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Home My WebLink About2003-09-15 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfCorporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2003 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac ABSENT Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, 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 F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required B. McDonald, Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws K. Grout, Manager Development and Environmental Services B. McLean, Planning Technician 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Homelessness Coalition Update Sheila McLaughlin gave a Power Point presentation providing information on the activities of the Homelessness Coalition. A handout of the presentation was distributed to Council. Ms. McLaughlin requested that Council provide a letter of support for their SCPI application, work with the Coalition through the Proposal Development Phase and involve the Coalition as an integral part of the "Smart Growth on the Ground" project and in the review of the Official Community Plan. Mayor Morse suggested that the request for financial support be tied to matching funds from the Provincial Government. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services noted that permissive tax exemptions are available but with restrictions. The District, for example, must pay school taxes regardless of whether or not the monies are collected. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2003 Page 2 of6 The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation pointed out that the resolution that will be before Council indicates that District involvement in the project is subject to further review. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 902 RZ/080/03, 12031 230 Street, Staff report dated September 5, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6166-2003 to expand the existing Tim Hortons site be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planning Technician displayed a map identifying the location of the property and described the purpose of the application. He indicated that buffering methods would be addressed during the Development Permit process. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 903 RZ/072/99, 11688 & 11760 Cottonwood Dr. and Rem. Lot 28, LMP1479, NWD Staff report dated August 28, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Road Exchange Bylaw No. 6169-2003 to exchange a portion of road for land to facilitate a future townhouse development be given three readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 904 RZ/074/03, 12470 Blue Mountain Crescent, RS-3 to RS-2 Staff report dated September 4, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6156-2003 to permit future subdivision into two parcels be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2003 Page 3 of6 The Manager Development and Environmental Services displayed a map identifying the location of the property and described the purpose of the application. Prior to approval of the rezoning application, approval of a development variance application must be considered. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 905 VP/074/03, 12470 Blue Mountain Crescent Staff report dated September 8, 2003 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that VP/074/03 to vary the minimum depth requirements for Lot B will be considered at the October 28, 2003 Council meeting. The Manager Development and Environmental Services displayed a map of the property noting that, recognizing the overall size and shape of the lot, staff is recommending support of the application. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 906 CP/094/03, Stream Mapping Staff report dated September 3, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6170-2003 be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 907 Stream Mapping and Classification Staff report dated September 3, 2003 recommending that use of the Watercourse Integrity Classification Map and the Streamside Setback Classification Map be Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15 , 2003 Page 4 of6 endorsed as a guide during the land use planning and development approval process. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 908 SD/003/03, 5% Money in lieu, 24350 104 Avenue Staff report dated September 4, 2003 recommending that the owner of the land pay to the District an amount that is not less than $47,500. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 909 Economic Development Model for the District of Maple llidge Staff report dated September 5, 2003 recommending that staff be directed to implement the Economic Development Model. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 910 Liquor License Operating Hours Amendment, Tommy's Bar and Grill Staff report dated September 10, 2003 recommending that a revised resolution to permit an extension to the operating hours on Sunday's to 2:00 a.m. for a period of six months be adopted. The Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report. He advised that neighbouring residents have indicated that the hotel appears to be doing everything they can to contain the noise but when patrons go beyond the hotel's property line there is little they can do . Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2003 Page 5 of6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) -Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 951 GVRD Homelessness Plan Request For Endorsement Staff report dated September 11, 2003 recommending that the GVRD Homelessness Plan be endorsed. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services advised that this item was deferred to the September 29 Council Workshop for discussion and would be included on the September 30 Council agenda. 952 Maple Ridge And Pitt Meadows Homelessness Coalition, SCPI Funding A staff report dated September 11, 2003 recommending that the application for SCPI funding be supported was circulated to Council prior to the meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2003. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES-Nil Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2003 Page 6 of6 7. ADJOURNMENT -I :40 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM-Nil Actin yor E. Daykin Pr ·aing Member of the Committee