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Home My WebLink About2013-04-22 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfMicrosoft Word - 2013-04-22 Committee of the Whole Minutes District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2013 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services C. Carter, Director of Planning ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor M. Morden Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services A. Kopystynski, Planner T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning B. McLeod, Manager of Park Planning and Development 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 RCMP Integrated Teams Presentation • RCMP Chief Superintendent Brian Cantera Chief Superintendent Cantera gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the RCMP Integrated Teams which provide specialized investigative support to Lower Mainland communities. He highlighted and provided details on the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS), the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) and the Police Dog Service (PDS). Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 2 of 8 1.2 Home Based Business Opportun Opportunities Analysis ties Project roject • Ahmed Y Yousef ousef ousef, Consultant for Strategic Economic Initiatives , Mr. Yousef gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Home Based Business Opportunities Analysis initiative. He outlined the vision behind the initiative and the scope of the project and spoke to recommendations resulting from the analysis. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2011 2011-034 034-RZ, 24106 102 Avenue, RS RS-3 to R-3 Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Bylaw No. 6960-2012 to adjust the area designated Conservation around Mainstone Creek be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6816-2011 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit a future subdivision into three lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1102 2011 2011-069 069-RZ, 20660 Maple Crescent, RS RS-1 and C C-3 to RS RS-1 Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6986-2013 to adjust area designated Conservation around the watercourse be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6845-2011 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) and C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to permit future subdivision of 2 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 3 of 8 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1103 2012 2012-040 040-RZ, 10412, 10450 and 10500 Jackson Road, RS RS-3 and A A-2 to R R-3 and RS RS-1b Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6984-2013 to adjust boundaries between residential designations on the site be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6919-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) and RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 131 lots be given second and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 4 of 8 1104 2012 2012-049 049-RZ, 12420 269 Street, A A-2 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6979-2013 for amendments to lands designated conservation be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6930-2012 to rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision of 91 one acre lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Subdivision Plan Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Kevin Healy, Crues Eng Engineering ineering Chris Macmillan, Sartori Environmental Services Mr. Healy provided information on the stormwater management features of the proposal. Mr. Macmillan outlined environmental work carried out for the proposed development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1105 2011 2011-063 063-RZ, 20974 123 Avenue, RS RS-1 to RS RS-1b Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6854-2011 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit a future subdivision of 6 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 5 of 8 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1106 RZ/004/06 06-01, Release of Restrictive Covenant Restricting Basements, 12140, 12142 and 12170 203 Street Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that the report titled “Release of Restrictive Covenant Restricting Basements, 12140, 12142 and 12170 203 Street” be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services reviewed the staff report. David Laird, Applicant Representative Mr. Laird outlined the process followed at the development information meeting pertaining to the application. He advised on design changes in the proposed subdivision plan, geotechnical reviews and the placement of fill in the subdivision and clarified variances. RECOMMENDATION That the staff rep report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of ort April 23, 2013. Note: Mayor Daykin left the meeting at 3:15 p.m. 1107 DP/086/08, 12060, 12074, 12068 and 12082 227 Street Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/086/08 in support of construction of an 81-unit, 4-storey wood-framed apartment building under the RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential District) zone. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 6 of 8 The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Elevations • Landscaping Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23 23, 2013 2013. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2013 Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2013 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be fo forwarded to the Council Meeting of rwarded April 23, 2013. 1132 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that the 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements be accepted. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1133 Reserves Staff report dated April 22, 2013 providing an overview of the District’s financial resources. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 20 2013. 13. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 7 of 8 1134 2013 2013-2017 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge 2013-2017 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6988-2013 be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1135 2013 Property Tax Rates Bylaw roperty Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6989-2013 be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1136 Tax Rates Bylaws ax – Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District and Albion Dyking District Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6980-2013 be given first, second and third readings and that Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6981-2013 be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Legislative Services reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Concept Plan for Wharf Street Neighbourhood Park Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that the concept plan titled “Wharf Street Park” be approved. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 8 of 8 The Manager of Park Planning and Development reviewed the report. He gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details of the proposed concept plan for the park. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1152 Request for a Letter of Support for the Seniors Regional Planning Table Report from the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee dated April 22, 2013 recommending endorsement of the position of the Seniors Regional Planning Table that the Office of the Seniors Advocate be an independent office and that a letter of support be forwarded to the Minister of State for Seniors. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of April 23, 2013. 1153 Festival Support Pol Policy 4.17, Personnel Support for the 1998 BC Summer icy Games Policy 4.14 Staff report dated April 22, 2013 recommending that District of Maple Ridge e 1998 BC Summer Games Policy No. 4.14 and Festival Support Policy No. 4.17 be rescinded RECOMMENDATION Tha That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of t April 23, 2013. 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:40 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM – Nil ___________________________________ C. Bell, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee