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Regular Council Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on
March 7, 2023, at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC for the purpose of
transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor D. Ruimy
Councillor K. Carreras
Councillor 0. Dozie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor S. Schiller
Councillor J. Tan
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Appointed Staff
S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Carter, General Manager Planning and Development Services
C. Crabtree, General Manager, Corporate Services
P. Hlavac-Winsor, General Counsel and Executive Director, Legal
and Legislative Services/Acting Corporate Officer
S. Labonne, General Manager, Parks, Recreation, and Culture
A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer
D. Pollock, General Manager, Engineering Services
Other staff as required
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
Z. Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Development, Communications,
and Community Engagement
M. McMullen, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
E. Murphy, Clerk 3
T. Thompson, Director of Finance
T. Westover, Director of Economic Development
Note: These Minutes and a video of the meeting are posted on the City's Web Site at
https://mapleridge.primegov.com/public/portal
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:00 pm
1.1 Territory Acknowledgement
The Mayor provided the land acknowledgment.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The agenda was amended to remove the second item under Item 4.1.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
R/2023-CM-043
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the agenda for the March 7, 2023, Regular Council meeting be approved as
amended to remove the second item under Item 4.1.
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4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes
R/2023-CM-044
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the following Council meeting be adopted as circulated:
• Regular Council -February 28, 2023
5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
6. DELEGATIONS
6.1 Alouette River Management Society
G. Barick-Cunningham, Executive Director, provided a presentation on 2022 activities
and answered questions from Council.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
R/2023-CM-045
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the items contained in the March 7, 2023, Regular Council Consent Agenda be
received into the record.
7.1 Development Agreements Committee Minutes
• Mach 1, 2023
7.2 Metro Vancouver Board in Brief -February 24, 2023
7.3 Correspondence from Fraser Valley Climate Action dated February 10, 2023,
requesting Council formally ensure the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
9. BYLAWS -Nil
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.12023-004-RZ. 22481 Brown Avenue and 12064 Fraser Street. RS-1 to RM-3
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7904-2023, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-3 (Medium/High
Density Apartment Residential), to permit the future construction of a five-storey
apartment building, including the consolidation of two lots and a road dedication, be
given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in
the report.
R/2023-CM-046
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7904-2023 be given first reading; and further
2. THAT the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules (C, D,
and E) of Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
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10.2 2023-019-RZ, 21710 and 21728 Lougheed Highway, RS-1 to C-7
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7909-2023, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to C-7 (Lougheed
Transit Corridor High Density Mixed-Use) to permit the future construction
of approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 520 dwelling units in
the form of residential apartments, be given first reading.
R/2023-CM-04 7
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. In respect of Section 4 75 of the Local Government Act, requirement for
consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community
Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically:
i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is
located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the
plan;
iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the
plan;
iv. First Nations;
v. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard, it is recommended that no additional consultation be required
in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official
Community Plan amendments on the City's website, together with an invitation to
the public to comment;
2. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7909-2023 for 21710 and 21728 Lougheed
Highway be given first reading;
3. THAT the applicant provides further information as described on Schedules A, C,
D, and E (if applicable) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999;
and further
4. THAT this application not proceed to second reading until the full risk assessment
for the Fraser River Escarpment is completed.
10.3 2020-2019-091-RZ, 21585 River Road, RS-1 to RT-21
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7541-2019, to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RT-2 (Ground-
Oriented Residential Infill), to permit the future construction of four dwelling units,
clustered around an internal courtyard, be given second reading as amended and
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-048
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7541-2019 be given second reading as
amended, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and further
2. THAT the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
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i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
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iii) Road dedication on River Road, 216 Street and rear lane as required;
iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the proposed
development;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
vi) Removal of existing building(s);
vii) In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure Statement, a
disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising
whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the
subject property(ies). If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
viii) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $17,100.00
($5, 700.00/unit), or such rate applicable at third reading of this application,
be provided in keeping with the Council Policy 6.31 with regard to
Community Amenity Contributions.
10.4 2020-296-RZ. 10420 & 10456 240 Street and 24027 104 Avenue. RS-2 to RM-1
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that the Official Community Plan
Amending Bylaw No. 7916-2023, be given first and second reading and forwarded to
Public Hearing, and that Zone Amending Bylaw No.7683-2020 to rezone RS-2 (Single
Detached Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Low Density Townhouse Residential), to
permit a future construction of a townhouse complex and dedicated conservation
area, be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-049
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. In respect of Section 4 75 of the Local Government Act, requirement for
consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community
Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically:
i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is
located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the
plan;
iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the
plan;
iv. First Nations;
v. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required
in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official
Community Plan amendments on the City's website, together with an invitation to
the public to comment;
2. THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7916-2023 be considered in
conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
3. That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7916-
2023 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management
Plan;
4. THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7916-2023 be given first and
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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5. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7683-2020 be given second reading as
amended, and forwarded to Public Hearing; and further
6. THAT the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii) Road dedication on 240 Street and 104 Avenue as required;
iii) Park dedication as required, including construction of multi-purpose trails;
and removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
iv) Consolidation of the subject properties;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the proposed
development;
vi) Registration of a Reciprocal Cross Access Easement Agreement for access to
the property to the north under PIO No. 025-792-792;
vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
viii) Removal of existing buildings;
ix) In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure Statement, a
disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising
whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the
subject properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
x) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $364,800.00 ($5,
700.00/unit), or such rate applicable at third reading of this application, be
provided in keeping with the Council Policy 6.31 with regard to Community
Amenity Contributions.
xi) That a voluntary contribution under the Albion Density Bonus Program, in the
amount of$198,400.00 ($3,100.00 /unit), be provided.
10.5 2021-264-DVP. 25123 and 25171112 Avenue, Development Variance Permit and
Development Permit
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2021-264-DVP to reduce the visual clearance at a lane
and to reduce the access and egress driveway in either direction from the point of
intersection.
R/2023-CM-050
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2021-264-DVP respecting
property located at 25123 and 25171112 Avenue.
10.6 2021-270-DVP/DP. 11692 Pine Street, Development Variance Permit and
Development Permit
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2021-270-DVP and 2021-270-DP to permit the
construction of a five-storey apartment and to waive the requirement to upgrade to
Collector Road Standard, reduce setbacks and increase maximum building height.
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P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer, advised that 29 notices were mailed out
and 4 pieces of correspondence in opposition were received. Staff answered
questions from Council.
R/2023-CM-051
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1) THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2021-270-DVP
respecting property located at 11692 Pine Street; and further
2) THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2021-270-DP
respecting property located at 11692 Pine Street.
with Mayor Ruimy, Councillor Carreras and Councillor Schiller opposed
10. 7 2022-421-DVP, 20581 Maple Crescent, Development Variance Permit
Staff report dated March 7, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2022-421-DVP to reduce the required parking spaces,
reduce the front and side setbacks and that the design covenant on Title be modified
by the applicant to reflect the new design for the addition to the existing building.
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer, advised that 25 notices were mailed and
no responses were received in relation to this application.
R/2023-CM-052
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2022-421-DVP
respecting property located at 20581 Maple Crescent; and further
2. THAT the existing design covenant on Title be modified by the applicant to
reflect the new design for the addition to the existing building.
11. STAFF REPORTS -Nil
12. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
13. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
No members of the public provided comments to Council.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Mayor and Council reported on various events and activities.
15. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil
16. ADJOURNMENT -7:57 pm
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P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer
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