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Regular Council Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on June
13, 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
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer
S. Labonne, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer
Other staff as required
M. Adams, Director of Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
C. Howes, Clerk 3
J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist
Z. Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Development, Communications,
and Community Engagement
M. McMullen, Manager of Development & Environmental
Services
C. Nolan, Deputy Director of Finance
W. Oleschak, Director of Engineering Operations
F. Smith, Director of Engineering
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
Note: Councillor Dozie participated in the meeting electronically.
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:00 pm
1.1 Territory Acknowledgement
The Mayor provided the land acknowledgement. The Mayor also acknowledged the three
local winners of the 2023 BC Heritage Awards.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA -Nil
3 . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
R/2023-CM-110
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the agenda for the June 13, 2023, Regular Council meeting be approved.
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4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes
R/2023-CM-111
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the following minutes be adopted as circulated:
• Regular Council -May 23, 2023
• Special Council (to Close) -May 30, 2023
5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
6. DELEGATIONS
6.1 UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Helene Marcoux, Manager, provided a presentation on facility improvements and the
development of a new Welcome & Education Centre, and requested that a member of
Council be selected to join the Community Advisory Board.
Note: Councillor Dozie joined the meeting at 7:17 pm.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
R/2023-CM-112
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the items contained in the June 13, 2023, Regular Council Consent Agenda be
received into the record.
7.1 Development Agreements Committee Minutes
-May 18, 2023
-May 31, 2023
7.2 Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes
-June 23, 2022
-July 5, 2022
-September 29, 2022
-February 16, 2023
7 .3 Metro Vancouver
Correspondence dated May 16, 2023, from George V. Harvie, Chair, Metro Vancouver
Board, regarding Land Use Designation Amendment to Metro 2050 with respect to
Township of Langley -Gloucester Industrial Park.
7.4 City of Richmond
Correspondence dated May 25, 2023, from Malcolm D. Brodie, Mayor, regarding
changes in provincial legislation needed to address gas utilities in British Columbia.
January 26, 2023
7.5 Mayor's Taskforce on Climate Action Committee Appointments
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The following appointees were released from the Closed Council meeting of June 6,
2023:
-Dr. Alison Shaw, Member with experience in key areas of climate action (for a term of
6 months from the date of the first meeting)
-Kirk Grayson, Member with experience in key areas of climate action (for a term of 6
months from the date of the first meeting)
-Alexandra Tudose, Member with experience in key areas of climate action (for a term
of 6 months from the date of the first meeting)
7.6 2024 BC Summer Games Board of Directors Appointments
The following director appointments were released from the Closed Council meeting
held on May 30, 2023:
-Karen Redkwich, Director of Accommodation
-Cheryl Nex, Director of Administration
-Trish Spencer-Fell, Director of Food Services
-Brian Krieger, Director of Friends of the Games
-Peter Malakoane, Director of Logistics
-Heidi Einhorn, Director of Participant & Volunteer Services
-Jake Rudolph, Director of Sport
-Richard Eskandar, Director of Technology
-Matt Scheer, Director of Transportation
The following director appointment was released from the Closed Council meeting
held on June 6, 2023:
-Taryn Stephenson, Director of Ceremonies & Special Events
8. UNFINISHED BUS/NESS -Nil
9. BYLAWS
9.1 2018-349-RZ. 217 45 River Road, RS-1 to RS-1b
Staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7503-2018, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RS-1b (Single
Detached (Medium Density) Residential, to permit the future construction or
subdivision of two lots, be adopted.
R/2023-CM-113
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7503-2018 be adopted.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.12023-064-AL 27098 108 Avenue, Non-Adhering Residential Use in the Agricultural
Land Reserve
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Staff report dated June 6, 2023, recommending that application 2023-064-AL,
respecting property located at 27098 108 Avenue, be forwarded to the Agricultural
Land Commission for their review and consideration.
R/2023-CM-114
Moved, seconded, and CARRLED
That Application 2023-064-AL, respecting property located at 27098 108 Avenue, be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration.
10.2 2023-059-RZ. 28304 96 Avenue. RS-3 and P-4 to RS-3
Staff report dated June 6, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7925-
2023, to rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) and P-4 (Place of
Worship) to RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential), to allow the change of use of
the existing building from a place of worship (church) to a single-family dwelling, be
given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-115
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7925-2023 be given first and second readings, and
forwarded to Public Hearing.
10.3 2019-393-RZ. 20786 River Road, RS-1 to RT-2
Staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending that application 2019-393-RZ, to
permit the future construction of six separately detached dwelling units forming a
courtyard housing complex, be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-116
Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7614-2020 be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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;
iii) Road dedication on River Road as required;
iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed
development;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor Parking;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management,
including maintenance requirements;
vii) In addition to the site profile, 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. If so, a Stage 1
Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the subject property is
not a contaminated site.
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viii) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $34,200.00
($5, 700.00/unit) be provided in keeping with the Council Policy with
regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
Mayor Ruimy, Councillor Carreras, Councillor Dozie,
Councillor Dueck, Conciliar Schiller, and Councillor Yousef opposed
10.4 2018-349-DVP, 217 45 River Road, Development Variance Permit
Staff report dated June 6, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2018-349-DVP, to reduce the minimum lot width on both
lots, for the subject property located at 217 45 River Road.
The Acting Corporate Officer advised that 11 notices were mailed and no responses
were received relating to this application.
R/2023-CM-117
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-349-DVP respecting
property located at 217 45 River Road.
10.5 Award of Contract: 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program -Phase 2
Staff report dated June 6, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2018-349-DVP, to reduce the minimum lot width on both
lots, for the subject property located at 217 45 River Road
R/2023-CM-118
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program -Phase Two contract be awarded to
Lafarge Canada Inc. in the amount of $1,394,878.90, plus applicable taxes; and
That a contingency for any adjustments, including changes and agreed to extra work
in the contract up to 15% of the value of the contract ($209,231.84 excluding taxes),
be approved; and further
That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
11. STAFF REPORTS -Nil
12. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
13. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
Two members of the public provided comments to Council.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Mayor and Council reported on various events and activities.
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15. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS-Nil
16. ADJOURNMENT -8:16 pm
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer
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