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Home My WebLink About2008-07-07 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 July 7, 2008 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor G. Robson P. Gill, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Councillor E. Daykin M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor L. King Services Councillor C. Speirs J. Pickering, Director of Planning Councillor K. Stewart C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environment Services R. Acharya, Planner D. Hall, Planner 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFFDELEGATIONS/STAFFDELEGATIONS/STAFFDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONS – Nil 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/057/07, 10951 Hazelwood Street, RSRZ/057/07, 10951 Hazelwood Street, RSRZ/057/07, 10951 Hazelwood Street, RSRZ/057/07, 10951 Hazelwood Street, RS----3 to M3 to M3 to M3 to M----3333 Staff report dated June 24, 2008 recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6566-2008, to permit construction of a combined bus fleet overhaul facility and heavy equipment training facility, be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 2 of 6 • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Mark MMark MMark MMark Miiiinsonnsonnsonnson ---- Manager of Engineering, Project Management, TransLinkManager of Engineering, Project Management, TransLinkManager of Engineering, Project Management, TransLinkManager of Engineering, Project Management, TransLink –––– Applicant Applicant Applicant Applicant RepresentativeRepresentativeRepresentativeRepresentative Mr. Menson gave a Power Point presentation which provided details of the proposed TransLink/BCIT Maintenance and Transportation Training Centre project. He spoke to environmental assessments, a new connector road, storm water management and outlined the funding and phasing of the project. Note: Mayor Robson left the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED Note: Mayor Robson returned to the meeting at 1:34 p.m. 1102 RZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway, CRZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway, CRZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway, CRZ/045/08, 22692 Lougheed Highway, C----3 3 3 3 and RSand RSand RSand RS----1 to C1 to C1 to C1 to C----6666 Staff report dated June 26, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6584-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6585-2008 to permit the development of a mixed use gaming and entertainment complex to replace the existing Bingo facility on 224 Street be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • OCP Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 3 of 6 The Planner advised on the status of the western portion of the property. The Municipal Engineer spoke to transportation planning for 227 Street. Howard Howard Howard Howard BlankBlankBlankBlank, VP, VP, VP, VP, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation , Great Canadian Gaming Corporation , Great Canadian Gaming Corporation , Great Canadian Gaming Corporation –––– ApplicantApplicantApplicantApplicant RepresentativeRepresentativeRepresentativeRepresentative Mr. Blank provided an overview of the proposed Maple Ridge Gaming Centre project. Mike Mike Mike Mike AlivojvodicAlivojvodicAlivojvodicAlivojvodic, , , , Applicant Applicant Applicant Applicant ArchitectArchitectArchitectArchitect The Architect provided a Power Point presentation which highlighted the development of the site and outlined features of the proposed building. He advised that surface and underground parking will be provided adjacent to the facility. 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 July 8, 20July 8, 20July 8, 20July 8, 2008.08.08.08. CARRIED 1103 DP/013/08, 11476 & 11442 Kingston StreetDP/013/08, 11476 & 11442 Kingston StreetDP/013/08, 11476 & 11442 Kingston StreetDP/013/08, 11476 & 11442 Kingston Street Staff report dated June 27, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/013/08 to facilitate construction of an industrial building and that the use restriction and servicing covenant registered against title of the subject property be discharged. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1104 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 125/08,Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 125/08,Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 125/08,Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 125/08, 248 Street and 248 Street and 248 Street and 248 Street and 108 Avenue108 Avenue108 Avenue108 Avenue Staff report dated June 16, 2008 recommending that Latecomer Charges be imposed and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 125/07. Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 4 of 6 RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to tThat the staff report be forwarded to tThat the staff report be forwarded to tThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of he Council Meeting of he Council Meeting of he Council Meeting of July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1105 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 126/08, 227 Street and Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 126/08, 227 Street and Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 126/08, 227 Street and Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 126/08, 227 Street and Holyrood AvenueHolyrood AvenueHolyrood AvenueHolyrood Avenue Staff report dated June 2, 2008 recommending that Latecomer Charges be imposed and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 128/08. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1106 Heritage Day Parade, Use of StreetsHeritage Day Parade, Use of StreetsHeritage Day Parade, Use of StreetsHeritage Day Parade, Use of Streets Staff report dated June 23, 2008 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Heritage Day Parade on August 2, 2008. 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 July 8July 8July 8July 8, 200, 200, 200, 2008888.... CARRIED 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and PoFINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and PoFINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and PoFINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)lice)lice)lice) 1131 Adjustments to the 2008 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2008 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2008 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2008 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated June 16, 2008 submitting information on changes to the 2008 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll 3/2008. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 5 of 6 1132 Purchase of Two Fire EnginesPurchase of Two Fire EnginesPurchase of Two Fire EnginesPurchase of Two Fire Engines Staff report dated June 23, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute a contract with Hub Manufacturing for the construction of two fire engines. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED 1132 Special Occasion LicenceSpecial Occasion LicenceSpecial Occasion LicenceSpecial Occasion Licence Staff report dated June 24, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association application for a Special Occasion License to host a Beer Garden on July 19 and 20, 2008, as part of the 2008 Maple Ridge Country Fest, be approved and that the use of the Albion Fairgrounds be authorized. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the CounThat the staff report be forwarded to the CounThat the staff report be forwarded to the CounThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of cil Meeting of cil Meeting of cil Meeting of July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Parks & Leisure Services Fees and ChargesParks & Leisure Services Fees and ChargesParks & Leisure Services Fees and ChargesParks & Leisure Services Fees and Charges Staff report dated July 3, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6588-2008 to increase all admission and facility rental fees not increased in the previous bylaw be read a first, second and third time. 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 July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008.July 8, 2008. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 6 of 6 5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES - Nil 7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 2:17 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM Reg Nelligan, Panorama Strata ChairReg Nelligan, Panorama Strata ChairReg Nelligan, Panorama Strata ChairReg Nelligan, Panorama Strata Chair Mr. Nelligan indicated that he spoke as a representative of the Panorama Strata. He expressed the strata members’ concern over the length of time being taken to remove a covenant in favor of the District and asked if anything could be done to accelerate the process. The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services was asked to meet with Mr. Nelligan and other strata members following the meeting to address their concerns. ___________________________________ A. Hogarth, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee