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CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
JULY 16, 2024
The Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council
Chambers on July 16, 2024, at 11 :00 am at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge,
British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor D. Ruimy
Councillor K. Carreras
Councillor 0. Dozie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor S. Schiller
Councillor J. Tan
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Appointed Staff
S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
C. Mushata, Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
M . Adams, Director of Bylaws, Licensing and Community Safety
C. Bevacqua, Clerk 3
A. Grochowich, Manager of Community Planning
S. Faltas, Director of Engineering
Z. Lifshiz, Director Strategic Development, Communications and
Public Engagement
M. McMullen, Manager of Development & Environmental Services
C. Neufeld, Manager of Parks Planning & Development
R. Ollenberger, Manager of Development Engineering
V. Richmond, Director of Parks & Facilities
D. Samson, Interim Fire Chief
T. Westover, Director Economic Development
Note: These minutes and the video of this meeting are posted on the City's Web Site at
https://mapleridge.primegov.com/public/portal
1. CALL TO ORDER -11 :00 am
Councillor J. Tan, Chair called the meeting to order and provided the territory
acknowledgement.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2024-CW-058
Moved and seconded
THAT the agenda of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of July 16, 2024, be
approved as circulated.
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CARRIED
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3. MINUTES
3.1 Adoption of Minutes
R/2024-CW-059
Moved and seconded
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of July 2, 2024, be
adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil
5. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
5.1 2016-195-CP. Employment Lands: Re-designation of the Yennadon Lands to
5.2
Industrial (Employment Park Category). Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7734-2021 (Policy) and 7735-2021 (Land Use Designation)
To implement the Yennadon Lands Concept Plan into the Official Community Plan for
a future boutique employment park.
The Manager of Community Planning provided a presentation and answered
questions of Council.
R/2024-CW-060
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Employment Lands: Re-
designation of the Yennadon Lands to Industrial (Employment Park Category),
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7734-2021 (Policy) and Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7735-2021 (Land Use Designation)" be
forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.
CARRIED
2024-152-RZ, Housing Legislation Amendments -Small Scale Multi Unit Housing
(SSMUH)
To amend newly adopted section of the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw titled 402.29
Urban Infill Residential to specifically list lot coverage, setbacks, building heights and
other requirements to improve ease and use of the zoning regulations.
The Manager of Community Planning provided a presentation and answered
questions of Council.
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5.3
5.4
R/2024-CW-06 7
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Housing Legislation
Amendments -Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (SSMUH) First, Second, Third
and Final Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8004-2024" be
forwarded to the Special Council Meeting of July 30, 2024.
Demolition Requirement In-Stream Rezoning Applications
To remove the requirement to demolish existing dwellings prior to rezoning
adoption of in-stream applications.
CARRIED
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided a presentation
and answered questions of Council.
R/2024-CW-062
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Demolition Requirement In-
Stream Rezoning Applications" be forwarded to the next Regular Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
2021-352-RZ, 23613 132 Avenue, RS-2 to RM-1
To permit the future construction of 18 townhomes.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided a presentation
and answered questions of Council.
R/2024-CW-063
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Second Reading, Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7787-2021, 23613 132 Avenue" be forwarded to the next
Regular Council Meeting.
CARRIED
5.5 2024-155-VP, 11300 Pazarena Place, Development Variance Permit
To increase the fence height for a daycare play area associated with the
commercial/residential building nearing completion.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided a presentation
and answered questions of Council.
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R/2024-CW-064
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Development Variance
Permrt, 11300 Pazarena Place" be forwarded to the next Regular Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
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Recess 11 :50 am -Reconvened at 11 :56 am
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6. ENGINEERING SERVICES -NIL
7. CORPORATE SERVICES -NIL
8. PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE
8.1 Urban Forest Management Strategy -Final
The Urban Forest Management Strategy has been developed using input from staff,
Council and community engagement. The Urban Forest Management System
consists of 4 key goals, 10 strategies, and 59 detailed action items to achieve the
target of a 40% tree canopy coverage within the urban area by 2045.
The Director of Parks and Facilities gave a brief introduction and introduced the
consultant Cindy Chen, Diamond Head Consulting who provided a presentation and
answered questions of Council. The Manager of Parks Planning & Development
answered questions of Council.
R/2024-CW-065
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "Urban Forest Management
Strategy -Final" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.
CARRIED
9. ADMINISTRATION
9.1 The Patch Brewery Liquor License Lounge Endorsement
Application for a brewery lounge endorsement as an amendment to the existing
manufacturer's license to allow onsite alcohol sales and consumption from 9:00 am
to 10:00 pm Monday to Sunday.
The Director of Bylaws, Licensing and Community Safety provided a presentation
and answered questions of Council.
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Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the
requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1)
and 90(2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
CARRIED
12. ADJOURNMENT -5:21 pm
Councillor J. Tan, Chair
Certified Correct
~ '---c. Mushata, Corporate Officer
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R/2024-CW-066
Moved and seconded
That the staff report dated July 16, 2024, titled "The Patch Brewery Liquor
License Lounge Endorsement" be forwarded to the next Regular Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
10. COMMUNITY FORUM
One member of the public participated in community forum.
11 . NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING
11.1 Resolution to Exclude the Public
R/2024-CW-067
Moved and seconded
The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1) and
Sections 90(2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being
considered is related to the following:
• Section 90(1)(a) -personal information about an identifiable individual
who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or
agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the
municipality;
• Section 90(1)(c) -labour relations or other employee relations;
• Section 90(1)(d) -the security of the property of the municipality;
• Section 90(1)(e) -the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or
improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be
expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
• Section 90(1 )(k) -negotiations and related discussions respecting the
proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary
stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected
to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public;
• Section 90(1)(1) -discussions with municipal officers and employees
respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the
purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual
municipal report];
• Section 90(2)(b) -the consideration of information received and held in
confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a
provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a
provincial government or the federal government or both and a third
party;
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