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COUNCIL WORKSHOP A GENDA
July 19, 2004
9:00 a.m.
Blaney Room, f' Floor, Municipal Hall
The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at this
meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to Council
for debate and vote or refer the item back to stafffor more information or
clarflcation.
REMINDERS
July 19
Audit & Finance Committee
Committee of the Whole
Closed Council
July 20
Public Hearing
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
1:00p.m.
Following Workshop
7:00p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE A GENDA
MINUTES - July 5, 2004
PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 SD/105/02, 23700 Block of Dewdney Trunk Road - Local Area Service for
Landscape Maintenance
Staff report dated July 5, 2004 recommending that Maple Cavalier/2371h Park
landscape maintenance Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6209-2004, Bylaw No. 6252-
2004 and bylaw No. 6253-2004 to establish a local area service and authorize
landscape maintenance, direct preparation of a parcel tax roll and impose a parcel tax
be given three readings.
Council Workshop
July 19, 2004
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4.2 Discussion of ALR Application Process
Advise that the August 22, 2000 ALR exclusion policy is placed in the Policy
Manual (Policy No. 6.25 attached)
Review of the staff report dated July 15, 2004 (report to be circulated separately)
regarding the March 23, 2004 resolution and ALC Act regarding exclusion
applications, including:
• Discussion of the March 23, 2004 resolution (copy of minutes attached)
• Discussion of the format for recommendations regarding Agricultural Land
Commission exclusion applications
• Discussion and clarification of the phrase "with comments"
4.3 Discussion of Pending ALR Applications
Direction to staff on the format of recommendations for current and pending ALR
exclusion applications including AL/065/04 and AL/060/04 on the July 19, 2004
Committee of the Whole Agenda.
4.4 2003 Annual Report
Staff report dated July 19, 2004 recommending that the 2003 Annual Report
(previously circulated) be considered and accepted.
4.5 Fraser Valley Regional Library 2005 Budget
Verbal update by the General Manager of Community Development, Parks and
Recreation
5 CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is seeking
direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include:
Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be taken.
Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter.
Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion.
Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent.
Council Workshop
July 19, 2004
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5.1 International Union of Operating Engineers
Letter dated June 23, 2004 regarding Regulation 14.34, Crane Operator Certification.
BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
MA TTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
ADJOURNMENT
C7iecked by
Date:
Council Workshop
July 19, 2004
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Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting
A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being
considered relates to one or more of the following:
personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position
as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award
or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity;
labour relations or employee negotiations;
the security of property of the municipality;
the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that
disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the
conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment;
litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing
affecting the municipality, other than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a
delegate of council
the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose;
information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be
prohibited from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act;
negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a
municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the
council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they
were held in public;
(I) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives,
measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report
under section 98 [annual municipal report]
a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting;
the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection
of subsection (2)
CORPORATION OF THE
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TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: July 05, 2004
and Members of Council FILE NO: SD/105/02
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council
SUBJECT: 23700 Block of Dewdney Trunk Road - Local Area Service for
Landscape Maintenance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council has already considered this Specified Area Bylaw for Landscape Maintenance Bylaw
6161-2003 (copy attached). Since then changes to the Local Government Act have occurred
and the governing legislation is now contained within the Community Charter. Our solicitors
have reviewed Part 7 Division 5 of the Community Charter and advised that in order to
proceed with the maintenance charge it will be necessary to provide three new bylaws
The following three bylaws are therefore presented directly to Council for consideration using
the legislation provided in the Community Charter and will:
establish a local area service and authorize the landscape maintenance, Bylaw 6209-2004;
direct preparation of a parcel tax roll, By law 6252-2004; and
impose a parcel tax, Bylaw 625 3-2004.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Bylaw No. 6209-2004; Bylaw No. 6252-2004; and Bylaw No. 6253-2004 be read a first
and second time and that the rules of order be waived and Bylaws No. 6209-2004, 6252-
2004 & 6253-2004 be read a third time.
BACKGROUND:
Background Context:
Applicant:
Owner:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Existing:
Surrounding Uses:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Cavalier Homes Ltd.
Cavalier Homes Ltd
Lot 1-21, Section 21, Township 12, Plan BCP9713, NWD
R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District)
Residential
Residential
Residential
Agricultural
Existing Use of Property: Residential
Access: 237 Street
History:
The subject site is located on the northwest corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 237 Street. In
support of the intensive residential use and as a condition of zoning an area approximately 20
metres wide by 32 metres deep was dedicated as Park. This has been identified as an amenity for
the neighbourhood residents and is situated in the approximate centre of the development
providing a visual break and a pedestrian access through the area. It will contain a walkway,
park benches, mail kiosk, and some limited landscaping and a grassed area. This Park was not
identified in the Parks Master Plan nor in the Official Community Plan and the funding for its
on-going maintenance is not in existing budgets. In order to maintain the park once it had been
developed, Council directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaws, which would assess each of
the property owners in this subdivision with an annual fee for the maintenance of the park.
The first part of that process was presented in August 2003 when Council considered bylaw
6161-2003, which established the bylaw. Since then changes to the Local Government Act and
the introduction of the Community Charter, changed the process under which these bylaws may
proceed.
Specified Area Charge Bylaw:
Under the Community Charter, there are three steps in the process to establish a local area
service bylaw. These are:
a bylaw that establishes a local area service and authorizes the landscape maintenance, Bylaw
6209-2004;
a bylaw to direct preparation of a parcel tax roll, Bylaw 6252-2004; and
a bylaw to impose a parcel tax, Bylaw 6253-2004.
A petition from the owner of the land has been received to proceed with these bylaws under the
provision of Section 212 of the Community Charter.
Discussion:
The park is an amenity for the development and the neighbourhood, which is above the standard
normally provided. The maintenance levels for this amenity is beyond the standard level
budgeted for by the District. It is believed that the additional costs of maintaining this amenity
should be the responsibility of the future land owners that will benefit from it.
It is, therefore, recommended that rather than subsidizing these costs from the general tax rate, a
specified annual charge be levied on the users and beneficiaries of the service. The future
residents of the Cavalier/237 Street development are identified as the beneficiaries.
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The benefiting properties would included all of the lots created by the subdivision plan BCP97 13
for the subject site, which totals 21. The charges will be shown on the tax notice as an annual
charge on a per unit basis. A Park plan has been presented and reviewed by the Manager of
Parks and Open Space. The following cost estimate is based on the maintenance level of Class 2
and will apply for the yearly maintenance of this park facility as follows:
Bench Life Cycle 10 years @ 3 x $100.00 $300.00 per year
Litter Control (routine maintenance) $300.00 per year
Grass cutting biweekly @ $60.00 per cut X 8 months $960.00 per year
Total $1,560.00
The total assessment against each lot will be $ 1,560.00/21 = $74.28 per year per lot.
CONCLUSION:
The developer wishes to provide an amenity for the residents in this development that is beyond
what has been budgeted for in general revenue. It is recommended that Bylaw No. 6209-2004,
Bylaw No. 6252-2004; and Bylaw No. 6253-2004, be read a first and second time and that the
rules of order be waived and Bylaw No. 6209-2004, 6252-2004, and 6253-2004 be read a third
time.
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Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
Bylaw No. 6209 - 2004
Maple Ridge Cavalier/237 t1' Park Landscape Maintenance Local Area Service
Bylaw
A Bylaw to establish a local service area and to authorize landscape maintenance and
replacement work as a local area service within that local service area.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 7—Division 5 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003 c.
26, Council may, by bylaw, provide a service coming within the powers of the
municipality for the special benefit of a local area of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS, Council considers it to be appropriate to create a local area service
within the municipality for the purpose of providing landscape maintenance for the
particular benefit of local area;
AND WHEREAS, a petition was presented to the District of Maple Ridge pursuant to
Section 212 of the Community Charter and the corporate officer has certified that petition
as valid;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting
assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The contents of Schedules A and B attached hereto are hereby declared to be an
integral part of this Bylaw.
2. The Municipal Council hereby:
establishes a Local Service Area consisting of the land known as Lot 1 - 21,
Section 21, Township 12, Plan BCP9713, New Westminster District, and
outlined in buld on Sthedule"A", -
authorizes a Local Area Service in the Local Service Area consisting of the-
service described in Schedule "B",
• c) —identifieSthat-all-the costs-of the provisiohtheLocal Arêä Ser'ice are to be
recovered by way of a parcel tax imposed as a local service tax.
3. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Cavalier/237t Park Landscape
Maintenance Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6209 - 2004".
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Bylaw No. 6209 - 2004
4. This bylaw shall take effect as of the date of adoption hereof.
Read a first time this day of , 2004
Read a second time this day of , 2004
Read a third time this day of , 2004
Reconsidered and adopted this day of ,2004
MAYOR CLERK
Attachments: Schedules "A" and "B".
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SILVER BYLAW No. 6209-2004
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
Schedule "B" to Bylaw 6209-2004.
1. Landscaped areas shall be classified as follows:
Class 1
Medians, boulevards, "gateway" areas, special floral displays and gardens with
automatic irrigation systems are Class I areas.
Class 2
Boulevard areas on collector and arterial streets, municipal land or park area which is
spatially separated from private property by a fence, retaining wall or other barrier;
backs lope areas of moderate grade (less than 4:1 slope) occupying zones which are a
minimum of 2-5 metres back of walk on back of curb, areas of moderate slope (4:1
max.) adjoining erosion protection zones or backslope areas at bridges, municipal
roads, lanes near large slopes or escarpments; are Class 2 areas. In the case of this
bylaw, that area is shown as figure L-1 and forms part of this Schedule.
Class 3
Unimproved, unlandscaped areas and steep landscaped areas (greater than 4:1) are
Class 3 areas.
2. Construction Standards
All Class 1 to 3 landscaping shall comply with the British Columbia Landscape Standard in
terms of:
• Site Preparation
• Grading
• Drainage
• Growing Median (topsoil)
• Seeding and Sodding Procedures
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• Mulching
• . Establishment Maintenance
• Plant Size
3. Maintenance Standards
a) Class 1 - Level of Service
Mowing & Trimming
Mowing shall be performed using a sharp reel or rotary type mower. Trimming shall be
performed using a nylon line type power trimmer.
Grassed areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly between April 15 toOctober 15.
Mowing shall not be carried out when conditions are such that the operation of mowing
equipment may damage the grass.
Weed, Insect and Disease Control
Grassed areas shall be inspected each time they are mowed and the principles of Integrated
Pest Management shall be applied to determine how to best deal with any insect or pest
control required, and shall be performed when necessary in accordance with the Pesticides
Act. Persons performing the spraying shall hold the appropriate licences.
Cultivation
All shrub beds shall be cultivated by hand and all existing weeds removed five (5) times
per annum.
Tree Support and Pruning
Stakes, guy wires and ties shall be inspected every six (6) months and repaired or replaced
as necessary, to ensure proper adjustment. Stakes and guy wires shall be removed when the
tree has established support roots and can withstand windy conditions without support.
Trees shall be inspected once a year for pruning requirements and pruned as required in
accordance with a continuous rotation program of pruning.
Repairs
Regrading, top dressing, reseeding or resodding shall be carried out when necessary to
restore damaged or failing grassed areas.
New sod shall match the grass varieties in the surrounding areas.
Dead trees shall be replaced at a time of year that will maximize the survival rate of newly
planted trees. Mulch shall be topped up to a settle depth not exceeding 100mm. Litter shall
- be. removed from-mulch.
b) Class 2- Level of Service
Mowing & Trimming
Grassed areas shall be mowed and trimmed bi-weekly.
Weed, Insect and Disease Control
Grassed areas shall be inspected each time they are moved for weeds, insects, pests and
diseases and shall be treated in accordance with the principles of Integrated Pest
Management when necessary.
Tree Pruning
Trees shall be inspected once a year for pruning requirements and pruned as required in
accordance with a continuous rotation program of pruning.
Repairs
Regarding, top dressing, reseeding or resodding shall be carried out when necessary to
restore damaged or failing grass areas.
Dead trees shall be replaced with trees of identical species at a time of year that will
maximize the survival rate of newly planted trees.
c) Class 3 - Level of Service
Mowing
Where grass areas occur within Class 3 areas, the roadside edge grass shall be maintained,
where possible, by cutting with a flail mower twice per annum.
Insect and Disease Control
The principles of Integrated Pest Management shall be applied if disease, weed or insect
control are required, and shall be performed in accordance with the Pesticides Act. Persons
performing the spraying shall hold appropriate licences.
Repairs
Dead trees shall be removed.
Washouts on trails and lawn shall be repaired as required.
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BY-LAW NO. 6252- 2004
A Bylaw to impose a parcel tax for the funding of a local area service.
WHEREAS, Council has the authority to impose a parcel tax to provide funding for a
service;
AND WHEREAS Council has, by Bylaw 6209 —2004, established a local service area;
AND WHEREAS Council has, by Bylaw 6209 - 2004, authorized a local area service;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Part 7 Division 4, Council of the District of Maple
Ridge in an open meeting assembled, ENACTS THE FOLLOWING:
A parcel tax is to be imposed for the purpose of financing the service of landscape
maintenance authorized by Bylaw 6209-2004.
The parcel tax is to be imposed on an annual basis beginning in 2004, and
continuing every year after.
The parcel tax is to be based on the parcel tax roll prepared pursuant to Bylaw
6252-2004.
The parcel tax is to be imposed on the basis of a single amount for each parcel
named in the parcel tax roll.
The amount to be charged per parcel is $74.28 per year.
The annual charge is to be adjusted annually to reflect any increase in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Vancouver, BC for the immediately preceding
year, commencing with 2002 as provided by Statistics Canada.
READ a first time the dayof 5 A.D.200.
READ a second time the day of A.D. 200.
READ a third time the day of A.D. 200.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of
A.D. 200.
MAYOR CLERK
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BY-LAW NO. 6253-2004
A Bylaw to direct the preparation of a parcel tax roll to be used for the purposes of
imposing a parcel tax.
WHEREAS, Council has the authority to direct the preparation of a parcel tax
roll;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Part 7— Division 4 of the Community Charter
S.B.C. 2003, c 26, Council of the District of Maple Ridge in an open meeting assembled,
ENACTS THE FOLLOWING:
District staff is to prepare a parcel tax roll for the purposes of imposing aarcel
tax to finance the local area service created by Maple Ridge Cavalier/237 t Park
Landscape Maintenance Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6209 - 2004.
The parcel tax to be imposed using the parcel tax roll is to be imposed as a single
amount for each parcel within the local service area created by Maple Ridge
Cavalier/237t' Park Landscape Maintenance Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6209
—2004.
The parcel tax to be imposed using the parcel tax roll is for the purpose of
financing the local area service authorized by Maple Ridge Cavalier/237 th Park
Landscape Maintenance Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6209 - 2004.
READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200.
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 200.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 200.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of
A.D. 200.
MAYOR CLERK
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: August 08, 2003
and Members of Council FILE NO: SD/105102
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W
SUBJECT: Specified Area Bylaw for Landscape Maintenance
23700 Block Dewdney Trunk Road
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council has granted 31( Reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6112-2003 to rezone the
property subject of this report to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District). Through the zoning
process, Council directed that the maintenance of this park be provided for through a Landscape and
Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw. This report is to present that Bylaw for Council
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Maple Ridge Landscape And Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw No. 6161 -
2003 be read a first and second time and that the rules of order bc waived and Bylaw No. 6161 -
2003 be read a third time.
BACKGROUND:
Background Context:
Applicant: Cavalier Homes Ltd.
Owner: BC Transportation Financing Authority
Legal Description: Lot 3, Section 21, Township 12, Plan LMP9544, NWD
OCP:
Existing: Transportation
Proposed: Compact Housing (40 upnh)
Zoning:
Existing: M-2 (General Industrial)
Proposed: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Residential
South: Residential
East: Residential
West: Agricultural
Existing Use of Property: vacant
Proposed Use of Property: residential
Access: 237 Street
a) Project Description:
The entire site is approximately 0.9 hectares in size and is located on the northwest corner of Dewdney
Trunk Road and 237 Street. The development will create 21 single family lots which will be accessed
from a rear lane. In support of the proposed intensive residential use and as a condition of zoning an area
approximately 20 metres wide by 32 metres deep will be dedicated as Park. This has been identified as an
amenity for the neighbourhood residents and is situated in the approximate centre of the development
providing a visual break and a pedestrian access through the area. It will contain a walkway, park
benches, mail kiosk, and some limited landscaping and a grassed area. This Park was not identified in the
Parks Master Plan nor in the Official Community Plan and the funding for its on going maintenance is not
in place. In order to maintain the park once it has been developed it is necessary to have a charge in
place, which will assess each of the property owners in this subdivision with an annual fee for the
maintenance of the park.
b) Specified Area Charge Bylaw:
There are three steps in the process that will charge the landowner with the maintenance costs for the
Park. This includes a bylaw that charges the land, a Petition to the owners of the land, and a bylaw that
authorizes the charge to be assessed. These steps and are set out as follows:
To establish the charges to be assigned to a specified area based on a per unit cost for the enhanced
maintenance requirement (the bylaw subject to this reporQ.
A petition from the property owners within the area specified in the Landscape and Parks
Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw (the 21 lots subject to the subdivision of the property
under SD/105/02). In order for this to succeed 2/3 of the owners have to agree to the charges
specified in the above noted bylaw.
To establish a bylaw that authorizes the District to provide the maintenance of the Park as established
in the Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw. This would be present to
Council if step 2 is successful.
Discussion:
The developer will provide an amenity for the neighbourhood, which is beyond that normally provided
for by development. The maintenance levels for this amenity is beyond the standard level budgeted for
by the District. Staff believe that the additional costs of maintaining this amenity should be the
responsibility of the future land owners that will benefit from it.
It is, therefore, recommended that rather than subsidizing these costs from the general tax rate, a specified
annual charge (Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charge) be levied on the users and
beneficiaries of the service. The future residents of the Calvalier/237 Street development are identified as
the beneficiaries.
The most appropriate method to develop consistent standards for this maintenance would be to include
them into a Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw and develop a classification
system based on "Standards of Construction "and on "Maintenance Levels of Service". The "Standards
of Construction" will provide a benchmark and the "Maintenance Level of Service" gives a consistent
approach to planning, budgeting and executing maintenance works. The benefiting properties would
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included all of the lots created by the subdivision Plan for the subject site, which totals 21. The charges
will be shown on the tax notice as an annual charge on a per unit basis. A Park plan has been presented
and reviewed by the Manager of Parks and Open Space. The following cost estimate is based on the
maintenance level of Class 2 and will apply for the yearly maintenance of this park facility as follows:
Bench Life Cycle 10 years @ 3 x $100.00 $300.00 per year
Litter Control (routine maintenance) $300.00 per year
Grass cutting biweekly @ $60.00 per cut X 8 months $960.00 per year
Total $1,560.00
The total assessment against each lot will be $1,560.00 / 21 = $74.28 pr year per lot.
CONCLUSION:
The developer wishes to provide an amenity for the residents in this development that is beyond what has
been budgeted for in general revenue. It is recommended that Maple Ridge Landscape and Parks
Maintenance Specified Area Charge Bylaw No. 6161 - 2003 be read a first and second time and that the
rules of order be waived and Bylaw No. 6161-2003 be read a third time.
Prepared by: Gay McMillan
Planning Technician
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Approved by: \Kifn Grou4 P. Ag.
Adtine Dirctor of
Approved by: Frank Quinn, P.Eng., PMP
GM: Public Works & Development Services
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6161 - 2003
Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specified Area Charges Bylaw
A Bylaw to establish a specified area, to authorize undertaking of landscape maintenance
and replacement work and to levy an annual parcel charge for such work within the
specified area.
WHEREAS Council, pursuant to the Local Government Act, may, by bylaw, undertake any
service coming within the powers of the municipality for the special benefit of a specified area of
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS, Council, pursuant to Part 19 of the Local Government Act may, by bylaw,
undertake any service coming within the powers of the Municipality for the special benefit of a
specified area of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable and expedient to define a specified area with the
municipality, for the purpose of providing landscape maintenance more specifically described in
Schedule "A" of this bylaw;
AND WHEREAS, Council shall not undertake any class of specified area service unless it has,
established by bylaw, the annual charge to be specially charged against parcels within the
specified area.
AND WHEREAS, it is desirable that the subject specified area provide for the payment of all
costs of such service provided for the benefit of the specified areas;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled,
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
The contents of Schedules "A," "B," and "C" attached hereto are hereby declared to be
made an integral part of this Bylaw
The Municipal Council is hereby authorized:
(a) to establish a Specified Area and that such shall be comprised of land known as:
Lot 3, Section 21, Township 12, Plan LMP9544, New Westminster District
and outlined boldly in Schedule "C" which is attached hereto and forms part of this
bylaw.
(b) to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out, certain services noted in Class 2
and described in Schedule "B."
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Landscape and Parks Specified
Area Charges bylaw No. 6161 - 2003.
This bylaw shall take effect as of the date of adoption hereof.
READ a first time this day of ,2003
READ a second time this 'day of , 2003
READ a third time this day of , 2003
RECONSIDERED and adopted time this day of 7 2003
MAYOR CLERK
Attachments: Schedules "A," "B," and "C"
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
LANDSCAPE AND PARKS MAINTENANCE
SPECIFIED AREA BYLAW NO. 6161 - 2003
Schedule "A"
• Class of Work:
The establishment, maintenance, and replacement of landscaped areas and park
equipment to the classification levels depicted in Schedule "B" in the area indicated
and by bold outline on Schedule "C." In the case of this project, the maintenance
standard is Class 2
• The Annual Charge is based on a per lot basis of seventy four dollars and twenty-
eight cents ($74.28) per year.
• The Annual Charge 'il be adjusted annually to reflect any increase in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Vancouver, B.C., for the immediately preceding
year, commencing with 2002 as provided by Statistics Canada.
• The aggregates of all charges imposed under this bylaw are deemed to be the
owner's portion of the cost of the work performed.
• The charges established under this Bylaw shall be specifically charged against the
parcels benefiting from or abutting the work, payable by a per lot basis levied year
by year.
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
MAPLE RIDGE CAVALIERJ237TH PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SPECIFIED AREA BY-LAW NO. 6161 - 2003
Schedule "B"
1. Landscaped areas shall be classified as follows:
Class 1
Medians, boulevards, "gateway" areas, special floral displays and
gardens with automatic imgation systems are Class 1 areas.
Class 2
Boulevard areas on collector and arterial streets, municipal land or park
area which is spatially separated from private property by a fence,
retaining wall or other barrier; backsiope areas of moderate grade (less
than 4:1 slope) occupying zones which are a minimum of 2-5 metres
back of walk on back of curb, areas of moderate slope (4:1 max.)
adjoining erosion protection zones or backsiope areas at bridges,
municipal roads, lanes near large slopes or escarpments; are Class 2
areas. In the case of this bylaw, that area is shown as figure L-1 and
forms part of this Schedule.
Class 3
Unimproved, unlandscaped areas and steep landscaped areas (greater
than 4:1) are Class 3 areas.
2. Construction Standards
All Class 1 to 3 landscaping shall comply with the British Columbia Landscape
Standard in terms of:
• Site Preparation
• Grading
• Drainage
• Growing Median(topsoi1):
• Seeding and Sodding Procedures
• Planting Procedures
• Mulching
• Establishment Maintenance
Plant Size
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3. Maintenance Standards
a) Class 1 - Level of Service
MowinR & Trimming
Mowing shall be performed using a sharp reel or rotary type mower.
Trinmiing shall be performed using a nylon line type power trimmer.
Grassed areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly between April 15 to
October 15.
Mowing shall not be carried out when conditions are such that the
operation of mowing equipment may damage the grass.
Weed, Insect and Disease Control
Grassed areas shall be inspected each time they are mowed and the
principles of Integrated Pest Management shall be applied to determine
how to best deal with any insect or pest control required, and shall be
performed when necessary in accordance with the Pesticides Act.
Persons performing the spraying shall hold the appropriate licences.
Cultivation
A11 shrub beds shall be cultivated by. . hand and all existing weeds.
remved five (5) times per annum.
Tree Support and Pruning
Stakes, guy wires and ties shall be inspected every six (6) months and
repaired or replaced as necessary, to ensure proper adjustment. Stakes
and guy wires shall be removed when the tree has established support
roots and can withstand windy conditions without support.
Trees shall be inspected once a year for pruning requirements and pruned
as required in accordance with a continuous rotation program of pruning.
Repairs
Regrading, top dressing, reseeding or resodding shall be carried out when
necessary to restore damaged or failing grassed areas.
New sod shall match the grass varieties in the surrounding areas.
Dead trees shall be replaced at a time of year that will maximize the
survival rate of newly planted trees. Mulch shall be topped up to a settle
depth not exceeding 100mm. Litter shall be removed from mulch.
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b) Class 2 - Level of Service
Mowing & Trimming
Grassed areas shall be mowed and trimmed bi-weekly.
Weed, Insect and Disease Control
Grassed areas shall be inspected each time they are moved for weeds,
insects, pests and diseases and shall be treated in accordance with the
principles of Integrated Pest Management when necessary.
Tree Pruning
Trees shall be inspected once a year for pruning requirements and pruned
as required in accordance with a continuous rotation program of pruning.
Repairs
Regarding, top dressing, reseeding or resodding shall be carried out when
necessary to restore damaged or failing grass areas.
Dead trees shall be replaced with trees of identical species at a time of
year that will maximize the survival rate of newly planted trees.
c) Class 3 - Level of Service
Mowing
Where grass areas occur within Class 3 areas, the roadside edge grass
shall be maintained, where possible, by cutting with a flail mower twice
per annum.
Insect and Disease Control
The principles of Integrated Pest Management shall be applied if disease,
weed or insect control are required, and shall be performed in accordance
with the Pesticides Act. Persons performing the spraying shall hold
appropriate licences.
Repairs
Dead trees shall be removed.
Washouts on trails and lawn shall be repaired as required.
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But POLICY STATEMENT
MAPLE FJDU District of MaDle Ridie
Policy No : 6.25
Title: Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve
Supersedes: NEW
Authority: Council Effective Date:
Approval: Au2ust 22, 2000 August 23, 2000
Policy Statement:
Exclusion of lands from the ALR are under the authority of the Land Reserve Commission.
Applications for exclusion from the ALR are made to the Municipality and, based on the merit of
the proposal, may be forwarded to the Land Reserve Commission for a decision.
Purpose:
This policy provides the framework with the LRC and guidance to the public, on how
applications for exclusion of land from the ALR are to be handled.
Definitions:
None
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Council Minutes
March 23, 2004
Page 16 of22
913 Processing of Applications for Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve
during the Official Community Plan Review
Staff report dated March 11, 2004 recommending that all applications be referred
to the Agricultural Land Commission and that all applicants and the Commission
are provided with a clear understanding of the current Official Community Plan
policy and servicing constraints on the property.
R/04-121 MOVED by Councillor Dueck
ALR Exclusion SECONDED by Councillor Daykin
Applications
That the current procedure of referring all applications to the
Agricultural Land Commission be continued and that all
applicants and the Commission are provided with a clear
understanding of the current Official Community Plan policy
and servicing constraints on the property.
The Director of Planning advised that the process to submit applications to
Council would not change as a result of this recommendation. Staff would
continue to submit reports to Council and Council can choose to send the
applications to the Agricultural Land Commission with or without comment.
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Councillor Speirs, Councillor Gordon OPPOSED
3000-011"6
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CORPORATION OF THE
MAPLE RIDGE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: July 15, 2004
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: ALR Exclusion Applications
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Further to a request from Council at the Closed Council meeting of July 5, 2004, this report is to inform
Council of a legal opinion, clarify legislation of the Agricultural Land Commission, suggest a format for
recommendations that accompany reports on subsequent ALR exclusion applications, and provide
additional information on public information meetings.
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is submitted for information and direction from Council.
DISCUSSION:
Background Context:
On March 23, 2004, Council adopted the following resolution:
That the current procedure of referring all applications to the Agricultural Land
Commission be continued and that all applicants and the Commission be provided with a
clear understanding of the current Official Community Plan policy and servicing
constraints on the property.
Legal advice has been sought from Lidstone, Young, Anderson on this resolution and our lawyers have
advised that Council should rescind this resolution (letter attached). This will clarify that the existing
policy will be in effect. The existing policy adopted in 2000 states:
"Exclusion of lands from the ALR is under the authority of the Land Reserve commission.
Applications for exclusion from the ALR are made to the Municipality and, based on the
merit of the proposal, may be forwarded to the Land Reserve Commission for a decision."
Council may wish to consider the legal opinion and other items discussed in this report.
Agricultural Land Commission Act
The Agriculture Land Commission Act outlines local government's input in a number of sections. Section
30 (4) states:
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(4) An application under this section may not proceed unless authorized by a resolution of the
local government if, on the date the application is made, the application
applies to land that is zoned by bylaw to permit agricultural or farm use, or
requires, in order to proceed, an amendment to an official settlement plan, an official
community plan, an official development plan or a zoning bylaw.
Section 34 refines this requirement further as follows:
(4) A local government that receives an application under subsection (3) must:
review the application, and
subject to subsection (5), forward to the commission the application together with
the local government's comments and recommendations concerning the application.
Subsection 5 indicates that this section does not apply if "authorization, required by section 25 (3) or 30
(4) is refused."
These sections clarify the local government's role in the exclusion application process required by the
Agricultural Land Commission in that Council has the opportunity to authorize applications to go forward
with or without comments and recommendations or to not authorize to go forward at all. These
legislative requirements were discussed verbally at the March 23, 2004 Council meeting as the minutes
state and were discussed in the report that Council reviewed on that same date. The resolution may not
have adequately reflected those discussions which has created some confusion about the process. Council
may wish to clarify the process and follow the policy adopted by Council in 2000. Council's actions will
therefore be clear.
Format for Recommendations
Additionally and in support of the legal advice, Council may prefer to have all their options, as discussed
above, clearly articulated in each report and accompanied by a staff recommendation. The reports would
articulate that Council can choose from the options available to them and remove any public confusion
that may surround the decision making process. Those options could be:
• Authorize the application to go forward with no comment;
• Authorize the application to go forward with a recommendation to exclude;
• Authorize the application to go forward with a recommendation to not exclude; or
• Do not authorize the application to go forward.
It is important to remember that all applications are forwarded with the staff reports; information required
by the legislation and any additional information provided by the applicant.
Public Information Meetings
At the July 5, 2004 meeting, information was also requested regarding whether or not there were any
issues with respect to precedence for future ALR exclusion applications by holding a public information
meeting on the seven applications reviewed atthe July 13, 2004 Council meeting.
The Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation, Section 20 states:
If it considers it necessary or advisable, a local government may hold a public information
meeting with respect to an application under Section 30 of the Act.
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This section is clear that the decision to hold a Public Information Meeting rests with local government
and is applicable to each individual application. Holding of a Public Information Meeting on one
application would not require local government to hold a meeting on any or all subsequent applications.
The decision would be the choice of the Council and would rest on whether "it considers it necessary or
advisable."
CONCLUSIONS:
This report has been prepared in response to a request from Council and to present a legal opinion on
current processing of ALR exclusion applications. Council direction is sought on the matters discussed
herein.
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General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
Concurrence:Aief. (Jim) Rule
Administrative Officer
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Ririv TO: VAN('C)I lVl OPFIC'H
July IS, 2004
Ms. Jane PicIctnng
Director of )9anning
District ofMapIe Ridge
1195 Haney Place
Maple Ridge. BC V2X 6A9
Dear Ms. Pickering:
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PLAN NING AAT ME NT
Re ALA Applications for Fxclusion
Our Filc No. 00039-0442
This Nvill confli-m our verbal advice of July 13. 2004. in respect of the above-referenced matter.
Council should rescind the latest general resolutiun (March 2004) purporting to describe
"how" Council will deal with all ALR applications for exclusion. This will leave the
preceding resolution in effect, which provides only that Council will consider each
application on it merits and deal with them by cithet refusing them or sending them
forwaid to the ALR with or without recommendation or conuiient as the case may be.
2. In respect of Couxcil's consideration of Al R. applications put before it, Council should
certainly have a staff report piuLèssional[y putting forward all information and dicusing
issues that beir on the decision. Normally staff would also be expected to provide their
rommendatjons, Most Councils find this useful.
If you have any questions or concerns in respect of the above please do not hesitate to contact
the undelsigned.
Yoursverytn&ly,
RE Yin w
Jul l. 2004 1iJ7 MfWW
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CORPORATION OF THE
MAPLE RiDGE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: July 19, 2004
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2003 Annual Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 2003 Annual Report is submitted for your approval.
The Annual Report is a recent requirement under the Community Charter. The intention of this document
is to report to the public on overall municipal performance. It combines corporate and financial
information along with Council's future objectives. Over the past many years we have provided Council
and the public with a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which, for all intents and purposes, is
similar to the Annual Report. Except for the addition of the 2005 Council Goals/Objectives and a more
extensive analysis of the 2003 financial results and future projections, there is little difference from past
reports or information that Council has already received and approved in a 2004 public forum.
The following reports have been received at a public meeting by Council and made available to the public
upon request:
. 2003 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2003 Citizens' Report
• Resolution passed adopting the 2005 Council Goals/Objectives
RECOMMENDATION:
That the 2003 Annual Report be considered and accepted.
DISCUSSION:
Background Context:
Citizen/Customer Implications:
In addition to complying with all legal and financial requirements, the Annual Report informs the
public of the financial condition and financial performance for the year 2003, provides corporate
information on services and achievements and sets out objectives of Council for 2005.
-Policy Implications:
Council is desirous of informing the public of its administration of the business and other affairs
of the municipality. The publication of the Annual Report is a document that summarizes these
events and reports to the public the results and performance in a meaningful way and therefore,
meets Council's policy objective.
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CONCLUSIONS:
Recent legislative changes to the Community Charter direct local governments to annually report on
municipal performance. We have presented a number of reports that relate to 2003 performance. Council
recently adopted a series of goals/objectives for 2005; these are published on page 4 and 5 of the Annual
Report. The Community Charter also requires Council to continue to set corporate goals and measure
performance going forward.
In 2004 we have published a number of reports that on a separate basis meet the criteria for the Annual
Report.
This report will go forward for consideration- of the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA) Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. This award is recognition
of our commitment to quality financial reporting and compliance with all standards that are set by the
CICA PSAB and GFOA. Maple Ridge has earned this award on several previous occasions.
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Prepared by:
Director of Finance
Approved by: John Bastaja,
- Acting G C Services
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Concurrence: A.L. (Jin) Rule
I Chief Administrative Officer
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V Fraser Valley Regional Library
Administrative Centre: 34589 Delair Road, Abbotsford, B.C., Canada V2S 5Y1
Tel: 604-859-7141 Toll Free: 1-888-668-4141 Fax: 604-852-5701
Web site: http://www.fvrl.bc.ca L 0 92004
July 7, 2004 M4y0ft
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Mayor Kathy Morse and Council -.f2MT Other
District of Maple Ridge Action:
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9
Dear Mayor Morse and Council:
• Once again, Fraser Valley Regional Library is beginning the budget planning process and
is seeking your input in order to meet the District of Maple Ridge's needs for library
services in 2005.
This is the time when we need to know what your community would like to see happen at
your library, especially the services that are a direct charge to the District of Maple Ridge.
For example:
• the days of the week the library is open, including Sundays;
• the hours of operation1 including Sundays;
• additional equipment requirements (e.g., computers, self check-out/self check-in units);
• possible facility modifications or expansions.
Perhaps there are other aspects of library services that your community wishes to enhance
in 2005.
Also, please advise us if there are any budget constraints that we should be aware of as we
prepare the 2005 budget.
I would be happy to receive your input by email (mary.ocallaghan@fvrl.bc.ca ) or,at your
request, to meet with you in person to discuss these services. To optimize budget planning
for 2005, kindly direct your response to my attention by August 15, 2004.
I look forward to hearing from you as we work together to provide cost-effective yet
comprehensive library services for your community.
Sincerely, • ••
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Mary O'Callaghan, CMA
Operations Manager
JUN-23-2004 15:46 IUOE L115 MER SERVICES 604 291 8861 P.02/09
INTERNATIONAL UNION' OF OPERATiNG ENGINEERS
LOCAL UNION No. 115-115A-115B-115C • AFFIUATED WrFH AF.L-C.LO.-C.LC.
4335 LEDGER AVENUE, BURNABY. BRSM COWMBIA V5G 3T3
TELEPHONE (604) 291-8831 • FACSIMILE (604) 473-5235
Gary W. Kroeker Busbeaa Manager Drad MacKenzie Prealdene
June 23, 2004
Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 6A9
Attention: Ernie Daykin, Councillor
VIA FAX: 604-467-7329
Dear Sir:
Re: Mandatory Crane Operator Certification Letter of Support
Further to our conversation last week regarding the issue of mandatory crane operator certification.
I am writing to request a letter of support similar to others we have received. Please adopt a
resolution to inform the WCB in support of the ItJOE that crane equipment operation should be
performed only by certified operators to reduce the risk of accidents in the community.
I have included an outline of the issue which was mailed to British Columbia mayors and
councillors on March 29, 2004. In addition I enclose a sample letter of support and examples of
letters we have received.
Please present this as a motion to Council.
If you have any questions or - need additional information, please contact me directly at
604-473-5210.
Yours truly,
""L~~ t ~
Frank Carr
Member Representative
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FC'sdaopciulS
DISTHICT OFFiCES
55 When SUaet 513 Ahbau Sueet 407 Black Street 765 TraflqUule Road
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102.105 Ninth Ave. South
JUN-23-2884 15:46 IUOE L115 MER SERVICES
604 291 8861 P.03/09
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
LOCAL UNION No. 115-115A-115--115C • AFFJUATED wmi A.F.L-C.LO.-C.LC.
4333 LEDGER AVENUE, BURNABY, BRITiSH COLUMBIA V5G 3T3
TELEPHONE (604) 291-8831 • FACSIMILE (604) 473-5235
Gaiy W. Kmaker Business Manager Brad Mackwgte PresIdent
March 29, 2004
To Mayors and Councillors in BC
URENT MAilER REQUIRING RESPONSE BY APRIL 16Th, 2004
Dear Sir/Madame
The International Union of Operating Engineers wants you to be aware of an important
amendment which will affect public safety and workers in your community. The
Workers' Compensation Board is currently going through a review process which in
effect will take away the requirement for mandatory training and certification for all
crane operators in BC.
The first point to note is your constituents would be very surprised to learn this issue is
heading towards becoming largely non-regulated. That is for the tower cranes which
pick up 7 ton concrete buckets over public streets often in high traffic locations along
with a host of other materials. Also for mobile cranes lifting 20,000 lb concrete slabs for
tilt ups and perForming a variety of heavy lifts daily throughout your community.
This story has recently been seen on BCTV News Hour and our oral submission, along
with the appeal from several construction clients, providers, owners and operators of
tower cranes to maintain this regulation, has been made to the WCB.
We are not confidnf at this stage that this will be enough. As the final written
submissions are due on April 16. 2004, this is a timely and urgent matter. Prior to the
submission deadline, we are asking for your support in informing WCB that the crane
equipment performing work in your area should be performed only by certified
operators to reduce the risk for accidents in your community.
When crane accidents do happen they are devastating. The training and skill of a
certified operator is the first line of defense for ensuring safe practices. Increasing
construction activity and a growing skills shortage compound the problem and will
increase the chances fo risk to public and worker safety. A construction contractor
working in an unregulated environment under the pressures of deadlines will not
necessarily make decisions in your community's interests.
DISTRICT OFFICES
35 Wkari Street 513 A}bau Stroat 407 Black SleeL 785 TranquIts Aod 102 • lOS NInth Ave.. Soflb
Nanairno. B.C. VOR 2X3 Prince George, B.C.V2M 55 WhitDlwrsa, V.T. Y1A 2N2 KaIToopB, B.C. V28 3.13 Crapbrock, B.C. VIC 2M1
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JUN-23-2004 15:46 IUOE L115 MBR sgRuICEs 604 291 8861 P.04/09
To Mayors & Councillors in BC
March 29, 2004
Fage2of3
We have attached a copy of our oral presentation to the WCB for your review and ask
that you send a letter of support on this matter to the WCB on this issue. The WCB
contact information and the format for a letter of support on this issue are included.
The Workers' Compensation Board's current review of this matter defies common sense
and is indefensible. It is contrary to most jurisdictions in Canada and the global push
towards mandatory certification of operators for public and worker safety. Obviously, it
would make more sense to maintain this as a provincially regulated matter: however, if
the WCB does not maintain the existing regulations requiring certifications for crane
operators we will be asking for time to speak to this matter through your City Council
Meetings. If unsuccessful, we will be asking for your support to require mandatory crane.
certifications within your jurisdiction to protect the interests of those living and working in
your community.
Thank you for taking the time to review this matter. If you require any additional -
information please contact me directly.
Yours truly
Brian Cochrane
Assistant Business Manager
pc: Council of BC Municipalities
JUN-23-2004 15:47 JUDE L1i5 MER SERLJICES 604 291 8861 P.05/09
To Mayors & Councillors in BC
March 29, 2004
Page 3 of 3
Sample Letter of Support
VIA Email: reppuerv@wcb.bc.ca
VIA Fax: 604-232-7756 or toil free in BC 1-866-366-7756
VIA Mciii: see below
Policy and Regulation Development Bureau
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
P0 Box 5350, Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC
V6B 51.5
Attention: Review Panel
Re; Regulation 14.34 Crane Operator Certification
I have been informed that the Board is undergoing a review of regulation 14.34 which
removes the reference to mandatory certifications for crane operators.
We have an expectation within our community that the operators of crane equipment
are trained and certified. If only makes sense that training and certification will reduce
risk and consequently maintain and improve safety within our communities.
This matter should be dealt with on a pro-active basis and not after a serious accident
occurs.
We support the current regulation 14.34 and enforcing the requirements currentlyunder
the Act to ensure safe work practices within our community.'
JUN-23-2004 15:47 IUOE L115 MER SER'JICES
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OFfICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF VANCOUVER
453 WEST 12TH AVENUE
VANCOUVEp. O.C.
V5Y 1V4
TEl.EPHON: 04-873-7671
FAX: 604173-765$
LARRY W. CAMPBELL
MAY
ApriL 13, 2004
Policy and Regulation Development Bureau
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
P0 Box 5350 Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5L5
Via fax: 604-232-7756
Attention: Review Panel
Re: ReguLation 11.34 Crane Operator Certification
I have only recently become aware of the WCB's intention to review regulation 14.34 with a
view to eliminating mandatory certification for crane operators. As Mayor and former Chief
Coroner for the Province, I am appalled that such an idea could receive any consideration
whatsoever. The safety of crane operators, their fellow workers and citizens nearby must be
the paramount consideration in any regulation. Certification is the best safeguard we have
against the alt-too-frequent crane accidents that have marred the industry's record In recent
months.
Recent media repoçts have underlined the critical shortage of skit(ed workers in the
construction trades'This problem cannot be solved by towering standards! Indeed, tighter
regulation to ensure that alt construction workers are property trained may be the only
assurance available that projects are completed safely and to an acceptable quality standard.
I regret that I did not Learn of this issue in time to put the matter before Council, I am,
however, circulating this Letter to the CounciUors for tWeir]nformation.
I support the current regulation 14.34 and full enforcement of the existing requirements
under the Act to ensure community safety.
Yours truly,
C-r-"
Larry %'Carnpbett.
MAYOR
684 291 8861 P.86/09
54 873 785 P.02
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2004 April 29
Our File: 01-0410-20/010/2004-1
Doe #: 26491 8.v I
Policy and Regulation Development Bureau
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
P0 Box 5350, Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 5L.5
Attention: Review Panel
RE; TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF CRANE OPERATORS
Having been informed that the Workers' Compensation Board is undergoing a review of
regulation 14.34 which removes the reference to mandatory certifications for crane
operators, please be advised that the City of Coquitlam Council does not support these
changes. Furthermore, at the April 19, 2004 Regular Meeting Council adopted a
resolution to inform, the Workers' Compensation Board, in support of the International
Union of Operating Engineers, that crane equipment operation should be performed only
by certited operators to reduce the risk of accidents in the community.
Should you have any questions about this resolution or require any further information
please contact me at (604)927-3013.
Yours truly.
/irdia Santarossa
City Clerk
3000 GUILDFOR.D WAY, COQUITLAM, BC Y3B 7N2 • PHONE: 604-927-3000. FAX; 604-927-3015
www.coqulr.Iarn.ca
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2004 ADriLOS
MOVED_BY COUNCILLOR VQLKQWi
SECONDEDBY_COUNCILLOR REDMAN:
"THAT Council write a letter in support of the position of the International Union of
Operating Engineers requesting the Workers' Compensation Board retain the
requirements for mandatory training for crane operations."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Arising from consideration of Correspondence Item 3(5) from Peace and Justice
Committee, City of Vancouver, Counclilor Jordan was granted leave by Council to
introduce the following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOIR JORDAN:
SECONDED BY COUtICILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT this item of correspondence be REFERRED to the Executive Committee of
Council."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. REPORTS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO:
SECOED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW
'THAT Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.'
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A) His Worship, Mayor D.R. Corrigan
Re: Freedom of the Municipality -
bouglas Drummond -
His Worship. Mayor D.R. Corrigan submitted a report conferring the honour of
Freeman of the Municipality upon former Couricillor and Mayor Douglas Patrick
Drurnmond and that the presentation be made at the City Appreciaticin Dinner.
His Worship. Mayor D.R. Corrigan recommended:
1. THAT this report be received for information purposes.
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April 13 2004
Policy and Regulation Development Bureau
Workers' Compcnaation Board of British Columbia
P0 Box 5350, Station Terminal
Vancouver. BC
V6B SLS
Attention: Review Panel
Re: Regu'ation 14.34 Crane Operator Certification
I was very surprised to hear that the Board is ievicwing regulation 14.34, which removes the reference to
mandatory certificatiotis for crane operators.
Eveready has always been very safety conscious and we feel that crane operators should be trained and
certified in order to maintain a safe work environment.
We are in favor of the current regulation 14.34 and the enlbrccmcnt of present requirements under the
Act
Sincerely,
an rackhouse
Regional General Manager
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P0 &x 56623, Lcaghsed Pvu OJ7ce, DarMby, BC VI) 702
Pho,ie: 604786-0766 Fax: 6174-464-2536