July 11th Update Report for District of Maple Ridge Council, continued Page 3 Finally, as you know, the Greater Vancouver Classic is being held at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Country Club this week. This is the Canadian Tour's stop in the Lower Mainland and features some of golf's best rising stars - some of whom will have just been to the prestigious US Open. The qualifying rounds end on Wednesday with tournament play from Thursday to Sunday. We will be on-site at Swan-e-set for the event with a Visitor Info, kiosk to provide players and spectators with visitor information on both communities. This tournament is a signature event for Pitt Meadows and tickets are only $10 each, with part proceeds to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. See you there! No on LOWER MAINLAND MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION Lower Mainland Crime and Drug Misuse Prevention Strategy REGIONAL ACTION PLAN TO REDUCE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG MISUSE November 15, 2001 Contents Introduction 2 The purpose of the Action Plan 3 The objectives of the Action Plan 3 Four marn elements of the strategy 4 The goals of the Action Plan 4 Leadership and Coordmation 6 Primary Prevention 9 Early Intervention and Treatment 11 Precautionary Harm Reduction Measures 15 Crime Control, Drug Supply Reduction, 17 Prepared for the LMMA by: Dandurand, Chin & Associates 3280 McKinley Drive Abbotsford, BC V3G 2X9 Tel: 604-859 6640 Fax: 604-859 6637 Email: dandurand.chin@shaw.ca 2 INTRODUCTION Drug and alcohol misuse has a very detrimental impact on the general quality of life in a community. It often has severe repercussions on public health, human security and community safety. This is why the long-term goal of the Government of Canada's official drug strategy is "to reduce the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs to individuals, families and communities" (Government of Canada, 1998). Communities can themselves take effective measures to reduce these harmful effects. At the municipal level, effective coordination and community mobilization efforts can reduce the negative impact of the problem. These efforts can also be strengthened by increased cooperation among municipalities of a region. The Lower Mainland Municipal Association (LMMA) proposes to play a coordination and advocacy role, on behalf of its member municipalities, to promote cooperation and the sharing of information and expertise among communities of the B.C. Lower Mainland region. Multiple jurisdictions must be involved in dealing with the region's crime prevention and drug misuse problems. The LMMA wishes to persuade other levels of government to take action and responsibility in areas that fall within their mandate and jurisdiction. The harmful consequences of alcohol and drug misuse are felt not only by those who misuse these substances, but also by the whole community. Although the consequences are felt differently in each community, no community is spared. A recent survey conducted for the LMMA documented many of these harmful consequences and showed how they directly affected every Lower Mainland community. They included: • hundreds of cases of death due to drug overdose occurring each year; • numerous cases of mental illness, depression, and suicide; • hundreds of accidental deaths and thousands of injuries resulting from impaired driving; • extremely serious epidemics of HIV and hepatitis C largely fuelled by unsafe injection drug use; • numerous babies born each year who suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome and other serious health problems as a result of alcohol and drug use by their mother during pregnancy; • a significant amount of crime and public disorder; and, • a growing fear of crime and heightened sense of insecurity. A concerted effort is required at the regional level and every community must be mobilized. Actions, or in some cases inaction, taken by one community can often displace a problem from a-community to another. A lack of coordination-among-.local-nitiatives. camlead..toaduplication. of efforts and a poor utilization of scarce resources. That is why the LMMA promotes a regional strategic approach to the reduction of the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse 1 . The LMMA has received funding from the National Crime Prevention Centre which helped to: (1) establish a multi-jurisdictional steering committee for the project; (2) produce a comprehensive inventory of community assets which can be mobilized as part of a regional strategy to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse; (3) conduct a needs assessment and issue identification survey based on consultations with more than 400 stakeholders from the 30 municipalities of the Lower Mainland; (4) hold three open-house meetings to consult various stakeholders; (5) develop a draft plan of action; and, (5) hold a workshop of municipal officials to finalize the draft action plan. The last activity was also supported by the R.C.M.P. Drug Awareness Service. 3 The plan presented in this document builds on the findings of a needs assessment survey 2 conducted last year on behalf of the LMMA. It builds on some of the suggestions contained in the Model Municipal Drug Strateg.? developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The draft action plan was finalized during a workshop of municipal officials and other key stakeholders held by the LMMA in the City of Richmond on March 15-16, 2001. THE PURPOSE OF THE ACTION PLAN This draft action plan for the Lower Mainland attempts to capitalize on the unique strategic position of municipalities to respond to public concerns about alcohol and drug misuse. Municipalities are not the main providers of drug and alcohol services. They are nevertheless concerned about the allocation and delivery of these services as they affect the health, safety and welfare of their communities. Because the Provincial Government has a mandate and responsibility to provide health, education and enforcement services to British Columbians, much of the responsibility for actions and funding under prevention, treatment, enforcement, and harm reduction identified in the present Regional Action Plan rests with Provincial Government ministries and regional Health Boards. Municipalities are prepared to work closely with provincial agencies and service providers to strengthen current efforts to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse. Municipal governments of the Lower Mainland and their regional association are also prepared to play an advocacy role to ensure that other levels of government and their respective agencies understand and adequately respond to the needs and priorities of local communities. The purpose of this Regional Action Plan is to offer a framework for action to municipalities of the region that wish to exercise a leadership and facilitative role in order to reduce the preventable harm resulting from alcohol and drug misuse in their own community. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE REGIONAL ACTION PLAN The five main objectives of the Regional Action Plan are: Strengthening existing local efforts and promoting multisectoral cooperation: to identify concrete measures that municipalities of the region may take to strengthen existing efforts and promote integrated multisectoral approaches to reduce the harm resulting from alcohol and drug misuse; Providing leadership: to delineate ways in which municipal governments can offer the required leadership to mobilize their respective community to respond to the problems associated with alcohol and drug misuse; 2 Dandurand, Yvon and Chin, Vivienne (2000). Towards a Lower Mainland Crime and Drug Misuse Prevention Strategy - Needs assessment and Identification of Issues. Lower Mainland Municipal Association, September 2000. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (2000). Model Municipal Drug Strategy. Ottawa: FCM - Standing Committee on Community Safety and Crime Prevention, August 11, 2000. El Promoting regional cooperation: to identify concrete actions that may be taken by municipalities of the region, in their efforts to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse, to increase their collaboration with each other, share information in a timely manner, and avoid displacing problems from one community to another; Improving the coordination of relevant activities among the various levels of government: to provide a basis for a new partnership and greater cooperation among the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government in their respective efforts to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse; and, LMMA's support to local initiatives: to identify actions to be taken by the LMMA to support the efforts of its member municipalities to reduce the harm resulting from alcohol and drug misuse. FOUR MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSED STRATEGY The most promising local strategies to reduce the harm and crime associated with drug and alcohol misuse are those that engage the community in the active pursuit of several interrelated and complementary goals. Based on the experience of communities that have succeeded in reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse, four major elements of a comprehensive strategy are identified. These four core strategic elements have also been referred to as the four "pillars" of an effective community response to alcohol and drug misuse4. They are as follows: • Primary prevention through education, increased public awareness and other initiatives to identify and address the causes of alcohol or drug misuse; • Early intervention and treatment; + Precautionary harm reduction measures to reduce the specific harm resulting from alcohol and drug misuse for the users or the community; and + Crime control, drug supply reduction, and law enforcement. THE GOALS OF THE ACTION PLAN This three-year Regional Action Plan (2002-2005) outlines twelve basic goals aimed at helping municipalities of the Lower Mainland improve the ability of their respective communities to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse. These goals are presented in the following pages under five headings: leadership and cooperation; primary prevention; early intervention and treatment; precautionary harm reduction measures; and, crime control, drug control, and law enforcement. In the region, at least one major municipality, the City of Vancouver, has already adopted a strategy based on the four-pronged harm minimization approach. [See: MacPherson, Donald (2000). A Framework for Action - A Four- Pillar Approach to Drug Problems in Vancouver. Vancouver: City of Vancouver, November 21, 2000]. 5 The twelve goals are as follows: Leadership and Coordination Goal # 1: Greater cooperation, coordination of activities, and exchange of information among municipalities with respect to their respective initiatives to limit the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse Goal # 2: Greater public awareness of the issue and of the need for action Goal # 3: Local action plans developed throughout the region Goal # 4: A commitment from the provincial government to better address the alcohol and drug addiction services needs of the population of the region Goal # 5: Improved inter-agency cooperation Goal # 6: Adequate funding for required regional and local initiatives Primary Prevention Goal # 7: Improved planning and delivery of alcohol and drug misuse prevention programs Early Intervention and Treatment Goal # 8: A continuum of care provided throughout the region to people who suffer from alcohol and drug misuse problems Goal # 9: Improved availability of early intervention programs in the community and in schools Goal # 10: Improved availability of community-based treatment programs for criminal offenders Precautionary Harm Reduction Measures Goal # 11: Basic harm-reduction and outreach programs available for high risk alcohol and drug users throughout the region Crime Control, Drug Supply Reduction, and Law Enforcement Goal #12: Strong contribution of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to the implementation of a regional strategy to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse rel LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION On March 16, 2001, the Addictions Task Group Report 5 proposed that identified ministries, agencies and communities contribute to the development of a comprehensive strategy through a process that is evidence based, sustainable, accountable, and inclusive. It proposed a local/regional "cluster-based planning process" whereby "both government ministries and community entities, involved in preventing and reducing the harm associated with problem substance use and problem gambling, work together to develop and implement a strategy for a particular community, region or target population". There is an apparent willingness on the part of the provincial government to involve local communities in the planning and delivery of harm reduction and prevention initiatives. That kind of enhanced cooperation will hopefully be facilitated by the present action plan. The experience of various communities in Canada and other countries clearly demonstrates that communities can take effective measures to increase public safety, reduce crime, prevent suicide and accidental deaths, and reduce the spread of dangerous communicable diseases. Communities have achieved these goals through interventions targeting various risk factors related to these problems and, in particular, alcohol and substance misuse. The experience of these communities reveals that success is usually achieved when the following essential conditions are met: U Comprehensive, collaborative and integrated approaches are adopted. Because the risk factors to be addressed are interrelated, comprehensive and integrated approaches to counter their detrimental effects are required. Many sectors of intervention must agree on how to respond to these factors and be prepared to work closely together to counter these harmful effects. U A strategic approach is favored. Complex issues must be approached strategically. That implies that a careful assessment has been made of the nature of the problem and its impact on the community, that clear priorities and targets for action are determined, that a concrete and realistic plan of action is developed, and that the results achieved are carefully monitored and evaluated. U Effective leadership is provided. For a strategic and integrated approach to succeed, it must rely on the efforts of a capable organization prepared to assume a leadership role. Municipal governments are already involved and have often shown their ability to effectively perform this leadership function both internally, by helping communities and their vital elements mobilize themselves towards action, and externally, by representing the interests oftheir community to outside agencies and other levels of government. - - - - - • A long-term commitment is made. Local initiatives that succeed are those that reflect a sustained and long-term commitment to action. • The community invests in proven methods. Success depends on whether communities make evidence-based decisions and invest in programs that produce demonstrable results. That also involves the systematic collection of evidence and the monitoring of the results achieved. Kaiser Youth Foundation (2001). Weaving Threads Together. A New Approach to Address Addictions in BC. Addictions Task Group Report. Victoria: March 2001. 7 Adequate resources are available. Successful programs are those that are adequately funded on a sustainable basis. Excellent initiatives oftentimes fail due to a lack of adequate human resources and secure funding. Li A stable organizational structure is in place including adequate administrative support. Successful local initiatives tend to be those that can rely on an effective and stable organizational structure as well as adequate administrative support. Goals and Required Action Goal # 1: Greater cooperation, coordination of activities, and exchange of information among municipalities with respect to their respective initiatives to limit the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse ACTION 1.1: The LMMA will develop an effective and on-going mechanism to facilitate the sharing of information between the region's communities and among municipalities and other organizations of the region involved in responding to alcohol and drug misuse and preventing its harmful consequences. ACTION 1.2: The LMMA will hire the services of a full-time coordinator to oversee and facilitate, under the guidance of its Project Steering Committee, the implementation of this action plan. ACTION 1.3: The LMMA will hold a session during its Annual General Meeting so that municipalities of the region may review together each year the progress achieved during the year and bring required changes to this action plan. ACTION 1.4: The LMMA will publicize and widely disseminate this action plan. Goal # 2: Greater public awareness of the issue and of the need for action ACTION 2.1: Municipalities and the LMMA, in cooperation with the provincial and federal governments, will develop a regional, sustained, and well coordinated campaign to raise community awareness of the effects of alcohol and drug misuse and of the urgent need for action. ACTION 2.2: Municipalities will work with the LMMA to mobilize the media, the business community, and other levels of government to develop public support for the Lower Mainland Municipal Association's Crime and Drug Prevention Strategy and the present Regional Action Plan. ACTION 2.3: Municipalities will develop local initiatives to promote public awareness of the harmfiil effects ofaicohol and drug misuse and rally public support for effective collective action. Goal # 3: Local action plans developed throughout the region ACTION 3.1: Each municipality is encouraged to ensure that a forum exists for the development by local stakeholders of a strategic action plan to offer a comprehensive and coordinated response to alcohol and drug misuse and reduce its harmful effects. ACTION 3.2: Each municipality should review its own planning and decision-making mechanisms and ensure that they take into account the community's alcohol and drug misuse prevention objectives. ACTION 3.3: Each municipality should make full use of its regulatory authority and its existing programs to support the pursuit of the community's alcohol and drug misuse prevention objectives. ACTION 3.4: Municipalities should communicate their respective action plans to each other and attempt to coordinate their activities whenever possible. Goal #4: A commitment from the provincial government to better address the alcohol and drug addiction services needs of the population of the region ACTION 4.1: The LMMA will seek a commitment on the part of the Provincial Government to develop and implement a comprehensive provincial policy to address the alcohol and drug services needs of the population. Goal # 5: Improved inter-agency cooperation ACTION 5.1: Each municipality, in co-operation with the responsible provincial ministries will encourage the establishment of local mechanisms to promote effective inter-agency coordination, stimulate partnerships, facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and information, and encourage the monitoring and reassessment of existing activities and programs. Goal # 6: Adequate funding for required regional and local initiatives ACTION 6.1: The LMMA will request that the provincial and federal governments create a simple and effective funding mechanism to support local and regional initiatives to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse. PRIMARY PREVENTION Current situation Primary prevention of alcohol and drug misuse is a major priority for action. It will also help prevent crime, mental illness, suicide, fatal accidents as well as the spread of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. In the Lower Mainland, primary prevention of alcohol and drug misuse and drug addiction is already part of every official regional health plan. However, there is no overall provincial or regional plan to set in place the primary prevention programs and measures necessary to reduce alcohol and drug misuse. Prevention initiatives, to be effective, require strong leadership, clearly identified and realistic goals and objectives, responsiveness to local needs and circumstances, effective coordination and collaboration between all agencies concerned, expertise on proven methods and techniques, and a long-term commitment of significant financial and human resources. At present these conditions are not fully met in the province, in the Lower Mainland, nor in most communities of the region. No single program can by itself achieve the effective prevention of alcohol and drug misuse for a whole community. Comprehensive prevention approaches are therefore required to address different levels of risk. In addition to general community awareness and information dissemination programs, several basic prevention measures have demonstrated their ability to help communities achieve their overall alcohol and drug misuse prevention goals. They include: (1) school-based prevention programs; (2) programs to reach youths outside of school; (3) prevention programs for children and adults who are especially at risk; (4) programs to enhance protective factors known to reduce the individual risk of substance abuse (e.g. family bonds, school attachment, positive role models, support network for grieving individuals or persons recovering from illness); and, (5) community-based and environmental approaches to reduce risk factors and to increase protective factors related to substance abuse. Primary prevention efforts in the Lower Mainland are poorly coordinated and under-resourced. Primary prevention programs exist within the fields of education, social services, law enforcement, crime prevention, health, mental health promotion, and drug prevention. Unfortunately, they often lack clear objectives and rarely pursue clear and realistic targets. These programs have often been developed competitively rather than collaboratively, in a piecemeal fashion. Among the many issues to be addressed, the LMMA's needs assessment study identified the following: - • An insufficient investment on the part of the provincial government in prevention programs • Insufficient long-term planning and funding of prevention programs • A lack of effective coordination and collaboration among relevant agencies • A lack of evidence-based programming and decision-making ci A need to better monitor the impact of existing prevention programs • A need to address the basic human needs of people with substance abuse problems (e.g. housing, transportation, health care) • A need to develop non abstinence-based prevention approaches 10 i A need for improved police-school liaison services A need for school-based programs that go beyond conventional drug education activities and involve the whole school community in reducing school disorder, school absenteeism and drop outs, and youths' alienation from or rejection by the school environment u A need for a number of specific prevention programs targeting people of various ages who are especially at risk A need for prevention programs that address the developmental needs of pre-school children and support their families u A need for specific prevention programs for children and youth who are at risk u A need for specific prevention programs that are relevant to the different cultures represented in the region A need for more prevention programs directed at women of childbearing age and pregnant women Goals and Required Action Goal #7: Improved planning and delivery of alcohol and drug misuse prevention programs ACTION 7.1: Municipalities and the LMMA will advocate the establishment of a comprehensive provincial substance misuse prevention plan and the funding of a renewed province-wide comprehensive prevention initiative. ACTION 7.2: The LMMA will request that the provincial government convene a regional task force of elected municipal officials and key stakeholders to develop, within a year, comprehensive medium and long-term prevention plans reflecting the reality and priorities of the region. ACTION 7.3: The LMMA will appoint a task force to consult with youth, members of specific cultural groups, and other potential target groups and obtain their assistance in the development, delivery, and evaluation of local and regional prevention programs. ACTION 7.4: The LMMA, in cooperation with participating municipalities, will seek funding from governmental, non-governmental and business sources to develop, implement and evaluate at least three local prevention projects. ACTION 7.5: Municipalities of the region will each consider how their own by-laws and services, as they relate to public transportation, recreation, housing and other aspects of social planning, contribute or not to reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors related to substance abuse. 11 EARLY INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT Current situation A second element of a comprehensive strategy consists of offering treatment and other forms of assistance to people who suffer from a substance misuse problem. The earlier the intervention takes place, the greater its chances of success. For example, it is known that the frequency of certain crimes can be reduced by offering addiction treatment to those who request it. Successful completion of a treatment program usually produces a significant reduction in criminal behaviour. A continuum of care should exist and be accessible to people who need it, when they need it. The main factors associated with individual success in treatment are: the length of time in treatment, the intensity of treatment, and good aftercare. The key elements to offering successful treatment therefore include: Li outreach, early identification, and brief intervention Li directing individuals with serious problems into treatment as soon as they are ready Li keeping individuals in treatment for as long as necessary Li providing incentives to maintain them in treatment within a positive and supportive environment Li offering aftercare assistance and supporting the long-term recovery process Li offering continued assistance as required, with employment, housing, and medical help. Several studies have documented the lack of addiction services to meet current needs in the region. Local stakeholders agree that the amount of services available in the region is grossly insufficient and that services are often very difficult to access. A genuine "continuum of care" does not exist and there is a lack of accurate standardized assessment and referral procedures. Research indicates that there are several types of intervention that are capable of producing a significant harm reduction impact and increasing community safety. These involve, for example, treating parents with their children, treating pregnant addicts, addressing the unique treatment needs of adolescents, connecting with the community to offer early intervention and treatment for hard-to-reach individuals, or providing treatment to criminal offenders, adults and juveniles, through drug courts or other community-based initiatives. Very few of these innovative and successful approaches have been implemented in the region. There are many important issues concerning the quality, availability, and accessibility in the region of alcohol and drug treatment and early intervention services. They include: o Chronic lack in the region of both residential and non-residential treatment facilities. Every part of the region is experiencing a severe lack of alcohol and drug treatment services. The situation also appears to be deteriorating. The lack of services for injection drug users outside of Vancouver is particularly alarming. Programs designed for high risk, female, youth, Aboriginal, mentally ill and homeless injection drug users tend to be clustered in Downtown Vancouver and are insufficient to meet the needs of the region as a whole. 12 u Lack of services for people with a co-existing mental disorder. Addicted or drug abusing individuals with a coexisting mental disorder should have both disorders treated in an integrated way. In the region, treatment and other services for people suffering from such dual disorders are totally inadequate. o Lack of services for women. The limited availability of services for women and in particular for drug using pregnant women is also a source of concern in the region. Services should be expanded to provide appropriate perinatal support to substance- abusing women. Access to appropriate detoxification and medical stabilization supports for pregnant substance-abusing women must be improved. o Inadequate treatment resources for youth. Treatment resources for youth continue to be shamefully inadequate throughout the Lower Mainland. Many youth must still go without treatment or seek help outside the region or even outside the province. Creating new treatment resources for youth is probably the highest priority identified by stakeholders in the region. Residential treatment facilities for children and youth are required. They are crucial in helping those who find it difficult to deal with their addiction problem in a family setting. In addition, smaller, cost-effective alternatives to residential treatment, such as specialized foster homes and at-home detox services, should also be developed. Effective treatment programs for young offenders are also lacking in the region. rj Lack of services in schools. Schools bare a responsibility for helping youth with alcohol and drug problems, but their response to these children and youth varies considerably from one school district to another and from one school to another. There are many children and youth in need of help or counselling for either their own alcohol and drug misuse problem or that of their parents. Some schools have more of these children and youth than others. Many of these children and youth also have concurrent behavioural, learning, or social adaptation problems which do not always receive proper attention at school. The recent scaling down of provincial funding for some school-based programs is having detrimental consequences for many children and their families. Insufficient attention is paid to the detection of alcohol and drug problems among children and youth who exhibit performance or attendance problems at school. Furthermore, the institutional response to the problem often contributes to further isolate and marginalize the youth and is often itself one of the root causes of drug and alcohol misuse among youths. o Early brief intervention is a significant gap in the continuum of care. Providing an early intervention response is crucial in order to minimize the harmful consequences of alcohol and drug misuse. In fact, every service structure, from health care to youth justice, officially recognizes the crucial importance of "early intervention". In practice, however, these structures are often themselves poorly equipped to deal with the many cases of drugand aicoholrnisusethey routinelyencounter. Emerging - problems -are rarely treated as a priority, as most service agencies are already hard-pressed to provide attention to the most critical and serious situations. As a result, some of the most promising opportunities for early and therefore more effective interventions are being missed or systemically ignored. o Lack of effective outreach programs. Strong outreach programs do not exist in every community of the Lower Mainland. In addition, people with an alcohol and drug problem do not always readily seek help for that particular problem. They may however come in contact with various services for other reasons. Such contacts are not systematically 13 used by the service agencies as opportunities to reach the individuals and offer them assistance with their substance abuse problem. c Lack of support for recovering individuals. The relative success or lack thereof of existing treatment programs often depends on whether or not they were supported by extensive follow-up intervention in the community. A relapse is often part of the recovery process and various forms of relapse-prevention programs are therefore required. Effective programming in that area encourages friends, relatives, employers and the primary care physician of the recovering patients to provide them with reinforcement and support. Better support services for recovering individuals are needed. o Many groups face special obstacles in gaining access to treatment. In addition to the usual difficulties encountered by most people in gaining access to services and treatment, some people also experience special difficulties. At least four overlapping special populations, youth, women, aboriginal people, and those with a concurrent mental health problem, clearly face special difficulties in accessing treatment and achieving recovery. In addition, people from minority ethnic groups, in particular those for whom English is not their first language, also experience additional difficulties in obtaining the help they need. The amount of planning, perseverance and determination required to access services under such circumstances frequently exceeds the capability of the individuals. • Lack of treatment in prison. Prisons are places where drugs are available and where people are introduced to a variety of drugs. Even though many local stakeholders believe that treatment is more effective outside of prison, they agree that imprisonment also represents a unique opportunity for offering counselling and treatment to individuals who need it. Many stakeholders believe that the drug treatment programs offered in prison are still inadequate. In order to reach the community's harm reduction objectives, alcohol and drug treatment must be available on demand in prison and to all prisoners, even those awaiting trial or sentence. Alcohol and drug counseling and treatment services for incarcerated women are particularly lacking, as are prison programs that can respond to the specific needs and circumstances of Aboriginal prisoners. • Lack of community-based treatment for offenders. There are many correctional institutions in the Fraser Valley and that creates an acute need in the region for community-based alcohol and drug treatment facilities for prisoners, parolees and probationers. That need is inadequately factored into the planning and the funding of services in the Lower Mainland. Goals and Required Action -- Goai•#8:- - - - - from alcohol and drug misuse problems ACTION 8.1: The LMMA will immediately request that action be taken by the provincial government to address the regional and local needs for early intervention, outreach, detox, support for recovery, and long-term residential treatment services. ACTION 8.2: Municipalities and the LMMA will advocate for the responsible provincial ministries to work with communities to develop a community-based service-delivery model in which addiction services respond and reflect changing community needs. 14 ACTION 8.3: Municipalities will review their own regulations and programs to identify and address obstacles to prevention, treatment, outreach, and harm reduction services for people with alcohol and drug misuse problems. ACTION 8.4: The LMMA, in cooperation with participating municipalities, will seek funding from governmental, non-governmental and business sources to develop, implement, and evaluate at least three demonstration projects offering early intervention to groups that are especially at risk. Goal # 9: Improved availability of early intervention programs in the community and in schools ACTION 9.1: The LMMA will invite school boards of the region, the responsible provincial government ministries, service providers and other stakeholders to establish a regional mechanism to review all issues relating to the availability of community and school-based programs and to recommend ways to improve children's access to such services. ACTION 9.2: The LMMA, in cooperation with participating municipalities, will seek funding from governmental, no n-govern mental and business sources to develop and evaluate a demonstration project to offer effective school- based early interventions to children and youth with alcohol or drug misuse problems. Goal # 10: Improved availability of community-based treatment programs for criminal offenders ACTION 10.1: The LMMA in cooperation with participating municipalities, provincial and federal government ministries and correctional agencies will convene a regional consultation on means to improve the availability, access, and relevance of community-based treatment services for criminal offenders in the Lower Mainland. ACTION 10.2: The LMMA in cooperation with participating municipalities, provincial and federal government ministries and agencies will convene a regional consultation on how to improve the availability of community-based interventions for young offenders with alcohol or drug misuse problems. ACTION 10.3: The LMMA, in cooperation with participating municipalities, will seek funding from governmental, non-governmental and business sources to develop, implement and evaluate one or more demonstration projects to offer effective community-based interventions to young offenders with alcohol or drug misuse problems. 15 PRECAUTIONARY HARM REDUCTION MEASURES Current situation A third and crucial part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent the harm resulting from alcohol and drug misuse consists of offering "low threshold" programs that focus on reducing the harm caused by addiction. These addiction management measures are aimed at users who may not be ready for other forms of treatment. They are necessary to protect the community and the drug users from the very harmful consequences of addiction. That type of programming has been formally endorsed by the various Health Boards of the region. However, such programs continue to be controversial in many communities as they are at odds with a still frequently held but misguided belief that help and support should only be extended to drug or alcohol users after they have committed to abstinence. The principles of an effective approach to the management of addictions are already known. For instance, despite the political controversy, the effectiveness of methadone treatment and needle exchange programs in helping reduce and prevent illness and death among injection drug users is well documented. Greater access to methadone maintenance treatment can ultimately reduce the incidence of HIV, hepatitis C and some types of crime. Methadone maintenance is an effective and safe way of reducing both illegal opiate use and drug-related crime. Furthermore, one of the most effective ways of involving people in treatment is to administer methadone until they are ready for further treatment. There are issues in the region concerning the access of specific groups to methadone treatment. Improving the access of pregnant women to treatment has been identified as a priority. Delays in obtaining access to treatment is often an issue, specifically in the case of offenders who are released from prison where they were already involved in a methadone maintenance program. Recent studies specifically recommended that the Lower Mainland health regions take steps to ensure that comprehensive methadone treatment, including counselling, are readily available without charge. Other specific improvements to the current regime have been recommended. By attracting higher risk users, needle exchange programs and safe injection sites create valuable opportunities to reach out and provide additional treatment and preventive services to hard-to-reach individuals. Needle exchange programs, for example, are more than simply a place where sterile syringes can be obtained by injection drug users. They are important sites for conveying educational information about health risks, offering counselling, building relationships of trust, and offering other basic services. Other outreach programs that are not based on abstinence are also needed. In this regard, where they are used, mobile health units have a unique ability to respond to the shifting geographical nature of drug use. The public must be informed about the crucial importance of these precautionary harm reduction programs. It must become aware of the dire consequences of the absence of these programs on the health and safety of the community. In particular, the Advisory Committee on Opiate Dependence of the College of Physicians of British Columbia indicated that the public needs more information on how methadone is administered and how it fits into the overall continuum of intervention. 16 The failure of local authorities to establish and support the most basic harm reduction programs has exposed communities of the Lower Mainland to a greater risk of contracting fatal and other communicable diseases. For instance, there are still many parts of the region where a needle exchange program is not yet available. Where a program exists, it is often limited in terms of its hours of operation, its general accessibility, or its accessibility to certain groups. In fact, it is clear that only a small proportion of injection drug users in the Lower Mainland have access to a needle exchange program. Public health officers, various service providers, as well as several studies have emphasized the need for greater availability of harm reduction services to injection drug users targeting populations at risk in every part of the Lower Mainland. Many stakeholders have attempted to work more closely with municipalities, to explain the issues involved to municipal officials, and to remove political obstacles to the establishment of needle exchange programs and mobile health outreach projects. They have not always succeeded. Many of them expressed the hope that the current initiative of the Lower Mainland Municipal Association would help remove some of the existing political obstacles to the establishment of the required programs. They also suggested that the adoption of a uniform regional policy concerning these programs would alleviate some of the political pressure currently exerted on municipal officials and help discourage the movement of users from one community to another to obtain needles and other essential services. Because of their very nature, some the harm reduction programs for drug users may create dilemmas for the law enforcement community. Where there is a congregation of users, one usually finds drug dealers. That creates a need for service providers and the police to work more closely with each other: Together, they must find ways to address the situation in a manner which allows the police to perform its function and the service providers to cooperate without jeopardizing the relationship of trust that they must maintain with drug users. It has been suggested that municipal police forces that have not already done so should adopt clear policies and guidelines concerning the conduct of their officers in these matters. Such policies should be developed in consultation with service providers and other members of the community. Goals and Required Action Goal #11: Basic harm-reduction and outreach programs available for high risk alcohol and drug users throughout the region ACTION 11.1: Municipalities, in consultation with their regional Health Board and service providers, will identify and try to remove existing obstacles to the establishment of necessary harm reduction programs, including by-laws and regulations, law enforcement practices, public misconceptions. ACTIONI 1:2:Muniialities andtheLMMA—Wi11Wbrk With heaithregibhsand laW enforcement agencies to increase the availability of programs aiming to reduce harm to the individual and the community resulting from substance misuse, including outreach/mobile and needle exchange services, prevention based education, or programs to build a public awareness of the importance of harm reduction strategies. ACTION 11.3: Municipalities will work with local law enforcement and other agencies to develop clear guidelines concerning the support and cooperation to be extended to harm reduction services offered by health regions and the province. CRIME CONTROL, DRUG SUPPLY REDUCTION, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Current situation Law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system as a whole have a very important role to play in reducing the harm and crime resulting from alcohol and drug misuse. Law enforcement officers come in daily contact with crime, public disorder and other appalling consequences of alcohol and drug misuse. They tend to be the first ones to respond to the situations involving accidents, death, exploitation, violence and despair resulting from alcohol and drug misuse. Many of them are conscious of the limited impact of the criminal justice system's response - including punishment or the threat of punishment - and are frustrated by the lack of effective community resources to deal with the issue. Others are resentful of the fact that communities are too often unaware of the extent of the problem and that alcohol and drug treatment programs are generally inadequate. There are many ways in which law enforcement agencies contribute to community efforts to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse. Their role in relation to these issues is very complex. It includes: enforcing drug control and liquor control laws; enforcing the criminal law and responding to incidents of property crime, violent crime and other criminal activities related to alcohol and drug misuse and addiction; enforcing the Traffic Code and laws concerning impaired driving; enforcing municipal by-laws; dealing with public disorder incidents related to alcohol and drug misuse; participating in alcohol and drug misuse prevention programs; and, referring individuals to treatment agencies. Most law enforcement agencies of the region expend a significant amount of their resources on alcohol and drug related problems. The strategies they use and the type of activities they emphasize vary from one community to another, depending on local factors, available resources, the populations served, the nature of the alcohol and drug problems faced by the community, and whether the police force is autonomous or part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Community-based planning mechanisms are required in order to set realistic and appropriate priorities for action and to monitor the success of the activities undertaken. Furthermore, successful intervention strategies are dependent on the effective coordination of law enforcement activities with those of other sectors responsible for responding to alcohol and drug misuse. - - - - - Several initiatives, including the RCMP's Drug Awareness Program, were undertaken in the region to multiply and improve the contacts between the law enforcement community and the community at large on issues of drug law enforcement and alcohol and drug prevention. Nevertheless, it seems that the communication and cooperation between law enforcement - one could even say the whole of the criminal justice system - and other elements of the community dealing with the problem of alcohol and drug misuse is still in need of considerable improvement. 17 OU A national initiative to facilitate collaboration between the law enforcement, justice and health sectors in achieving the dual objectives of health promotion and public safety holds some promise, although cooperation between the sectors is not without difficulty. It is often suggested that the efforts of the police should form part of an integrated plan and complement the efforts of other sectors in the community. It also suggested that clear lines of communication and collaboration protocols be established between agencies so that all community partners can gain a better appreciation of their respective roles within the overall community response to the problem. Some enforcement issues to be considered in designing a plan of action are: o Market disruption and crime displacement. Drug control efforts cannot completely eliminate drug markets nor can they make illicit drugs unavailable. Market disruption is often all that drug law enforcement can reasonably be expected to achieve for the community. The displacement of drug markets as well as the displacement of the related property and violent crime from one community to another is a frequent and normal consequence of many law enforcement initiatives. However, that is a reality that local communities do not always understand. In some instances, the displacement effect can become a major irritant and an obstacle to cooperation between communities. 0 Need to enhance current law enforcement initiatives to reduce the supply of illicit drugs. Several stakeholders favour stricter enforcement of drug control laws, particularly in open drug markets, in and around schools, in public parks and in public transit facilities. Law enforcement agencies must be responsive to these expectations even if they are aware that enforcement initiatives are more effective in disrupting a drug market or displacing it than in limiting the overall availability of illicit drugs. Such local enforcement initiatives must therefore be planned and conducted in a manner that is mindful of their potential for producing a crime displacement effect or other undesirable unintended consequences. • Protection of people with substance abuse problems. Protecting people with alcohol and drug problems against violence, abuse and exploitation is apparently not always treated as a high priority. The issue of the sexual exploitation of children and youth with a substance abuse problem is one of particular concern. There is a perception that law enforcement agencies could do much more to protect these youth. • Better integration of substance misuse and crime prevention initiatives. Many Lower Mainland communities have given themselves mechanisms for planning, developing and executing specific crime prevention initiatives. In many cases, these mechanisms were developed as part of a community-based problem-solving policing model. In other cases, they were developed as a result of a community group's own initiative. However, drug prevention goals and strategies are often not routinely integrated into the community's - - - ---- - -- - 0 Law enforcement responsiveness to community priorities. Law enforcement agencies must achieve a delicate balance between various competing objectives as well as between competing priorities for action. They must however continue to be as responsive as they can to the priorities expressed by the community they serve. 0 Drug awareness training for police officers. Some stakeholders, including several from law enforcement agencies, noted that more drug awareness and drug prevention training for law enforcement officers is required. 19 Police role in referring offenders to drug services. More effective mechanisms are needed to ensure that the criminal justice system serves as a conduit to agencies offering treatment. Police and prosecutors can certainly play a more active role in referring offenders to drug services. Better arrest referral systems should be developed to take into account the limited availability of alcohol and drug services in the region. Prosecutor-led pre-trial diversion programs for drug addicts and alcoholics. Where such programs exist, judges, prosecutors, and defence lawyers can take advantage of alternatives to incarceration programs that combine criminal sanctions and accountability with substance abuse treatment and assistance in reintegrating society. In addition, drug courts, such as the one that exists in Toronto or the one that is being contemplated in Vancouver can also make use of the "vulnerable moment" in the life of the drug user by using a mixture of help and support, persuasion and coercion. Such programs generally do not exist in the region. The only new one which is currently being contemplated, after years of discussion and planning, is a small pilot project limited to one court in Vancouver. U Response to young offenders misusing alcohol or drugs. In the region, as perhaps in other parts of the province, the youth justice system's current response in the case of young offenders with an alcohol or drug misuse problem is inadequate. Adequate alcohol and drug treatment programs and facilities do not exist for young offenders in the Lower Mainland and custody too often becomes a substitute for treatment. U The potential harmful consequences of raves. More often than not, public complaints about raves focus on the noise that is generated from the music and crowds of people coming and going. However, these events are also potential gateways to illicit drug use and they are particularly dangerous because drug adulteration is frequent and the youth who use drugs during these events rarely know what they are using. The fact that policies concerning these events vary from one municipality of the region to another can lead to the displacement of the problem. It is a concern that municipal governments could address as part of a regional drug misuse prevention strategy. Goals and Required Action Goal #12: Strong contribution of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to the implementation of a regional strategy to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse ACTION 12.1:Municipalities will support initiatives to enhance current drug law enforcement activities, in particular in and around schools, in public parks, and in public transit facilities. - - - ACTION 12.2: Municipalities, in consultation with their respective law enforcement agency, police boards and concerned stakeholders, will review existing law enforcement planning and priority setting mechanisms to ensure that they emphasize effective actions to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug misuse. ACTION 12.3: Municipalities will encourage their respective law enforcement agency to enhance harm reduction and drug prevention awareness training for law enforcement officers. This will include law enforcement officers training in how to recognize and more effectively intervene in cases of people suffering from substance abuse and concurrent mental illness. 20 ACTION 12.4: Municipalities will encourage law enforcement and other service agencies to examine how to improve communication with each other at the operational level and develop specific collaboration protocols if necessary. ACTION 12.5: Municipalities will encourage their respective law enforcement agency to consider how protection could be more effectively offered to street- attached youth and other people with substance abuse problems. ACTION 12.6: Municipalities will encourage their respective law enforcement agency to improve their ability to refer offenders and other individuals to alcohol and drug services. ACTION 12.7: The LMMA will help coordinate a regional working group of municipal and law enforcement officials to consider the advisability of adopting a regional municipal policy concerning the regulation of raves and report back to the LMMA Annual General Meeting in May 2002. ACTION 12.8: The LMMA will recommend to the Attorney General of British Columbia and the Attorney General of Canada that they take measures to improve the coordination of provincial and federal prosecution activities in drug and drug related offences. ACTION 12.9: The LMMA, in cooperation with participating municipalities, will seek funding from governmental, non-governmental and business sources to develop, implement and evaluate at least two pilot projects, in addition to the Vancouver Drug-Court Project, to ascertain the relative merits of mechanisms to facilitate voluntary or involuntary treatment referrals of individuals by the police, the prosecutors, or the courts. *** H01iLfR0YALE 4111 MFAnOW (-\RI)E\' RAMADA MEADOW GARDENS GOLF COURSE RAMADA INNS & SUITES 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows 19267 LOUGHEED HWY, PITT MEADOWS BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada V3Y 1Z2 BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada V3J 2.15 T (604) 465.5474 F (604) 465.8470 T (604) 460.9859 F (604) 460.9057 Website: www.meadowgardens.com TOLL FREE 1-877-460-9859 Email: info@meadowgardens.com Webs ite: www.hotelroyalebc.com -' Au Colon .604-463-6606 A Buck or Two .604 467-3438 Blueline Sports.... ........................ 60446T8892 Bentley Leathers ........................ 604-463-8655 Bootleqger/Ricki's ......................604-463-6774 Block Bond Books ...................... 604-463-8624 Bryan's Fashions ........................604-463-2161 Carlton Cards .... .......................... 604-467-6314 Fashion Addition ........................604-467-9905 Countrywide Communications.. ...... 604-467-5559 Hotz Boutique ......... ............ .......604-467-0384 Jewelray Treasures ...................... 604 467 591 2 Moriposo ....................................604-467-1914 Outer Limits Clothing Co.............604-467-1166 Kitchen Plus. ..... .......................... 604-467-8862 Popi Childrenswecir ...................... 604-467-9191 Maci Gifts ........ .............. .. .......... ..604-463-2443 Reunions ............. .................. .....604-467-2228 Photo Express ............................ 604-463-3654 Suzanne's ......... .. ...... ................. 604-467-4630 Purdy's Chocolates . ....... ......... ..... 604-467-8886 Radio Shack ....................... .... ..... 604 487-2414 San Francisco Gifts ...................... 604-463-9343 Poless Shoesource ....................604-467-5533 Shefield & Sons Tobacconist 604-467-6440 Sterling Shoes ....... ..................... 604-463-8808 ........ 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For infonmation: 604.465.2453 July 14 Caribbean Festiva pkramertShelin net. Second annual atneot festival with music, csstsmeu, dane ng and fond. 224th Stneet in Maple A dge For MAY iaformation contact Robert at 604 833 7573. May 3 - 12 Map e Ridne Mountain Festiaa July26— 28 ManIa R dne Aonic,r1la'a Far Two full weekends of activities includ ng a panade, the lncladeu a Logging Show, Flyball Dog Tournament Home Show, hospital bed races, golf tournament the PN.E. Yvuth Talent Search, 4-H Shows, a Midway, scramble, the Lion's Pancake Bneaktant, a Sesion's and entertainment, at Maple Ridge Fa ngroando n Albion. tea, Family Ants Fair and children s and youth activities. For intvnmat on cal 604.463 6922. For rfarmation, cal 604.467.7347 or 604 467.7325. Email: ikraus@mapleridge.org AUGUST May 17 - 19 Ridne Meadows BMX Races August 2 4 Maple Ridne Jaza & Blues Pent ye Three days of nacing with categonies tan The s sth annual festival with neg oval Jazz and blues non ce. intermed ate and ridens aged 5 to 55. For artists and spec al events and an ostdoon lest vul in nfonmat on call Sandy Jensen at 004 463.6225 an visit Memorial Peace Park, Mapte Ridge. From noon to 10:00 sun For unfiot mat air call Robert at 604-467-7325 or visit uwss nidgerreadswsbmx.com . wvws.jaezblues.ca August 11 & 12 Hammond Days JUNE L vu muse, cb dren's dcliv ties, pancake breakfast. June 1 P It Meadows Dxx Heritage Wa k Her tage Tea and evening dances in the Celebrate the community of Pitt Meadows in Harris Hammond Csrrrmunity Centen. Cnntact. Cal do Russell at Road Pank. panade at 11:00 am and chi dren's activities 604 465 3802 entertainment, a salman barbecue, tirewanks and the cnswning of Misr Pitt Meadows For infarmat on cal SEPTEMBER 604,465 2453 September 7 Paint the Town Jane 9 gfelly.fvn0hayg& Featunen an-location painting by local and ma ted artists Meet at Maple Ridge Park for a 55 km and tO km Gala necoption where the antwnnk created that day is walk/nun All proceeds benefit the Cythera Trans hoc auctiored oft to raise mvoey for the new A4n Centre & House Soc ety For information call 604.467 9939. Theatie. For details call Jane Gandne: at 604-467-5855 September t 5 Term Fun Run June 22 623 Ant in the Park 23rd Annua Tenry Fun Run at the Hammond Community Pioth annual event features eisua artwork, ceramics Centre. 1. 5 10km dsbances, Run times are 1130 am furniture, tashions,tewelny, garden ant and metal work. 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm All mnney goev to Cancer Lscation 12151 McNstf Road, between 269th and Research Call 604.464.2666. 272nd off Dewdney Trunk Road. For infvrmation call September29 BC Rinens Day Lyn at 604.462 8380. Alma Park Frosts this eventtn raise awareness of our June03 Country luonden 'our ctruamc and r liens For intnnmalinn call Jenny at Tau eylul npla,slan ',vrrrc gardono. All prouucdc to 1W 604,4t7.6401 . Sunshine Dreams for Kids Pasadotna. For information September29 Whnnnock Lake Day cal Nancy at 604 462 9394 neke@telus.net Annual Pal Fain with an inten-denomnational chunch service and pancake bneaktast Features food cnattn JULY chi dnen's acLvitien, a fax and ten k lametre mn/wa 6, a Jclj and August Mw c an the Whaff tMsnday vi ngst one F umetne nan.campetitive children s run, and n'ssica A ssmmen music series celebratog Historic Pvrt Haney. 001 enta nment. For more information call 604 467 7325 DECEMBER July tot Canada Day-Maple Ridge Decembon 7 Old Fashioned Christmas in Pitt Meadows Huge tami y celebnatinn that uttnacts more than 5000 Musicol entertainment, children's activties, hot apple patrons. Tnuditional flag raising ceremony at 11:00 am, cider and a visit from Santa and live reindeer. 300 pm at with a fa I day of entertainment, kid's ad activities and a the Pitt Meadawn Manic pal Hal. Lighting of the Chrnt ant cnuft market. Call 604.467.7325. iran Tree at 600pm. For details call 604.465 2452. The events and dates leafed here are based on roformabon available at press time and may be ssbject to change. Where possible, we recommend you call ahead for event and dote confirmation. For more information, contact Tosriam Maple Ridge & Pill Meadows (604) 460-8300 28 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice STREET INDEX Pine SI ............................... 21 ................ F] F F F 3 Ave 22 .............. K] 2 234B Si 22 . M/ Fisher Si 22 .............. K]] Plaza Si. 21 . 9 ] ] 3A Ave 22 . M] 2 235 St 22 ................ MI Feller Ave 22 AlA Powell Ave . 20 ............ B8(8 11 3B Ave 22 .............. 1112 236 SI 22 . N]OM]2 Prioress St. ........................ 20................ B] 2 ] ] 45 Ave........................... 22 ...... Ml Ml 2 236A 5]............................. 22 ................ N7 Gee SI. .............................. 22 .......... K9K]A Reid Ave. .......................... 2] .................. 18 I 1 5 Ave............................. 22 .. ............ Al I 236B SI. ................ ............ 22 .............. AlA Gilker Hill Rd . .................... 22 .............. M12 Ridgewoy (rev. .................. 21 ................ 69 liSA Ave........................... 22 .............. All 237 Sf. ........ ...................... 22 .......... 09010 Gilley Ave . ........................ 22 .............. K] I Ritchie Ave......... ................ 2] .......... SiTu 1 116 Ave ....................... 22, 23 ........ 611—TI I 237A St. ............................ 22 .......... 09610 RiverReed ........................ 2! .............. HIT ll6AAve......... .................. 22 ................ LI] 2370 St. ......................... ... 22 .............. N13 GrIliePI. ............................ 22 .............. 612 OiverRd. .......................... 2] ..F11,GiIHil Il/Ave ....................... 22,23 ........ All—HA 238 St. ........... .. .............. ...22 ... ..... N/—N14 Glenhuret St. ...................... 22 ..LliM10M9 River Rd. Wevt .................. 29 ................ (11 Il/B Ave........................... 22 ........ Li 0010 238A St . ............................ 22 ..N9N1 ON]] Greenwell St . .................... 22 ................ K9 RiverWynd ................... .....29 ............... .El] ll8Ave ............................. 22 .610/10610 23BBSI. ............................ 22 ........ 610011 Holeor Ave......................... 23 ................ RB Rovewood P1..................... 20 .............. DiA 1 18A Ave ............ ......... 22,23 N10A1ARl0 239 St .............................. 22 ..117010012 BoeewoodSt. .................... 20 .............. 010 lIOBAve ........................... 23 ................ RIO 239AS1. ............................ 22 .............. 0]] HoneyBypavs .................... 22 .............. 612 Royal (nec. ........................ 2] ................ lIT 119 Ave ....................... 22, 23 N]0010SI0 2396Si. ............................ 22 ................ 09 Harrison St . ...................... 22 .............. 612 Sohm9 Cr . .......................... 20 .................. E9 119051............................. 22 ........ N10A1A 241St. ......................... .....22 .......... 09012 Howthrene SI. .................... 22 ................ LiT Seoton P1. .......................... 2! .............. HiT 1 19B St. ........................... .22 ........ 010/lA 24301 . .............................. 23 P7P8P1AP12 Selkirk Ave. ................ ......2! ........ HIAi!0 1 20B SI. ............................ 22 ................ N9 2430 St . ............................ 23 ................ P12 iohnron Ave. .................... 23 .................. TB Secure] SI. ........................ 20 ................ B] 0 1 20B Ave........................... 23 ............ RB/B 244 St . .............................. 23 .................. P9 Koroka (reek Rd . .............. 22 ........ 013013 SkiIlenSt. .......................... 20 ............ DB09 121 Ave ....................... 2223 ............ 09R9 246 SI. .............................. 23 ........ 010912 Konoka Lone...................... 22 .............. 612 Spring Ave. ........................ 2] ............ FBGB 1219 Ave. .................... 22, 23 ............ L959 . 240 SI.............................. 23 ........ Ri 1013 Stanton Ave . ...................... 20 ................ BiD 122 Ave ....................... 22, 23 ..K9M969R9 248A St . ............................ 23 ................ R9 Koroka Way...................... 22 913013612 Sieves St . .......................... 20 ........ 010/I 1 1229 Ave ..................... 22 23 ............ 09/9 249 SI. .............................. 23 ........ 010/13 Lookwood St....................... 23 ................ R13 StewontCn. ........................ 20 ........ AliBi] I22BAve ......................... ..22 .................. L9 249A ................................ 23 ................ RB Lougheed Hv ................... 22 ........ Li 2/ 14 Storehouse Ave. ........ .. 20,2] ........ 0909/9 123 Ave............................ 22 ..KBLBMBN B 250 St.............................. . 23 .......... SB/lA Stoney Ave . ...................... 20 .............. Dl] 1230 Ave........................... 22 .................. LB 259A St. ............................ 23 .................. 59 Marshall Ave . .................... 23 ................ Ri Streog Ave. ........................ 2] .................. lB 123B Ave........................... 22 ............ KB/A 251 Ave............................. 23 .................. 5/ McClure Dr. ........................ 22 .............. 014 FencerF] 20 09 123 Fl . .............................. 22 ................ MO 251 St . .............................. 23 ................ 511 ........................... ................ Meoduwlunk An................... 22 ................ 09 Telep Ave . .......................... 20 ................ B9 124 Ave ....................... 22, 23 .......... MB—SO 252 St . .............................. 23 .......... 59/12 Thorne Ave . ...................... 20 ........ B] 1(11 1249 Ave........................... 22 ............ LBMB 254 St. ................. .............23 .................. TB MorrioeAe P1..................... 23 ........ Ri 3/14 Thnrton Ave. ...................... 2] ............ F/Cl 1 24B Ave ................... ........22 ............ KB/I 25651............................... 23 ................ Ti 0 Nightingvle Ave . ................ 22 .............. 010 Thorton P1......................... 2] .................. FT 120 Ave ............................. 23 ............ P0/B Abernathy Way .................. 22...... KBMBOB Olund (rev . ........... ............. 22 611 lynen Ave . ........................ 20 .................. (9 1259 Ave ........................... 22 ............ 601.0 Ahennethy Lv. ....... .............22 ................ KB .............. Walnut Cr. .......................... 20 ................ BiO 1250 Ave ..................... ......22 ................ 6/ Adam St . ............................ 22 .............. K]] Peach Tree CI. .................... 22 .................. 69 Wonntead St. ...................... 20 ................ Al 2 1260cc.. ..................... 22, 23 171-71,171`1 /unvell St. ..... ..................... 23 ................ 08 Pundey Ave . ...................... 22 ................ K9 Waresley St . ...................... 20 ........ (11(12 12/Ave ............................. 22 ................ K/Apple Grove ...................... .....22 ..... 22 ................ K9 ReidAve. ................ .......... 22 ................ KB Marl St . ............................ 20 ................ A13 127 P1............................... 22 ................ K/ Aenoro Fl. ..................... ............. LB West Si. ...................... ......20 ................ All 120 (rev. .......................... 22 ................ 0/Aurora SI..... ..... ......... 22 ............ ......LB Riuer Rd. ............ ........... ...22 Ii 4 WestField Ave . .................... 20 ................ (12 120 Ave ....................... 22, 23 ........ L/6/,R7 Banosdole St . .................... 22 ................ K/ Rogers Ave....................... 22 ................ KB Wiukluw Way .................... 21 ........ SI OHiO 214Sf. .............................. 22 ................ 08 Blouvom St. ........................ 22.................. L9 Sandpiper Ave..... .............. 22 .............. 1010 Wicklund Ave . .................... 20 .................. 69 223A St.............. ............... 22 ........ MB—M13 Boroowonth Ave. ........ ........23 ................ 012 Wood St. ............................ 20 ............. ...El! 220Sf. .............................. 22 .......... 69610 Bureett St.... ........... ..........22 ..KI0Ki 1612 Slagen Ave . ........................ 22 ................ L10 Aunk St. ............................ 21 .......... 09/10 2200 St . ............................ 22 ............ K/,K8 Cameron Ct. ...................... 23 .............. 013 Smith Ave. . ....................... 23 ................ RB MAPLE RIDGE EAST 229 St . .............................. 22 K7K869K10 Cherniwavd Or. .................. 22 .................. LB StepheovSt. ...................... 22 ................ L10 106 Ave............................. 22 ........ 014014 230 St . .............................. 22 ........ K7—K12 CIII! Ave. ................. .........22 .............. K1A 100 teop .......................... 22 .............. Ni 3 2300 St. ........ .................... 22 ................ Lii Cottonwood Dr. ........... .......22 AI 2Mi 1109 Steney Ave . ........................ 22 ................ K9 108 Ave .......... ............. 22, 23 ........ 1014/14 231 St . .............................. 22 ...... 101.91.1 A Cnowfood Lone .................. 23 ................ RiO lomorook .......................... 22 ................ LI 3 1 OBB Ave ........................... 22 .............. 10132310Sf . ............................ 22 .................. LB (rowland St . ...................... 23 ................ RiO Tamarack (rev. .................. 22 .............. N14 109 Ave............................. 22 ........ Mi 3013 23105?. ............................ 22 .......... LOLl 1 Cneeknide Ln..................... 22 .............. 912 1 09A Ave........................... 22 .............. 013232 St. ........... ................... 22 Li 0911 LI 3 (reekvidv St. .............. ........22 .............. Nil Tomorook lone .................. 22 ...... Mi 31414 110 Ave ....................... 22 23.013/13/13 232A St . ............................ 22 .......... L9LII Dewdney Trunk Rd . ...... 22, 23 ........ All/IA lomenook P1....................... 22 .............. 614 ii OB Ave ........................... 22 .............. 913 2320 SI. ............................ 22 .......... L9,LI I Eagle Ave . ........................ 22 ............ K9L9 Telvsky Ave. ........ .............. 22 ........ K] 1012 1120cc ....................... 22, 230120] 2, TI 2233 St. .............................. 22 .................. LB Ferguson Ave. ................. ...23 ................ 011 11 2B Ave........................... 22 .............. 1012234 St . .............................. 22 .......... MBM9 Fern (rev. ........... ........... ....22 ... ............. 0/ AIlion SI. .......................... 23 ................ R9 113 Ave....................... 22, 2301 2Pi 201 22340 St.. ........... .. .............. 22 .............. 1012 Fisher Lone ................... .....22 .............. K!] Whippooninill Ave . .............. 22 .............. 1010 Visitors Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 27 MAPLE RIDGE WEST 211 SI . 20 ..........09,El1 113/se............................. 22 ........ (12,D12 112 SI............................... 200889810811 11384ve........................... 22................ /12 214S1............................... 21 ..........F8,FIO 14/we ............................. 22 ..............012 21551............................... 21 .......... Fl/Il 15/se ............................. 20..811,(1I,D11 216S1............................... 21 ............6169 115/Ave ........................... 20 .011011(11 2115t............................... 21 ..........68610 116/ce ....................... 20,21 ........ 811—ill 21851............................... 21 ..........69610 116851............................. 20................ 011 21951............................... 21 ................08 1110ev ....................... 20,21 ...... 012—i11 22051............................... 21 ..........H9,010 118 Ave .......... ................... 20 3I0,00,E10 220/SI. ............. ............... 21 ................ H- ill Ave ....................... 20 21 ........ 810-010 221 SI. .............................. 21 ....H8,09,H10 119/Ave ........................... 20 ................ 010 222 SI. .............................. 21 ............18110 1200 Ave........................... 20 ............ 09(9 22351............................... 21 ........1819110 1298 Ave ...................... .....20 ............ /9(9 224 SI. .............................. 21 ............18111 1298 (rev. ........................ 20 .................. (922551 ............................... 21 ................ill 1210ev ....................... 20, 21 ............ 09-09 226 SI. .............................. 21 ............11210 1210 Ave .......... ... .............. 20 ................AS 22/Si. .............................. 21 ......i7,i9,i1 I 1218 Ave........................... 20 ................ 89227/SI . ............................ 21 ..................17 122 Ave ............................. 20 ................09221801 ............................. 21 ..................17 122 Ave ....................... 20, 21 ............ E9-19 22851............................... 21 ............ i/—il 1220 Ave ..................... 20,2! ........ B91(9,F9 /bernelhy VIny .................. 21 ..................11 123 Ave ....................... 20,2! ............ 88-19 Aaadie SI. .......................... 21 ................69 1238 Ave........................... 20 ........ 88(808 Alpine Ave. ...... . ............ .....20 ................DO 124 Ave .................. .....20,21 .......... 08—JO Anderson P1. ................ 20,21 ........El 1/11 1240 Ave........................... 20 ............ 88(8 Anne Ave. .......................... 21 ................Ill 248 Ave........................... 20 ................88 /shbury (I......................... 21 ................710 125 Ave .......... ............. 20,21 ............ 08—Il Ashley (r........................... 20 ........010910 1250 Ave........................... 21 .................. 18 Balabonior (in .................. 21 ..................11 126/vs ............................. 21 .................. F/ BordoySl. ........................ 20 ........811812 1268/vs ........................... 21 .................. 17 Barker/vs. ............ ..........20 ........011011 121 Ave............................. 21 ........ 171717 BoIlle Ave . ........................ 20 ................(12 128 Ave............................. 21 ............F/il Beaklcy SI. ........................ 22 ................ 813 20051............................... 20 ................ 010 Berry Ave . .................. 20, 21 ........111711 201 SI. ......................... .....20 ................/9 Best St. .............................. 20 ..............011 201/SI. ............................ 20 ........ /11012 Bloakstesk SI. .................... 21 ................61 2018 SI. ............................ 20 ................Al Blenshard SI. ................. ...20 .................DO 2018 ................................ 20 ................ 81! BAckwood/s ..................... 21 ................ill 202 SI. .............................. 20 ............ 8889 BronrleySl ......................... 22 ................ 813 2020 SI. ............................ 20 .......... 88811 Bruukes Ave ....................... 20 ..................(7 20285!. ............................ 20 .......... 88811 Brookmere (I..................... 21 ..............HI] 203 SI. .............................. 20 .......... 87-810 Brown .............................. 21 ..............I9,J9 204 SI ............................. 20 ........ 88,89(8 Bruce Ave. ............. ....72 .............010 2046 St. ............................ 20 ............89(9 8us El............................. 205 SI. .............................. 20 ...... 01 2(0(9 (allachar Ave . .................. 21 ................Ill 205/ SI. ............................ 20 .................. (9 (ampbell Ave . .............. 20, 21 ............[9/9 2050 SI. ............................ 20 .................. (9 (onrweod Ave. .................. 22 ..............210 206 St . .............................. 20 ...... (8(9(12 (snuck (rev. ...................... 21 ................HO 206/SI. ............................ 20 ................ (11 (anIon SI. ........................ 21 ..................Fl 2068 SI. ............... ............. 20 ..........(9(11 (ann SI.................. ............. 21 ..............610 201 St . .............................. 20 ........(10(11 (arshill SI. ........................ 21 ......010, 01! 201/SI. ............................ 22 ..........(9(11 Charlton SI ......................... 20 ................ 813 208 SI. .............................. 20 .08,09,011 (halwin Ave. ...................... 20 ................88 200 SI. .............................. 20 .......... 09011 (henrirglvn ........................ 21 ................FlO 210 SI. .............................. 20 ........07-911 (henry Fl. .......................... 21 ..................FE SIR EEl INDEX (higwell SI.. ....................... 20 .. .............. Oil 21 ..................19 Church/se. ...................... 21 ................89 Helly SI. ............................ 21 ........F10,1`1 Cliff Ave . .......................... 21 ..............010 HoodSI. ...... ...................... 21 ................FlO (lifiPi. ........................ ......21 ..............010 Howison Ave . .................... 21 ..............612 (olenrorv P1.......................21 ..................18 20 ..............010 (olemore SI. ...................... 21 ..................10 Irving SI. .......................... 20 ................09 Cook Ave. .......................... 20 ................810 Isaac (nec. ........................ 21 ................00 (slier P1...........................20 ................ El 1 loan (nI. ............. ............... 21 ..................10 DaIeDr. ............................ 20 ................810 21 ..................10 Derby SI. .......................... 2! ................Fll Kendniak Lone .................... 21 ..................18 Danlf and SI. ...................... 20 ................(12 Kendrick ip. ...................... 21 ..................10 Davidson SI. ...................... 21 ................68 Kent SI. ............................ 20 ................01 Dowser P1.........................20 ..................[8 Kenny (nes. ........................ 21 ................98 Delssesl SI. ........................ 2! ................H9 KingstorSt. ...................... 20 ........011,813 Dessia Ave . ...................... 20 ................(11 Klassen P1.........................20 ..................(0 Dewdney Trunk Rd . ...... 20, 21 ........Bl0-Jl0 Knells St...........................20 ..................(8 Dillon St . .......................... 20 ........013813 Laity SI. ............................ 20 ..........E/-F) Dillon Si. .......................... 20 ........012(12 20 ................(11 Donovan/vs. .................... 2! ..............610 Laurie Ave . ........................ 21 ........610,010 Doeglas Ave.......................20 ..................[8 21 ..................JO Dover SI. .......................... 2! .61009010 Lighthause (I.....................21 ..............Oil Dniflwood Dr. .................... 2! ..............HID Lindsey Ave . ...................... 20 ................89 DurbonSl. ........................ 21 ................09 Lindsay P1.........................20 ..........09 Dunn/se...... ..................... 20 ................ 010 [once/ce. ........................ 20013,912,012 Edge SI. ............................ 21 ..............i8,J9 Lougheed lucy. ............ 20,21 ........810-210 Edgedale Ave. .................. ..20 ................Eli Makinson SI. ...................... 20 ................89 ElOhamSi. ........................ 20 ................812 Meson Ave. ................... .....21 ................68 Evans SI ............................. 2! ............6869 Maple (res.........................20 ........812(12 Eveler/ve. ........................ 21 ............FOCI Maple Lane ........................ 20 ... ............. 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We offer no cost: One-on-One Employment Counselling/Referral Services, On-goNg Support & Assistance, Job Search Resources including: Fax, Phutocopiet Computer Access, Intemet Workshops which include: Resumes, Cever Leltem, lnter,riew Skills,Hidden Job Market. Website: www.bowmanemployment.com email info©bowmanemployment.com #6 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge Tel: 604.460.1373 • Fax: 604.460.1374 See location on page 20, 810 GARDEN CENTRES AMSTERDAM Greenhouses & Garden Centre Unique & popular, quality bedding & pond plants, perennials, shrubs, treno 19100 Dewdney Trunk Road, Pitt Meadows Tel: 604 465.6614 • Fax: 604.465.6768 Local/en on page 16, OS HOMES - NEW Country Lane Villages New Single Family Homes Under $200,000 24295 - 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge Tel: 604.467.3088 • Fax: 604.467.3097 www.jayman.com See ad & locatien on page 18, ES Maplecrest - Genstar www.gdccommonities.com Tel: 604.299.4325 See ad on Inside Front Cover • Location on page 18, ES MORTGAGE BROKER Seville Mortgage CorporatIon Your Best Mortgage is One ian Away • Enrall. rusil#yuuroortgago.00 22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Tel: 604.466.1976 • Fax: 604.466.5348 See ad on page 14 MUNICIPALITIES & DISTRICTS District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Tel: 604.467.7305 • Fax: 604.467.7330 See ad an page? • Location on poge 21, 110 District of Pitt Meadows 12007 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows Tel: 604.465.5454 • Fax: 604.294.5214 See od on page 6 • Location on psge I? Bruce & Liz Whittingham - RE/MAX ridge-meadows reatt Performance Not Promises 22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge Tel: 604.466.2838 • Fax: 604.466.2868 See odi on pages S & 19 Jan Hickman - RE/MAX Your Real Estate Professional • For more information check: wvw.janhickman.com • E-mail: jan@janhickman.com Tel: 604.644.7431 Fec' od on psge 17 Ken Ambrose - RE/MAX www.kenambrosehomes.ca • E-maiL ken@kenambr000homes.rss 22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge Tel: 604.240.2547 or 604.466.2838 See ads on pages 14 & 20 Debbie Sheppard - RE/MAX ridge-meadows realty "Trust Your Creams" www.debbiesheppard.com 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Tel: 604.466.2838 • Fax: 604.466.2868 See ad on page 16 Royal LePage - Brookside Realty 11933 -224th St., Maple Ridge Tel: 604.467.5131 See ad on page 1 • Locution on page 21, 110 Steve & Gloria Hamilton - Re/Max For Ssccessful Real Estate Results 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Tel: 604.467.8881 Fax: 604.467.1668 See ad on page 3 RESTAURANTS The Frogstone Grill Treat yooroetf to our unique food and atmosphere. 22932 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Tel: 604.463.7915 See ad and location on page 22, KI I SHOPPING CENTRES Haney Place Mall 11 YOU Haney Place, 1v1apl Ridge Tel: 604-467-1554 See ad on Inside Bock Cover • Location on page 21, 110 VdlleyIair Mell Your Csrrsriurrlly Ocr ru_c Cuotra www.valleyfairmall.net Corner of 228th & Lougheed Tel; 604.467.1920 See ad on page 3 • Location on pages 21, 110 & 22, K10 TRANSPORTATION West Coast Express Terminals at Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows, Port Haney. 295-601 W. Cordova St., Vancouver For schedules call: Tel 604.488 8906 See ad on page IS • Location on pages 17,20, AtO & 21,111 24 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice T S H—F 128AVE ) Maple Ridge East L:125 AVE 14 Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 23 22 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice F G H I AVE — MAPLE RIDGE VISITOR INFO 7 127AVE BOOTH IAVE I 8108 AVE — 127 AVE — 127 AVE THORTONAVE 126 AVH0RTON ri'1 I84S>, . 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Ridge-Meadows GERD / Jan Hickman jan@janhickrnan.com "Your Real Estate 5 Professional" www.janhickman.com 604-644-7431 0EV AVE _ MGvlio V w Siza 124AVE, oi 123EAVES-- ,rrnE 1235 AVE L' Df"dj1 — 9RKSE V IZ A ADVEN/TO . 127 CNARNL0U-' 122VV1 l2i k -!CEEARLN FORE 188E FORD 0T'/RAVE - WILLOW WAY NAME ERRINWT FAIII MITCHELLRD Airport J IARARE - ' WILD WOOD PL - I1VAAVF - 16VAVE IRIS BURSAR RU—' - JOVEER PD Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 17 A i B C D E - F H 8 Put Meadows 5oh 1 I IInd RIKAV5ON RD 7 15OAVE 10 McDONADRD — MQUARRIE RD I MNEft RD t Mc 6 KOERNERRD 9 JkI 1:' CRINBERRY lANE 14] AVE MEADOWS Al I 1OSOR WTI,` :;t0: - TOv[NTRD 3 RD FORDRD ll 9AVE -f JR %ort VlJcHERPiTfj •i_ uj DE8BE SHEPPAI wâ 2 r \ I 1 \ mg Office Fox 604 466 2868 www.debbishepprird corn - - - 22308 Dewdny 0110k RonO MepO ftd 0 C 28 3J2 • , uEugF-iSCddows reIty ndepnder 1Ev Owned end Opedted 16 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice 'W(ST VAH(OUVER 'A FERRY TERMINAL, SQUAMISH & WHISTI ° i,urr rci o1, ROVS 1 ff';S 1 fkiy BRIDGE UBC BROADWAY 99 BURNABY NEW VANCOUVER WESTMIN INTERN AT 10 N AT VANCOUVER AIRPORT Lower Mainland Overview ~7A - 11~~k Y CO .,7 ITLAM MAPLE RIDGE PnT MEADOWS rOb- MISSION TOA88OTSFOR 'ITMINSTER 99A & LOIILLIW.qLIc HWY RICHMOND NORTH DE DELTA SURREY 99 Jfwl LAD NER BOUNDARY BAY 16TH AVE AIRPORT SAASSEN WHITE ROCK BIB AVE FERRY TOSWARTZ BAY HWY - (VICTORIA)AND GULF ISLANDS — — - BORDER CROSSING TRACK STMS_ POINT ROBERTS, WA NADA - U.S.A. BOUNDARY 2EJU.S.A. USA 000LINGRAM Exit &sMrnE j.o''275 Make better time. 4. , S , S 44 \44 44 * Estimated travel time to Vancouver /jWEST COA STEXPRES5 For more information call 604-488-8906 or visit us online at www.westcoastexpress.com An oroAng no5idio5 of TRANSK Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 15 / / ( / me 00/0 / JO CRAttROOK co 1 Of/ ' fre 4 yo 41. - 4'er, 15IO4e L ,Qs/ q IN a4 A it ii: "1) ( V P8t IN . 1Lfi J. ./ L) I TRUST & QUALITY OF SERVICE ridg!v 604-240-2547 KEN@KENAMBROSEHOMES.CA "WWW.KENAMBROSEHOMES.CA " IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LEVEL OF TRUST & QUALITY OF SERVICE 14 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice BED & BREAKFASTS BOB'S BED a BREAKFAST 21089 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3Gf • Tel 604.463.5052 • Fax 604.467.2795 vmvw bobsbedandbreakfust.com • Email Tmms©telus,net • Good food Great host. Come visit as. Tounoni B C. Approved Accommodation 19t1!lI];TI]j ;lni.l ;lolt'i i f/I 11807-260th St., Maple Ridge, BC V2W 2A7 Mmw Tel: 604.462.7100 • Fax: 604.462,7260 • Toll Free: 1-866-463-7100 • www.dewdropretreat.com A unique, scenic acreage getaway in Lower Ma:nlaedb Lake Country. Luxury, comfort & service is 2 private self-contained suites Kitchenette, fireplace. TV/VCR, pool, not tub, exercise room. Ideal for any special occasion Cable T. V. • Credit Cards • Children Welcome • Non-Smoking Rooms • In-Room Movies t-j 1 n&fl I! 4c1 JttI:'TIT!?Th 12899-230th St., Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0M4 I]I!J1 Tel: 004.467.3447 • Fax: 604.467.3554 Romuntic coaxtry retreat located on bird/wildlife sanctuary, Luxurious accommodations offering total privacy & seclusion on a working sheep farm. Full form breakfast heralded by chimes, served in your suite. Cable T. V. • Credif Cards • Private Bathroom • Non-Smoking Roomu • 2 Rooms ii l4 A i lvi IIU :1,1: 21808-132nd Ave. Maple Ridge, BC V419 2T1 I1iliI Tel: 604.463,3167 • Fax: 604.463,7351 Two acres on peaceful Alosette River. Two rooms is house - one with private entrance. Carriage house suite, suitable for quiet retreat or hoseymoosers. Cable T. V. • Credit Card (Visa) • Private Bathroom • 3 Rooms • Jacuzzi HOTELS • MOTELS • RESORTS 1:1 4_1 ''I $-i I 1U i'i rh .i !1 II P1 21735 Lxxgheed Hwy., Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2 AIIOW UZEIM Tel: 604.463.5111 • Fax: 604.463.3113 • Tell Free 1.800.567.2889 Website: www.bestwesteremapleridge.com • email: reservatioest9bestwesternmapleridge.cxm In the heart of scenic Maple Ridge - exceptional service, complimentary movie channel, continental breaklast, is-ionm colfee & tea, hitches units, fitness facilities, guest laundry, restaurant & lounge Bt Rooms • Air Conditioning • Banquet Facilifies Whirlpool • Non-Smoking Rooms CENTENNIAL MOTOR INN a R.V. PARK 21668 Lougheed Hwy., BC V2X 2S 1 • Tel: 604 463.9718 Daily-weekly-monthly rules • Kitchen units available. Spacious anits —affordable rates. MAPLE RIDGE MOTEL & R.V. PARK 21698 Lougheed Hwy., BC V2X 2St • Tel' 604 467.3844 Best rates in town. Daily-weekly-monthly. Kitchen units available. I ;lt'ir ltl II :.'jlJ 14 19267 Loagheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5 Ihi/il Tel: 604.460 9889 • Fax: 604.460.9857 • Toll Free: 1.877.460.9859 Rooms - cable TV, in-room movies, data ports and voice mail. Swimming pool, hot tub, exercise and guent lxcndry. Banquet up in 150 pesnns Boardroom with state of the art audio. Restaurant, Bner & Wine. Air Conditioning • Banquet Facilities • In-Room Movies • Whii-lpoof • Heated Pool IttT4 I !'] Iii a 1550 Luuglmed I hay., Mxpla Ritlie, BC V2X 201 1hi1 Tel: 604.467,1511 • Fax: 604.467,1 530 Kitchenettes and rooms with fridge/microwave available. Meeting roomi gucot laundry and designated pet rooms. Exercise room and sauna. Golf cnurses, recreation facilities, shopping minutes away. In room coffee. Licensed ieotaurant across street. Newly renovated. 56 Rooms • Air Conditioning Non-Srygpg Room.//poot Smoggp,oms in the heart of scenic S 1 \laple Ridge. Special rates are available for group and special tents. Come on in .'. . I I and enjoy the Best • ) estern experience here we are touch- ing the world one traveler at a time. ® l-eseo'vatiottsbf"besLweslet'tttl7apleI'iclge.colg't 21735 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge 604-463-5111 • 1-800-567-2889 Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 13 V A peaceful morning of golf Bob Herger the ctra Cranberry Meadows Country Meadow Gardens Golf E xperience ordinary in Maple Market & Meadow's MazeCourse Ridge & Pitt Mead- Country market May-Dec., Wed-Sun Meadow Gardens is golf at its finest. 1 Oam-4pm. Corn Maze Adventure, Visit our website at: ows! Activities and attrac- unique design (G.P.S.) July 27-Oct 7 www.meadowgardens.com tions are with plentiful Tues-Fri., 11am to dusk, Weekends 19675 Meadow Gardens Way lOam-dusk. Including - Petting Zoo, Pitt Meadows something for everyone - Haywagon, Tours, Party Packages, Tel: 604.465.5474 from Play & picnic areas, Flush toilets, Fax: 604.465.8470 the young to the "corn"fusing patrolling staff. A time - See adon Buck Cover young-at-heart. just 15 mm. from Coquitlam Centre. 13672 Reichenbach Road, Maple Ridge Golf Course Explore the extensive net- Pitt Meadows Tel: 604.460.0603 Tel:604.465-9221 work of trails that meander Fax: 604.465.5275 Pitt Meadows Golf Club Email: info@meadowmaze.com Full restaurant and Banquet facilities. through parks, along www.meadowmaze.com 13615 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows waterways and to heritage See ad on this page • Location on pays 1 6, C5 Tel: 604.465.5431 www.pittmaJesyul(.eum Sites. Mix education and Multiplay Swaneset Bay Resort entertainment with an Family entertainment centre with no & Country Club artist studio or a garden cover charge. Features arcade & video Tel: 604-465-9380 games including skecball, pinball, tour, or treat the kidg to cyclone, Jurassic Park etc., all forjust 25 - BUtt. Affordable birthday par- taDulous agri-tourism tics, windups. We have prizes large destinations and farm and small. You can bank your tickets! Summer Roars' 11 'ItOam 10:00pm experiences from corn Winter Hours vary, mazes to pumpkin patches. Air conditioned, free coffee. #1 -20172 1138 St., Maple Ridge Located just 45 minutes Tel: 604.4608734 Fax: 604.467.8948 east of downtown Vancou- Email: rdvtpat@hotmail.com See location on page 20, A 12 ver, both Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows are within 18 Pastures Golf Course easy access of several bor- Tel: 604-462-8622 der crossings as well as the Golden Eagle Golf Club Vancouver International Tel: 604-4604118 Hacker's Haven Golf Course and Abbotsford airports. Tel: 604-467-3061 12 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice house on Harris Road, has a wealth of pictures and artifacts which tell the stories of the pioneer and First Nations history of Pitt Meadows. The Museum is an interesting, educational and fun place for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, call the Pitt Meadows Museum at 604-465-4322. Skydiving: Feeling adventurous? Jump.- start your day by jumping from an airplane! Certified instructors will pro- vide you with excellent safety training prior to your jump, so you'll feel comfortable and have fun during your jump. Tandem jumps are also available. Call Pacific Skydivers at 604-465-7311 for more details. An equestrian lover's paradise Swimming: There's plenty of swimming in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area, both indoor and outdoor. The Leisure Centre in Maple Ridge is an excellent family facility, as well as the Harris Road Pool in Pitt Meadows. Outdoor swimming is available at Pitt Lake, Alouette Lake and Kanaka Creek Regional Park, all of which are popular destinations and provide hours of fun for the whole family in phenomenal natural settings. For more details call Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services at 604-467-7322, GVRD Parks aL vi Bob Her5er Department at 604-432-6350 or Golden Ears Provincial Park at 604-463-3515. UBC Research Forest: This working research forest, comprised of over 5000 hectares of pristine wilderness, provides a great place for walking and hiking. There are numerous trails of differing lengths and difficulty, providing every- thing from a quick walk to a full day trip. Please note, no cyclists or dogs are allowed on the trails. UBC Research Forest is also home to Loon Lake Camp, a perfect spot for group functions or retreats. For more details call the UBC Research Forest at 604-463-8148. Walking: The dike trails in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge provide over 30 miles of easy-to-follow paths. While following these trails, marvel at the hawks and bald eagles soaring overhead, or the herons, ducks and geese nesting along the dikes. A perfect way to experience the spectacular scenic surroundings that Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have to offer, a stroll along the dikes is just what the Stress Doctor ordered. Happy trails! For further information on all there is to see and do in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area, contact Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows at 604-460-8300; www.mapleridge-pittrneadows.corn or visit the Pitt Meadows Visitor Information Centre, 12492 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 11 Dawn in Maple Ridge Bob Herger difficulty levels, people of all ages and skill levels will enjoy their hike in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. To learn more, call Golden Ears Provincial Park at 463-3515, GVRD Parics Department at 604-432-6350 or UBC Research Forest at 604-463-8148. Horseback Riding: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are an equestrian lover's paradise. Discover why horseback riding is a fun and exciting way for people of all ages to experience the pristine natural surroundings of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. With knowledgeable trail guides and well-trained horses, you're sure to have a great time, every time! This 3.7 mile corn maze provides hours of delight for the whole family during the summer months. Last year's inaugur- al niazo was dpczinnpd in the diane of H Bob Heri,er is sure to be as challenging and fun.There is also a mini hay maze, a cornference room, concession stand and a Country Craft Market. For an a-mazing adventure, call Meadows Maze at 604-460-0603. Pitt Lake: Visit the largest freshwater tidal lake in North America and enjoy one, or all, of the activities which Pitt Lake has to offer. From boating to bird watching to fishing, Pitt Lake provides something for everyone. To discover all that Pitt Lake has to offer, call the GVRD Parks Department at 604-432-6350. bear with mountains in the background. Pitt Meadows Historical Museum: This This year's maze, in the shape of a moose, quaint museum, located in a heritage 10 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice everyone can enjoy. Canoe and other non-motorized boat rentals are also available during the summer months at Alouette Lake in Maple Ridge's Golden Ears Provincial Park. For more details, call Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows at 604-460-83 00. Cycling: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer a wealth of opportunities for the cycling enthusiast. With an extensive trail system along the dikes and through numerous parks, every ride is a new adventure. Guided cycling tours through the Pitt Polder and Golden Ears Provincial Park make the experience not only fun, but educational, too. There are more than TO oLr e V Bob Hcrge Golfing: Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are home to nine championship golf courses all with amazing scenery and spectacular fairways. And they're all within a 15-minute drive of each other, so why not try them all? To tee off sec page 12, or call Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows at 604-460-8300. 50 kilometres of Haney House: This museum is actually a restored century-old homestead of dikes to exp'ore one of the founding families of Maple Ride. It is also one of the stops alonE Festivals & Events: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows host an array of annual Festivals and Events, perfect for the entire family. From visual and performing arts festivals to parades, from community celebrations to agricultural and aviation fairs, there's something for everyone to celebrate in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. For details on all the festivities, see page 28 or call Ridge Meadows Community Festival Society at 604 467-7325. Fishing: Fishing in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge is absolutely magnificent! There is year-round trout fishing at Pitt Lake and excellent sturgeon and salmon fishing in the Fraser River, not to mention the cutthroat and dolly varden in Alouette Lake. With so many choices, you're sure to catch something, or at least have fun trying! Visi the popular Port Haney Heritage River Walk. This scenic and culturally rich interpretive walk starts at the Maple Ridge Museum and includes stops at Haney House, the Old Post Office, Port Haney Wharf and much more. For more details, or a copy of the Heritage River Walk map, call Haney House at 604-463 1377. Hiking: Golden Ears Provincial Park, Grant Narrows Regional Park, Kanaka Creek Regional Park and the UBC Research Forest provide some of the bcst hiking trails around. For softer adventure, there are more than 50 kilometres of dikes to explore in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, part of which comprise the local section of the nationally-acclaimed Trans Canada Trail. With trails of varying lengths and or's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 9 - • . IKite flying Bob Herger Art Studios & Galleries: Over 100 talented artists live in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area, producing won- derful works in a variety of mediums. For more information on local artists and a list of nearby studios, call Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows at 604-460-8300. Bird Watching: One of the best bird watching destinations in BC is right in our backyard, at the Pitt Addington Wildlife Management Area and Grant Narrows Regional Park. Marsh foul, eagles, heron and hundreds of other migratory birds are often spotted in this pristine area, at the mouth of beautiful Pitt Lake. For more information, call the GVRD Parks Department at 604-432-6350 or the Alouette Field Naturalists at 604-463-8473. Camping: Camping is an inexpensive way to spend more than a day in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Golden Ears Camping in the great outdoors Bob Herer Provincial Park is the largest provincial campground in BC and is situated close to almost everything, from boating to hiking, from fishing to horseback riding. To pitch your tent, call BC Parks at 604-924-2200. For reservations at Golden Ears, call 604-689-9025. For other campgrounds and RV parks in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area, call Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows at 604-460-8300. Canoeing & Kayaking: Pitt Meadows provides the opportunity to canoe or kayak along the largest freshwater marsh in southwest BC. From beginner to experienced, this is one sport that 8 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice M aple Ridge is a rewarding place to invest and a wonderful place to live. Residents enjoy scenic beauty, friendly neighbourhoods, and excellent health care and education. Meanwhile, our housing costs, leasing costs and property taxes remain relatively low. For more than a decade, official studies and community forums have recom- mended the creation of a new Town Cen tre for Maple Ridge. The District, working with residents and businesses, has responded with a plan to bring more activity and excitement to the downtown core and stimulate downtown business. Construction of a new 37,000 sq. ft. Maple Ridge Public library; a 90,000 sq. ft. Maple Ridge Business Centre including underground parking for 500 cars; a newly expanded 72,000 sq. ft Leisure Centre; as well as a 15,000 sq. ft. Greg Moore Youth Cenir is now complete. \ 43,000 sq. ft. - 500 seal Arts Centre & Theatre is currently undei construction with all anticipated opening ii early 2003.- The transformation is nearly complete and the District and business groups are already planning future downtown events as well as improvements to streets, walkways, green spaces and shop fronts. I invite everyone to visit Maple Ridge and encourage you to contact myself with any questions you may have. Tel: (604) 463-5221 Fax: (604) 467-7329 F mail: ahogarth@mapleridge.org Al Hogarth, Mayor of Maple Ridge At ExtrorJinary. For all there is to see and do in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows contact either Visitor Info location. 12492 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows • Tel: 604-460-8300 • Fax: 465-1106 Email: tourismlitmapleridge-pittmeadows.com . www.mapleridge-pittnieadows.com Hours of Operation: Winter (Sept. -Jund 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday Summer (Ju/v nidAuçu.sl) 9am - 5pm Daily 22238 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Tel: 604-463-3366 • Fax: 604-463-3201 • www.mapleridge-chamher.hc.ca Hours of Operation: Winter (Septemher June) 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday Summer (July and ilugust) 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday lOam - 2 pm Saturdays Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 7 O n behalf of Council and our citizens, I would like to welcome you to Pitt Meadows. Residents and business owners alike recognize and treasure Pitt Meadows as an oasis in the heart of the Lower Mainland. Pitt Meadows is a daytime destination point for many residents and visitors to the Lower Mainland for a number of reasons, not the least of which is Pitt Lake. This is the largest tidal fresh water lake in North America which, coupled with the extensive dike system in the District, is very attractive to boaters, hik- ers, birders and all manner of outdoor types. And, let's not forget the allure of golf Pitt Meadows offers 108 holes of golf between its six area courses of a quality substantiated by the location of the PGA championship relocating to Swaneset Golf Course this year. And, before hitting the links, you might want to warm up at the multi-deck driving range also located in Pitt Meadows. We want to "do it right" through careful management of future development so that we may build on Pitt Meadows strengths of its natural beauty, history, small town atmosphere and strong sense of community. If you think Vancouver is the world's most liveable city, imagine being only 45 minutes away in a pastoral paradise where quality of life is our number one commodity. Don MacLean, Mayor, District of Pitt Meadows : 1 rrr r' p . r'1itI Meadows is an oasis in the heart of the - . ....j. Luwj PICrlhlond, lrumcd by I _____ breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Coast WiNg - V mvestownt d=re a portonities related to aviation an tianoportatioo, largq sitp warohoiisp(rnmr er( in] j stablishments and agri-business TOe community is well served by provmcial highways, a regional or port, the CR Railway (tntermodal) and Fraser River Ports Pitt Meadows is located only 35km from Vancoover and 30 km from the U. S. border. A proposed bridge would provide direct access to Trans Canada highway #1, - the U S border truck crossing and the Tsawwassen ferry termioal We welcome all inquiries and interests. VVj Joke Rudotph 6041 465-2413 - - chief Administraiive Officer V jrudoiph@pittmeadows.bc.ca www.pittmeadows.bc.co 6 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice all types are around you, and as far as can be seen, idyllic pasture land and waterways surrounded by our magnifi- cent mountains. There's numerous activities for the whole family For campers, Golden Ears is the most popular Provincial Park in BC, with more than 100,000 overnight campers utiliz- ing the parks 300 plus sites every year. Alouette Lake is one of the favourite spots in Golden Ears and boasts some of the finest swimming, boating and fishing available. Other popular area parks include Kanaka Creek Regional Park with its spectacular waterfall at Cliff Park and Grant Narrows Regional Park, located at the mouth of Pitt Lake. But don't get us wrong, there is much more to do and see in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows than 1ust parking the car and heading off into the mountains. We have something for everyone. We invite you to play at one or all of our nine championship golf courses; visit the Bell Irving Salmon Hatchery; catch one of our numerous local festivals and events that take place throughout the year, featuring everything from music and art to agriculture and airplanes; be "a- mazed" at our corn maze, one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest; and don't forget our many pumpkin patches and numerous harvest activities for the whole family! With all there is to see and do in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, we know that you will eventually want to relax and savour what you have experienced. There are a number of excellent hotels along the Lougheed Highway to stay at as well as some of the finest bed & breakfast facili- ties to be found anywhere. Dining expe- riences range from gourmet to fun and casual to all of the popular fast food chains. You can even enjoy a refreshment at one of our many neighbourhood pubs... one of which is named after Cana- da's best known train robber, Billy Miner. Forget to bring something? We offer great local shopping, so you're bound to find just what you need. Whether this is your first visit or an annual getaway to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, take the time to explore and enjoy all there is to and do in both com- munities. To get the most out of your visit, contact the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Visitor Information Centre, 12492 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, 604- 460-8300. Or visit them on-line at www.rnapleridge-pittrneadows. corn Bruce & Li J.)c foi incinc.c (Not ti)i omics bru(-.eandli.z,g)ourlistings.coiii Visit our website :ww w .ourlistings0com mi It, 22308 It sIn , Trkink III, I \I a ple Ridge. B.C. \ A 3,12 Visitor's Choice • Maple Ridge/Pit. 'eadows 5 • '' . A - <- - - A,AU V r , V — I - ir V ure you ye probably been to all the V V "must see" spots in and around - •.•" Vancouver. You might have even visited Whistler, White Rock, Capilano Canyon, Victoria and the Gulf Islands, all V the big, well known tourist destinations V in and around greater Vancouver. But Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows? Isn't V V,• • that just east of Vancouver, less than an hour's drive? What's there, you ask? Well V . folks, the best-kept secret in the Lower Mainland is becoming a very popular V tourist destination, and for good reasons. The minute you reach the Pitt River to the west or the Stave River to the east, the extraordinary experience begins. V , You have entered into a magnificent part of the Lower Mainland that is alive with wildlife and natural beauty. For the out- . V door enthusiast, there is canoeing, kayak- V ing, horseback riding, climbing, cycling, V - V day and overnight hiking areas, and V superb fishing in season. The naturalist can walk on many miles of dikes V . • throughout both communities with cam- V V•• (ra in hand. In minutes you will see eagles in flight and nesting, waterfowl of 4 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice VALLETFAIR MAIL W&Th+ 360 - 22709 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge W&ThW 604-467-1920 • www.valleyfairmall.net oas4j444sraw APtCZ-t02 0101960 DBISUSY. EtAtR & BOB6LLTF Lrquor Store 604 463-4509 Ernest Hoir Foshioes 604 463-3443 $ .99 Discount Dry Cleoners 604 463 0046 London Drugs 604 448-4847 Esnonts Men's Hairstyling 604 463-3403 BC Lottery Corporotion 604 466 8825 Soue Or Foods & Drugs 604 463 3312 Mople Rrdge V4ornn Centre 604 463 4018 Copp Shop 604 463-4456 ID Conodo Trust 604 466 6800 Volley Fair Dentol Choir 604-463 741 O.A M. 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Our espansive, fertile and predominantly class II' lands are avalablo for agricultural, undsotrial and retail cuntarcu by regional, rational and ntnrnational denelssf 'a5 Local access to titter cargo, CPR Interinsodal Rail, - - fleet plane decks and tItter airport runwafs seen and helicopter traIt' TQW11 eccreatiuoal ha :1 PPtMas3 side this issue... VISITOR'S OHowE The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Visitor's • P a Choice Map Guide is created and published annually by Visitors Choice Publications Ltd. Now in its 2nd annual edition, this publication is part ofa series of map guides produced for more than 30 commonities across British Columbio and Alberta. For further information on Visitor's Choice or the Map Guide series, please contact us through the numbers below. 4 Welcome 6 Message from the Pitt Meadows Mayor 7 Message from the Maple Ridge Mayor 8 Things To See And Do In Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 12 Attractions & Activities 1 Frequently Called Numbers 13 Accommodations 17 Drivinglimes 24 Business Directory 25 Street Index 28 Calendar of Events Moonlighl cv riSe and Bob -lerpe: 14 BC Overview 15 Lower Mainland Overview 16 Pitt Meadows 18 Maple Ridge Overview 20 Maple Ridge West 22 Maple Ridge East a Menz es Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park Bob Herger Sales: GERRY PARFENIUK 604.464.4024 Production Manager: VALERIE LINDSAY Project Coordinator: TAMMY KRu1ZE Sales & Distribation Coordinator: SUSAN PL,AMONDON Graphic Designers: BRENT LEWIS TERESA GUSTAFSON LEANNE RIDING Controller: MARLITA TURNER Receivable Clerk: DARLA WICKER Editorial TOURISM MAPLE RIDGE & PiTF MEADOWS Group Publisher: WOODY TURNQUIST Printed in Canada using vegetable based inks on recyclable paper products. Copyright® 2002 by Visitor's Choice Publications Led. No part of this publcation may be duplicated or reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publisher. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, however the putrhsher accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. If you find any shortfalls, please forward your comments to us for future improvements. Head Office: Suite 508, 1155W. Pender St. Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4 Tel. 604.608-5180 1.800.867.5141 Fax 604.608.5181/1.800.899 4300 Administration Email: info@visitorschoice.com Product on Email: art@visitorschoice.com Sales Department Email: sales@visitorschoice.com Members of: melm tlC 2 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows • Visitor's Choice FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency Calls ...................................................................................... 9-1-1 Hospital, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows.......................................................................... 604-463-4111 Health Unit, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows .............................................. ...................... 604-466-7200 RCMP............................................................................................................................ 604-463-6251 Pitt Meadows Community Policing .............................................................................. 604-465-2402 COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS Airport, Pitt Meadows .................................................................................................... 604-465-8977 Art Gallery, Maple Ridge ................................................................................................ 604-467-5855 Albion Ferry .................................................................................................................. 604-467-7298 BC Transit Customer Information .................................................................................. 604-521-040() Chambet of Commerce.................................................................................................. 604-463-3366 Government Agent ........................................................................................................ 604-467-6901 Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) .............................................................. 604-432-6200 Library, Maple Ridge ...................................................................................................... 604-466-2601 Library, Pitt Meadows .................................................................................................... 604-465-4113 Municipal l-lall, Maple Ridge ........................................................................................ 604-463-5221 Municipal Hall, Pitt Meadows........................................................................................ 604-465-5454 Museum, Maple Ridge .................................................................................................. 604-463-5311 Museum, Pitt Meadows.................................................................................................. 604-465-4322 Parks & Leisure Services, Maple Ridge .......................................................................... 604-467-7346 Parks & Leisure Services, Pitt Meadows .......................................................................... 604-465-2452 School District #42 ........................................................................................................ 604-463-4200 Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows .......................................................................... 604-460-8300 Visitor Information ............................................................................604-460-8300 or 604-463-3366 WestCoast Express ........................................................................................................ 604-683-7245 Meadows Printed In Canada :• S 'S -. fJLa,- 'S ç\ ( Ff1 ]:J — ii( r -( Jpifrm: