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Home My WebLink About2009-06-09 Adopted Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETING June 9, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on June 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Ashlie M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor L. King F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor M. Morden Services C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services ABSENT A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Councillor C. Speirs Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. 100 CALL CALL CALL CALL TO ORDERTO ORDERTO ORDERTO ORDER 200 OPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERS 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated. Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 2 of 9 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 26, 2009 R/09-274 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded May 26, 2009 That the mThat the mThat the mThat the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of MMMMay 26, ay 26, ay 26, ay 26, 2009200920092009 be adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulated.... CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of May 22 (3) and 27(3), 2009 R/09-275 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of Meetings of Meetings of Meetings of May 22(3) and 27(3)May 22(3) and 27(3)May 22(3) and 27(3)May 22(3) and 27(3), 200, 200, 200, 2009999 be received.be received.be received.be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 New Animal ShelterNew Animal ShelterNew Animal ShelterNew Animal Shelter ---- Bob Busch, GeneralBob Busch, GeneralBob Busch, GeneralBob Busch, General Manager, OperationsManager, OperationsManager, OperationsManager, Operations, B, B, B, BCCCC SPCASPCASPCASPCA ---- Jim Jim Jim Jim MMMMeieieieiklejklejklejklejoooohhhhnnnn, , , , Architect, Meiklejohn Architect Inc.Architect, Meiklejohn Architect Inc.Architect, Meiklejohn Architect Inc.Architect, Meiklejohn Architect Inc. Mr. Meiklejohn gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided a site plan of the new building and its outside facilities, the interior layout of the building as well as artist’s renderings of the new building. He explained the landscape plan, the noise buffering around the building and the LEED target being pursued. Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 3 of 9 602 Chamber of CommerceChamber of CommerceChamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce ---- Dean BarbourDean BarbourDean BarbourDean Barbour, , , , Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorExecutive Director Mr. Barbour spoke to the BC Chamber of the Year award won by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce. He gave a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the Chamber’s new mission statement, the growth in membership and the accomplishments in the first six months of 2009. 700 DELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONS – Nil 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE - Nil 1000 BYBYBYBY----LAWSLAWSLAWSLAWS Bylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6647Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6647Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6647Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6647----2009200920092009 To make text amendments to Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 in order to eliminate redundancy, amend definitions, simplify wording and clarify requirements Final reading R/09-276 BL No. 6647-2009 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6647That Bylaw No. 6647That Bylaw No. 6647That Bylaw No. 6647----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 Maple Ridge RecMaple Ridge RecMaple Ridge RecMaple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6664reation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6664reation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6664reation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6664----2009200920092009 To amend rental and admission rates for Parks and Leisure facilities Final reading R/09-277 BL No. 6664-2009 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6664That Bylaw No. 6664That Bylaw No. 6664That Bylaw No. 6664----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 4 of 9 1003 MapleMapleMapleMaple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6670Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6670Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6670Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6670----2009 2009 2009 2009 To establish the tax rates for Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Final reading R/09-278 BL No. 6670-2009 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6670That Bylaw No. 6670That Bylaw No. 6670That Bylaw No. 6670----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1004 Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6671Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6671Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6671Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6671----2009200920092009 To establish the tax rates for the Albion Dyking District Final reading R/09-279 BL No. 6671-2090 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6671That Bylaw No. 6671That Bylaw No. 6671That Bylaw No. 6671----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTSCOMMITTEE REPORTSCOMMITTEE REPORTSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSAND RECOMMENDATIONSAND RECOMMENDATIONSAND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MinutesMinutesMinutesMinutes – May 25, 2009 and June 1, 2009 R/09-280 Minutes May 25, 2009 It was moved and seconded June 1, 2009 That the minutes of the May 25 and June 1, 2009 Committee That the minutes of the May 25 and June 1, 2009 Committee That the minutes of the May 25 and June 1, 2009 Committee That the minutes of the May 25 and June 1, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meetings be recof the Whole Meetings be recof the Whole Meetings be recof the Whole Meetings be received.eived.eived.eived. CARRIED Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 5 of 9 Public Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development Services 1101 RRRRZ/098/07, 22810 113 Avenue, First ExtensionZ/098/07, 22810 113 Avenue, First ExtensionZ/098/07, 22810 113 Avenue, First ExtensionZ/098/07, 22810 113 Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated May 22, 2009 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/098/07 to permit a four-storey apartment building and 4 townhouse units. R/09-281 RZ/098/07 First Extension It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/098/07 and that the following conditions be addressed RZ/098/07 and that the following conditions be addressed RZ/098/07 and that the following conditions be addressed RZ/098/07 and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of fiprior to consideration of fiprior to consideration of fiprior to consideration of final reading:nal reading:nal reading:nal reading: i)i)i)i) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii)ii)ii)ii) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii)iii)iii)iii) The registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant addressing The registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant addressing The registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant addressing The registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant addressing the suitability the suitability the suitability the suitability of the site for development from a of the site for development from a of the site for development from a of the site for development from a geotechnical point of view;geotechnical point of view;geotechnical point of view;geotechnical point of view; iv)iv)iv)iv) Road dedication as required;Road dedication as required;Road dedication as required;Road dedication as required; v)v)v)v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking;Visitor Parking;Visitor Parking;Visitor Parking; vi)vi)vi)vi) Registration of a Section 219 Covenant including the Registration of a Section 219 Covenant including the Registration of a Section 219 Covenant including the Registration of a Section 219 Covenant including the Green Building components thaGreen Building components thaGreen Building components thaGreen Building components that will be included on the t will be included on the t will be included on the t will be included on the final project design plans.final project design plans.final project design plans.final project design plans. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) - Nil Community Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation Service Note: Note: Note: Note: Item 115Item 115Item 115Item 1151111 waswaswaswas deferred to the June 15, 2009 Committee of the Wdeferred to the June 15, 2009 Committee of the Wdeferred to the June 15, 2009 Committee of the Wdeferred to the June 15, 2009 Committee of the Whole hole hole hole Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting 1151 CEED Center Lease (Revised)CEED Center Lease (Revised)CEED Center Lease (Revised)CEED Center Lease (Revised) Staff report dated May 14, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the revised CEED Center Society lease. Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 6 of 9 1152 Leisure Center Heat Recovery Leisure Center Heat Recovery Leisure Center Heat Recovery Leisure Center Heat Recovery –––– Solar Component AdditSolar Component AdditSolar Component AdditSolar Component Additionionionion Staff report dated May 25, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the contract with Coral Engineering Ltd. for additional solar panels to preheat water in the pools. R/09-282 Contract Addition Coral Engineering It was moved and seconded Ltd. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the contract with Coral Engineering Ltd. for the additional solar the contract with Coral Engineering Ltd. for the additional solar the contract with Coral Engineering Ltd. for the additional solar the contract with Coral Engineering Ltd. for the additional solar panels required to prepanels required to prepanels required to prepanels required to pre----heat the water in each of the pools for heat the water in each of the pools for heat the water in each of the pools for heat the water in each of the pools for the amount of $79,852 + GSthe amount of $79,852 + GSthe amount of $79,852 + GSthe amount of $79,852 + GST outlined in the staff report T outlined in the staff report T outlined in the staff report T outlined in the staff report dated May 25, 2009.dated May 25, 2009.dated May 25, 2009.dated May 25, 2009. CARRIED CorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondence Other Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee Issues 1200 STAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTS 1201 240 Street Bridge (over Kanaka Creek) Project Tender240 Street Bridge (over Kanaka Creek) Project Tender240 Street Bridge (over Kanaka Creek) Project Tender240 Street Bridge (over Kanaka Creek) Project Tender Staff report dated June 2, 2009 recommending that the bridge replacement at 240 Street over Kanaka Creek be tendered. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services clarified the District’s grant application for monies to be put toward the 240 Street Bridge Project. R/09-283 Project Tender 240 St Bridge It was moved and seconded That the bridge replacement at 240 Street over Kanaka Creek That the bridge replacement at 240 Street over Kanaka Creek That the bridge replacement at 240 Street over Kanaka Creek That the bridge replacement at 240 Street over Kanaka Creek be tendered noting the funding options as outlined in the staff be tendered noting the funding options as outlined in the staff be tendered noting the funding options as outlined in the staff be tendered noting the funding options as outlined in the staff report dated June 2, 2009.report dated June 2, 2009.report dated June 2, 2009.report dated June 2, 2009. CARRIED Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 7 of 9 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL - Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended the Air Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review and the Girl Guides Annual Youth Achievement Awards Ceremony. He also attended the Samuel Robertson Secondary School Graduation ceremony, the closing ceremonies of the Eagle Classic Track Meet at Maple Ridge Secondary School and the 105th birthday celebration of Alma Warburton. He participated in the Tim Horton’s Camp Day fundraiser by volunteering at the drive thru window at Tim Horton’s. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor MordenCouncillor MordenCouncillor MordenCouncillor Morden Councillor Morden attended meetings with TransLink, the BC Lotteries Corporation, the Emergency Planning Committee and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. He also attended the 2009 Accessibility Awards event sponsored by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee for Accessibility Issues and the graduation ceremony at Garibaldi Secondary School. Councillor King Councillor King Councillor King Councillor King Councillor King attended meetings with TransLink, the Metro Vancouver Labour Relations Bureau, the Metro Vancouver Agriculture Committee. She also attended a Social Planning Advisory Committee meeting and Pitt Meadows Day. She encouraged residents to donate to the Friend in Need Food Bank through use of donation chits available in local supermarkets. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a TransLink meeting and the Accessibility Awards event sponsored by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee for Accessibility Issues. He reminded residents of the official opening of the Golden Ears Bridge on June 14. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended the 105th birthday celebration of Alma Warburton. She also attended the graduation ceremonies at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School and Garibaldi Secondary School. Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 8 of 9 Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the 20009 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference. She also attended a Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting, the Relay for Life at Maple Ridge Secondary School, the Vistas Run and the luncheon launching Seniors’ Week. She reported on the Relay for Life held at Maple Ridge Secondary School. Mayor Daykin also reminded residents of the Golden Ears Bridge Opening and the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event which are both taking place on June 14. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS - Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Tyler DucharmeTyler DucharmeTyler DucharmeTyler Ducharme Mr. Ducharme spoke to the recent demolition of an unsafe building in Maple Ridge. He questioned why Northumberland Court can remain occupied when other buildings can be vacated due to structural damage. Mayor Daykin advised that the District is working with legal counsel to resolve issues at Northumberland Court. Shauna HendriShauna HendriShauna HendriShauna Hendrickckckckssss Ms. Hendricks expressed concern pertaining to a recent altercation in Northumberland Court involving police and the negative effect on her children and the neighbourhood. She asked when the safety of residents on the street will be addressed. Mayor Daykin again advised that the District is addressing the issues at Northumberland Court through legal counsel. Mike HarperMike HarperMike HarperMike Harper Mr. Harper asked if the District will publish a schedule indicating which remedial repairs have completed at Northumberland Court by certified personnel. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws is working on the Northumberland Court file and that updates will with respect to time lines and repairs will be provided to Council. amended as per R/09/291 June 23, 2009 Council Minutes June 9, 2009 Page 9 of 9 Bill NBill NBill NBill Noonoonoonoon Mr. Noon expressed concern with the lack of sidewalks between Powell Avenue and 123B Avenue on 203rd Street. He asked for an update on the scheduling of improvements, particularly sidewalks, for that area. The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services will meet with Mr. Noon to provide details of this project. Tyler DucharmeTyler DucharmeTyler DucharmeTyler Ducharme Mr. Ducharme asked if the District has contacted the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance to advise of the potential of remedial repairs not being completed at Northumberland Court. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws is in dialogue with the provincial government. 1900 ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT - 8:26 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer