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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 19, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie 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 J. Pickering, General Manager Public Works and
Councillor M. Morden Development Services
Councillor C. Speirs J. Pickering, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other staff as required
B. Serné, Engineering Technician – Projects/Spirit Square
Project Manager
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Spirit Square PresentationSpirit Square PresentationSpirit Square PresentationSpirit Square Presentation
The Project Manager gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details of the
Spirit Square project for 224th Street which will focus on the areas between
119th Avenue and McIntosh Avenue. He outlined the history, the
communication plan and the schedule for the project.
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:
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1101 SP/104/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13261 and 13347 224 StreetSP/104/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13261 and 13347 224 StreetSP/104/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13261 and 13347 224 StreetSP/104/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13261 and 13347 224 Street
Staff report dated January 14, 2009 recommending that the application for a
fill permit for the properties at 13261 224 Street and 13347 224 Street be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission and that the Agricultural Land
Commission consult with the Alouette Valley Farm and Homeowners
Association.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Project Description
The Acting General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised
that applications submitted to the District for soil deposit permits on land in
the Agricultural Land Reserve must be forwarded to the Agricultural Land
Commission. Comments from Council can be put forward with the application
including the suggestion that the Commission not entertain the application.
Council commented as follows:
• concern was expressed that there could be a negative impact on the
surrounding lands given that the whole area is in flood plain;
• it will be necessary to use the appropriate fill material to prevent
siltation and for the fill to be assessed by a professional such as a
hydrologist or a soil engineer; and
• the Agricultural Land Commission should consult with the Department
of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Environment prior to
making a decision.
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 27January 27January 27January 27, , , ,
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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 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 December 31, 2008 submitting information on changes to
the 2008 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll
10/2008.
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 January 27, January 27, January 27, January 27,
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1132 Disbursements for Disbursements for Disbursements for Disbursements for the month ended December 31, 2008the month ended December 31, 2008the month ended December 31, 2008the month ended December 31, 2008
Staff report dated January 9, 2009 recommending that disbursements for
December 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 January 27, January 27, January 27, January 27,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICEST AND RECREATION SERVICEST AND RECREATION SERVICEST AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 Fee for Service Agreement Fee for Service Agreement Fee for Service Agreement Fee for Service Agreement –––– Tourism Maple Ridge Pitt MeadowsTourism Maple Ridge Pitt MeadowsTourism Maple Ridge Pitt MeadowsTourism Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows
Staff report dated January 11, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to execute the attached 2009 Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows Fee for Service Agreement.
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 27, January 27, January 27, January 27,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE –––– Nil
6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES – Nil
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7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT - 1:33 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM
Rosemary and Dan WebsterRosemary and Dan WebsterRosemary and Dan WebsterRosemary and Dan Webster
Mrs. Webster spoke to the impact on neighbouring properties of work done on
the property at 13261 and 13347 224 Street. She provided a history of
issues in the neighbourhood with regard to flooding and spoke to activities
carried out by the property owner which have adverse effects on the
surrounding properties and the environment. She stated that the situation
has been ongoing for almost 3 years and advised that the largest concern for
neighbouring residents is the possibility of catastrophic impact should the
river overflow as a result of berming done on the applicant’s property.
Council requested that Mrs. Webster provide a copy of her statement.
Tom HarrisTom HarrisTom HarrisTom Harris
Mr. Harris expressed concern with the quality of the snow removal carried out
in the 248th Street area and the town core. He felt that the District should
follow up on penalizing persons who do not shovel their sidewalks during a
snow event.
Mr. Harris also expressed concern with the state of repair of lamp standards
in the municipality. He encouraged the District to inspect all lamp standards
for rust and suggested that the lamp standards should be galvanized in the
future.
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J. Dueck, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee