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City of Maple Ridge
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on
September 26, 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. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
S. Labonne, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer
C. Howes, Acting Deputy Corporate Officer
Other staff as required
M. Adams, Director of Bylaw, Licensing and Community Safety
M. Best, Interim Director of Planning
C. Bevacqua, Clerk 3
A. Grochowich, Manager of Community Planning
J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist
Z. Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Development, Communications,
and Community Engagement
M. McMullen, Manager of Development & Environmental
Services
K. Neratini, Bylaw Compliance Officer
C. Nolan, Deputy Director of Finance
P. Purewal, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and
Public Engagement
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
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:00 pm
1.1 Territory Acknowledgement
The Mayor provided the land acknowledgement. The Mayor made a statement regarding
the recent tragic death of RCMP Constable Frederick (Rick) O'Brien and requested a
moment of silence to honour his memory.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA -Nil
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
R/2O23-CM-21O
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
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THAT the agenda for the September 26, 2023, Regular Council meeting be approved.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes
R/2023-CM-211
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the following minutes be adopted as circulated:
• Special Council (to Close) -September 5, 2023
• Regular Council -September 5, 2023
• Special Council (to Close) -September 12, 2023
• Report of Public Hearing-September 12, 2023
5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL-Nil
6. DELEGATIONS -Nii
7. CONSENT AGENDA
R/2023-CM-212
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the items contained in the September 26, 2023, Regular Council Consent Agenda be
received into the record, with the exception of Item 7.4.
7.1 2023 Council Expenses
Staff report dated September 26, 2023, listing Council expenses recorded to
August 31, 2023.
7.2 Disbursements for the month ended August 31. 2023
Staff report dated September 26, 2023, recommending that the disbursements for the
month ended August 31, 2023, be received for information.
7.3 School District 42 -Eligible School Sites Proposal
Correspondence from School District 42 dated June 22, 2023.
7.4 City Advertising Overview
Staff report dated September 26, 2023
7.5 Development Agreements Committee Minutes
• September 7, 2023
• September 13, 2023
7.6 2024 BC Summer Games -Board of Director Appointments
The following appointments were released from the Closed Council meeting held on
September 5, 2023:
• Dr. Alissa Banns, Director of Medical Services
• David Rooney, Co-Director of Food Services
• Fred Armstrong, Director of Marketing
R/2023-CM-213
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
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THAT Item 7.4 contained in the September 26, 2023, Regular Council Consent Agenda be
received into the record.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
9. BYLAWS
NOTE: /terns 9.1 to 9.5 are from the Public Hearing of September 12, 2023
9.1 2023-188-RZ. 21695 River Road. Heritage Tax Exemption
Heritage Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7949-2023
R/2023-CM-214
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Heritage Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7949-2023 be given third reading.
9.2 2023-189-RZ. 23575 124 Avenue. Heritage Designation and Tax Exemption
Heritage Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7948-2023
R/2023-CM-215
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Heritage Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7948-2023 be given third reading.
9.3 2021-055-RZ. 25443 Bosonworth Avenue. RS-3 to RS-2
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7804-2021
R/2023-CM-216
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7804-2021 be given third reading.
9.4 2017-432-RZ. 20234 Lorne Avenue. RS-1 to RT-2
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7518-2018
R/2023-CM-217
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7518-2018 be given third reading.
9.5 2021-341-RZ. 22108. 22118. 22126. 22136. 22146. 22154 and 22164 Lougheed
Highway. RS-1 to RM-2
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7780-2021
R/2023-CM-218
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7780-2021 be given third reading.
9.6 2023-216-RZ. Delegation Bylaw for Minor Development Variance Permits
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Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-2023
R/2023-CM-219
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Minor Development Variance Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 7952-
2023 be given third reading.
9. 7 Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period
Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Bylaw No. 7965-2023
R/2023-CM-220
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period Bylaw No. 7965-2023 be adopted.
9.8 2020-411-RZ. 21429 121 Avenue. RS-1 to R-1
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7689-2020
R/2023-CM-221
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7689-2020 be given adoption.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 2021-471-RZ. 22582. 22588. 22596. 22606. and 22610 121 Avenue. RS-1 to RM-3
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7810-2021, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-3 (Medium/High
Density Apartment Residential) to permit the future construction of a 5-storey
apartment building with 87 market strata dwelling units, be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-222
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7810-2021 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:
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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) 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;
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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 $487,200.00 ($5,600.00 per
apartment dwelling 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.
x) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $158,500.87 ($161.46 per
square metre ($15.00 per square foot) for Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in excess
of other density provisions for the RM-3 zone), be provided in keeping with the
applicable Density Bonus contribution.
xi) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $168,000.00 ($8,000,00 per
off-street parking space required but not provided), be provided in keeping
with the previous rate in the City's Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw. The
previous cash in-lieu rate is being applied as the zone amending bylaw
received first reading prior to the adoption of the bylaw amending the City's
Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw to have a higher cash in-lieu rate.
xii) Confirmation in writing that a voluntary contribution, in the amount of
$50,000.00 is being provided to the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society toward
the society's new bus service that helps take seniors to medical
appointments, shopping, and recreational trips.
xiii) Confirmation in writing of a voluntary agreement with the Ridge Meadows
Seniors Society to provide a daily hot meal for one year, at the Ridge
Meadows Seniors Society's Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, to seniors
who purchase a unit in the proposed development.
10.2 2023-016-RZ. 20000 Stewart Crescent, M-3 to CD-2-23
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7908-2023, to rezone from M-3 (Business Park Industrial) to CD-2-23 (Comprehensive
Development Zone), to permit the redevelopment of the existing E-0ne Moli Energy
facility to increase the manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries on the subject
site, be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2023-CM-223
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7908-2023, as amended, be given second reading,
and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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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) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
(iii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report and
floodplain report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for
the proposed development;
(iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
(v) Removal of existing building;
(vi) If the Director of Waste Management from the Ministry of Environment
determines that a site investigation is required based on the submitted Site
Disclosure Statement, a rezoning, development, or development variance
permit cannot be approved until a release is obtained for the subject
property; and
(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. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site.
10.3 2023-059-VP. 28304 96 Avenue. Development Variance Permit
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2023-059-VP, to reduce the western Interior Side Lot Line
setback from 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) to 1;38 m (4.5 ft.), to allow the encroachment of the
existing building into the interior side setback.
R/2023-CM-224
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Development Variance
Permit 2023-059-VP, respecting the property located at 28304 96 Avenue.
10.4 Strategic Transportation Plan Endorsement
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending that the Strategic
Transportation Plan, prepared by Urban Systems Ltd., be endorsed in principle.
R/2023-CM-225
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Strategic Transportation Plan, prepared by Urban Systems Ltd., be endorsed
in principle.
10.5 05-1970-04. 2024-2027 Permissive Tax Exemption
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending that properties listed in Bylaw
No. 7961-2023 are recommend for property tax exemption for the 2024-2027 taxation
years.
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R/2023-CM-226
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7961-2023 be given first, second and
third readings.
10.6 Maple Ridge Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw
Staff report dated September 12, 2023, recommending the recent structural changes
have led to the division of the Legal Services Department and the Legislative Services
Department necessitates an updated bylaw. Bylaw No. 7959-2023 will provide more
delegation authority to the Head in accordance with Section 66 of the Act, clarify fees
related to the access of information requests, and further align the Bylaw with the
City's obligations under the Act, be given first and second and third reading.
R/2023-CM-22 7
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Maple Ridge Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amending Bylaw
No. 7959-2023 be given first, second, and third readings.
10.7 Policy Governance Framework -Policy No. 3.09
Staff report dated September 26, 2023, recommending that the amended Policy 3.09
be repealed and replace with the new Policy Governance Framework.
R/2023-CM-228
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the new Policy Governance Framework No. 3.09, as amended, be adopted to
replace the current Policy Development and Maintenance Policy No. 3.09 in its entirety.
11. STAFF REPORTS
11.1 2022-014-VP. 20425 Hampton Street. Release Secondary Suite Covenant
Staff report dated September 26, 2023, recommending the release of a previous "No
Suite Covenant" be signed Corporate Officer.
R/2023-CM-229
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Release of the "No Suite Covenant"
No. CA9983916 and Priority Agreement No. CA9983917 respecting property located at
20425 Hampton Street
12. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
13. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
One member of the public addressed Council.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Mayor and Council provided an update of community events in which they had participated.
15. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS-Nil
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16. ADJOURNMENT -8:03 pm
Certified Correct:
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