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City of Maple Ridge
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
September 05, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on
September 5, 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 0 . Dozie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor S. Schiller
Councillor J. Tan
Councillor A. Yousef
Councillor K. Carreras
ABSENT
Appointed Staff
S. Labonne, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer
S. Santarossa, Interim Corporate Officer
Other staff as required
K. Gowan, Planner 2
A. Grochowich, Manager of Community Planning
C. Howes, Acting Deputy Corporate Officer
J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist
M. McMullen, Manager of Development & Environmental
Services
M. Safdar, Clerk 2
F. Smith, Director of Engineering
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 acknowledgement.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA -Nil
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
R/2O23-CM-193
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the agenda for the September 5, 2023, Regular Council meeting be approved.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes
R/2O23-CM-194
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the following minutes be adopted as circulated:
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• Special Council (to Close) -July 25, 2023
• Regular Council -July 25, 2023
5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL-Nil
6. DELEGATIONS-Nil
7. CONSENT AGENDA
R/2023-CM-195
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the items contained in the September 5, 2023, Regular Council Consent Agenda be
received into the record.
7.1 Development Agreement Committee Minutes:
• July 27, 2023
• July 31, 2023
• August 2, 2023
• August14,2023
• August31,2023
7 .2 Advisory Design Panel Minutes:
• May 17, 2023
• June 21, 2023
7.3 2023 Council Expenses
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, listing Council expenses recorded to July 31,
2023.
7.4 Disbursements for the month ended July 31. 2023
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that disbursements for the
month ended July 31, 2023, be received for information.
7.5 Battered Women's Support Services
Correspondence dated August 1, 2023, from Angela Marie MacDougall, drawing
attention to their services and urging an actionable plan to end gender-based violence.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
9. BYLAWS
9.1 2014-070-RZ. 104 70 245B Street and 24589 104 Avenue. RS-2 to RS-ib
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending adoption.
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7156-2015
To redesignate part of the subject properties from Low/Medium Density Residential to
Conservation
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7157-2015
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To rezone from RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (Singe
Detached (Medium Density) Residential).
R/2023-CM-196
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7156-2015 be adopted.
R/2023-CM-19 7
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7157-2015 be adopted.
9.2 2019-331-RZ, 25597 130 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-2
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending adoption.
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7586-2019
To rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RS-2 (Single Detached
Suburban Residential).
R/2023-CM-198
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7586-2019 be adopted.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 2023-216-RZ, Maple Ridge Minor Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No.
7952-2023
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Maple Ridge Minor
Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-2023, delegating the
issuance of minor DVPs authority to the Director of Planning, be given first and second
reading.
Council discussed options and staff answered questions of Council.
R/2023-CW-199
Moved and seconded
THAT Maple Ridge Minor Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-
2023 be given first and second reading.
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT Maple Ridge Minor Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-
2023 be amended to include the RS-1 zone.
with Mayor Ruimy and Councillors Carreras, Dozie and Dueck opposed
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT Item 10.1 be referred back to staff for further review and revisions to the draft
Bylaw to provide for a more assertive approach and increase the Zoning Bylaw
setbacks up to 25% for height and parking to be delegated to staff.
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with Mayor Ruimy and Councillors Carreras, Dozie, Dueck, Schiller and Yousef
opposed
Question was then called on the Main Motion as follows and declared CARRIED:
THAT Maple Ridge Minor Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-
2023 be given first and second reading.
10.2 2023-281-RZ. Allowing Larger Detached Garden Suites on Residential Lots
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that the Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7866-2022, to permit the total gross floor area of the Detached Garden Suites to
be a maximum of 140m2 or 15% of the lot area, whichever is less, be given first and
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CW-200
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7866-2022, to permit the total gross floor area of
the Detached Garden Suites to be a maximum of 140m2 or 15% of the lot area,
whichever is less, be given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
10.3 2023-185-AL. 22761132 Avenue. Non-Adhering Residential Use in the Agricultural
Land Reserve
That staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Application 2023-
185-AL, to allow the construction of a new residence while maintaining two existing
residences for the period of construction, respecting property located at 22761132
Avenue be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and
consideration.
R/2023-CW-201
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Application 2023-185-AL, respecting property located at 22761132 Avenue be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration.
10.4 2023-183-RZ. 12129 Edge Street. RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7957-2023, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-2 (Medium
Density Apartment Residential) to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental
apartment building, be given first reading and that the applicant submit a complete
application, including further information as set out in the report.
Councillor Yousef left the meeting at 7:42 pm.
Councillor Carreras left the meeting at 7:43 pm.
R/2023-CW-202
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:
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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. 7957-2023 be given first reading; and further
3. That the applicant submit a complete application, including detailed information
and technical reports, for the rezoning, Official Community Plan amendment, and
development permit applications.
with Councillor Schiller opposed
with Councillors Carreras and Yousef absent
10.5. 2023-208-RZ. 12035 Glenhurst Street. RS-1 to R-4
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7958-2023, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to R-4 (Single Detached
(Infill) Urban Residential), to permit a future subdivision of two lots, be given first
reading and that the applicant submit a complete application and provide further
information as set out in the report.
Councillor Yousef returned to the meeting at 7:44 pm.
R/2023-CW-203
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7958-2023 be given first reading; and further
THAT the application submit a complete application, including detailed information and
technical reports, for the rezoning and subdivision applications.
with Councillor Carreras absent
10.6 2023-255-RZ. 13285 Balsam Street. RS-3 to CD-4-23
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7962-2023, to rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to a proposed
CD-4-23 (Medium/High Density Townhouse Residential with Live/Work Units), to permit
the construction of a townhouse development with 42 market strata dwelling units, be
given first reading and that the applicant submit a complete application, including
further information as set out in the report.
R/2023-CW-204
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
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1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7962-2023 be given first reading; and further
2. THAT the applicant submit a complete application, including detailed information
and technical reports, for the Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning,
Multi-Family Development Permit, Watercourse Protection/Natural Features
Development Permit, and Wildfire Development Permit.
with Councillor Carreras absent
10. 7 2022-034-RZ. 11926. 11936. 11946. 11956 236 Street and 23638 Dewdney Trunk
Road. RS-3 to RM-1 and R-2
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7852-2022, to rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Low
Density Townhouse Residential) and R-2 (Single Detached (Medium Density) Urban
Residential), to permit a future subdivision of one RM-1 lot and three R-2 lots and the
future construction of a townhouse development with 52 market strata dwelling units,
be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CW-205
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7852-2022 be given second reading, and be
forwarded to Public Hearing;
2. 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 for the lane as required;
iii. Consolidation of the subject properties;
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 the protection of Visitor Parking;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
vii. Removal of existing buildings;
viii. 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.
ix. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $412,400.00 ($7,400.00 per
townhouse dwelling unit and $9,200.00 per single family lot), 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.
x. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $467,573.80 ($344.46 per
square metre ($32.00 per square foot) for Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in excess of
0.6 FSR), be provided in keeping with the applicable Density Bonus contribution.
with Councillor Carreras absent
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10.8 2022-293-RZ. 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue. RS-1a to R-4
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7881-2022, to rezone from RS-1a (Single Detached (Amenity) Residential) to R-4
(Single Detached (Infill) Urban Residential), to permit a future subdivision of three lots,
from the existing two lots, be given second reading and be forwarded to the Public
Hearing.
Councillor Carreras returned to the meeting at 7:48 pm.
R/2023-CW-206
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7881-2022 be given second reading, and be
forwarded to Public Hearing; and further;
2. 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. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report which
addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the proposed development;
iii. Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for the relocation of
sanitary sewer main;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
v. Removal of existing buildings;
vi. 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.
vii. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $9,200 ($9,200/lot), 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.
10.9 2023-17 4-VP. 20451 Hampton Street. Development Variance Permit
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2023-17 4-VP, to increase the maximum building height
for the principal building, respecting property located at 20451 Hampton Street.
R/2023-CW-207
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2023-174-VP respecting
property located at 20451 Hampton Street.
10.10 2023-220-VP. 20438 Hampton Street. Development Variance Permit
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2023-220-VP, to increase the maximum building height
for the principal building, respecting property located at 20438 Hampton Street.
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R/2023-CW-208
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Corporate Office be authorized to sign and seal 2023-220-VP respecting
property located at 20438 Hampton Street.
10.11 Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period
Staff report dated September 5, 2023, recommending that Extension of Tax Sale
Redemption Period Bylaw No. 7965-2023, to allow the property owner additional time
to redeem their property from tax sale, be given first, second and third readings.
R/2023-CW-209
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period Bylaw No. 7965-2023 be given first,
second and third readings
11. STAFF REPORTS-Nil
12. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
13. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
No members of the public asked any questions or made comments to Council.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Mayor and Council provided an update on their participation in recent community events.
15. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS-Nil
16. ADJOURNMENT -7:59 pm
D. Ruimy, Mayor
Certified Correct:
S. Sant7r'ossa, Interim Corporate Officer
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