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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
April 2, 2001
12:30 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor A. Hogarth
Councillor C. Gordon
Councillor J. Harris
Councillor L. King
Councillor K. Morse
Councillor C. Speirs
Regrets
Councillor F. Isaac
Appointed Staff
M. Murray, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk
P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
K. Grout, Acting Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary
Councillor Harris advised that Council was consenting to waive the normal process and
permit an unscheduled delegation to appear at the meeting.
l . DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Adrian Keenan, RE/MAX ridge-meadows realty, Albion Flats Review
Mr. Keenan addressed Council on behalf of a client seeking to develop property
in the Albion Flats area. He detailed the history of the process ofreviewing the
Albion Area and commented on the length of time that it is taking. He noted that
the Land Reserve Commission has not requested a review of the area. As he was
unable to complete his presentation in the allotted time, he will be returning to the
next Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss the specific application.
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda:
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902 RZ/26/95-23084 & 23100 Lougheed Hwy., Closing of File
Staff report dated March 20, 2001 recommending that all by-law readings be
rescinded and the file closed.
RECOMMENDATION
That second and third reading granted on April 23, 1996 and first reading
granted on March 12, 1996 to Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 5377-
1996 be rescinded.
903 RZ/26/94 -12283 224 Street, Closing of File
Staff report dated March 20, 2001 recommending that all by-law readings be
rescinded and the file closed.
RECOMMENDATION
That second and third reading granted October 31, 1994 and first reading
granted August 24, 1994 to Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 5132-
1994 be rescinded.
904 DP/24/01 -22586 129 Avenue, Temporary Residential Dwelling
Staff report dated March 21, 2001 recommending the approval of the subject
application for a permit to site a temporary residential dwelling within 50 metres
of the South Alouette River.
The Manager, Development & Environmental Services advised that the Health
Unit have been involved in discussions regarding the septic field. If a relative
does not reside in the dwelling for a period of 30 days, the dwelling is to be
removed. She indicated that the District's solicitor has advised that the applicant
would be covered by insurance and the District would have no liability if there
were flood damage to the dwelling. This would be covered by the applicant's
msurance.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/24/01 respecting
property located at 22586-129 Avenue, subject to the conditions outlined in
the staff report dated March 21, 2001.
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ACTION REQUIRED
Before the Council meeting of April 10, 2001, the liability exposure of the
District is to be confirmed and information obtained on the necessity of a
covenant protecting the District against any potential liability.
905 DVP/01/01 -12062 Laity Street, Relaxation of lot width requirement and
radius of cul-de-sac
Staff report dated March 15, 2001 recommending that qualifying property owners
be notified that the application will be considered on April 24, 2001 and that
approval be given.
The Manager, Development and Environmental Services outlined the
configuration of the property and noted that there is no longer a lane proposed to
connect McIntyre Court to Laity Street.
RECOMMENDATION
906
That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners
that approval of DVP/01/01 respecting property located at 12062 Laity Street
will be considered by Council at the April 24, 2001 meeting.
Building Permit BPM 012/99 -22450 121 Avenue, Development Cost Charge
Payback
Staff report dated March 1, 2001 recommending the developer be compensated
with an amount equal to the cost of the DCC highway works ($7,755).
RECOMMENDATION
That with construction of roadworks fronting 22450 121 Avenue having been
completed, the building developer be compensated in the amount of
$7,755.00 from the Highway Account of the Development Cost Charge
Reserve Fund; and further
That Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure By-
law No. 5956-2001 be read a first and second time and that the rules of order
be waived and Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund
Expenditure By-law No. 5956-2001 be read a third time.
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907 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 77/01; SD 18/98
Staff report dated March 9, 2001 recommending that Latecomer Charges be
imposed on the benefiting lands.
RECOMMENDATION
That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in SD 18/98 at 240
Street and 109 A venue, be it resolved:
1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services are, in whole or in
part, excessive to the municipality and that the cost to provide these
services shall be paid by the owners of the land being subdivided, and
2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended services
on the parcels and in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated
March 9, 2001, and
3. That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal a
"Latecomer Agreement" with the subdivider of the said lands.
908 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Use of Municipal Streets
Staff report dated March 22, 2001 recommending that the Heart & Stroke
Foundation be authorized to use municipal streets on Monday, April 23, 2001 for
their 4th Annual Big Bike Fund Raising Event.
RECOMMENDATION
That Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon (the organizer) be
authorized to use Municipal Streets on Monday, April 23, 2001 for their 4th
Annual BIG BIKE Fundraising event, provided the conditions outlined in
Schedule "A" attached to the staff report dated March 22, 2001 are met.
909 Louis' Leather Shop Crime Stoppers Fund Raising Event, Use of Municipal
Streets
Staff report dated March 27, 2001 recommending that Louis' Leather Shop be
authorized to use municipal streets on Sunday, April 22, 2001 for their 1st Crime
Stopper Fundraising Event.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Louis' Leather Shop (the organizer) be authorized to use Municipal
Streets on Sunday, April 22, 2001 for the 1st Crime Stopper Fundraising
Event provided the conditions outlined in Schedule "A" attached to the staff
report dated March 27, 2001 are met.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
931 Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated March 9, 2001 providing information on revisions to assessed
values.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report entitled "Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll" dated
March 9, 2001 for Supplementary Roll 10/00 be received for information.
932 Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated March 9, 2001 providing information on revisions to assessed
values.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report entitled ''Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll" dated
March 9, 2001 for Supplementary Roll 9/00 be received for information.
933 Inspection of Municipal Works
Staff report dated March 20, 2001 recommending levels of inspection.
RECOMMENDATION
Wherein the adoption of the 2001 Provisional Budget as the Annual Budget
in principle provides for a level of inspection that is affordable, be it resolved
that:
For Operational Services activities:
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A. The Municipality be divided into twelve zones and that on a monthly
cycle, the following items in each zone be inspected by motor vehicle and
appropriate records of the inspection results be kept:
1. intersection visibility
2. road surface conditions
3. road shoulders
4. potentially dangerous trees along boulevards and roadways
5. regulatory and warning sign conditions
6. regulatory and warning sign visibility
7. sidewalks
8. guardrails
9. valve boxes
10. ditches
11. manholes, and
B. That a thorough walking inspection be undertaken once every four
months of:
1. core area sidewalks
2. school walkways; and
C. That an annual inspection be undertaken of:
1. road crossing culverts
2. bridges
3. wharves; and
For Community Services department activities:
1. that potentially dangerous trees within greenbelt areas are to be inspected
on a complaint basis only; and
2. that playgrounds and equipment be inspected on a monthly basis.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCE
981 Joint Union Council, Financial Audit and Review ofTransLink
Facsimile dated March 14, 2001 from Jim Houlahan, Chair, requesting that a
resolution be adopted to request the Auditor General do a full and complete
financial audit and review of TransLink.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the letter dated March 14, 2001 from Jim Houlahan, Chair, Joint Union
Council be received for information.
982 New Westminster and District Labour Council, Day of Mourning
Letter dated March 15, 2001 from Carolyn Chalifoux, Secretary-Treasurer,
requesting the observation of April 28 as the official "Day of Mourning for
Workers Killed and Injured on the Job".
RECOMMENDATION
983
That, in keeping with the Proclamation Policy dated June 13, 1995, April 28 not
be proclaimed "Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job"; and
further
That Council observe a one-minute silence during the April 24, 2001 Council
Meeting to remember those workers killed and injured on the job.
MedicAlert, Proclamation of May as MedicAlert Month
Facsimile dated March 21, 2001 from Heather Lee, Manager, Communications
requesting participation in Medic Alert month.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Proclamation Policy dated June 13, 1995 be forwarded to Heather
Lee, Manager, Communications, MedicAlert.
984 Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Society
Letter dated March 9, 2001 from Garth Cairns, President, inviting the
appointment of Affiliate representatives to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor King and the Director of Licenses, Permits & By-laws be
appointed Affiliate members of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Maple
Ridge & Pitt Meadows Society.
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985 Greater Vancouver Regional District, Comments on Draft Discussion Paper
on Ports Competitiveness
Letter dated March 12, 2001 from George Puil, Chair, Board of Directors,
requesting the endorsement of the GVRD' s comments on the Discussion Paper.
RECOMMENDATION
That the comments of the Greater Vancouver Regional District on the Draft
Discussion Paper on Ports Competitiveness be endorsed; and further
That the endorsement be forwarded to Charles Kang, Deputy Minister of
Employment and Investment with a copy to the Greater Vancouver Regional
District.
986 Maple Ridge Historical Society, Storey Park
Letter dated March 9, 2001 from Bernice Gehring, President, requesting that the
park at the south end of the underpass at 224 Street be officially named St:..rey
Park
RECOMMENDATION
That the letter dated March 9, 2001 from Bernice Gehring, President~ Maple
Ridge Historical Society be referred to the Parks & Leisure Services
Commission for comment.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT -1:05 p.m.
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