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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-28 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfj Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES April 28, 2003 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor J. Harris Appointed Staff F. Quinn, Acting Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required P. Grootendorst, Fire Chief, Manager of Operations J. Sorba, Director of Finance K. Grout, Manager Development and Environmental Services Note: Councillor Gordon and Mayor Morse were not in attendance at the start of the meeting. l. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Fire Department Update The Fire Chief gave an update on the activities of the Fire Department in the first quarter of 2003. Note: Councillor Gordon and Mayor Morse arrived at the meeting at 1 :25 p.m. Items 931-935 were dealt with prior to item 902. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 902 RZ/010/01, 24400 104 Avenue, Final Reading, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 5977-2001 - Committee of the Whole Minutes April 28, 2003 Page 2 of 5 Staff report dated April 16, 2003 recommending that the subject bylaw to permit construction of a secondary school be reconsidered and adopted. The Manager Development and Environmental Services displayed . a map identifying the location of the property and reviewed the report. She advised that residents in the area have expressed concerns about traffic circulation at the school. The Acting Chief Administrative Officer indicated that traffic and parking issues would be addressed at the building permit stage. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation advised that a decision has not been made on whether the sports field at the school will be a standard grass field or artificial turf. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2003. 903 RZ/103/02, 21860, 21868, 21878 Lougheed Highway, Second & Third Reading, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6103-2003 Staff report dated April 22, 2003 recommending that the subject bylaw to permit construction of 24 bare land strata detached townhouses be given second and third reading. The Director of Planning advised that the purpose of the report was not to seek additional input or information but to answer questions raised at the Public Hearing. She reported that the applicant has provided the required traffic report on the right in -right out intersection at Lougheed Highway. The report indicates that the impact on the surrounding neighbourhood will be minimal. The Engineering Department reviewed the report and advises that it adequately addresses this issue. The applicant is proposing to reduce the height of the homes from 8.5 metres to 7.5 metres and has provided a report on the shadow casting which indicates the impacts will be minimal and confined to the rear lot line areas. She reviewed the general guidelines for In-fill sites. She advised that, where possible, those individuals who attended the Public Hearing were contacted to inform them that the date of this meeting had been changed from May 5 to April 28. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2003. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes April 28, 2003 Page 3 of5 904 Inclusion into Sewer Area "A", 23513 Larch Avenue Staff report dated April 23, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By-law No. 6115-2003 to include the subject property into Sewer Area "A" be given three readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2003. 905 AL/087/02, 24554 & 24572 102 Avenue (Jackson Farm) -Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve Staff report dated April 17, 2003 recommending that the application for exclusion of the subject property not be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Reserve. This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) Note: Items 931-935 were dealt with prior to item 902. The Director of Finance gave a power point presentation providing information on items 931-935. He circulated a worksheet of sample properties to illustrate the changes in taxes as a result of the tax increase. ACTION REQUIRED Information on the calculation used to illustrate the tax increase using composite numbers is to be provided at the Council meeting. 931 Financial Plan Amending By-law No. 6120-2003 A staff report recommending that Financial Plan Amending By-law No. 6120- 2003 be given three readings was circulated prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION Committee of the Whole Minutes April 28, 2003 Page 4 of5 That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Workshop of May 12, 2003. 932 Tax Rate Amending By-law No. 6121-2003 Staff report recommending that Tax Rate Amending By-law No. 6121-2003 be given three readings was circulated prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Workshop of May 12, 2003. 933 Recycling Charges Amending By-law No. 6122-2003 Staff report recommending that Recycling Charges Amending By-law No. 6122- 2003 be given three readings. was circulated prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Workshop of May 12, 2003. 934 Water Service Amending By-law No. 6123-2003 Staff report recommending that Water Service Amending By-law No. 6123-2003 be given three readings was circulated prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Workshop of May 12, 2003. 935 Sewer Rate Amending By-law No. 6124-2003 Staff report recommending that Sewer Rate Amending By-law No. 6124-2003 be given three readings was circulated prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Workshop of May 12, 2003. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 28, 2003 Page 5 of5 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:30 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Joel De Young, Friends of the Jackson Common, Item 905 Mr. De Young spoke in opposition to the removal of Jackson Farm from the ALR and in favour of the property retaining its designation as a park. He reported that results of polling done by the group he represents indicate the neighbourhood is supportive of retaining this property in its undeveloped state. He asked that Council remain accountable for the designation given this property. Harrv Nicholson, 11461 236 Street, Item 902 Mr. Nicholson expressed concerns about the limited access to the secondary school. He felt that as this will be a specialized technical school it will attract students from all parts of the District rather than from the normal catchment area leading to a parade of cars coming in on 104 Ave. He asked if any other access roads are planned. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services advised that another access route . would be available once Genstar completes the development of the property to the west of the school site. '-D.-1"""-"m M yor Craig Speirs Presiding Member of the Committee