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Home My WebLink About2008-02-04 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTESMINUTESMINUTESMINUTES February 4, 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 Councillor K. Stewart J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws Note: Mayor Robson was absent at the start of the meeting. 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 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 DP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 Street Staff report dated January 29, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/100/07 to permit the upgrade of an existing building to allow for two restaurant uses. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 2 of 6 The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED Note: Mayor Robson joined the meeting at 1:14 p.m. 1102 DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and 241A Street241A Street241A Street241A Street Staff report dated January 23, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/025/07 to vary maximum building height on lots 17-20, 36-42 and 56 and further, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/004/08 in support of a 56 lot subdivision. 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 • Landscape Plan RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 3 of 6 1103 CP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 Avenue Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546----2008200820082008 Staff report dated January 16, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546-2007 to designate District owned property from Park to Rural Residential to permit sale of the property 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 • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that funds from the sale of the property will be placed into the Parkland Acquisition Reserve. 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 February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED Note: Councillor Speirs excused himself from the discussion of Item 1104 as he is employed in the liquor store industry. 1104 Maple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenceMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenceMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenceMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor Licence Staff report dated January 28, 2008 recommending that the change to the occupant load for the Maple Ridge Hotel be supported and further, that the extension of operating hours for the Maple Ridge Hotel be supported for Fridays and Saturdays only. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 4 of 6 J.J.J.J. TarnowskiTarnowskiTarnowskiTarnowski ---- Applicant RepresApplicant RepresApplicant RepresApplicant Representativeentativeentativeentative Mr. Tarnoski advised that the applicant is requesting an extension of hours until 1:00 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and requested that Council consider granting the request. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided further clarification of the recommendation to extend the hours on Friday and Saturday only. 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 February 12February 12February 12February 12, , , , 2002002002008888.... CARRIED Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting 3. FINANCIFINANCIFINANCIFINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)AL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)AL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)AL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Appointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election Officials Staff report dated January 23, 2008 recommending that Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer and Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general local election. 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 February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED 1132 Consolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority Bylaw Staff report dated January 8, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Consolidation Authority Bylaw No. 6547-2008 be given first, second and third readings. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 5 of 6 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 February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED 1133 Greater VancouverGreater VancouverGreater VancouverGreater Vancouver Water District, Grant in lieu of taxesWater District, Grant in lieu of taxesWater District, Grant in lieu of taxesWater District, Grant in lieu of taxes Staff report dated January 25, 2008 recommending that consent be given to a grant in lieu of taxes as detailed in a letter from the Greater Vancouver Water District. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of ded to the Council Meeting of February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED 1134 DoorDoorDoorDoor----totototo----Door SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor Soliciting Staff report dated January 10, 2008 recommending the request of the Kidney Foundation of Canada – BC Branch for permission to canvass door-to-door for the month of March 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 February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society –––– Building LeasesBuilding LeasesBuilding LeasesBuilding Leases Staff report dated January 16, 2008 recommending the authorization of lease agreements for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews Heritage Church and 22375 Callaghan (land only) location of the Post Office Preschool. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 6 of 6 RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded toThat the staff report be forwarded toThat the staff report be forwarded toThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of the Council Meeting of the Council Meeting of the Council Meeting of February 12, February 12, February 12, February 12, 2008.2008.2008.2008. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE –––– Nil 6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 1:30 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM – Nil ___________________________________ E. Daykin, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee