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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-06 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfNovember 6, 2000 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 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Appointed Staff R. W. Robertson, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk J. Rudolph, General Manager of Public Works and Development M. W. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required K. Swift, Recreation Coordinator -East K. Grout, Manager, Development and Environmental Services K. Nichols, Planner The meeting was chaired by Councillor Craig Speirs 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Parks & Leisure Services Division -Third Quarter Statistics The Recreation Coordinator presented the highlights of the Recreation Division Statistics. She pointed out that there was an error in Item 6. The total to date for Grants & Sponsorships should read $170,000. She also reviewed highlights of the Business Planning areas. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled Parks & Leisure Services Division -Third Quarter Statistics -2000 dated October 24, 2000 be received for information; and Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page2 that staff provide an explanation of why campground usage decreased in 2000 and of the methods used to evaluate the facility; and further that staff provide an update on the outstanding Action Items. The Acting Mayor noted that the Agenda would be revised to move items 932 and 908 before item 902. 1.2 Silvia Rutledge, 1127-272 Street Exotic Animal By-law Ms. Rutledge informed Council of her involvement in the keeping and sale of animals that would be deemed exotic and her thoughts on why animals such as hedgehogs, ferrets and sugar gliders, should be excluded from the by-law. 1.3 Eric Shenker, 12429-262 Street, Exotic Animal By-law (item added to agenda) Mr. Shenker played a video from the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and asked that Council watch the second video on the tape prior to making a decision on this by-law. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda. 932 Exotic Animal By-law Reference was made to a staff report dated November 2, 2000 recommending third reading be given to an amended by-law. The Municipal Clerk noted the changes that have been made to the by-law since it was last presented. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled Maple Ridge Exotic Animal By-law No. 5755-1999 dated November 2 be received; and that By-law No. 5755-1999 be deferred to the Committee of the Whole Meeting on December 4, 2000; and further that staff seek additional information on the list of animals contained in Schedule "A". Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page 3 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 908 ALR Exclusion Application ALR/37/99 -11565/67 248 St., 11578 246 Street, 24224, 24248, 24284, 24320, 24354, 24380, 24414, 24494, 24550116 Ave. (deferred from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 16, 2000) Agenda item moved. Reference was made to a staff report dated November 6, 2000 submitted for information. The Planner reviewed the history of the application and explained how, in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture & Food, the recommendation was reached. Randy McBryan, 24380-116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, commented on points 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and the conclusion of the summary of the discussion of the "Agrological Investigation" by CanAsia dated October 24, 2000. Margaret Getson, 24414 166th Avenue, Maple Ridge, advised that the Agrologist was preparing a response to the report. She pointed out that the applicants had complied with all requests of Council and asked that the application be forwarded on to the Land Reserve Commission (LRC) for a decision. RECOMMENDATION That ALR Exclusion Application ALR/37/99 -11565/67 248 St., 11578 246 Street, 24224, 24248, 24284, 24320, 24354, 24380, 24414, 24494, 24550 116 Ave. be placed on the agenda of the November 14, 2000 Regular Council Meeting for a decision. RECOMMENDATION That, with regard to applications that come forward for exclusion from the ALR, the matter of process, context and other variables that have arisen in applications ALR/37/99 and ALR/97/99 be the subject of a staff report in the near future. ( Councillor Harris was opposed.) 902 RZ/31/93 -22625 119 Ave., Beta Enterprises, Zoning from RS-I to C-3 ( deferred from Council Meeting of August 22, 2000 to allow applicant time to proceed with application -applicant has elected not to apply for an extension) Reference was made to a staff report dated October 12, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page4 RECOMMENDATION That with respect to Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law 4965-1993, that 2nd and 3rd reading granted September 27, 1993 and 1st reading granted August 23, 1993 be rescinded. 903 RZ/44/96-22631119 Ave., Beta Enterprises, Zoning from RS-1 to C-3 ( deferred from Council Meeting of August 22, 2000 to allow applicant time to proceed with application -applicant has elected not to apply for an extension) Reference was made to a staff report dated October 13, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That with respect to Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law 5521-1996, that 2nd and 3rd reading granted February 25, 1997 and 1st reading granted January 28, 1997 be rescinded. 904 Subdivision SD/52/99 -24103 & 24127 102 Avenue, Development Cost Charge Forgiveness, Reference was made to a staff report dated September 29, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That in view of the necessity to construct road, sewer and drainage works on 102 Avenue and 240 Street, the highway, sanitary sewer and storm sewer components of the Development Cost Charges payable by the developer be reduced by $172,322. 905 RZ/49/00-By-law No. 5931-2000, Minor Housekeeping Amendments Reference was made to a staff report dated October 25, 2000 recommending that Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 5931-2000 be given First Reading and that Council waive the requirement for this By-law to proceed to Public Hearing under Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act. On question, the Director of Planning clarified the purpose of the by-law indicating that the by-law covered only minor housekeeping items and did not affect any individual Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page 5 properties. To further clarify the points raised, she will provide a report with respect to site coverage constraints and building envelope costs. RECOMMENDATION That Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 5931-2000 be given First Reading and that Council waive the requirement for this By-law to proceed to Public Hearing under Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act. (Mayor Hogarth opposed) 906 Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Curbside Collection Route Expansion Reference was made to a staff report dated October 13, 2000 recommending that Council endorse the expansion of the blue box curbside recycling program and that Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending By-law No. 5932-2000 be granted three readings. The Director of Planning clarified that although the resolution specifies 769 homes, the by-law makes reference to the geographic area covered. The General Manager Public Works and Development recommended that the resolution be amended to delete the reference to the number of homes. RECOMMENDATION That Council endorse the expansion of the blue box curbside recycling program and that Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending By-law No. 5932-2000 be read a first and second time and the rules of order be waived and the Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending By-law No. 5932-2000 be read a third time. 907 Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5291-2000, to allow for enforcement of the new Watercourse Protection By-law using the municipal ticketing process Reference was made to a staff report dated October 16, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5291-2000 be read a first and second time and that the rules of order be waived and the Maple Ridge Ticket Information System Utilization Amending By-law No. 5291- 2000 be read a third time. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page 6 909 Tree Cutting Permit for Lot 45, DL 397, Gpl, Plan 9218 NWD -22100 Block Cliff Ave. Reference was made to a staff report dated October 23 , 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That, with respect to an application for a tree cutting permit for the property described as Lot 45, DL 397, Gp. 1, Plan 9218 NWD., a permit be issued. 910 RZ/37/92 -Potential Albion Urban Area Expansion Reference was made to a staff report dated November 2, 2000 recommending several options. The General Manager Public Works and Development reviewed the history of this application and outlined the proposed options. He advised the Committee that the applicant is looking for direction from Council in order to determine how best to proceed. RECOMMENDATION That the Albion Urban Area Expansion proposal be referred to the OCP review process. (Mayor Hogarth, Councillor Morse opposed) 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 931 Silver Valley Neighbourhood Planning Study Workshop #1 Summary Reference was made to a staff report dated October 30, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That the report entitled Silver Valley Neighbourhood Planning Study Workshop #1 Summary dated October 30, 2000 be received for information. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page 7 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 95 l Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll Reference was made to a staff report dated October 19, 2000 and the Committee agreed to the following recommendation: RECOMMENDATION That the report entitled Adjustments to 2000 Collector's Roll dated October 19, 2000 be received for information. 952 Third Quarter Report Reference was made to a staff report dated November 1, 2000 submitting the Municipal Third Quarter Report for information. Staff was asked to include a "Total to date" column in future reports. RECOMMENDA TION That the staff report entitled Third Quarter Report dated November 1, 2000 be received for information. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 981 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) -Federal Election 2000: FCM Ten- Point Action Plan for Sustainable Communities Reference was made to a letter dated October 20, 2000 asking that all federal candidates and media in the area be made aware of the FCM's Ten-Point Action Plan. RECOMMENDATION That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Ten-Point Action Plan for Sustainable Communities be made available to the public; and that a letter be distributed to every candidate in the riding indicating Council support for this program; and further that every candidate be asked to respond to the action plan prior to the election. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 6, 2000 Page 8 982 City of Burnaby -Regional Arts and Cultural Development Business Plan and Implementation Options Reference was made to a letter dated October 10, 2000 from Mayor Douglas P. Drummond with attached report recommending that the GVRD Board request the inter- municipal Regional Cultural Plan Steering Committee consider alternate methods of cooperating inter-municipally to enhance regional arts and culture development projects with support from Federal and Provincial Governments. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated October 1 O, 2000 from Mayor Douglas P. Drummond be received. 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT 2:50 p.m. Acting Mayor C. Speirs Presiding Member of the Committee