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Home My WebLink About2000-11-20 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfNovember 20, 2000 12:30p.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 Pieter Den Uyl, Manager of Inspection Services Jake Sorba, Director of Finance The meeting was chaired by Councillor Speirs. 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 R. C.MP. -Update on activities Inspector Bill Dingwall distributed and reviewed a written report to Council highlighting the activities of the R.C.M.P. during the year. On question, Inspector Dingwall advised that the Haney Hotel would be receiving a letter indicating that they would be required to pay for R.C.M.P. support for future events. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 902 By-law No. 5935-2000-10148 236 St., rezoning from RS-2 to M-2 Reference was made to a staff report dated November 6, 2000 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 5935-2000 be given First Reading. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 20, 2000 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 5935-2000 be given First Reading. Councillor King excused herself from the meeting at this point as the applicant for item 903 is her employer. 903 By-law No. 5933-2000 & 5934-2000, 23981 Dewdney Trunk Road (Alexander Robinson School site), rezoning to Comprehensive Development Reference was made to a staff report dated November 1, 2000 recommending that Maple Ridge By-law No. 5933-2000 and No. 5934-2000 be given First Reading. The Director of Planning confirmed that neighbouring residents had been advised of the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Development Permit Area and they are supportive of the change. The General Manager Public Works and Development clarified that the Municipality does require that the Developer provide lane access for the Public Works Yard and that this lane may also tie into future development plans for adjoining property. RECOMMENDATION That Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 5933-2000 and Maple Ridge Community Plan Amending By-law No. 5934-2000 be given First Reading. Councillor King returned to the meeting. 904 RZ/37/92 -Potential Albion Urban Area Expansion Reference was made to a staff report dated November 2, 2000 recommending several options. This item was deferred from the November 14, 2000 Regular Council Meeting. Ed Brett, owner of the property, reviewed the history of the application. He requested that Council initiate a planning study of this area and in April 2001 extend the application for another year. Liz Collins, First National Properties, reviewed the merits of including the property in the growth area boundaries and pointed out that it is technically feasible to service the areas. She, too, requested that the application be granted a one year extension. Frank Fehr, 25145 108th Avenue, Maple Ridge, advised Council that he, and other property owners in the area, would like to be included in the O.C.P. review process. Committee of the Whole Minutes \ November 20, 2000 Page3 The General Manager Public Works and Development confirmed that staff would have time to act as a liaison for the study and that it was not unusual for such a study to be provided by an applicant. RECOMMENDATION That Council is prepared to consider the expansion of the Albion Growth Area ( as per the September, 1999 staff report) at this time. AMENDMENT Following "at this time" add ", subject to a staff report outlining a process which would include both public consultation and a public hear'ing" Councillors Harris and Morse opposed the amendment. All were in favour of the recommendation as amended. 905 Proposed Amendments to 1998 BC Building Code Reference was made to a staff report dated November 14, 2000 submitted for information and for forwarding of the comments contained therein to the Building Policy Branch of the Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security. The Manager of Inspection Services reviewed the report and, on question, clarified some of the comments. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report dated November 14, 2000 be received for information, and further that the comments contained in the staff report dated November 14, 2000 be forwarded to the Building Policy Branch of the Ministry of Social Development & Economic Security. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 931 Air Transport Assistance Program, Reconditioning of Float Plane Dock Reference was made to a staff report dated November 10, 2000 recommending support for the application by the Pitt Meadows Airport Society to the AT AP for funding of dock repair and reconditioning. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 20, 2000 Page4 RECOMMENDATION That the Municipality of Maple Ridge makes application, together with the Municipality of Pitt Meadows, to the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority for a financial contribution under the Air Transport Assistance Program (AT AP) to assist with approved costs of developments at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport as detailed in the application, dated October 31, 2000; and further that the Pitt Meadows Airport Society agrees to operate and maintain on behalf of its members, the District of Pitt Meadows and the District of Maple Ridge, any facilities funded through ATAP in good condition, in a manner consistent with the requirement of Transport Canada for public certification, and that the facilities will not be sold, transferred or assigned without the approval of the Authority. 932 Third Quarter Consolidated Statements Reference was made to a staff report dated November 14, 2000 submitting the Consolidated Financial Statements for the period January 1 -September 30, 2000 for information. The Director of Finance explained the rationale of providing Consolidated Statements and reviewed highlights of the report. RECOMMENDATION That the Consolidated Financial Statements for the period January 1 -September 30, 2000 be received for information. 933 Downtown Core Summary Financial Report Staff report dated November 16, 2000 submitting the Summary Financial Report for information. RECOMMENDATION That the Downtown Core Summary Financial Report dated November 20, 2000 be received for information. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 20, 2000 Page 5 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 951 Municipal/School District #42 Master Agreement Staff report dated November 6, 2000 recommending that the Master Agreement for joint use of public facilities and coordination of services between Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and the Board of School Trustees be executed. RECOMMENDATION That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Master Agreement on Cooperation for the joint use of public facilities and coordination of services between the District of Maple Ridge, the District of Pitt Meadows and the Board of School Trustees (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows). 5. CORRESPONDENCE Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT 2:20 p.m. Ac gMayorc.Speirs Presiding Member of the Committee