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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTESMINUTESMINUTESMINUTES
May 5, 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 A. Wood, Acting General Manager Public Works and
Councillor C. Speirs Development Services
Councillor K. Stewart C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTADELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTADELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTADELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONS
1.1 Parks and Leisure Services Parks and Leisure Services Parks and Leisure Services Parks and Leisure Services –––– Active Living InitiativesActive Living InitiativesActive Living InitiativesActive Living Initiatives
---- T. Miyashita, Recreation Coordinator and L. Tierney, Recreation Manager, T. Miyashita, Recreation Coordinator and L. Tierney, Recreation Manager, T. Miyashita, Recreation Coordinator and L. Tierney, Recreation Manager, T. Miyashita, Recreation Coordinator and L. Tierney, Recreation Manager,
WellnessWellnessWellnessWellness
The Recreation Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided
an overview of the Active Communities Initiatives program.
The Recreation Manager provided highlights of the development of a Sports
Tourism strategy to bring regional, provincial and national championships into
the community.
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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/012/08, 24383 125 Avenue, RSRZ/012/08, 24383 125 Avenue, RSRZ/012/08, 24383 125 Avenue, RSRZ/012/08, 24383 125 Avenue, RS----3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS----2222
Staff report dated April 4, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6565-2008 to permit a 2 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
• Site Characteristics
• OCP Context
• Subdivision Plan
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
1102 RZ/116/07, 22491, 22505, 22515, 22525 Brown Avenue, RSRZ/116/07, 22491, 22505, 22515, 22525 Brown Avenue, RSRZ/116/07, 22491, 22505, 22515, 22525 Brown Avenue, RSRZ/116/07, 22491, 22505, 22515, 22525 Brown Avenue, RS----1 to RM1 to RM1 to RM1 to RM----2222
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6544-2008 to permit a four-storey 69 unit residential
apartment building 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
• Site Characteristics
• OCP Context
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RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1103 RZ/041/06, 2422RZ/041/06, 2422RZ/041/06, 2422RZ/041/06, 24221, 24281, 24361 104 Avenue, RS1, 24281, 24361 104 Avenue, RS1, 24281, 24361 104 Avenue, RS1, 24281, 24361 104 Avenue, RS----3 to R3 to R3 to R3 to R----1 and RS1 and RS1 and RS1 and RS----1111
Staff report dated April 21, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6556-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6557-2008 to permit a 36 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
• Site Characteristics
• OCP Context
RECRECRECRECOMMENDATIONOMMENDATIONOMMENDATIONOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1104 AL/022/08, 22974 132 AvenueAL/022/08, 22974 132 AvenueAL/022/08, 22974 132 AvenueAL/022/08, 22974 132 Avenue
Staff report dated April 23, 2007 recommending that application AL/022/08
to exclude 4.0 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve not be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• Development Considerations
• Proposed Subdivision Map
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Robert Stewart Robert Stewart Robert Stewart Robert Stewart ---- ApplicantApplicantApplicantApplicant
Mr. Stewart provided an explanation of the purpose of the request to take his
property out of the Agricultural Land Reserve. He advised that only 3 acres of
the property is useable and that the remaining property is not suitable for any
agriculture other than grazing cattle but that access to that section is limited.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1105 DP/023/08, 12175 and 12157 224 StreetDP/023/08, 12175 and 12157 224 StreetDP/023/08, 12175 and 12157 224 StreetDP/023/08, 12175 and 12157 224 Street
Staff report dated April 14, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal DP/023/08 in support of restoration works to
Morse Creek.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that the
court order obtained by the municipality for restoration works to Morse Creek
was very exact and that the site will be monitored.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
ACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIRED
Staff is to seek a legal opinion on the possibility of recovering Staff is to seek a legal opinion on the possibility of recovering Staff is to seek a legal opinion on the possibility of recovering Staff is to seek a legal opinion on the possibility of recovering fullfullfullfull costs for costs for costs for costs for the the the the
legalegalegalegal action taken by the District to compel restoration of l action taken by the District to compel restoration of l action taken by the District to compel restoration of l action taken by the District to compel restoration of Morse Morse Morse Morse Creek by the Creek by the Creek by the Creek by the
property owner.property owner.property owner.property owner.
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1106 11111111th Annual Vistas Runth Annual Vistas Runth Annual Vistas Runth Annual Vistas Run
Staff report dated April 7, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the 11th Annual Vistas Run on Sunday, May 25, 2008.
RRRRECOMMENDATIONECOMMENDATIONECOMMENDATIONECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1107 5555th th th th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund RunAnnual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund RunAnnual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund RunAnnual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run
Staff report dated April 21, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the 5th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run on Sunday,
June 1, 1008.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1108 Run the RidgeRun the RidgeRun the RidgeRun the Ridge
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 recommending the use of municipal streets
for the Run the Ridge event on Sunday, June 8, 2008.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 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)
1131 AdjustmentAdjustmentAdjustmentAdjustments to the 2007 Collector’s Rolls to the 2007 Collector’s Rolls to the 2007 Collector’s Rolls to the 2007 Collector’s Roll
Staff report dated April 18, 2008 submitting information on changes to the
2007 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of PAAB Roll 13/2007.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 1May 1May 1May 13, 2008.3, 2008.3, 2008.3, 2008.
CARRIED
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1132 Alternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization BylawsAlternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization BylawsAlternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization BylawsAlternative Approval Process for Loan Authorization Bylaws
Staff report dated April 30, 2008 recommending that approval of electors for
the loan authorization bylaws be obtained through the alternative approval
process.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that these are 5 separate bylaws,
and will required 5 separate notices.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESSERVICESSERVICESSERVICES
1151 School Playground Funding Assistance Request from Maple Ridge Elementary School Playground Funding Assistance Request from Maple Ridge Elementary School Playground Funding Assistance Request from Maple Ridge Elementary School Playground Funding Assistance Request from Maple Ridge Elementary
SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool
Staff report dated April 11, 2008 recommending that the request of the
Maple Ridge Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee for funding
assistance for their school playground equipment be declined.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
1152 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission Bylaw
AmendmentAmendmentAmendmentAmendment
Staff report dated April 21, 2008 recommending that Parks and Leisure
Services Commission Amending Bylaw No. 6568-2008 to permit all members
of the Commission to stand for election as Chair and Vice Chair be given three
readings and that the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign a
revised Joint Parks and Leisure Services Agreement upon final reading of the
bylaw.
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RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
Mayor Robson – OPPOSED
1153 Funding RequFunding RequFunding RequFunding Request from the Maple Ridgeest from the Maple Ridgeest from the Maple Ridgeest from the Maple Ridge----Pitt Meadows Agricultural AssociationPitt Meadows Agricultural AssociationPitt Meadows Agricultural AssociationPitt Meadows Agricultural Association
Staff report dated April 29, 2008 recommending development of a Fee for
Service Agreement between the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural
Association and the District of Maple Ridge for funding up to $12,000 each
year for three years.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES – Nil
7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 2:00 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM – Nil
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L. King, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee