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CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on
February 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC for the purpose of
transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor D. Ruimy
Councillor K. Carreras
Councillor 0. Dozie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor S. Schiller
Councillor J. Tan
Councillor A Yousef
ABSENT
Appointed Staff
S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Mushata, Corporate Officer, Director of Legislative Services
Other staff as required
M. Adams, Director of Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety
K. Anastasiadis, Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs
M. Best, Interim Director of Planning
C. Bevacqua, Clerk 3
C. Cowles, Manager of Bylaw & Community Safety
A Grochowich, Manager of Community Planning
M. Halpin, Manager of Transportation
J. Khaira, Manager of Engineering Design & Construction
J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist
Z. Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Development, Communications, and
Community Engagement
C. Nolan, Deputy Director of Finance
W. Oleschak, Director of Engineering Operations
D. Olivieri, Manager of Corporate Planning and Consultation
R. Ollenberger, Manager of Development Engineering
V. Richmond, Director of Parks & Facilities
L. Talanchuk, Manager of Procurement
T. Westover, Director, 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 Carreras and Councillor Yousef attended the meeting virtually.
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:05 pm
1.1 Territory Acknowledgement
The Mayor provided the land acknowledgement.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Approval of the Agenda
R/2024-O1-020
Moved and seconded
That the agenda for the February 27, 2024 Regular Council meeting be approved
as circulated.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes
R/2024-CM-02 7
Moved and seconded
That the following minutes be adopted as circulated:
• Special Council (to Close) -January 16, 2024
• Special Council (to Close) -January 23, 2024
• Regular Council -January 30, 2024
• Special Council (to Close) -February 1, 2024
• Special Council -February 6, 2024
• Special Council (to Close) -February 6, 2024
• Special Council -February 13, 2024
• Special Council (to Close) -February 20, 2024
5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -NIL
6. DELEGATIONS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
R/2024-CM-022
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
CARRIED
THAT the items contained in the February 27, 2024, Regular Council Consent Agenda
be received into the record.
CARRIED
7.1 Board of Variance Appointment
The following committee appointment was released from the Closed Council Meeting
held on February 20, 2024:
Jared Bissky, Member at Large, be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year
term (March 5, 2024 -March 5, 2027)
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7.2 Heritage Awards
The following information was released from the Closed Council Meeting held on
February 6, 2024:
That the residence at 11395 205 Street be awarded the Heritage Site Award;
That Emil Barrow be awarded the History Hero Award;
That the Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society be awarded the Sheila Nickols Award;
That the CEED Centre Society be awarded the Stewardship of a Community Cultural
Asset Award.
7.3 Committee and Taskforce Minutes
Advisory Design Panel
• November 29, 2023
Community Heritage Commission
• November 9, 2023
Economic Development Advisory Committee
• November 30, 2023
Environmental Advisory Committee
• June 14, 2023
• November 8, 2023
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
• November 16, 2023
Public Art Steering Committee
• November 2, 2023
• January 11, 2024
Social Policy Advisory Committee
• April 5, 2023
• December 11, 2023
Transportation Advisory Committee
• November 29, 2023
Mayor's Taskforce on Climate Action
• January 8, 2024
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil
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9. BYLAWS
NOTE: Items 9.3 to 9.6 are from the Public Hearing of February 20, 2024.
9.1 2018-448-RZ.01, 12061 Laity Street Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and
Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Amending Bylaw No. 7981-2023
Extend the completion date in the Heritage Revitalization Agreement for the
conservation of the Gillespie Residence on the subject site.
R/2024-CM-023
Moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption
Agreement Amending Bylaw No. 7981-2023 be adopted.
CARRIED
9.2 Maple Ridge Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 7976-2023, Maple Ridge Council Code of
Conduct Repeal Bylaw No. 7986-2024, Elected Officials Oath of Office Bylaw No. 7975-
2023, Maple Ridge Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 7974-2023
To incorporate an Integrity Commission function within the Code of Conduct, adoption
of a bylaw that incorporates adherence to the Code of Conduct in the oath or solemn
affirmation of office, and amendments to the Remuneration Bylaw to reduce a
member's remuneration based upon the Integrity Commission's finding of a breach of
the Code of Conduct.
R/2024-CM-024
Moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 7976-2023 be adopted.
R/2024-CM-025
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
With Councillor Yousef Opposed
Maple Ridge Council Code of Conduct Repeal Bylaw No. 7986-2024 be adopted.
R/2024-CM-026
Moved and seconded
That Elected Official Oath of Office Bylaw No. 7975-2023 be adopted.
R/2024-CM-027
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
CARRIED
That Maple Ridge Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 7330-2017, Amendment
Bylaw No. 7974-2023 be adopted.
CARRIED
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9.3 2021-389-RZ, 11619, 11631 and 11639 Adair Street, RS-1 to RT-2
The application is to rezone the subject property to permit the future construction of
three triplexes on three separate lots.
R/2024-CM-028
Moved and seconded
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7793-2021 be given third reading.
CARRIED
9.4 2019-051-RZ.11405 236 Street, RS-3 to RM-1
The application is to rezone the subject property to permit the future construction of 18
townhouse units on the developable portion of the site.
R/2024-CM-029
Moved and seconded
THAT Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.7535-2019 be
given third reading; and
THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7536-2019 be given third reading.
9.5 2021-280-RZ, 22306 122 Avenue, RS-1 to RT-2
To permit the future construction of a fourplex.
R/2024-CM-030
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7773-2021 be given third reading.
CARRIED
9.6 2023-350-RZ, 24070 128 Avenue and 24195 Fern Crescent, RS-3 to CD-5-23
The application is to rezone the subject property to facilitate the development of
47 townhouse dwelling units.
R/2024-CM-03 7
Moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7980-2023 be
given third reading and;
That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7979-2023 be given third reading.
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DEFEATED
With Mayor Ruimy, Councillors Carreras, Dozie, Schiller and Tan opposed
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 2023-056-AL, 26060 124 Avenue
Application to subdivide Land within the Agricultural Land Reserve at the subject
property.
R/2024-CM-032
Moved and seconded
That Application 2023-056-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission
based on the considerations outlined in the staff report titled "Application to
Subdivide within the Agricultural Land Reserve, 26060 124 Avenue", dated
February 20, 2024.
CARRIED
10.2 2023-373-RZ, Units 102, 104, 106, and 116 -22633 Selkirk Avenue
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7982-2024 be given first and second reading, and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2024-CM-033
Moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7982-2024 be given first and second reading, and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
10.3 2021-556-RZ, 22020 119 Avenue, RS -1 to RT-2
To permit the future construction of a triplex
R/2024-CM-034
Moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7830-2022 be given second reading;
CARRIED
2. That a Public Hearing for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7830-2022 be waived in
accordance with the Local Government Act Section 464(2), as Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 7830-2022 is consistent with the Official Community Plan; and
further
3. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii. Road dedication on the lane, as required;
iii. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
v. Removal of existing buildings;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed
development;
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vii. In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure Statement, a
disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer
advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks
on the subject property(ies). If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is
required to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site;
and
viii. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $7,400 per unit (first unit
is exempt), 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.
CARRIED
10.4 2017-031-DVP /DP, 21333 River Road, Development Permit & Development Variance
Permit
To permit the construction of four (4) residential units, designed in the form of
courtyard housing.
R/2024-CM-035
Moved and seconded
1. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-031-DVP
respecting property located at 21333 River Road.
2. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-031-DP
respecting property located at 21333 River Road.
10.5 PL23-106: Award of Contract Maple Ridge Park New Playground Construction
CARRIED
To award the Maple Ridge Park playground construction contract to Canadian
Landscape & Civil Services Ltd.
R/2024-C/11-036
Moved and seconded
That Contract PL23-106: Maple Ridge Park New Playground Construction be
awarded to Canadian Landscape & Civil Services Ltd. in the amount of $2,337,500
plus taxes, and a contingency of $200,000 be authorized;
That the project budget be increased by $636,600, made up of $535,635 from
Park Development Cost Charges and $100,965 from Capital Works Reserve, and
included in the next Financial Plan Bylaw amendment; and further,
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract
CARRIED
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11 . STAFF REPORTS
77. 7 2019-055-RZ, 11795 and 11839 267 Street, RS-3 to RS-2
To permit a future subdivision of approximately fifteen single family lots.
R/2024-CM-037
Moved and seconded
1. That, in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act, opportunity
for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7834-2022 on the municipal
website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further
consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the
bylaw;
2. That second and third reading of Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7834-2022 be rescinded;
3. That second and third reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7539-2019 be
rescinded;
4. That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7834-2022, be given
second reading as amended and forwarded to Public Hearing;
5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7539-2019, be given second reading as
amended and forwarded to Public Hearing;
6. That Council authorize the applicant to proceed with municipal approved
streamside servicing & restoration related works in and around the
watercourse(s) in advance of final reading of Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7539-
2019 and in advance of issuance of a Watercourse Protection Development
Permit. These works must be in compliance with Provincial environmental
agency requirements, their review process & all potential approval
requirements. This is in addition to all approved municipal watercourse
protection development permit conditions and drawings following third
reading. Should Council authorization be granted, it is subject to the following
conditions to the acceptance of the Director of Planning:
i. Approval of final servicing design drawings by City staff;
ii. Approval of final dedicated areas, as confirmed by a survey sealed a BC
Land Surveyor for conservation purposes & approved restrictive
covenants for the Protection of Environmental Setback Areas (ESA);
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iii. Written confirmation, designation and supervision of the Qualified
Environmental Professional (QEP) for the duration of streamside works
acknowledging that the QEP has the authority to stop any work(s) that,
in the opinion of the QEP, have the potential to negatively impact the
health and functionality of ESA areas;
iv. Receipt of a letter of confirmation from the applicable senior
environmental agencies that they are satisfied with the proposed works
including the approved servicing plans;
v. Receipt of a letter of confirmation from the applicant assuming all risk
associated with the related streamside works;
vi. Receipt of Watercourse Protection Development Permit securities for
enhancement and restoration works; and
vii. Commencement of accepted enhancement and restoration works within
30 days of Environmental Setback Areas disturbance.
7. 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 and upgrading to the Rural Local Road standard, on 118
Avenue and 267 Street, as required;
iii. Road dedication and cash-in-lieu of constructing the future road going
north-south along the west side of Proposed Fee-Simple Lot 4 (future
266A Street);
iv. Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways; and a
letter confirming removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
v. Consolidation of the properties;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which
addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the proposed
development;
vii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protection of an
Agricultural Landscape Buffer adjacent to Agricultural Land Reserve
lands to the west;
viii. Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan for a municipal storm
sewer;
ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Protection;
x. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
xi. Registration with Fraser Health for septic disposal, and registration of a
Restrictive Covenant for the protection of the septic field areas;
xii. Registration with the Ministry of Environment Water Protection and
Sustainability Branch for water wells;
xiii. A Professional Engineer's certification that adequate water quantity for
domestic and fire protection purposes can be provided;
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11.2
xiv. 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, then a Stage 1 Site Investigation
Report is required to ensure that the subject properties are not
contaminated sites; and
xv. That a voluntary contribution be provided, in keeping with the Council
Policy 6.31 with regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
Delegation of Procurement Authority Bylaw No. 7987-20241
New Delegation of Procurement Authority Bylaw to align with Council's priority to
deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet
the needs of the community now and into the future.
R/2024-CM-038
Moved and seconded
1. That Maple Ridge Delegation of Procurement Authority Bylaw No. 7987-2024
be given first, second and third reading; and
2. That the amended Procurement Policy No. 5.45 be approved by Council in
conjunction with the adoption of Maple Ridge Delegation of Procurement
Authority Bylaw No. 7987-2024.
CARRIED
11.3 Grant Application -2024 Local Government Development Approvals Program
That staff submit the "2024 Maple Ridge Development Approvals Process and
Documentation Enhancement Project" requesting $150,000 to the UBCM Local
Government Development Approvals Program and provide overall grant management, if
the application is successful.
R/2024-CM-039
Moved and seconded
That staff submit the "2024 Maple Ridge Development Approvals Process and
Documentation Enhancement Project" requesting $150,000 to the UBCM Local
Government Development Approvals Program and provide overall grant
management, if the application is successful.
CARRIED
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11.4 Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) 2024 Policy Resolutions
Consider resolutions for submission to the 2024 LMLGA convention.
R/2024-CM-040
Moved and seconded
That Council endorse the following resolution for submission to the LMLGA
convention "BETTER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT"
R/2024-CM-04 7
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
That Council endorse the following resolution for submission to the LMLGA
convention "COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE"
R/2024-CM-042
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
That Council endorse the following resolution for submission to the LMLGA
convention "CONSULTATION AND REVIEW OF RECENT BC 2023 FALL HOUSING
LEGISLATION"
R/2024-CM-043
Moved and seconded
CARRIED
That Council endorse the following resolution for submission to the LMLGA
convention "INCENTIVIZING NON-MARKET HOUSING"
11.5 Growing Community Reserve Fund Bylaw
CARRIED
With Councillor Yousef opposed
To establish a reserve fund to maintain the Growing Community Grant.
R/2024-CM-044
Moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7985-2024 be given first, second and third readings.
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11 .6 Latecomer Agreement LC181/23
Provides the City's assessment of cost allocation of the subdivision servicing works to
the benefitting lands.
R/2024-CM-045
Moved and seconded
That the cost to provide the extended road, water, sanitary and storm sewer
services at 12874 and 12933 Mill Street is, in whole or in part, excessive to the City
and that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the owners of the land
being subdivided; and
That Latecomer Charges be imposed for extended services on the parcels and in
the amounts as set out in Schedule A; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC
181/23 with the subdivider of the lands at 12874 and 12933 Mill Street.
CARRIED
11.7 Latecomer Agreement LC 183/24
Provides the City's assessment of cost allocation of the subdivision servicing works to
the benefitting lands.
R/2024-CM-046
Moved and seconded
That the cost to provide the extended sanitary sewer works at 24145 and 24185
110 Avenue is, in whole or in part, excessive to the City and that the cost to
provide these services shall be paid by the owners of the land being subdivided;
and
That Latecomer Charges be imposed for extended services on the parcels and in
the amounts as set out in Schedule A; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC
183/24 with the subdivider of the lands at 24145 110 Avenue.
CARRIED
12. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT~ NIL
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13. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
Janet Dmitrieff, Maple Ridge -Thanked Council for making Council Chambers a welcoming
environment and asked if Council would entertain the thought of having a citizens advisory
committee for the OCP (Official Community Plan).
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 -8:32 pm
Certified Correct:
~ata, Corporate Officer
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