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District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTESMINUTESMINUTESMINUTES
January 14, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor G. Robson J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor E. Daykin M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor L. King F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor C. Speirs Services
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor K. Stewart A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
T. Fryer, Manager of Corporate and Development
Engineering
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Ministry of Transportation Press Release Ministry of Transportation Press Release Ministry of Transportation Press Release Ministry of Transportation Press Release –––– Public Transit PlanPublic Transit PlanPublic Transit PlanPublic Transit Plan
Mayor Robson provided information on a Ministry of Transportation press
release outlining a public transit plan for the Province of British Columbia.
Further information is available at www.th.gov.bc.ca/Transit Plan
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 RZ/083/06, 28461 Dewdney Trunk Road, ARZ/083/06, 28461 Dewdney Trunk Road, ARZ/083/06, 28461 Dewdney Trunk Road, ARZ/083/06, 28461 Dewdney Trunk Road, A----2 to A2 to A2 to A2 to A----1111
Staff report dated December 21, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6536-2007 and Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6447-2006 to permit a seven lot subdivision be
given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Site Plan
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that
subdivision of this type is permitted under the current OCP policy and there
are a number of similar lots in the area which are designated rural residential.
He also advised that a hydro-geological study of the site and an in-depth
review by a geotechnical engineer has been carried out, that all lots will meet
the Canadian Drinking Water Standards and that indications are that the
subdivision is technically feasible.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
Mayor Robson - OPPOSED
1102 RZ/101/06, 12250 McNutt Road, RSRZ/101/06, 12250 McNutt Road, RSRZ/101/06, 12250 McNutt Road, RSRZ/101/06, 12250 McNutt Road, RS----3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS----2222
Staff report dated January 2, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6540-2007 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6541-2007 to permit a 2 lot subdivision be given first
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Subdivision Plan
• Development Information Meeting
• Preliminary Design Plans
• Park Dedication Plan
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
Mayor Robson - OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Speirs excused himself from the meeting as he is employed in the
liquor service industry.
1103 DP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 StreetDP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 StreetDP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 StreetDP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 Street
Staff report dated December 31, 2007 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/061/07 to vary building height,
second storey area, front lot line setback and rear yard setback and further
that, the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/061/07 in
support of a commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and
commercial space.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwardThat the staff report be forwardThat the staff report be forwardThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of ed to the Council Meeting of ed to the Council Meeting of ed to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting.
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1104 Local Area Service, 267 Street between 118 Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Local Area Service, 267 Street between 118 Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Local Area Service, 267 Street between 118 Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Local Area Service, 267 Street between 118 Avenue and Dewdney Trunk
RoadRoadRoadRoad
Staff report dated December 21, 2007 recommending that staff prepare a
bylaw to establish a Local Area Service to provide water service to 12 lots on
267 Street between 118 Avenue and Dewdney Trunk Road and to amend to
capital program to provide for the construction of the water main.
The Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering reviewed the report.
He advised that staff has concluded that the most equitable method of
charging for the potential area service would be carried out on the basis of
one connection per lot. He also advised that although some residents had
expressed concern that the larger lots in the area would gain undue benefit in
terms of subdivision potential, this was offset by the fact that should requests
for subdivision occur, applicants will be required to pay for construction of a
road as well as a additional water lines.
EliEliEliElizzzzabeth Hansellabeth Hansellabeth Hansellabeth Hansell
Mrs. Hansell stated that she represented residents on the street opposed to
the Local Area Service. She expressed that these residents feel that the wells
on their properties are sufficient and don’t feel that the property owners of
smaller single family lots should pay the same amount as those properties
owners of larger lots who can subdivide in the future.
SuzanneSuzanneSuzanneSuzanne PsotaPsotaPsotaPsota
Ms. Psota did not oppose the local area service, however, she did voice
opposition to charging owners of the smaller lots the same amount as owners
of the lots with subdivision potential. She expressed that owners of the larger
properties could recoup the local area service charges subdivision.
Mike WarnerMike WarnerMike WarnerMike Warner
Mr. Warner outlined his concern over the lack of water in the area in the case
of fire and during long term power failures. He expressed that there is a need
for a safe, reliable water source for the area. He stated that he understood
that the proposed water line will be sized for the present area, not future
development.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
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1131 Disbursements for the month endedDisbursements for the month endedDisbursements for the month endedDisbursements for the month ended November 30, 2007November 30, 2007November 30, 2007November 30, 2007
Staff report dated December 17, 2007 recommending that the
disbursements for November 2007 be approved.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
1132 Disbursements fDisbursements fDisbursements fDisbursements for the month ended December 31, 2007or the month ended December 31, 2007or the month ended December 31, 2007or the month ended December 31, 2007
Staff report dated January 8, 2008 recommending that the disbursements
for December 2007 be approved.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
1133 AAAAdjustments to the 2007 Collector’s Rolldjustments to the 2007 Collector’s Rolldjustments to the 2007 Collector’s Rolldjustments to the 2007 Collector’s Roll
Staff reports dated December 17 and 27, 2007 submitting information on
changes to the 2007 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of
Supplementary Rolls 10/2007 and 11/2007.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report bThat the staff report bThat the staff report bThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of e forwarded to the Council Meeting of e forwarded to the Council Meeting of e forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
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1134 Sewer, Water and Recycling Amending BylawsSewer, Water and Recycling Amending BylawsSewer, Water and Recycling Amending BylawsSewer, Water and Recycling Amending Bylaws
Staff report dated January 8, 2008 recommending:
1134.1 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Schedule AmendSewer Rate Schedule AmendSewer Rate Schedule AmendSewer Rate Schedule Amendinginginging Bylaw No. Bylaw No. Bylaw No. Bylaw No. 6537653765376537----2007200720072007
That Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6537-2007 be given
three readings.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
1134.2 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6521652165216521----2007200720072007
That Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6521-2007 be given
three readings.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
1134.3 Maple Ridge ReMaple Ridge ReMaple Ridge ReMaple Ridge Reccccycycycycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6538653865386538----2007200720072007
That Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6538-2007 be
given three readings.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 22, January 22, January 22, January 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
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1135 DoorDoorDoorDoor----totototo----Door SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor Soliciting
Staff report dated December 19, 2007 recommending the request of the
Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon for permission to canvass
door-to-door for the month of February 2008 be approved.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of JanJanJanJanuary 22, uary 22, uary 22, uary 22,
2008.2008.2008.2008.
CARRIED
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE - Nil
6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES
Mayor Robson inquired as to the status of the engineering report on River
Road.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that a
public meeting was expected to be held at the end of this month.
Mayor Robson asked for an update on the Alouette River Flood Management
Task Force.
The Municipal Engineer advised that a public meeting has been scheduled for
mid-February and an update would be submitted to Council at that time. He
also advised that minutes of the meetings can be found on the District
website.
7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 1:38 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM – Nil
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J. Dueck, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee