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Home My WebLink About2001-02-19 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfCorporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2001 12:30 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor A. Hogarth Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor L. King Councillor K. Morse Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff R. Robertson, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk F. Quinn, Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services K. Grout, Acting Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required M. Rossi, Planner K. Nichols, Planner 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Parks & Leisure Services Update Kelly Swift, Recreation Coordinator -East, reviewed the highlights of the 4th Quarter of Parks & Leisure Services noting that the biggest accomplishment was the implementation of the new systems for Membership, POS, Registration and Facility Booking. Note: Councillor Gordon excused herself from the meeting as she works in the industry under discussion in item 1.2 1.2 Marianna Fiddler, Liquor Licensing Retailer's Association, Capacity Regulations Brenda Lock spoke on behalf of local neighbourhood pubs and the B.C. Liquor Licensing Retailer's Association. She reviewed the new seating capacity regulations and advised that local pubs have made application for increased seating as permitted. The application requires Municipal approval and Ms. Lock Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 2 of8 asked that Council look upon their application favourably. The Municipal Clerk advised that the application would be appearing before Committee of the Whole on March 19, 2001. ACTION REQUIRED A staff report is to be prepared for the March 19, 2001 meeting. Note: Councillor Gordon returned to the meeting. 1.3 Mayor Don MacLean, District of Pitt Meadows, TransLink 2001 Budget update Mayor MacLean introduced Larry Ward, Vice President, Planning and Service Contracts, who provided a slide presentation of the history and development of TransLink and the issues surrounding the budget for the next several years. The presentation detailed the options for reducing capital expenditures and increasing revenues to enable TransLink to balance its budget. Mayor MacLean responded to questions on the role of the Provincial Government in TransLink and on the logistics of representing three different communities on the Board. ACTION REQUIRED The slide presentation is to be copied and distributed to Council. Comparative figures of TransLink's operational costs with other parts of Canada are to be provided by Mayor MacLean and distributed to Council. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 902 RZ/51/94 -11312 -206 Street Staff report dated January 26, 2001 recommending that the three readings granted this application be rescinded as the applicant has not applied for an extension. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 3 of8 RECOMMENDATION That first reading granted November 28, 1994 and second and third reading granted December 19, 1994 to Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 5198-1994 be rescinded. 903 SD/4/00 -Northeast Corner 240th Street and McClure Drive, Maple Crest Staff report dated January 24, 2001 recommending that staff be authorized to prepare the "Specific Area Charges By-law" and the "Authorization By-law" for maintenance of enhanced landscaping on public property. The Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services advised that previously it fell to the municipality to maintain enhanced landscaping in subdivisions at the expense of all taxpayers. The District would like to have those costs covered by the taxpayers who receive the primary benefit of those enhancements. The Planner detailed the specific enhancements proposed for this subdivision. The Acting Director of Planning confirmed that a specified area charge will be assessed to the appropriate properties. The Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services clarified that the trails in the subdivision will be for public use. RECOMMENDATION That staff be authorized to prepare the "Specific Area Charges By-law" and the "Authorization By-law" for the Genstar lands known as Maple Crest (for property located at the northeast corner of 240 Street and McClure Drive) as described in the staff report dated January 24, 2001. 904 RZ/23/96 -13819-232 Street, One Year Extension Staff report dated January 24, 2001 recommending that the subject application be granted a one-year extension and Blaney Bog Park dedication be required. RECOMMENDATION This item was postponed to the March 5, 2001 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 4 of8 ACTION REQUIRED Review the request to speak to this item (by Mr. Doug Hammond, acting as legal counsel for Utzig Holdings Ltd.) to confirm that this presentation is not considered further representation after Public Hearing. 905 DVP/70/00-23915 115A Avenue Staff report dated February 5, 2001 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that the subject application will be considered at the March 13, 2001 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that approval of DVP/70/00 respecting property located at 23915 115A Avenue will be considered by Council at the March 13, 2001 meeting. 906 DVP/04/01-23451 Larch Avenue and 13360 235 Street Staff report dated January 19, 2001 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that the subject application will be considered at the March 13, 2001 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that approval of DVP/04/01 respecting property located at 23451 Larch Avenue and 13360 235 Street will be considered by Council at the March 13, 2001 meeting. 907 Albion Flats Update and Next Steps Staff report dated February 14, 2001 recommending that applicants and developers be advised that development applications in the Albion Flats area cannot be supported. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 5 of8 The Planner provided Council with an update on the status of the Albion Flats Land Use Concept Plan, an overview of the outstanding issues and options for development applications for this area. On question the Chief Administrative Officer advised that the process to complete the Plan would likely take 12-18 months. Three agents, representing property owners in the area, spoke of their frustration with the length of time it is taking to complete this study, particularly those who are dealing with property not in the ALR or on the flood plains. The Chief Administrative Officer noted that the Albion Area is not designated a growth area under the current Official Community Plan and to complete this project earlier would require that other projects be dropped. The Acting Director of Planning indicated that storm water management would be an issue for any development application in the Albion area. RECOMMENDATION That applicants and property owners be advised that development applications in the Albion Flats area cannot be supported given the absence of a Council adopted Albion Flats Land Use Concept Plan and the outstanding issues, detailed in the staff report dated February 14, 2001, to be resolved. Councillor Isaac, Councillor Morse OPPOSED. ACTION REQUIRED A timetable for the "Next Steps" detailed in the staff report dated February 14, 2001 is to be provided to Council. 908 Access to Albion Industrial Area Staff report dated February 13, 2001 recommending that funding be pursued for an alternative westerly access from the Albion Industrial Park. The Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services described on an overhead the proposed location of the new access. On question he advised that this location was chosen over the existing intersection at 105th Avenue as the grading of the railroad tracks at that point would require an overpass costing $3-4 million. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 6 of8 RECOMMENDATION That the District of Maple Ridge pursue funding from other agencies, including the Provincial and Federal Governments, TransLink and ICBC, to share in the cost of providing a mutually beneficial alternative westerly access from the Albion Industrial park. 909 Status Report on the River Road Rehabilitation Project Staff report dated February 13, 2001 submitted for information. On question the Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services confirmed that the equipment being used for this project is being stored on Municipal rights-of-way but where private property must be used, owners are notified. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "Status report on the River Road Rehabilitation Project" dated February 13, 2001 be received for information. Note: The meeting recessed at 2:55 p.m. and reconvened at 3:10 p.m. 910 Silver Valley Neighbourhood Planning Study Process Update Staff report dated February 14, 2001 submitted for information The Planner detailed the process being followed by the consultant, Civitas Urban Design and Planning, to complete the draft report. The report is expected to be completed by late February or early March, 2001 and presented at a Council Meeting. It is anticipated that it will take a further 8 months to complete the necessary amendments to the OCP and Zoning By-laws. Keith Denham, 12790 239 Street, submitted three questions to Council related to the process of the Silver Valley Study. It was suggested to Mr. Denham that he appear as a delegation when the draft report is presented. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 7 of8 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "Silver Valley Neighbourhood Planning Study" dated February 14, 2001 be received for information. 911 Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5948-2001 Staff report dated February 6, 2001 recommending that the subject by-law be given three readings. RECOMMENDATION That Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5948-2001 be read a first and second time and that the rules of order be waived and Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5948-2001 be read a third time. ) 912 4th Annual Vistas Run, Use of Municipal Streets, May 27, 2001 Staff report dated February 9, 2001 recommending that Ridge Meadows Hospice Society be authorized to use Municipal Streets on Sunday, May 27, 2001 for the 4th Annual Vistas Run. RECOMMENDATION That Ridge Meadows Hospice Society (the organizer) be authorized to use Municipal streets for their 4th Annual Vistas Run on Sunday, May 27, 2001 provided the conditions outlined in Schedule "A" attached to the staff report dated February 9, 2001 are met. 913 Community Services Council, Use of Municipal Streets and Sidewalks, May 11, 2001 Staff report dated February 5, 2001 recommending that the Community Services Council be authorized to use sidewalks and streets on Friday, May 11, 2001 for the 5th Annual "Walk a Mile for Mental Health". Committee of the Whole Minutes February 19, 2001 Page 8 of8 RECOMMENDATION That the Community Services Council (the organizer) be authorized to use the required sidewalks and streets on Friday, May 11, 2001 for their 5th Annual "Walk a Mile for Mental Health" provided the conditions outlined in Schedule "A" attached to the staff report dated February 5, 2001 are met. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE Nil 6. OTHERBUSINESS Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT 3:30p.m. Presiding Member of the Committee